Legal Research and Writing

The Canadian Legal System23Legal Research Methods22Legal Citation29Finding Case Law28Reading and Analyzing Case Law28Using Case Law in Legal Writing26Finding Statutes23Reading and Analyzing Statutes30Using Statutes in Legal Writing25Legal Writing Fundamentals29Legal Document Drafting23Legal Memorandum Writing30

Contracts

Definition and Nature of a Contract24Formation of a Contract25Terms of a Contract24Sale of Goods Contracts25Employment Contracts25Real Estate Contracts28Damages25Specific Performance22Injunctions27

Civil Litigation

Overview of the Canadian Civil Litigation System28Sources of Law in Civil Litigation25Civil Procedure Rules24Statement of Claim25Service of Documents22Default Judgments24Statement of Defence24Interrogatories and Production of Documents26Admissions26Pre-Trial Conferences28Expert Witnesses24Trial Preparation Checklist8Opening Statements23Presentation of Evidence27Closing Arguments24Types of Judgments24Enforcement of Judgments22Costs and Disbursements27Grounds for Appeal24Procedure for Appealing25Standard of Review25

Evidence

Definition and Purpose of Evidence23Sources of Evidence25Relevance and Admissibility22Documentary Evidence29Testimonial Evidence28Real Evidence25Scientific Evidence22Hearsay Rule22Character Evidence Rule26Privilege23Civil Burden of Proof22Criminal Burden of Proof24Presumptions and Inferences24Discovery and Disclosure29Trial Presentation25Evidentiary Objections23

Criminal Law

Definition and Purpose of Criminal Law26Sources of Criminal Law30Classification of Crimes26Actus Reus and Mens Rea24Defences to Criminal Liability26Parties to a Crime30Homicide22Assault22Theft and Related Offences25Arrest and Search and Seizure27Bail and Pretrial Release26Trial Procedure27Principles of Sentencing28Types of Sentences26Appeals26

Administrative Law

Definition and Scope of Administrative Law29Principles of Administrative Justice25Administrative Tribunals and Agencies24Standard of Review22Grounds for Judicial Review25Remedies for Administrative Action27Environmental Law28Immigration and Refugee Law29Labour and Employment Law27

Criminal Procedure

Definition and Scope of Criminal Procedure23Sources of Criminal Procedure Law31The Role of the Courts in Criminal Procedure27Arrest and Detention29Search and Seizure26Bail and Release29Jury Selection28Opening Statements and Presentation of Evidence25Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions26Sentencing23Appeals25Habeas Corpus26

Torts

Definition and Nature of Torts21Elements of a Tort27Intentional Torts28Negligence26Strict Liability27Trespass to Land27Trespass to Chattels27Defamation29Vicarious Liability24Damages in Tort29Consent28Self-Defense24Statute of Limitations26Contributory Negligence29Assumption of Risk29

Constitutional Law

Definition and Sources of Constitutional Law22The Canadian Constitution28The Charter of Rights and Freedoms23The Division of Powers under the Constitution Act, 186726Federal-Provincial Relations22The Role of the Courts in Constitutional Interpretation25Freedom of Expression24Freedom of Religion24Equality Rights31Principles of Administrative Law27Judicial Review of Administrative Action25The Role of the Constitution in Administrative Law24

Paralegal Ethics

Definition and Scope of Paralegal Ethics24Professional Responsibility and Conduct24Client Relations and Communication30Legal Research and Analysis27Document Preparation and Management24Courtroom Conduct and Advocacy26Technology and Social Media25Cultural Diversity and Inclusion21Ethical Decision-Making and Resolution24

Family Law

Definition of Marriage and Common-Law Relationships24Rights and Responsibilities of Spouses and Common-Law Partners23Separation and Divorce30Custody and Access25Child Support23Adoption28Matrimonial Property22Wills and Estates26Powers of Attorney and Guardianship17Legal Protections Against Family Violence24Child Protection31Family Law Advocacy31

Real Estate Law

Definition and Scope of Real Estate Law25Legal Interests in Land23Land Title System22Sale and Purchase Agreements29Closing Procedures26Landlord and Tenant Law22Mortgages and Other Financing Options28Foreclosure and Power of Sale22Property Taxation28Zoning and Land Use Regulations25Environmental Law and Real Estate26Expropriation and Compensation27Legal and Ethical Obligations of Paralegals28Real Estate Law Practice24Emerging Trends in Real Estate Law24