Effective keyboarding is an integral part of being successful in an office environment. Focus is placed on ergonomic touch-typing technique to master the alphabetic and numeric keyboard. Learners with keyboarding experience have the opportunity to improve their technique to achieve higher level of speed and accuracy.

This course provides a summary of the fundamental aspects of the Canadian legal system, and the role of legal assistants in that system. Principles of tort, contract, and employment law are also introduced.

This course is an introduction to Microsoft Word and document processing. Learners are introduced to basic and intermediate Microsoft Word skills which can be applied to a variety of documents. Focus is placed on correctly formatting legal business letters and proofreading.

Litigation is the process by which private disputes are resolved within the Alberta court system. This course examines the court structure and how to reference the Alberta Rules of Court. Learners explore how plaintiffs bring claims to court and how defendants can defend against those claims. Introductory steps in a civil litigation dispute are covered up to a process called "Questioning." Knowledge is applied by preparing key documents used in the civil litigation process.

Confident business communication requires learners to explore the changing landscape of digital media, while developing writing skills and techniques to compose competent, professional communications. In this course, learners explore research tools to aid in effective oral presentations and strengthen interpersonal skills to be an effective communicator in the Canadian workplace.

Building on the skills covered in Litigation I, learners explore the rules, procedures, and documents in more complex litigation matters processed in the Court of Queen's Bench. Learners review topics unique to personal injury matters and the procedures and documentation for the Provincial Court of Alberta and Court of Appeal. Emphasis is placed on the conformity with the Alberta Rules of Court and the role of the legal assistant.

This course is an introduction to real property law with emphasis on the procedures and documents involved in purchasing residential properties. Learners explore real estate law terms and principles in relation to land ownership, rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, and statutes affecting land.

This course is an introduction to criminal law, the structure of The Criminal Code of Canada, and basic constitutional law which includes the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Emphasis is placed on gaining familiarity with the Criminal Code as statute law and applicable procedural requirements.

A successful legal assistant demonstrates efficient keyboarding skills and attention to detail. Building on the skills developed in ADMN1101, learners have the opportunity to improve their touch-typing technique to achieve higher levels of speed and accuracy to meet industry standards. Through continued development of proofreading strategies, along with a focus on the keying of legal and general terminology, learners have the opportunity to develop the attention to detail expected in the legal assistant profession.

Learners expand their word processing skills by exploring and applying advanced features in Microsoft Word. Focus is placed on producing, formatting, proofreading, and editing multi-page legal documents.

The use of business technology is essential to effectively manage information required in today's businesses and networked environments. In this course, learners gain hands-on experience in managing and customizing Microsoft Outlook as well as using cloud-computing web applications and social media sites.

Building on the principles examined and the skills developed in Real Estate Law I, learners are introduced to the procedures and documents involved in a residential sale transaction. Learners explore a legal assistant's day-to-day role and responsibilities, and prepare correspondence and documents needed for a residential sale transaction. Secondary financing, bridge financing, and residential leasing are also introduced.

This course introduces learners to the three main types of business organizations - sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Learners examine why business owners would choose one type of organization over another and what the process would be to create these organizations. The impact of the Business Corporations Act, the Partnership Act, and the Securities Act on business organizations is also reviewed. Learners prepare documents to create, maintain and dissolve business organizations.

This course introduces the theory and practice of family law. Learners explore statutes that govern family matters within the various levels of court and prepare documents for divorces, family property claims, spousal support, child support, parenting time, decision-making responsibilities, and contact with children. Agencies associated with domestic disputes and enforcing court orders are also introduced.

This course examines estate planning and estate administration in Alberta. Learners prepare Wills, Personal Directives, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Applications for a Grant of Administration and Grant of Probate in accordance with Alberta legislation and common legal practice and procedure.

In this course, learners are introduced to the legal structures and processes that enable businesses to generate revenue and make a profit. Legal Assistants complete agreements, documents and forms required to turn legal advice into legal and business reality. Learners review and prepare share transfer agreements, offers to lease, commercial real estate land transfers and mortgage documentation, commercial personal property lending documents, and closing agendas. The commercial impacts of the Alberta Business Corporations Act, Land Titles Act, Law of Property Act, and the Personal Property Security Act are also examined.

This course introduces the legal assistant's role in the theory and practice of debt collection. The focus of the course is on the tasks and documents required for secured and unsecured debt, foreclosure, and lease collection.

Communication in all forms is critical for the effective operation of the legal profession. In this course, learners have the opportunity to practice and refine their oral, written, and auditory communication skills using current technology.

This course presents the fundamentals of law office procedures and hierarchical organizational structure in the legal office environment. Learners become familiar with the daily routine and duties of a legal assistant including office interactions, time management, client file management, law firm accounting, and court filing procedures.

The role of the legal assistant is actualized in this course through the learner's practical application of many previously-learned essential skills including decision making, initiative, time management, problem solving, critical thinking and document analysis. Learners are presented with realistic office scenarios to effectively practice and improve these skills.

In this Field Placement course, learners in the legal assistant program can transition from the academic to the professional world by applying skills learned in previous courses to real-world projects and activities. Learners have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of being a professional and learn about current workplace expectations while connecting with community and industry partners.