LEGAL SECRETARIAT - ASP 5373
The Legal Secretarial Studies program (ASP 5373) offers structured and practical training designed to equip students with the specific skills required for immediate professional application.
Program details
Completion of this program leads to a professional specialization certificate (ASP).
The Attestation of Professional Specialization (ASP) is a short-term specialized training program for holders of a DEP.
The ASP allows you to:
To deepen the knowledge acquired during DEP studies in a related field or specialization. Studies leading to the ASP generally last from 3 to 8 months (300 to 900 hours of study).
Course duration: 450 hours
Program description
The Legal Secretarial professional studies program aims to train individuals capable of practicing the profession of legal secretary.
Legal secretaries assist legal professionals, particularly with client service, liaising with various stakeholders, managing deadlines and schedules, transcribing, drafting, formatting, and revising pleadings, notarial deeds, government forms, and other legal documents. Legal secretaries are also required to perform administrative tasks specific to the legal field and carry out general secretarial duties.
These individuals work in various public, semi-public and private legal environments, including ministries, courthouses, legal services, litigation departments, law firms, notary offices or bailiff offices.
Admission requirements
Canadian Students
You are eligible for this program if you meet the college's educational requirements and fulfill at least one of the following criteria:
- The person has interrupted their full-time studies or has pursued full-time post-secondary studies for at least two (2) consecutive terms or one (1) academic year;
- the person is covered by an agreement between the college and an employer or by a government study program;
- the person interrupted their full-time studies for one term and continued full-time post-secondary studies for one term; or
- You hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP)
- the person has successfully completed their 4th year secondary Mathematics course, Culture, Society and Technology sequence (CST-063414) or equivalent.
Prerequisites
- This involves successfully completing the DEP in secretarial studies,
- or equivalent training
- or 2 years of experience as a secretary
International Students
The admissions team at Cestar College, Longueuil Campus works closely with our international students throughout the application process.
Feel free to email us or schedule a virtual appointment if you would like assistance with the application process.
Admissions guide for international students
Admission requirements for international students
List of requirements for international students
Technical requirements
Since the fall of 2024, Cestar College, Longueuil campus has implemented a policy for the use of personal devices (BYOD).
Here are the minimum recommended technical requirements for laptops at Cestar College, Longueuil campus:
- Microsoft Windows 11
- 11th generation Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor
- Minimum memory of 8 GB (16 GB preferred)
- Webcam functionality
- Audio capability (high-quality speakers and headphones/microphone for classroom use)
- 512GB or larger SSD
- Wireless network adapter compatible with the IEEE 802.11g/n/ac standard
- 15-inch screen or larger (recommended resolution 1920x1080)
- At least 1 full-size USB port (USB 3.0A) and 1 or more USB-C ports.
- Antivirus software required
- Optional: RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection or USB to Ethernet adapter
The College requires a Windows computer. Apple devices or Chromebooks are not compatible with the programs at the Cestar College Longueuil campus. The College offers registered students wireless internet access and the ability to download Office 365 software.
List of courses
Session 1
- Perform tasks related to the preparation of civil procedure documents
- Use legal terminology and technical vocabulary
Session 2
- Prepare procedural documents for litigation
- Prepare motions during proceedings, requests for inclusion on the docket, and enforcement requests
- Interact within a legal context
- Compile notarial practice files
Session 3
- Prepare civil procedure documents in contentious family law cases
- Prepare non-contentious applications
- Integrate into the job market
After graduation
Possible career paths after graduation
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Secretary
Potential employers
People who complete this program work in a variety of public, semi-public and private legal environments, including government departments, courts, legal services, litigation departments, law firms, notary offices and bailiff offices.
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