Court Agent Legal Assistant (Paralegal) Course Outline Course Objectives This intensive training program delivers a wide range of career-preparation skills in a condensed and time-sensitive format. This course focuses on the skills necessary in today's evolving legal industry, and allows graduates to apply related functions within the demands of a multi-faceted law firm or in a paralegal organization. In addition, graduates of this course will possess extensive courtroom knowledge and skills which can be applied to a wide range of situations in which Court Agents routinely appear. In addition, practical orientation is constantly stressed through class exercises and training in an actual courtroom set-up environment. Career Options and Opportunities Due to today's increasing demands within the paralegal industry for qualified, well trained individuals, graduates of this course can find opportunities with many law firms who would require the skills offered by a well trained paralegal. In addition, the tremendous growth within the paralegal industry provides a full range of opportunities for graduates who may wish to assist clients from every walk of life with a variety of concerns. Additionally, as experience grows, self-employment opportunities may exist. Course Requirements Entrance requirements include a grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Some applicants may qualify for mature student status if they are over 19 years of age and have at least one full year of work experience. In addition, every applicant must submit to an enrollment interview and successfully pass "entrance abilities tests" administered at the time of enrollment. Attendance and Graduation Requirements Requirements for graduation include a credit from each of the three modules of this program. Marks are awarded on the basis of both independent and class exercises, quizzes, tests and exams. An overall average of 60% is required as a minimum passing standard, and a mark of 80% or higher will qualify for an honours diploma. Legal Office Procedures Legal Communication Introduction to Criminal Law Criminal Procedures Charter of Rights & Freedom Researching Case Law Rules of Evidence Court Examinations Highway Traffic Act Offences Provincial Offences Act Provincial Offences Court Preparing Defencet Civil Law and Procedures Torts Contracts Liability Canadian Civil Court Structure Small Claims Court Commencing an Action Drafting a Claim Defending an Action Objectives of the Trial Mock Trial and Practical Skills Development Business Law · Business searches Family Law Divorce Act The Petition for Divorce Division of Family Property Excluded Property Equalization Payments Agreement of Purchase and Sale Ownership of Land Land Registry systems Landlord and Tenant Law Residential and Commercial Tenancies Termination of Tenancies This guide provides a general outline of the primary topics covered within this program. For more detailed information, please contact our Admissions Department at (416)785-5701. RETURN TO About Us |  Founder |  Graduates |  Courses |  Faculty |  Advantages |  Contact |  Main Pages |  © 2001 Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security Ltd. 2828 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (416)785-5701 admissions@cspis.com