Legal Research and Writing

Understanding the Canadian Legal System29Legal Research Strategies29Legal Citation22Finding and Interpreting Statutes22Case Law Research26Legal Databases and Resources26Legal Writing Fundamentals24Legal Document Drafting27Legal Analysis and Reasoning23Legal Ethics and Responsibilities26Professionalism in Legal Research and Writing22

Legal Terminology and Concepts

Civil Litigation

Definition and Scope of Civil Litigation17The Court System and Jurisdiction29Parties to a Civil Lawsuit20Filing a Statement of Claim28Responding to a Statement of Claim10Alternative Dispute Resolution30Purpose and Scope of Discovery30Interrogatories, Production of Documents, and Examinations for Discovery16Motions and Case Management25Preparing for Trial27Trial Procedures and Evidence5Judgments, Appeals, and Enforcement28Lawyer s Duties to Clients25Lawyer s Duties to the Court and the Public27Professional Conduct and Discipline28

Criminal Law and Procedure

Family Law

Definition and Scope of Family Law26Historical Evolution of Family Law28Legal Requirements for Marriage27Rights and Responsibilities of Spouses23Common-Law Relationships24Grounds for Divorce24Divorce Process and Procedures28Legal Consequences of Divorce24Legal Framework for Child Custody22Types of Child Custody Arrangements26Child Support Obligations22Legal Definition and Types of Family Violence28Legal Protections for Victims of Family Violence28Legal Responsibilities of Professionals25

Real Estate Law

Definition of Real Property23Ownership of Real Property25Legal Descriptions of Real Property30Formation of Real Estate Contracts25Types of Real Estate Contracts26Legal Implications of Real Estate Contracts22The Conveyancing Process22Deeds and Other Conveyancing Documents26Title Insurance22Mortgage Basics26Mortgage Documents22Foreclosure and Redemption31Residential Tenancies23Commercial Leases22Evictions and Remedies26Land Use Planning and Zoning25Real Estate Development Process23Legal Issues in Real Estate Development22

Wills and Estates

Definition and Purpose of a Will24Types of Wills31Elements of a Valid Will25Intestacy Rules28Probate Process28Letters of Administration26Testamentary Capacity25Undue Influence26Burden of Proof25Estate Planning Strategies25Executor s Duties and Responsibilities26Estate Accounting and Taxation25

Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Definition and Scope of Legal Ethics20Sources of Legal Ethics10Professionalism and Client Relations14Candor and Integrity0Respect for the Rule of Law22Conflicts of Interest28Attorney-Client Privilege24Exceptions to Confidentiality9Ethical Considerations in the Use of Technology30Ethical Considerations in Fee Arrangements17Billing Practices23Trust Accounts and Client Funds10Professional Discipline Process25Reporting Ethical Violations20Maintaining Ethical Standards29

Legal Technology and Software

Definition and Scope of Legal Technology30Benefits and Challenges of Legal Technology27Ethical Considerations in Legal Technology25Introduction to Legal Research Software27Advanced Legal Research Techniques26Document Management Systems31Introduction to Legal Drafting Software25Advanced Legal Drafting Techniques22Legal Automation Software23Introduction to Legal Communication Software28Advanced Legal Communication Techniques24Legal Collaboration Software24Introduction to Legal Project Management Software23Advanced Legal Project Management Techniques24Legal Billing Software25

Office Administration and Management

Introduction to Office Administration22Office Technology and Equipment24Office Procedures and Policies25Customer Service and Communication31Records Management and Filing Systems26Office Space Planning and Design22Office Supplies and Inventory Management27Budgeting and Financial Management24Human Resources Management28Legal and Ethical Considerations26Legal Terminology and Documentation25Legal Research and Case Management23Court Procedures and Litigation Support21Ethics and Professionalism in Legal Office Administration23Technology in Legal Office Administration22