- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 22.0302
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreSep 2026, Jan 2027
- Field
- Law, Politics, and Public Administration
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Legal Assistant diploma at SAIT in Calgary prepares you to be an indispensable member of any legal team. Over two years you’ll learn legal terminology, document preparation, court and registry procedures, and the office and software skills law firms rely on, across areas such as corporate, litigation, real estate and family law.
With hands-on, practical training, you’ll graduate ready to support lawyers and clients efficiently in law firms, corporate legal departments and government offices.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
International admission requirements:
- High school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- English: at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 (or 60% in English 30-2 equivalent).
English proficiency (one of): IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic 53, TOEFL iBT 80 (min 20 each), or Duolingo 115.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Law Clerk Support
- Litigation Assistant
- Legal Records Coordinator
- Corporate Legal Support
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
