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Course Description

In this course, students participate in a field experience equivalent to 3-months full-time work in a paralegal setting. The field experience includes work assignments (tasks) appropriate for an entry-level paralegal designed to encourage personal accountability, problem solving, and the application of high ethical standards under the supervision of a lawyer or senior paralegal.
Students participate in monthly instructional seminars, and online learning activities involving resume and cover-letter prep, goal setting, written descriptive reflection on work activities, code of conduct, problem solving situations, code of ethics, and building a professional portfolio.
 

Prerequisites

LEGL 1601

LEGL 1602

LEGL 1603

LEGL 1604

LEGL 1605

LEGL 1606

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Course
Paralegal Practicum 1
Type
Online, No Class Times
Dates
Jan 09, 2026 to Apr 03, 2026
Hours
45.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee credit (3 credits) $810.55 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
  • Janet Chee

Section Notes

Students must have completed most of the Required courses and have a place secured for their practicums prior to registering for Paralegal Practicum 1 LEGL1700. Practicums may be completed at student's current place of employment and all practicums must be supervised by a practicing BC lawyer and students must be provided with paralegal duties to perform during the 13 week course.

Students who register for Paralegal Practicum 1 LEGL 1700 without having arranged for the above by the start date of the course will be asked to withdraw, without a refund.

Please contact the Program Coordinator at jchee@vcc.ca should you have any questions.

Access to this 13-week Moodle will be provided on the start date of the course.  Please contact the program area at paralegal@vcc.ca if access has not been provided after the start date.