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Course Description

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of legal research and analysis. Students will gain the skills to identify and locate current statutes and regulations, breaking down and summarizing case law utilizing both traditional print and online research sources. Students will become proficient in preparing a Memorandum of Law, a vital skill for legal professionals.

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Course
Legal Research and Writing
Type
Online, No Class Times
Dates
Sep 02, 2025 to Oct 14, 2025
Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee credit (2 credits) $541.13 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
  • MaryAnn Reinhardt
Section Notes

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

Required textbook - Legal Research: Step by Step.  Please visit the Downtown campus (Continuing Studies) Bookstore website for details: https://bookstore.vcc.ca/textbooks (6067 LEGL - Paralegal Program option)

Course
Legal Research and Writing
Type
Online, No Class Times
Dates
Jan 22, 2026 to Mar 05, 2026
Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee credit (2 credits) $541.13 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
  • MaryAnn Reinhardt
Section Notes

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

Required textbook - Legal Research: Step by Step.  Please visit the Downtown campus (Continuing Studies) Bookstore website for details: https://bookstore.vcc.ca/textbooks (6067 LEGL - Paralegal Program option)