LGAP 1102: Legal Office Procedures
Effective date
September 2013
Department
BC Campus - Office & Legal Adm
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course introduces the student to the legal profession, including the functions and duties of the legal administrative assistant in BC. Topics covered include: legal terminology, legal office procedures, precedents, preparation of correspondence and basic legal documents, legal recordkeeping and billing, and citations and references to Acts.
This course is part of the Legal Administrative Assistant (Online)Program.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the functions and duties of the legal administrative assistant and his or her role in the legal profession
- Define, spell, and use legal terms appropriately
- Identify and use the correct legal office procedures in records management, reception, diaries, mail/ couriers, and timekeeping
- Create and use precedents in the preparation of correspondence and basic legal documents
- Apply appropriate record keeping procedures in the handling of client ledgers and billings
- Prepare citations and references to Acts with accuracy
- Transcribe dictated material containing expanded vocabulary, legal terminology, and specialized formats at an acceptable standard
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Assigned readings, research and reinforcement activities assigned by your instructor are your principal learning activities. It is expected that you will communicate online regularly with your instructor and classmates using the course email, discussion, and chat utilities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Practicum
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10
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participation in discussion board topics, unit reviews, and group learning assignments
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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based on the theory portion of each unit in the course
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Assignments
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30
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based on individual and group assignments for each unit in the course - some may be timed and/or dictated
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Exam
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40
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a minimum of two tests including a final comprehensive theory exam
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Course topics
- Unit 1 - The Legal Profession
- Unit 2 - Office Duties and Procedures
- Unit 3 - Client Record Keeping
- Unit 4 - Legal Correspondence
- Unit 5 - Legal Instruments and Court Documents
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.