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INSTITUTION INFORMATION
Name of
Institution:
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Trafalgar Road Campus:
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON L6H 2L1
905-845-9430
Davis Campus:
7899 McLaughlin Road
Brampton, ON L6V 1G6
905-459-7533
Locations:
(Campus Location
of Program is in
bold)
Hazel McCallion Campus:
4180 Duke of York Boulevard
Mississauga, ON L5B 0G5
905-845-9430
Skills Training Centre:
407 Iroquois Shore Road
Oakville, ON L6H 1M3
905-845-9430
Website Address: www.sheridancollege.ca
All Sheridan campuses are accessible by local public transit, with convenient
connections to GO Transit. Visit:
www.sheridancollege.ca / About Sheridan/ Campus Info/ How to Get to Sheridan
Second Career Coordinator: Deborah Campbell
Contact Person:
Application
Process/Offer of
Admission/Letter
of Acceptance:
Phone: 905-459-7533 or 905-845-9430 ext. 5068
Fax: 905-874-4385
E-mail: deborah.campbell1@sheridancollege.ca
1. If you have been provided with a Second Career Application Package by
your Employment Assessment Centre, please review Sheridan’s full-time
program admission requirements outlined below under Program-Specific
Admission Requirements. Please note that to be extended an offer to
Sheridan and obtain an acceptance letter, you are required to meet the
admission requirements. We will be pleased to talk with you about your
program and Second Career. Also, please attend a Sheridan Second
Career Information Session - times and locations are noted at
www.sheridancollege.ca under Programs and Courses, then select
Second Career.
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2. Please apply to your program choice through the Ontario Colleges
website at: www.ontariocolleges.ca. Please provide transcripts or request
mature student testing, if you meet the criteria (see below Mature
Student Status). There is a $95 non-refundable application fee, payable
to Ontario Colleges.
3. If Sheridan determines you do not meet the admission requirements
through transcripts or testing, we will provide you with information about
how you can most efficiently obtain the necessary prerequisites through
Sheridan’s Upgrading or ESL Programs.
4. If you are accepted into your program choice, you will receive an offer of
admission and, subsequently, a detailed acceptance letter, which you will
submit with your Second Career funding application.
Certification of
School:
Sheridan is an Ontario Public College and is certified to issue T2202A tax
receipts.
Sheridan recognizes that some students who enter a program at the College will
have earned postsecondary credits at other recognized postsecondary institutions
and may wish to apply these credits towards the Sheridan credential. Advanced
standing refers to the transferring of credit earned at another recognized postsecondary institution towards a Sheridan credential.
Students may apply to receive advanced standing for specific Sheridan course(s)
based on the successful completion of similar courses at other recognized
postsecondary institutions subject to meeting applicable Sheridan policies.
Advanced
Standing:
Candidates must have achieved a minimum course grade of C grade in the
course that is being considered for advanced standing, or the minimum pass for
the course for promotion within the program, whichever is higher.
Courses considered for advanced standing must have been completed within five
years prior to the request.
Please refer to the full time Advanced Standing policy on Sheridan’s Policies and
Procedures website for specific details. Mac users please note: you must use
Firefox, Opera or Netscape to access the documents on the Policies and
Procedures website.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program
Name/Credential:
Program-Specific
Admission
Requirements:
Office Administration – Legal (Ontario College Diploma)
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required
courses:

One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
Or,
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Mature Student Status – Mature students do not possess an Ontario
Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent, and are 19 years of age or older
before the starting date of the program.
Mature students who apply to Sheridan’s certificate and diploma programs must
demonstrate their ability to work at the postsecondary level in one of the following
two ways:


By successfully completing equivalency testing in English and/or
mathematics and/or; science or
By completing a program of academic upgrading at a level appropriate to
the program of choice.*
Mature students must demonstrate proficiency in meeting specific program
prerequisites.
*If you do not have the required prerequisites, you may wish to enrol in Sheridan’s
Academic Upgrading program to obtain equivalent credits. Sheridan also offers
an ESL program. Preparatory training, such as academic upgrading, is eligible for
Second Career funding, subject to the approval of Employment Ontario.
APPLICANT SELECTION
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement
(the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Although not a requirement, Grade 12 mathematics or equivalent and basic
computer skills are recommended.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be
assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related
programs.
