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Paralegal

Course Duration:

36 weeks (900 Hours)

Admission Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status. Proficiency in English. Interview prior to admission in to the program

Graduation Requirements:

Students having achieved a minimum 60% or better average per module will be recommended for their diploma. An overall grade of 90% and above is awarded an "Honors" designation.

Career Opportunities:

• Paralegal
• Law Clerk
• Legal Assistant
• Legal Secretary
• Corporate Legal Department

As the public and legal professionals try to manage the costs of services, opportunities are being created for the paralegals.

Program Overview:

Graduates of this diploma program acquire a broad understanding of the Canadian legal system and specific knowledge about several major areas of law. The course of study is intense. After laying the theoretical groundwork for a particular area of law, students are taught "real world" applications of the law. In this format students will be developing confidence and competence in the key skill areas sought in this fast growing job market. Each module equips students with legal information they will use to assist clients and act as agents for those who need help with a variety of legal services either directly or under the supervision of a practicing lawyer.

Program Design:

Each of the following headings represents a module of the program. Within each is an element of theory, practice and facilitated discussion to solidify the students' knowledge. Students undergo a written proficiency evaluation at the completion of each module that reinforces content comprehension and legal reasoning using the concepts learned in that particular module.

• the program is an intensive learning process that fully prepares the student for the paralegal profession
• provides the student a clear and systematic approach to learning
• introduces the students to a larger professional network of fellow students

Graduates of this diploma program will have sound knowledge of the subject matter taught in any given area of the law both from theoretical and practical perspectives.

Upon graduation they will be able to assist clients in:

1. starting or defending a Small Claims action
2. defending against minor criminal offences
3. immigrating to Canada (sponsoring a relative)
4. incorporating a small business
5. resolving employer-employee disputes, challenging illegal actions by an employer
6. drafting a legal contract
7. Highway Traffic matters

The subjects covered are:

• Student Success
• Contract and Bankruptcy Law
• Landlord & Tenant Law
• Intellectual Property and Internet Law
• Relationships in Law
• Property, Rights & Obligations
• Canadian Immigration Law
• Purchase and Sale of a Business
• Securities Law
• Employment Law
• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• Tax Law
• International Law & International Trade Law
• Professional Responsibility, Legal Research
• Professional Responsibility, Legal Ethics
• Quick Law
• Criminal Law & Procedure (Charter)
• Provincial Offences (Traffic)
• Tort Law
• Civil Procedure
• The Law of Evidence and Trial Advocacy
• Desktop, Communications, etc
• Clinical/Work Placement : 120 Hrs

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