Graduates of this program will have a basic foundation to prepare them for standard procedures that are required for the smooth operation of a legal office.
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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.
The day-to-day operations of a legal environment follow clearly defined steps, guidelines, and regulations. A successful administrator keeps these requirements in mind while approaching complex tasks. Students in this course demonstrate critical thinking skills in applying problem-solving models to typical office tasks, while also identifying ways to integrate available office technologies into these models where appropriate. Students explore an administrator's role in producing a variety of documentation according to established protocols and procedures. This course also continues to explore the expectations surrounding professionals in the role of legal administrator, including a commitment to information privacy, personal accountability in their roles including following instructions and creating documents based on the instructions, the importance of accuracy, and cultivating strong interpersonal relationships with both coworkers and clients.
This course examines the legal relationship between landlords and tenants, the legislation that governs rental housing and the rights, procedures, documents and remedies of the parties involved in a tribunal application proceeding under the Residential Tenancies Act.
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.
The course will familiarize the legal assistant student with the law as it relates to marriage, separation, divorce, child custody/access, and property disputes under legislation in Ontario. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have developed a basic knowledge and understanding of family law practice and procedure as required in the role of a legal assistant. Students will become familiar with the documents required for a simple divorce application. Prerequisites: OL130 Legal Terminology and OL131 Legal Office Skills
This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to corporate law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, annual filings, articles of incorporation, and corporate changes. Emphasis is placed on corporate regulation measures at the Ontario and Federal levels. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields. Computer Software Requirements: Word Processor
This course is designed to enable students to understand the steps and procedures of a residential real estate transaction and the purpose of each stage. Real Estate Law terminology, a study of the land systems in Ontario, and documents used both paper and electronic are examined. Computer Software Requirements: Teraview Web and Conveyancer Software. You will be provided access to Teraview by the course facilitator at the beginning of the course.
This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to litigation, small claims, family, and criminal law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, statements, affidavits, notices, and motions, from both the plaintiff and defendant’s perspectives. Emphasis is placed on legislation and courts including the Family Law Act, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and Superior Court of Ontario procedure. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields.
This course focuses on applying knowledge gained in the areas of litigation, small claims, family, and criminal law to the production of forms and documentation according to the rules, regulations, and procedures in those fields. Students practice managing a legal administrator’s workload by completing series of tasks to the professional standards required in a dynamic legal environment. Each activity evaluates students’ ability to solve problems using critical, analytical skills while also observing governing standards particular to the law industry. Prerequisite: OL321 Litigation, Small Claims, Family, Criminal Law Procedures
This course examines the legal relationship between landlords and tenants, the legislation that governs rental housing and the rights, procedures, documents and remedies of the parties involved in a tribunal application proceeding under the Residential Tenancies Act.
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.
The course will familiarize the legal assistant student with the law as it relates to marriage, separation, divorce, child custody/access, and property disputes under legislation in Ontario. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have developed a basic knowledge and understanding of family law practice and procedure as required in the role of a legal assistant. Students will become familiar with the documents required for a simple divorce application. Prerequisites: OL130 Legal Terminology and OL131 Legal Office Skills
This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to corporate law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, annual filings, articles of incorporation, and corporate changes. Emphasis is placed on corporate regulation measures at the Ontario and Federal levels. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields. Computer Software Requirements: Word Processor
This course is designed to enable students to understand the steps and procedures of a residential real estate transaction and the purpose of each stage. Real Estate Law terminology, a study of the land systems in Ontario, and documents used both paper and electronic are examined. Computer Software Requirements: Teraview Web and Conveyancer Software. You will be provided access to Teraview by the course facilitator at the beginning of the course.
This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to litigation, small claims, family, and criminal law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, statements, affidavits, notices, and motions, from both the plaintiff and defendant’s perspectives. Emphasis is placed on legislation and courts including the Family Law Act, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and Superior Court of Ontario procedure. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields.
This course focuses on applying knowledge gained in the areas of litigation, small claims, family, and criminal law to the production of forms and documentation according to the rules, regulations, and procedures in those fields. Students practice managing a legal administrator’s workload by completing series of tasks to the professional standards required in a dynamic legal environment. Each activity evaluates students’ ability to solve problems using critical, analytical skills while also observing governing standards particular to the law industry. Prerequisite: OL321 Litigation, Small Claims, Family, Criminal Law Procedures
This course examines the legal relationship between landlords and tenants, the legislation that governs rental housing and the rights, procedures, documents and remedies of the parties involved in a tribunal application proceeding under the Residential Tenancies Act.
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.
The course will familiarize the legal assistant student with the law as it relates to marriage, separation, divorce, child custody/access, and property disputes under legislation in Ontario. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have developed a basic knowledge and understanding of family law practice and procedure as required in the role of a legal assistant. Students will become familiar with the documents required for a simple divorce application. Prerequisites: OL130 Legal Terminology and OL131 Legal Office Skills
This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to corporate law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, annual filings, articles of incorporation, and corporate changes. Emphasis is placed on corporate regulation measures at the Ontario and Federal levels. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields. Computer Software Requirements: Word Processor
This course is designed to enable students to understand the steps and procedures of a residential real estate transaction and the purpose of each stage. Real Estate Law terminology, a study of the land systems in Ontario, and documents used both paper and electronic are examined. Computer Software Requirements: Teraview Web and Conveyancer Software. You will be provided access to Teraview by the course facilitator at the beginning of the course.
This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to litigation, small claims, family, and criminal law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, statements, affidavits, notices, and motions, from both the plaintiff and defendant’s perspectives. Emphasis is placed on legislation and courts including the Family Law Act, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and Superior Court of Ontario procedure. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields.
This course focuses on applying knowledge gained in the areas of litigation, small claims, family, and criminal law to the production of forms and documentation according to the rules, regulations, and procedures in those fields. Students practice managing a legal administrator’s workload by completing series of tasks to the professional standards required in a dynamic legal environment. Each activity evaluates students’ ability to solve problems using critical, analytical skills while also observing governing standards particular to the law industry. Prerequisite: OL321 Litigation, Small Claims, Family, Criminal Law Procedures
In this program students will learn the basic administrative functions in a legal office. Students will gain an understanding of terms, forms, processes and key practices used in the legal environment. This program is designed for those who have general office experience but are new to the legal field and to enhance the Office Administration program.
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Graduates of this program will have a basic foundation to prepare them for standard procedures that are required for the smooth operation of a legal office.
19 years of age or older or
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels
with Grade 12 English (E/C/U) Level.
or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment.
or successful completion of the General Education Development Test (GED).
or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program - LBS level 5 Communications and LBS level 4 Mathematics.
NOTE: This program is not currently available for international students.