Legal Assistant Diploma: Online Degree & Training

Diploma

Legal Office Assistant Training

12 months

Approximate Program Length

36 credits

Total Credits

September 09

Next Start Date for On-Campus and Online Students

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A career in the legal field starts with the right education, and the legal office assistant diploma at Bryant & Stratton College is designed to help students build that foundation efficiently and effectively. This program provides the practical applications and general education needed to enter the legal field and support attorneys, law firms, and legal departments across a range of industries. Students interested in legal assistant training will find a program that prepares them for the real-world responsibilities of supporting legal teams—from conducting research and drafting legal documents to managing records and handling correspondence.

The curriculum covers practical legal applications in both civil and criminal law, legal research, case management, document and record maintenance, critical thinking, and professional correspondence. Students who prefer to study from home will be glad to know that online availability allows them to begin their legal assistant course online through Bryant & Stratton College’s flexible learning options, completing the same coursework and outcomes as campus-based students.

Legal Assistant Training Online

Bryant & Stratton College offers this legal office assistant diploma online, making it one of the flexible legal assistant course online options available from a accredited institution. The online diploma follows the same outcomes and curriculum as the campus-based program, and students receive the same personal support from faculty and staff. This program is one of Bryant & Stratton College’s flexible online legal studies options for students who want quality legal training without needing to attend in person. Credits earned in online classes at Bryant & Stratton College are equivalent to those earned in campus-based classes, so students never fall behind regardless of how they choose to study.

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Where can you take this legal office assistant program?

Students can complete this legal office assistant program online or at listed campus locations, offering flexibility to pursue a legal studies diploma in a format that works for their schedule. Bryant & Stratton College provides online and on-campus options for this diploma program, making it accessible to students at different stages of their lives and careers. Use our interactive map to find a campus location near you.

Graduates of this legal studies diploma program may apply the courses and credits earned toward the associate degree in Paralegal Studies at Bryant & Stratton College.

Ohio

New York

Virginia

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Why Choose Legal Assistant Training Online?

Completing legal assistant training online through Bryant & Stratton College means accessing the same outcomes, curriculum, and quality of instruction as campus-based students. The online legal office assistant diploma program is built to provide the same depth of learning as in-person study, with the added benefit of scheduling flexibility that can make a real difference for students who are managing work, family, or other commitments alongside their education.

Students who choose online study benefit from the same faculty and support available to campus-based learners, and credits earned online are equivalent to those earned in campus-based classes, so students who later choose to continue their education can do so without losing any of the credit hours they’ve already completed.

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Legal Office Assistant Program Outcomes

This legal office assistant diploma program provides students with the ability to:

Describe and discuss the basic responsibilities, legal and procedural theories, and professional standards of a paralegal.

Define, apply and defend principles of legal ethics within a variety of settings.

Utilize appropriate legal terminology and terms correctly in legal writing and documentation.

What Can You Do With Legal Assistant Training?

Graduates of the legal office assistant diploma program may be prepared to pursue entry-level roles in the legal field. Career outcomes associated with this program include positions such as file clerk, legal office assistant, and legal records clerk. These roles involve supporting legal teams with document preparation, record maintenance, and case support providing a meaningful and practical entry point into the legal profession.

For those who pursue further education and earn the AAS in Paralegal Studies, a broader range of career opportunities may become available, including paralegal roles with law firms, corporations, government agencies, and other legal service organizations. The diploma provides the foundational skills to get started in the field, with a clear path to advance further when the time is right.

Key Courses in Legal Assistant Training

Coursework in this legal office assistant program covers contract law, civil litigation, legal research and writing, wills and estates, and workplace communication. For a full course listing, please refer to the Bryant & Stratton College catalog. Contract Law will prepare you in the fundamental aspects of contract law, including the formation, interpretation, and breach of contracts. In Legal Research and Writing, you’ll develop legal research techniques, analysis of legal precedents, and the ability to craft legal documents like briefs and memos.

ENGL102 – Research and Writing for the Workplace

INFT124 – Computing Skills

MATH101 – Workplace Mathematics

PLEG100 – Introduction to Legal Studies

PLEG110 – Contract Law

PLEG120 – Civil Litigation

PLEG136 – Legal Research and Writing

PLEG155 – Wills, Trusts and Estates

COMM104 – Learning Communities

SOSC115 – Career Development I: Theory and Practice

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Build on Your Legal Assistant Training

Continue Your Education in Legal Studies

Bryant & Stratton College designs its programs to be scalable and stackable, giving students the ability to build their credentials over time. The legal office assistant diploma provides a strong starting point for students who want to pursue further education in the legal field. For those who begin with legal assistant training, this diploma can serve as a pathway into the AAS in Paralegal Studies, where credits earned in the diploma program may be applied toward the associate degree.

