Law   

Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by management in the conduct of business. They also learn how to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on methods of dispute resolution, contracts, torts, employment law, methods of carrying on business, creditors' rights, sale of goods and marketing law. This course has mandatory chats. Textbook required.

Students learn about the structure of municipal governments and their power to enact bylaws and the importance of bylaws. A number of different municipal statutes are studied such as zoning bylaws, animal control bylaws and licensing. Students also learn about preparing for court in regard to offences against municipal codes and the importance of good note taking. No textbook required.

This course is designed to introduce the participants to the fundamental concepts of Canada's legal system. The students will learn how laws are defined, created, implemented and interpreted to provide solutions to problems. Various Acts impacting emergency communications will be examined and "on the job" implications explored. Textbook required.

This introductory course helps students better understand the criminal justice system and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The focus of this course will be taking the student through the adult criminal justice process from arrest to completion of criminal charges. Through research of the Criminal Code of Canada, and legal office procedures, the course will provide a basic overview of the general principles of substantive criminal law while applying this theory to the legal profession. Textbook required.

This course introduces standards of professionalism in the legal field, helping students to identify the conduct, habits, and traits they will need to demonstrate in order to be successful in their roles as administrators. Students apply learned theory about the appropriate uses of language and communication technologies, including social media. An overview of legal office technology and related issues is also provided so that students can build their capacity to troubleshoot and ensure the office’s technological needs are met. No textbook required.

This course introduces standards of professionalism in the legal field, helping students to identify the conduct, habits, and traits they will need to demonstrate in order to be successful in their roles as administrators. Students apply learned theory about the appropriate uses of language and communication technologies, including social media. An overview of legal office technology and related issues is also provided so that students can build their capacity to troubleshoot and ensure the office’s technological needs are met. No Textbook Required.

Software Required; Word Processor (MS Word)

Students will build a vocabulary of common legal terminology used within a law office, government agency, court systems, social services and current affairs through practice, study guide and quizzes. No textbook required.

Advance your knowledge and expertise in the area of civil litigation. You will become familiar with a wide range of activities, responsibilities and document preparation in the complex area of civil litigation process for court actions brought in Superior Court. Prerequisite: Legal Office Procedures and Legal Terminology. Textbook required.

As a continuation of Litigation 1 in the Legal Assistant program, you will review the processes and procedures generally used in a law office for the purpose of litigation. Prerequisite: Litigation Practice and Procedure 1, Legal Terminology, and Legal Office Procedures. Textbook required.