This program provides an overview of legal principles, practices, and procedures. Areas of study include legal office procedures, English, word processing, legal theory, and the practical application of Law Clerk responsibilities.

Upon the successful completion of this program, graduates of the program will qualify to work as Law clerks. They will be able to provide valuable assistance within a law firm by performing the duties of a Law Clerk.

Admissions Requirement:

-- Grade 12 or equivalent or passing score on the entrance examination
-- Mature student status
-- Basic Computer Skills
Career Opportunities
 
Law firms, Bank/Financial Institutions, Insurance Company ,Government court, etc.
 

Program Outline:

Course Code       Modules
LC501 Introduction to Canadian Legal System
LC502 Contract Law
LC503 The Law of Torts
LC504 Corporate Law
LC505 Family Law
LC506 Small Claims Court
LC507 Wills & Estates
LC508 Real Estate Law
LC509 Administrative Tribunals
LC510 Litigation
LC511 Immigration & Refugee Law
LC512 Rules of Evidence
LC513 Legal Research & Writing
LC514 Employment & Labour Law
LC515 Legal Language
LC516 MS Word
LC517 Drafting Legal Documents
LC518 Criminal Law
LC519 Practice Management
LC520 Professional Ethics
LC521 Debtor & Creditor Rights
LC522 Career Preparation
LC523 Placement

DETAIL OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION TO THE CANADIAN LEGAL SYSTEM ( LC501 )

This course introduces students to the Canadian legal system and its role in Canadian society.  We explore the evolution of common law and civil traditions, which form the core of our justice system.  The class evaluates the role of judges, lawyers and agents in achieving just results in the court process.

CONTRACT LAW ( LC502 )

This course examines the underlying principles of contract law, and the elements, required for causes of action.  This class covers the requirements for the formation of contracts, breach of contract and subsequent remedies.

THE LAW OF TORTS ( LC503 )

This course examines the underlying principles of tort law, and the elements required for cause of action.  Various categories of torts (wrongdoings) are explored as a historical precursor to our criminal laws today.

CORPORATE LAW ( LC504 )

This subject introduces students to the various types of business organizations including sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. It examines the process of incorporation, the changes to corporate structure and the roles of directors, officers and shareholders of a corporation.

FAMILY LAW ( LC505 )

This course integrates law and theory with practical skills that legal professional require in a family practice.  The class examines divorce, support, custody, access, property claims and pre-arranged agreement.  Court procedures and the preparation of relevant documents is key to an overall grasp of this discipline.

SMALL CLAIMS COURT ( LC506 )

This course introduces students to the role of the small claims court in the administration of justice in Ontario.  The class examines the ordinary citizen’s access to civil justice through the court’s rules and procedural requirements.

WILLS & ESTATES ( LC507 )
Students are introduced to the terminology and procedures necessary to prepare and execute wills, codicils and powers of attorney. Documentation and correspondence required for the administration of estates are also studied. In addition to word processing software, the students will use specialized legal software in the production of documentation.

REAL ESTATE LAW ( LC508 )

This course introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of a legal administrative assistant employed as a real estate assistant in Ontario. In this course, students will follow appropriate procedures, and prepare documentation, correspondence and accounts to complete purchase, sale, and mortgage transactions. In addition to word processing software, the students will use specialized legal software in the production of documentation.

ADMINISTARTIVE TRIBUNALS ( LC509 )

This subject will introduce students to the general principles of administrative law and the enforcement of legislation by designated boards and agencies.  This class will focus on the importance of becoming familiar with special rules of practice and guidelines that govern procedure before various key administrative tribunals in Ontario.

LITIGATION ( LC510 )
This subject introduces the student to the civil litigation process in Ontario beginning with a descriptive overview of the civil process from commencement of proceedings to the end of the trial. Students study in detail the civil process from the commencement of proceedings through motions, focusing on the rules of procedure of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and on practical tasks often undertaken by law clerks, including opening files, interviewing clients and witnesses, and drafting pleadings, motions and affidavits.

IMMIGRATION & RFUGEE LAW ( LC511 )

This course will cover Canada's immigration laws, and in particular, some of the relevant legal principles, rules, and standards that have been developed and applied by courts, tribunals, and government officials to individual cases. The course will deal with the process through which individuals gain admission to Canada as immigrants, visitors, temporary workers, and students.  In addition, the student will become familiar with the processes of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

RULES OF EVIDENCE ( LC512 )

This course examines the fundamental rules of evidence, including a comprehensive analysis of the underlying principles supporting the common law and statutory exceptions to the rules.  Through case studies, and real-life example, students learn strategies for the effective presentation of testimonial and documentary evidence.

LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING ( LC513 )

This course introduces students to the primary and secondary resources used in legal research, and a system for utilizing them in achieving effective research results.  Recommended organizational models and general rules of style are given to guide students how to prepare a legal memorandum

EMPLOYMENT & LABOUR LAW ( LC514 )

Employer-employee relationships are dictated by specific legislation and tribunal decisions. Students will acquire a working knowledge of the laws that set employment, workplace safety and worker's compensation standards, with a special emphasis on civil rights in the workplace.

LEGAL LANGUAGE ( LC515 )

In this section students will learn about the plain meanings for common legal terms and Latin terms used in court. An essential overview of previous lessons, along with the introduction of some very useful legal jargons.

MS WORD ( LC516 )

This course provides competency in using toolbars and menus, creating documents and entering text; saving documents and working with document properties; selecting, editing, copying and moving text; using automatic text features; creating and printing envelopes and labels; formatting text and paragraphs; creating and sorting lists; formatting document pages and working with templates.

DRAFTING LEGAL DOCUMENTS ( LC517 )

In this module, the class participates in the learning and practicing word processing skills, including legal office administration and the key features of legal correspondence and documents often produce in the legal field.

CRIMINAL LAW ( LC518 )
The course will introduce the Law Clerk student to basic criminal law concepts and to the criminal and quasi-criminal justice systems in Canada including criminal and regulatory law, classes of offenses, rules of evidence and court procedures.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ( LC519 )

Topics covered include legal services office management, technology, communications, financial management, office systems and procedures, risk management and malpractice issues.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ( LC520 )

This course examines the ethical issues that arise in a professional paralegal practice. The class examines the differences in responsibilities between supervised work and independent representation.  Rules of conduct, develop by the Law Society of Upper Canada, are studies to illustrate the standards each student is expected to adhere to after graduation.

DEBTOR & CREDITOR RIGHTS ( LC521 )
This course covers the rights and remedies of debtors when being pursued by unsecured, secured or preferred creditors, and the rights and remedies of such creditors in collecting unpaid debts.  The course evaluates the options for debtors, the resulting impact on the priority of creditors, and the consequences of registration by creditors.

CAREER PREPARATION ( LC522 )

In this course students study the skills and techniques necessary for successfully pursuing job opportunities and career advancement in the legal field.  The class participates together to prepare effective resumes, and hone their job interview skills. 

Placement ( LC523 )

The college will arrange all the students to do their placement in Law Firm for training after the students have successfully completed the theory study inside the college.