ADMISSION AT AN ADVANCED LEVEL (DIRECT ENTRY)
Admission at an advanced level into Year 2 (Term 3) is available to applicants
with:
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Appropriate postsecondary education in office administration
Consideration through the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
(PLAR) process
Advanced standing or transfer of relevant credits earned at another
recognized postsecondary institution
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Start/End dates by
semester:
September 2013
Start
Sept. 3, 2013
1 To
Dec. 13, 2013
Jan. 6, 2014
2 To
April 17, 2014
Sept. 2, 2014
3 To
Dec. 12, 2014
Jan. 5, 2015
4 To
April 17, 2015
This is a 2 year full time program (4 semesters of 14 weeks each).
Hours per week: 18 (daytime hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday)
Program Length/
Hours/Weeks:
Two Year Program
Programs starting in September have a four month break over the summer (from
approximately mid-April to end of August) between first and second year. The
Christmas break is approximately 3 weeks, and breaks between semesters are 2
weeks.
Programs starting in January and May run continuously over 16 months (no
summer break). The Christmas break is approximately 3 weeks, and breaks
between semesters are 2 weeks.
Students will be notified about their class schedule and timetable prior to the
beginning of each semester.
Class Size:
Approx. 35
Course Outline:
See Program Outline section below
Registration Fee –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
The $95 non-refundable application processing fee paid to Ontario Colleges
covers application processing for one application cycle.
Annual Tuition
2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
• Year 1: $3,859.00
Tuition fees are regulated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
*Tuition for programs starting September 2013, and subsequent terms, is subject
to increase and will be updated when the increase has been determined.
• Year 2: *
*By action of the Ontario government, a change may be made to year two tuition.
For purposes of your research, please use the year one tuition.
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Parking 2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Parking for programs starting September 2013, and subsequent terms, is subject
to increase and will be updated when the increase has been determined.
• One Month: $80.00
• One Semester (September to January): $186.00
• Two Semesters (September to May): $343.00
• Three Semesters (September to August): $410.00
Cost for books, etc. for programs starting September 2013, and subsequent
terms, is subject to increase and will be updated when the increase has been
determined.
Additional Costs
2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Year 1
Books: $510.00
Expendable Supplies: $386.00
Uniform & Equipment: $153.00
Year 2 (subject to increase)
Books: $509.00
Expendable Supplies: $386.00
Mobile Program - laptop required:
Mobile computing programs require the use of a laptop as a mandatory component of
curriculum during academic terms. New students in mobile computing programs must bring
a laptop of their choice that will meet the program’s requirements. For more information
please refer to: mobilecomputing.sheridaninstitute.ca.
Other:
Payment Policy for
Second Career:
Option 1: Payment of total fees for one full year should be paid in full by the tuition
deadline. Please refer to your Fees Invoice for tuition deadlines as deadlines
vary depending on when you are extended and accept an offer.
Refund/Withdrawal
Policy:
To officially withdraw from Sheridan full time programs, you must do so in writing
by submitting to the Office of the Registrar an “Application for Term or Complete
Program Withdrawal” form available at all Sheridan Student Advisement offices. If
you withdraw by the tenth scheduled day of the term, then all fees are refunded
for that term, minus a $100 administrative processing charge.
Your Second
Career in Office
Administration –
Legal:
Sheridan’s Office Administration – Legal Diploma program prepares you to
provide legal administrative support in a law office, government office or corporate
legal department. Your legal administration diploma is your key to an almost
recession-proof career that is both challenging and exciting. You will learn to
produce accurate legal documents using specialized legal software applications.
You will record legal dockets, use the Internet for professional research, and then
apply special legal terminology to legal writing.
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By the time you complete your Legal Administration training, you will possess
skills in these areas:
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Legal office procedures - prepare court documents, compose routine legal
correspondence, legal terminology, and legal e-transcription
Real estate law - procedures for buying and selling a home or business
Litigation law - procedures for legal disputes argued in court
Family law - procedures for separation, divorce, child custody, and
division of marital assets
Estate administration -Will drafting, Power of Attorney and estate
administration
Corporate and business law - procedures applicable to small and large
companies such as contracts, mergers/acquisitions and incorporation
matters.
Legal software applications - Advanced Microsoft Word (Level 2) and PC
Law.
