Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/2/2025
Program Description
The Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate program prepares students with the essentials skills to succeed in law firms, corporate legal departments, and governmental agencies. Upon completion students will be able to create, manage, and safeguard legal documents, support attorneys and clients, and master industry standard legal and office software. Students are eligible to sit for the Microsoft Office credentialing exam, though it is not included in the cost of the program.
Established in 2025
CIP: 22-0301 Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Microsoft
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 380.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,744.00 |
| Books | $900.00 |
| Fees | $50.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,694.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/2/2025
Program Description
The Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate program prepares students with the essentials skills to succeed in law firms, corporate legal departments, and governmental agencies. Upon completion students will be able to create, manage, and safeguard legal documents, support attorneys and clients, and master industry standard legal and office software. Students are eligible to sit for the Microsoft Office credentialing exam, though it is not included in the cost of the program.
Established in 2025
CIP: 22-0301 Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Microsoft
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 380.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,744.00 |
| Books | $900.00 |
| Fees | $50.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,694.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction