| Semester
Three |
COMM
2001 Communications 3
This course emphasizes improvement in basic Communications skills.
Writing styles, editing, and different approaches to essay-writing
are taught. In addition, emphasis is placed on reading speed
and comprehension. |
SOCI
2000 Sociology of Deviance
This course is an examination of the sociological theories of
deviance. The student will be responsible for researching one
area of Sociological Deviance and preparing a paper on that
topic.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1003 |
PARA
2000 Legal Research
The course introduces students to the research resources and
techniques which will assist them to identify, access and update
relevant statements
of law. |
PARA
2001 Prosecutions
This course examines substantive principles and procedural requirements
of Provincial Offences Act prosecutions in the Ontario Court
Of Justice. |
PARA
2002 Civil Litigation
Examines practice requirements at each step in a small claims
proceeding and respecting selected residential tenancy disputes. |
POLI
2002 Traffic Management
Students develop the knowledge, skills and ability to locate,
interpret and apply sections of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario
and its regulations. Students practise locating topics in the
act and regulations, completing provincial offenses tickets,
and motor vehicle accident reports. Students also develop and
practise strategies and procedures for dealing with motor vehicle
stops, and investigation and managing accident scenes. |
PRAC
2024 Paralegal Practicum 1
This course provides students with opportunities to observe
day-to-day work requirements and employer expectations within
their chosen field of study. In the discretion of placement
host, students are assigned practical tasks that enable them
to enhance career knowledge and skills. |
| Semester
Four |
COMM
2002 Communications 4
This course will utilize the skills developed in previous Communications
courses allowing the student to write professional reports,
business letters, and memos. |
PARA
2003 Civil Law
Presents an overview of basic principles and terminology in
the law of contracts, torts and property. Focus is on the general
obligations, rights, and remedies of private individuals according
to the nature of the legal relationship between them. |
PARA
2004 Legal Clinic Lab
This is an independent study course in which each student completes
a prescribed number of hours staffing a legal clinic on campus.
Prerequisite: PARA 2000 |
PARA
2005 Administrative and Municipal Law
The course introduces students to the distinct characteristics
of administrative proceedings by examining the statutory jurisdiction
of, and common law principles that apply to, selective tribunals,
boards and commissions. |
PARA
2006 Advocacy
Introduction to the skills of effective client representation
from initial client contact through to case presentation in
court. |
PARA
2007 Paralegal Career Preparation
This course is designed to assist students to research the employment
market for graduates and to help students with job market entry
preparations. In a Practice Lab (PaIRS office) students apply
cumulative knowledge and skills to answer legal information
questions from College students and staff. |
PSYC
2000 Conflict Management
This is an applied course in conflict resolution. This course
will provide a working knowledge of the dynamics of role behaviour
with emphasis on strategies of intervention.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1003 & SOCI 1004 |
PRAC
2025 Paralegal Practicum 2
This course provides students with opportunities to observe
day-to-day work requirements and employer expectations within
their chosen field of study. In the discretion of placement
host, students are assigned practical tasks that enable them
to enhance career knowledge and skills. |
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