Paralegal

Paralegal

The objective of this program is to provide the student with “hands-on�training in the key areas of paralegal work. The practical, rather than the theoretical, is stressed. The successful graduate will have the necessary skills to enter into any Tribunal, Small Claims Court or Traffic Court, and be able to deal with every eventuality that may arise. Students will be able to make templates of court forms, which will lead to creating their own library of accepted samples. The successful graduate will have also achieved competency in the use of popular software programs.

The ability to understand and navigate Canada’s legal system is a skill growing in demand as the face of Canadian society changes. The Paralegal Program at RCC Faculty of General Studies is designed to help graduates fulfill this increasing need by producing graduates equipped with the necessary professionalism, knowledge and skills. Graduates move on 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 lawyer.

The rigorous program imparts students with a broad understanding of the Canadian legal system and specific knowledge concerning several major areas of law. After laying the theoretical groundwork for a particular area of law, students are taught ‘real-world�applications. In this format, students develop confidence and competence in many key skill areas. Whether it be assisting a client to defend against a minor criminal offence, deal with issues concerning immigration, or assist in employer-employee disputes, the skills learned in the Paralegal program will help graduates find an exciting and fulfilling career in the legal service profession.

Each section, or module, of the program contains 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 aimed at reinforcing content comprehension and legal reasoning, using the concepts learned in that particular module.

The program is an intensive educational process that not only fully prepares the student for the paralegal profession but does so by providing a clear and systematic approach to learning. Graduates will not only acquire a sound knowledge of the subject matter, but will have both a theoretical and practical perspective.

Paralegals are in great demand, as they can perform many of the duties that lawyers have traditionally accomplished. Paralegals free lawyers for other duties, and are cost-effective for law firms and businesses.

Courses Include:
Introduction to Law
Contracts Law
Residential Tenancies Act
Highway Traffic Act
Administrative Tribunals
Canadian Tort Law
Immigration Law
Civil Procedures �Rules
Rules of Small Claims Court
Corporate and Business law
Intro to Advocacy and Evidence
Legal Communications
Legal Research
Educational Success
Advocacy �Landlord and Tennant
Introduction to Windows XP
Advocacy �Highway Traffic Act
Microsoft Outlook 2003
Law Office Accounting
Microsoft Word 2003
Criminal Law �Summary Convictions
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
Provincial Offences
Microsoft Excel 2003
Debtor-Creditor Law
Small Claims Court
Interview Skills & Office Administration
Ethics and Practice Management
Job Search Placement

The paralegal program is approved by the Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC), and students enrolled in the program (and have satisfied all the prescribed course requirements) may apply for co-op/co-op program with all Canadian Federal organizations. The curriculum has been prepared to reflect the proposed aim of the British Columbia Law Society’s Paralegal Task Force in raising the profile of paralegals in BC. Paralegals assist lawyers in preparing cases. They also carry out administrative functions, and may on occasion undertake preliminary legal research work, under the supervision of a lawyer. This program will help students discover the challenges offered by a career as a paralegal. It will also provide them with more than just legal facts and theories. Indeed, students will have the opportunity to study substantive, procedural, and paralegal skills courses.
Program Objectives
In this program, you will learn how to become a competent paralegal. You will be taught the skills that will help prepare you for entry into the paralegal profession in law firms or like organizations. Both your practicum and co-op experiences will familiarize you with the practice and procedure of law firms and like organizations, administrative aspects of paralegal work and the general support services.

Adding to these skills, on successfully completing this program you should be able to, among other things, demonstrate with a reasonable degree of efficiency:

An understanding of all services in connection with documents relating to property that may be registered or recorded in a registry or other public office and meeting with clients to take instructions and execute documents
An understanding of all services in connection with basic wills, including meeting with clients to take instructions and sign wills
An understanding of key paralegal concepts
Application of skills to real work environments
A good working knowledge of substantive and procedural laws
An ability to find and sustain employment through the exercise of professional judgment and strong interpersonal skills at all times And much more.

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