Litigation Award of Achievement

• Explain civil court procedures and dispute resolution processes from case initiation through to final resolution and enforcement.
• Apply principles and concepts of specialized litigation tasks in civil matters, creditor rights, and personal injury practice.
• Prepare comprehensive litigation documentation including pleadings, affidavits, and court applications according to established court rules.
• Conduct specialized legal research for litigation matters including case law analysis, precedent identification, and statutory interpretation.
• Locate, reference, and apply case law and legislative materials relevant to civil litigation practice.
• Apply civil procedure rules and court processes in various litigation contexts.
• Demonstrate proficient use of specialized litigation terminology and communicate effectively in professional litigation contexts.
• Assist in case management activities and perform paralegal-level litigation work in law office settings.
• Apply ethical principles and professional standards specific to litigation practice.
• Practice analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills in managing civil litigation matters.

This part-time program may be delivered face-to-face, fully online, or in a blended format. Instructional strategies include lecture, group discussion and online forums, assigned readings, case studies, practical document drafting activities, and review summaries. Students are expected to engage in applied legal analysis through hypothetical scenarios and practical exercises that simulate real-world paralegal work in a litigation setting specific to British Columbia.