Latest legal software including Teraview, Lawyer Done Deal,
Conveyancer, ACL2 (Automated Civil Litigation), DivorceMate, PC Law,
Estate-A-Base and others
Traditional and electronic job search techniques, networking, career
planning, and job interview skills
Maximize Your Learning with Mobile Computing
Sheridan’s advanced mobile computing teaching environment gives you 24/7
access to the course materials and software applications used in class. Using
your personal laptop computer, you can perform class activities, complete
assignments, and e-communicate with your professors and classmates. Mobile
computing gives you freedom and flexibility that lead to greater learning.
* Under review
The Legal Office Administration program is located at the Davis Campus in
Brampton, Ontario.
Sheridan trains you in the skills employers value most . When you graduate
with your two-year legal administration diploma, you'll be fully prepared to take an
entry-level position in a government/court or legal office. Potential past employers
include such organizations as:
Career
opportunities/
Employment
Prospects/Success
Factors:


Downtown Toronto firms
o Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP
o Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
o McCarthy Tétrault LLP
o McMillan LLP
o Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
o Shekter, Dychtenberg LLP
o Stikeman Elliott LLP
Brampton/Mississauga firms
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
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o Lawrence, Lawrence, Stevenson LLP
o Simmons da Silva & Sinton LLP
o Speigel Nichols Fox LLP
Government/Court offices
o Children's Aid Society
o City of Brampton
o Crown Attorney's Office
o Toronto Court House
o Town of Oakville
In-House Counsel/Corporations
o Canadian Tire Corporation Limited
o First Canadian Title Insurance
o Loblaw Companies Limited
o Walmart Canada
“I graduated from Sheridan’s Office Administration Legal program recently
and ever since that my success just continues to grow. The program itself is
amazing, in the sense that the material covered really prepares the student
for the real world and more. However, what I appreciated the most was the
dedication and guidance our instructors gave us ….”
Jessica C., Legal Administrative Assistant, Stikeman Elliott LLP, Toronto.
“I would not be here at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, one of Canada’s preeminent law firms, without Sheridan’s Legal Office Administration program,
and particularly, without the hard work of Sheridan’s professors and the
work placement experience.”
Katie L. (Class of 2008), Legal Administrative Assistant, Blake, Cassels &
Graydon LLP, Toronto.
Alumni of Sheridan can access all in-person and web-site Career Centre’s
services for assistance in Career Counselling and Employment Advising for one
year after their graduation date. After one year, they can access all web-site
services including jobs.sheridan (our on-line job posting system).
Method of
Instruction:
Equipment
Availability:
Instructor
Qualifications:
Courses are instructor-led. Students will engage in a variety of applied learning
and experiential activities and will complete multiple industry projects.
Students will have access to computers in open access computer labs.
College faculty are hired based on a combination of industry experience and
academic qualifications. Most full-time faculty have relevant Master’s degrees
and/or professional certifications where applicable to their field of expertise.
Faculty are provided with opportunities to engage in professional development to
ensure currency in their field as well as proficiency in teaching adults.
Curriculum Design:
All Sheridan’s programs are designed and kept up to date with input from
Program Advisory Committees that include representation from employers and
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industry organizations.
Network for Innovation & Leadership in Education at Sheridan (NILES) at
Sheridan oversees the design of new programs and courses and maintains a
schedule of program review to keep programs up to date.
Students have the opportunity to complete a formal evaluation of the course and
instructor at the end of each course.
Evaluation of
Instructors,
Courses and
Programs:
Physical Facilities:
In addition, students can participate in the Student Satisfaction Survey to evaluate
their program.
Public colleges must survey students, graduates and employers as mandated by
the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to obtain information on Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs). Please visit: Sheridan Home Page, About
Sheridan, Sheridan at a Glance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Sheridan classrooms and campus facilities are accessible and are designed to
support a wide range of applied learning activities. Classrooms and labs are
equipped with modern technology, including digital AV teaching and learning aids.
At the Davis and Trafalgar Road campuses, gyms and fitness centres, full-service
cafeterias, modern learning resource centres and vibrant student centres
contribute to supporting student learning and life. Both campuses have attractive
grounds that provide a relaxing counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of student
activity.
