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LGL126 - Administrative Law

This subject introduces students to the general principles of administrative law and the enforcement of government legislation before designated boards and agencies. Students examine relevant Ontario legislation including the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.

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LGL232 - Employment Law

This subject provides students with a working knowledge of the legal aspects of employment; in particular, the areas of employment standards, occupational health and safety, and workplace safety and insurance will be examined. The course also introduces the student to the administrative practices and procedures of several administrative tribunals in this area of law in Ontario.

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LGL237 - Residential Landlord and Tenant Law

This subject introduces the student to residential tenancies, and covers the Residential Tenancies Act. Students are taught the law and procedures relating to the termination of residential tenancies and other common applications that come before the Landlord and Tenant Board.

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PLA301 - Legal Accounting

This subject is designed to provide the basics of legal accounting, including the Law Society requirements of paralegals. Students will build on their knowledge through the study of Excel and PCLaw.

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PLE301 - Evidence and the Litigation Process

Students learn the basic principles of the law of evidence and techniques for its introduction in the hearing process. They are first introduced to the general procedure by which a case reaches the criminal and civil courts and the trial process. They examine the various forms and purpose of seeking admissibility of evidence; the exceptions to the rules of general admissibility; the evidentiary rules relating to the testimony of witness and the introduction of real and demonstrative evidence.

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PLL301 - Legislation for Small Claims Court

This subject is designed to provide students with an understanding of some of Ontario's key consumer and commercial legislation. By becoming familiar with these statutes, successful students are more effective in representing their clients in Small Claims Court.

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PLO311 - Criminal Summary Conviction Procedure

This subject introduces the substantive law and procedure related to offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, with the emphasis on summary conviction offences. Students review the limited role of the paralegal in the criminal court process.

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PLR301 - Refugee Law for Paralegals

This subject is a continuation of Immigration Law, LGL215. Students focus on Canadian refugee law and how it fits into general immigration law and policy as set out by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, and the Immigration and Refugee Board. This subject deals with issues such as the international refugee problem, persons in need of protection, the process of seeking protection and of claiming refugee status in Canada; and the processes and procedures of the divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. This subject requires students to complete one major research assignment in a group and to make an oral presentation of findings.

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