Legal Assistant Diploma

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) for admission to credit programs by providing official documentation to the Office of the Registrar at international.admissions@rdpolytech.ca or by regular mail, after an online application has been submitted. All ELP tests must have been obtained within two years of the date their program starts. ELP requirements are in addition to the other admission requirements noted above.  

Students presenting courses from other recognized post-secondary institutions may be granted transfer credit towards the Legal Assistant Diploma, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning and Transfer Credit page to learn more.   

While not an admission requirement for the program, some practicum agencies and field placements may require Police Information Checks of students working in their organizations. 

A criminal record may affect practicum placement and program completion, impacting future employment prospects. It is each agency's or institution's decision to accept or reject a student for placement or observation experience based on the results of the Police Information Check. Students are advised to consider this before applying to the program.  

This is a bring-your-own-device program. Students will be required to obtain a laptop for completing course requirements.

Minimum Specifications: 

• Windows 10
• Intel Core i5 or equivalent
• AMD Ryzen processor
• 8GB RAM
• 256GB hard drive
• WiFi
• Bluetooth

Recommended Specifications: 

• Windows 11
• Intel Core i7 or equivalent
• AMD Ryzen processor
• 16GB RAM
• 512GB SSD

Note: Chromebooks are not allowed as they do not meet the minimum requirements.

The Legal Assistant program recognizes the need to facilitate access to post-secondary education for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. To increase the participation of Indigenous Peoples the program has designated five (5) seats for qualified applicants who are First Nations, Metis, or Inuit.  After June 1 for the Fall term and October 1 for the Winter term unallocated seats will be released to qualified applicants on the waitlist if one exists for the program. 

Indigenous applicants must meet the admission requirements for the program as outlined in the Academic Calendar and qualify for a designated seat by: 

• Self-identifying as an Indigenous applicant on the Application for Admission.
• Providing proof of Indigenous ancestry

 Proof of Indigenous ancestry (one of the following): 

• Certified copy of a Status or Treaty card, Metis membership card, Nunavut Trust Certificate card, roll number or any other proof accepted by Inuit communities.
• Proof that an ancestor’s name has been entered in the Indian Register according to the Indian Act, band list of an individual band, or the Inuit roll.
• Written confirmation of Indigenous ancestry from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.
• Statutory Declaration by an applicant attesting to Aboriginal ancestry with supporting documentation. 

Other forms of proof may also be considered at the discretion of the Registrar.

If you have questions or want help with the process, please connect with Indigenous Student Services.