As a public college, Sheridan is able to offer a full range of student services and
supports:
Athletics and Recreation
Career Centre (job search assistance): available for one year following graduation
Additional
Supports and
Resources
Available:
Counselling and Special Needs Services
Accessible Learning Services
Library Services
Peer Tutoring and Mentoring
Health Services
Student Advisement Centre
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Student Union
Special
Accommodations:
Sheridan’s Accessible Learning Services facilitates equal access for eligible
students with disabilities by coordinating reasonable academic accommodations
and support services. Accommodation plans and services are tailored to
correspond with the disability related needs of each student and are determined
based on the documentation provided and program specific requirements.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Course
Requirements:
Course code:
Hours /
week:
Course Name:
Semester 1:
COMM 19599
Business English 1
3
APPL 19730
Word Processing Applications
3
APPL16367
Spreadsheets and Presentations
3
OADM 18823
Document Processing and Proficiency
3
OADM19402
Office Administration Studies
3
GNED
General Education Elective
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
18
OADM 17028
Integrated Office Applications
3
COMM 23431
Business English 2
3
OADM 29599
Advanced Document Processing
3
MATH12115
Business Math Applications
3
ACCG 15910
Accounting
3
LAWS 11198
Legal Office Procedures
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
18
Semester 2:
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Semester 3:
LAWS 22928
Real Estate Law 1
3
LAWS 28913
Litigation 1
3
LAWS 26947
Corporate and Business Law
3
APPL 29014
Legal Computer Applications
3
FLPL 23921
Workplace Preparation
3
GNED
General Education
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
17
LAWS 26852
Estate Administration
3
LAWS 27732
Real Estate Law 2
3
LAWS 20794
Litigation 2
3
LAWS 26776
Family Law
3
CULT 19518G
Living and Working in a Diverse Society
3
LAWS 16367
Business Law
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
18
Semester 4:
** Note: Courses subject to change.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COURSE
Business English 1
Code:
19599
COMM
Hours / wk: 3
Students develop proficiency in both oral and written business English communication with
particular emphasis on applying correct grammar to business writing. Students study language
elements in detail including the eight parts of speech and sentence structuring along with
developing proofreading skills and techniques for writing effective sentences and paragraphs.
Through self-paced exercises, writer's workshops, editor's challenges, online resources, and
reinforcement exercises, students apply all language elements in the editing and composition of
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sentences, paragraphs, e-mails and routine memos.
COURSE
Word Processing Applications
Code:
APPL 19730
Hours / wk: 3
Students create professional business documents using word processing and introductory
database software for merging documents. Students organize data in business documents using
columns, tables and sort features, as well as customize fonts, colours and page formats.
Proofreading tools such as spelling, grammar, and side-by-side feature are used to analyze
information in business documents. Students apply visual display techniques by inserting
pictures, drawings, images and SmartArt. Through demonstrations, hands-on learning, online
tutorials, and interactive lectures, students learn the skills required to organize, analyze, present,
customize, and produce professional, visually attractive and accurate business documents.
COURSE
Spreadsheets and Presentations
Code:
APPL16367
Hours / wk: 3
Students create professional spreadsheets and presentations using specialized software.
Students produce and edit spreadsheets of varying complexity by entering and editing data,
building formulas, and enhancing spreadsheets. Students become proficient in using a
spreadsheet application to format, organize, analyze, and present information. Students plan,
create, and revise electronic presentations. Presentations are enhanced by formatting slides
using design templates, styles, bullets and numbering, headers and footers, and speaker’s notes.
Visual appeal is created with images, animation effects, and sound and video effects.
Presentations are shared for collaboration and review with others. Through hands-on learning
and guided practice, in-class discussions, and interactive lectures, students learn the skills
required to produce professional business spreadsheets and presentations.
COURSE
Document Processing and
Proficiency
OADM
18823
Code:
Hours / wk: 3
Students keyboard at a minimum of 25 net words per minute using touch typing techniques.
Students also format, proofread and edit mailable business documents such as letters, memos,
reports, envelopes, and e-mail using word processing software. Through on-screen drill practice,
students learn the location of alpha, numeric and symbol keys in the efficient production of
business documents. Emphasis is placed on cumulative skill building, speed, and accuracy
development in the accurate production of business documents.
