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The following outlines the modules within the Paralegal program. For more information please contact us today, or enroll online now.

Introduction to Paralegals

Topics :

bullet Ethics and Roles in the Community
bullet Conflict of Interest
bullet Responsibilities to Clients
bullet Goal Setting
bullet Authorized and Un-authorized Areas of Practice

Legal Writing

Topics :

bullet Primary Legal Material
bullet Secondary Legal Material
bullet American Legal Material
bullet Writing a Legal Memorandum
bullet General Rules of Memorandum Styles

Legal Research

Topics :

bullet Legal Research Tools
bullet Computerized Legal Research
bullet Useable Law
bullet Privileged Information
bullet Freedom of Information

Small Claims Court

Topics :

bullet Steps and Procedures
bullet Motions with Actions
bullet Adjudication

Tenant Protection Act

Topics :

bullet Tribunals
bullet Corporate Leases
bullet Seeking Compromise or Common Ground

Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Topics :

bullet Procedures with a Provincial Offences Court
bullet Case Preparation
bullet Court Disclosure Packages
bullet Layout and Argue a Case
bullet Police Testimony

Investigations

Topics :

bullet Verification
bullet Needs Analysis
bullet Personal Property Security Act (PPSA)
bullet Legal Research

Civil Procedures

Topics :

bullet Filing a Claim
bullet Affidavit of Service
bullet Interviewing Techniques
bullet Working with a Lawyer
bullet Understanding Bounds of Authority

Employment Standards Act

Topics :

bullet Labour Law Tribunals and Hearings
bullet Major Violations Constructive Termination
bullet Termination with Cause
bullet Collective Agreements

Dispute Resolution and Mediation

Topics :

bullet Ethics and Credibility
bullet Common Ground and Compromise
bullet Conflict of Interests

Debt Recovery and Collections

Topics :

bullet Statutes of Limitations
bullet Bankruptcy
bullet Fraudulent Conveyance of Property
bullet Bulk Sales Act
bullet Hidden or Protected Wealth
bullet Liens on Property
bullet Wage Garnishment
bullet Seizures of Sales and Chattels

Evidence

Topics :

bullet Laws Governing Privacy
bullet Surveillance
bullet Needs Analysis
bullet Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence

Contract Law

Topics :

bullet Employment Contracts
bullet Sales Contracts
bullet Corporate Contracts/“Enforceable Contracts”

Immigration and Visa

Topics :

bullet Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
bullet Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) Accreditation
bullet Agents

Insurance Claims

Topics :

bullet Fraud
bullet Working Guidelines
bullet Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) Agent Accreditation

Wills, Estates and Trusts

Topics :

bullet Types of Wills and Estates
bullet Probate Hearings
bullet Law of Intestacy and Executors
bullet Contesting a Will
bullet Setting Up a Trust
bullet Trustee Act
bullet Needs Analysis

Moot Court

Topics :

bullet Prosecuting a Matter, Litigation
bullet Courts and Tribunals
bullet Case Law Precedents
bullet Cross Examination
bullet Role Playing

Legal Software

Topics :

bullet Setting up Clients and Matters
bullet Setting Times and Fees
bullet Processing Client Costs such as
bullet Received Payments and Writing Cheques
bullet Billing Clients
bullet Processing Various Reports
bullet Preparation of Various Court Documents

Computer Fundamentals with Keyboarding

Topics :

bullet Basic Computer Hardware Operation
bullet Windows Graphical User Interface
bullet Effective File Management
bullet Information Sharing and Customization
bullet Basic Touch - Typing Techniques

Microsoft Word 2003 - Level 1

Topics :

bullet Process and Edit Text
bullet Create Letters, Envelopes, and Labels
bullet Use Editing and Writing Tools
bullet Use Character, Paragraph, and Page Formatting
bullet Practical Workplace Applications
bullet Sections, Page Numbers, Headers & Footers
bullet Create and Format Tables
bullet Insert, Size, and Position Graphics
bullet Use Style and Templates
bullet Work with Columns

Microsoft Excel 2003 - Level 1

Topics :

bullet Create, Print and Modify Workbooks
bullet Calculate with Formulas and Functions
bullet Format Worksheet Text and Values
bullet Work with Ranges
bullet Sort Data
bullet Create and Format Charts