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Overview

Prepare to serve attorneys through focuses in legal research, civil procedures, criminal practice, and office skills.

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Program Format

Online/On-campus

Duration

2-Years Full-Time Study

Possible Careers

Overview

Develop essential skills in legal office assistance, such as analyzing, interpreting and preparing legal documents.

Program Format

Online/On-campus

Duration

1-Year Full-Time Study
2-Years Part-Time Study

Possible Careers

Legal Office Assistant Diploma vs. Paralegal Studies Degree

The legal office assistant diploma and the AAS in Paralegal Studies are both programs designed to prepare students for careers in the legal field, but they differ in scope, length, and depth of preparation. The diploma is an approximately 12-month program focused on providing practical entry-level skills for legal office support roles, including document preparation, records management, and legal research fundamentals. It is designed for students who want to enter the legal workforce efficiently.

The AAS in Paralegal Studies is a two-year associate degree program that provides broader preparation for paralegal roles, including more in-depth coverage of legal procedures, civil litigation, case preparation, and client interaction. For students who begin with the diploma and want to advance their credentials, Bryant & Stratton College’s stackable credit pathway allows diploma credits to be applied toward the associate degree making it possible to continue building on what you’ve already learned.

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AAS Paralegal Studies

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Next Start Date:
September 09

Total Credit Hours: 60

Approximate Program Length:
Under 2 years

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September 09

Total Credit Hours: 60

Approximate Program Length:
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Valuable Internship Experience

In addition to your classroom experience, we recognize the importance of real-world application. Through our partnership network, students are provided with opportunities to actively apply their learnings within their chosen field.

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I began my internship at Eggleston uncertain of my path but eager to help others. It took two days to realize my calling in social work. Now as Program Manager, I find joy in guiding interns through their own discovery processes. Supporting B&SC students in their internships is a rewarding full-circle moment.
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My internship gave me the opportunity to experience working in the Legal field. As a result, I developed invaluable skills and had a much greater concept of my career choice. One of the most heart-warming benefits is the confirmation that I truly enjoy doing what I had spent my time at B&SC studying for.
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Interning at William Mattar provided training and a better understanding of what it would be like to work in a personal injury law firm. I learned so much and I am still learning new things daily! I feel truly lucky to have been connected with this firm and have been employed full-time for almost two years. I have B&SC to thank for this!
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What can you do with a Legal Office Assistant Diploma?

Legal office assistants provide administrative and legal research support for attorneys or legal departments. They may work with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal support staff in attorney’s offices, corporate environments, or government agencies. Graduates with a Legal Office Assistant diploma will be prepared for entry-level roles in this growing industry.

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File Clerk

Legal Office Assistant

Legal Records Clerk

What Is a Legal Office Assistant?

A legal office assistant is an administrative professional who supports attorneys and legal teams with the day-to-day tasks of running a legal practice or legal department. Responsibilities typically include legal document preparation, record maintenance, case support, drafting and managing correspondence, conducting legal research, and coordinating office operations within a law firm or legal department of a business or corporation.

For students who want to learn more about what this career looks like in practice, Bryant & Stratton College provides additional career information through the Legal Office Assistant career page. Understanding the role in depth can help prospective students determine whether the legal office assistant diploma is the right starting point for their goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

While you may not need a full degree to become a legal office assistant, some education is useful. The Legal Office Assistant Diploma program from Bryant & Stratton College offers the opportunity to build a practical knowledge of the relevant applications and skills needed to offer support to attorneys and legal departments.

An associate degree in paralegal studies can take a couple of years. If you want to start your career faster with an entry-level assistant role, Bryant & Stratton College also offers the Legal Office Assistant Diploma program. In it, you can gain practical skills for case management, document maintenance, client communications and more.

While a post-secondary education is not a requirement, it could be the difference between getting the position and not. Bryant & Stratton College’s Legal Office Assistant Diploma program offers the skills and insights in administrative support, communication and case management needed to pursue and excel in the role of legal secretary or assistant.

Education is the key. The right education, such as the Legal Office Assistant Diploma program from Bryant & Stratton College, can help you prepare for and excel in a legal assistant role. Coursework covers everything from contract law to civil litigation to legal research and writing.

Yes. A legal studies diploma offers the necessary insights, practical skills and career-defining credential you need to partner with lawyers and other legal professionals to help clients in civil and criminal matters.

A diploma in legal studies can open up new careers, both inside and outside the traditional legal system. These can include paralegal, policy analyst, contract administrator, and more. The AAS paralegal studies degree online or on-campus at Bryant & Stratton College offers a flexible path to careers like these to build on your diploma in legal studies.

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