COURSE
Office Administration Studies
Code:
OADM19402
Hours / wk: 3
Students prepare for a career as an office professional. Students study emerging technologies
and standards of practice in the contemporary Canadian workplace. This course incorporates a
practical and professional approach to learning entry-level office skills through discussions of on-
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the-job situations, hands-on Windows- based activities, Internet research and teamwork. Topics
include the role of the office professional and career paths, workplace relationships and ethics,
front-line reception and effective customer service, along with management of work, time and
resources. Students also study reference sources, business vocabulary, ergonomics and office
communications (written, oral and electronic).
COURSE
Code: GNED
General Education Elective
Hours / wk: 3
The purpose of General Education in the Ontario College system is to contribute to the
development of citizens who are conscious of the diversity, complexity, and richness of the
human experience; who are able to establish meaning through this consciousness; and who, as a
result, are able to contribute thoughtfully, creatively, and positively to the society in which they
live and work.
COURSE
Integrated Office Applications
Code:
OADM
17028
Hours / wk: 3
Students create professional business documents by integrating specific business applications
(word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software). Students customize and
enhance business presentations through introduction of tables, charts, graphics and animation in
presentation software. Students produce and edit tables, table relationships and queries in a
database application. Presentations are shared for collaboration and review with others. Through
hands-on learning and guided practice, in-class discussions, and interactive lectures, students
learn the skills required to produce professional and electronic documents, spreadsheets, and
presentations.
COURSE
Code:
Business English 2
COMM
23431
Hours / wk: 3
Students will continue developing proficiency in both oral and written English communication with
particular emphasis on their application in business writing. They will study in detail verb forms,
adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions. Use of punctuation, capitalization, and
numbers in business writing along with vocabulary building will complete the examination of
English grammar in this course. Students will apply all English elements studied in the
composition and editing of business documents.
COURSE
Advanced Document Processing
Code:
29599
OADM
Hours / wk: 3
Students demonstrate the ability to prepare advanced, professional business documents
incorporating inputting and formatting skills using the appropriate word processing software.
Formatting, proofreading, and editing business documents from typewritten and handwritten
material will be required. The following documents will be studied: reports, tables, and
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employment documents. Students keyboard at a minimum of 35 net words a minute.
COURSE
Business Math Applications
MATH12115
Code:
Hours / wk: 3
Students build their skills in identifying tasks and problems that need mathematics, in applying
mathematical techniques to accurately solve routine problems, and in checking the results of their
calculations. Through extensive practice, students refresh their ability to manipulate fractions,
decimals and percentages. Lectures and the application of learned skills to numerous problems
develop student skills in handling business problems involving ratio, proportions, commissions,
discounts and interest rates.
COURSE
Accounting
ACCG
Code:
15910
Hours / wk: 3
Students will analyze and record business transactions and prepare basic financial statements.
Through lectures, in-class problem solving, and tutorials students record standard business
transactions, identify cash controls, and prepare trial balances, income statements and balance
sheets.
COURSE
Legal Office Procedures
LAWS
Code:
11198
Hours / wk: 3
This course introduces students to the Canadian legal system, the legal profession, and the role
of legal assistants within the legal field. Students learn entry-level procedures in criminal law,
family law, and litigation. Students perform entry-level legal office procedures such as etranscription, document production, and composing legal correspondence. Legal vocabulary is
also introduced.
COURSE
Real Estate Law 1
Code:
LAWS 22928
Hours / wk: 3
This course introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of a legal administrative
assistant employed as a real estate assistant in Ontario. Through lectures, guest speakers,
machine transcription (Dictaphone), demonstrations and immediate student application and
practice, students will develop skills in creating correspondence and documents for real estate
transactions. This is a "hands-on" course in which the students integrate keyboard, computer,
document formatting and transcription skills, with knowledge of real estate.
COURSE
Litigation 1
Code:
28913
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LAWS
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This course introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of a legal administrative
assistant employed in the field of civil litigation. Students will gain knowledge and practical
experience in topics such as statutes and rules, procedural routes, as well as the commencement
of the civil action to the discovery stage. This is a "hands-on" course in which the students
integrate keyboard, computer, document formatting and transcription skills, with knowledge of
civil litigation.
COURSE
Corporate and Business Law
Code:
LAWS 26947
Hours / wk: 3
This course introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of a legal administrative
assistant employed in the fields of corporate and/or business law. Students will gain knowledge
and practical experience in topics such as partnerships, organization of the minute book, mergers
and acquisitions, employment matters and debtor/creditor transactions. This is a "hands-on"
course in which the students integrate keyboarding, legal software, document formatting and
transcription skills, with knowledge of corporate and business law procedures.
