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Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)

“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”

DLI # O262228554872OSAP Approved
Professional Certificate · Legal Support and Technology

AI Governance & Workflow Integration for Legal Support Staff

A 20-hour professional certificate for law clerks, legal secretaries, and paralegals on using artificial intelligence safely, ethically, and efficiently. The program covers two pillars: governance, meaning responsible AI use within professional and regulatory rules, and workflow integration, meaning practical automation of routine legal support tasks.

Structure4 modules, 20 hours in total
PaceSelf-paced
Tuition$50 per module
$200 all modules (bundle)
Delivery100% online (video)

Who This Program Is For

  • Law clerks and legal secretaries who want to use AI tools responsibly in daily work.
  • Paralegals and legal support staff who manage files, drafting, and correspondence.
  • Legal support professionals outside Canada who want to apply North American practices in AI governance.

What You Will Learn

  • Identify and reduce the ethical risks of AI in legal practice, including data privacy and inaccurate output.
  • Use AI tools for document automation, research support, and case management.
  • Write effective prompts for large language models.
  • Support internal governance frameworks that align AI use with professional regulatory standards.
  • Streamline routine administrative workflows to reduce manual entry and error.

Choose Your Path

Individual Modules (CPD)

Choose specific modules to meet your professional development goals.

  • Tuition: $50 per module
  • Best for: legal support staff focusing on one skill area

All Modules as a Bundle

Complete all four modules to earn the Professional Certificate in AI Governance and Workflow Integration.

  • Time: 20 hours, self-paced
  • Tuition: $200
Apply for All Modules as a Bundle

Tuition

Admission Requirements

Eligibility

  • Currently working, or seeking employment, as a law clerk, legal secretary, or paralegal.
  • Open to applicants in Canada and in other jurisdictions.

International Applicants

  • This program is delivered online and runs less than six months. A study permit and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) are not required.
  • Completion does not qualify a student for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Delivery and Assessment

The program is delivered 100% online in video format through the College learning management system (LMS), with instructor support. Written examinations are completed online and are open-book. Online students must meet the College System Requirements.

Important Information

Please read before you apply

  • “This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
  • Course content is educational and does not constitute legal advice.
  • AI tools can produce inaccurate output. All AI-assisted work must be reviewed and verified by a qualified supervisor.
  • Participants who are not licensed legal professionals must continue to work under the supervision of a licensed professional.
  • International participants are responsible for following the laws and professional rules of their own jurisdiction.

Read the full Short Certificate and CPD Course Disclaimer and the Short Study Program Policies.

Ready to Apply?

Domestic and international applicants apply through the same portal. For questions about eligibility, call 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103, or email Administration.

Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. College email comes only from @ccecollege.online, @ccecollege.com, or @cancollege.online.

Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)

Registered career college in Ontario.

DLI # O262228554872 · OSAP Approved

Phone: 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103

Email: Administration · All contacts

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