Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security

Canadian School of Private
Investigation and Security

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 training paralegal. In addition, the tremendous growth within the paralegal industry provides a full range of added 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 may prove an additional challenge.

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 an entrance abilities test 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.

Course Outline

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 Defence
Civil Law and Procedures
Torts
Contracts
Elements of a Contract
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
Introduction to Real Estate
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.