COURSE
Integrated Computer Applications
Code:
APPL 29014
Hours / wk: 3
Students create legal documents using advanced word processing features and manage financial
records using legal accounting software. Students produce and edit legal documents such as
agreements and contracts using citations, bibliographies, table of contents, indexes, table of
figures, table of authorities, and cross- references. Students use word processing software to
customize styles, templates, numbering, bullets, headers, and footers. Students create legal
documents for collaboration and sharing by creating comments, tracking changes, combining
documents, and protecting and securing documents for distribution. Students use legal
accounting software to maintain legal accounting records including time entries, managing
disbursements and accounting procedures. Students also complete accuracy exercises and
speed tests to increase their proofreading and typing skills. Through 5-minute timed writings,
students demonstrate a minimum speed of 40 net words a minute. Through lectures,
demonstration, practice, in-class assignments, and speed/accuracy building, students develop
production of error-free legal documents. In this course, students also prepare for the conceptual
and practical aspects of word processing applications certification.
COURSE
Workplace Preparation
Code:
FLPL 23921
Hours / wk: 3
Through lectures, role playing, and written exercises, students develop skills and knowledge
relating to employment. Emphasis is placed on an assessment of interests, job-search
techniques, and learning to present oneself effectively in a resume and cover letter, and in an
interview. Students may choose to record their mock interview. Workplace ethics and
professionalism, Ontario Employment legislation, and standards of business etiquette are
explored.
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COURSE
Estate Administration
Code:
LAWS 26852
Hours / wk: 3
This course introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of a legal administrative
assistant employed in the field of estate administration. Students will gain knowledge and
practical experience in topics such as will drafting and powers of attorney, as well as testacy and
intestacy correspondence and documentation. This is a "hands-on" course in which the students
integrate keyboard, computer, document formatting and transcription skills, with knowledge of
estate procedures.
COURSE
Real Estate Law 2
Code:
LAWS 27732
Hours / wk: 3
This course builds upon knowledge and skills gained in the introductory real estate course by
further exploring the role and responsibilities of an administrative assistant employed in the field
of real estate. Condominium law, commercial real estate, and new home purchases will be
studied. Through lectures, guest speakers, machine transcription, demonstrations and immediate
student application and practice, students will develop skills in creating correspondence and
documents for these transactions. This is a "hands-on" course in which the students integrate
keyboarding, specialized legal software, document formatting and transcription skills, with
knowledge of real estate.
COURSE
Litigation 2
Code:
LAWS 20794
Hours / wk: 3
This course builds upon knowledge and skills gained in the introductory litigation course by
further exploring the role and responsibilities of an administrative assistant employed in the field
of litigation. Students will gain knowledge and practical experience in topics such as statutes and
rules, disposition without trial and enforcement, applications and motions. Students will complete
the litigation process from the trial stage including appeals. This is a "hands-on" course in which
the students integrate keyboard, computer, document formatting and transcription skills, with
knowledge of civil litigation.
COURSE
Family Law
Code:
LAWS 26776
Hours / wk: 3
This course introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of a legal administrative
assistant employed in the field of family law in Ontario. Through lectures, machine transcription
(Dictaphone), demonstrations and immediate student application and practice, students will
develop skills in creating correspondence and documents for uncontested and contested
divorces, custody and access applications, spousal and child support, variations of court orders,
and equalization of property. This is a "hands-on" course in which the students integrate
keyboard, computer, document formatting and transcription skills, with knowledge of family law.
The Family Law Rules will be discussed in the context of client files.
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Office Administration–Legal – (POFAL)
Ontario College Diploma
Program Profile for Second Career
September 2013 start
COURSE
Living and Working in a Diverse
Society
Code:
CULT
19518G
COURSE
Business Law
Code:
LAWS 16367
Hours / wk: 3
Hours / wk: 3
Students examine the role and responsibilities of a legal administrative assistant employed in the
field of business law. Students gain knowledge and practical experience in topics such as
contracts, employment law, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property. This is a "handson" course in which the students integrate keyboarding, document formatting and transcription
skills, with knowledge of business law.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
All information current at time of publication – subject to
change without notice.
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