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Throughout this course, students will examine the origins of Canadian law, tracing its development from historical roots to contemporary legal principles. Students will gain insight into the basic framework of Canadian law, understanding its structure and fundamental concepts.  This includes basic procedures of litigation, concepts of administrative law and alternative dispute resolution. In addition, students explore the principles of Canadian law, including constitutional law, statutes, common law, civil law and equity, and learn to apply them in various legal contexts. Finally, students will examine the roles of key participants in the court system, from judges to lawyers, and understand their functions within the legal process.

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Throughout this course, students will examine the origins of Canadian law, tracing its development from historical roots to contemporary legal principles. Students will gain insight into the basic framework of Canadian law, understanding its structure and fundamental concepts.  This includes basic procedures of litigation, concepts of administrative law and alternative dispute resolution. In addition, students explore the principles of Canadian law, including constitutional law, statutes, common law, civil law and equity, and learn to apply them in various legal contexts. Finally, students will examine the roles of key participants in the court system, from judges to lawyers, and understand their functions within the legal process.

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Course
Legal Process in Canada
Type
Online, No Class Times
Dates
Jan 08, 2026 to Feb 19, 2026
Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee credit (2 credits) $541.13 Click here to get more information
Instructors
  • Carolyn Franklin

Section Notes

This is a seven week online Moodle course. Access to Moodle will be provided by the start date of the course. Please contact paralegal@vcc.ca if access has not been granted after the start date.

Required textbook - Business Law in Canada.  Please check Bookstore website (Downtown campus) for details. Please visit the Downtown campus (Continuing Studies) Bookstore website for details: https://bookstore.vcc.ca/textbooks (6067 - Paralegal Program option)

Course
Legal Process in Canada
Type
Online, No Class Times
Dates
Mar 05, 2026 to Apr 16, 2026
Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee credit (2 credits) $541.13 Click here to get more information
Instructors
  • Marco von Antal

Section Notes

This is a seven week online Moodle course. Access to Moodle will be provided by the start date of the course. Please contact paralegal@vcc.ca if access has not been granted after the start date.

Required textbook - Business Law in Canada.  Please check Bookstore website (Downtown campus) for details. Please visit the Downtown campus (Continuing Studies) Bookstore website for details: https://bookstore.vcc.ca/textbooks (6067 - Paralegal Program option)