The program aims to develop the skills necessary to communicate in a legal environment such as: interacting in a legal work context and using English terminology specific to the legal field. As well as to develop the skills necessary to format and enter civil proceedings such as: filing ordinary civil proceedings, motions and entries, preparing a contested family law case and a notebook and authorities. Second, to develop the skills necessary to prepare corporate law documents for incorporation and maintenance of a business. Finally, to develop the skills necessary for the formatting and typing of notarial acts and documents in general and those relating to non-contentious matters.
Produce documents of ordinary civil procedure, under the following conditions :
Based on case studies and situational exercises characterizing the stages of the usual course of civil proceedings.
The work is done with a microprocessor, using software or the civil procedure forms manual, the Code of Civil Procedure, a dictation machine and a diary.
To demonstrate competence, students will produce motions and entries, under the following conditions :
From case studies and case scenarios specifying the importance or urgency of the proceedings.
The work is done with a microcomputer, using the Code of Civil Procedure, a software program or the Civil Procedure Forms Manual, a dictation machine, or an agenda.
To demonstrate competency, students will prepare documents for the formation or maintenance of a business under the following conditions:
From case studies and scenarios, forms, templates or specialized software.
Possibility of working by hand, with a typewriter or a computer.
With the help of the articles of incorporation of a company, the register of minutes and resolutions.
Properly evaluate one’s interest in the content of the training and the requirements of the trade, by participating in the activities proposed in the situational plan, which cover the following points :
Know the job function and understand the training project.
Knowing the structure of the judicial system in civil and criminal matters.
Confirming the choice of professional orientation.
Acquire the competence to interact in a legal work context, taking into account specific situations, by participating in the activities proposed in the simulation plan :
Become aware of the importance of establishing a climate conducive to the quality of interpersonal relations, adopt different approach techniques according to the situations appropriate to the legal context.
Be aware of one’s role as a resource person while respecting the exclusive fields of the lawyer or notary. Be aware of one’s strengths and limitations in the way one interacts in the workplace.
To demonstrate competence, students will use English terminology specific to the legal field under the following conditions :
Work involves receiving and transmitting messages, writing correspondence;
Typing pleadings and notarized documents and translating vocabulary into English;
This is done in accordance with instructions regarding the work to be done and with the help of a microcomputer, a legal lexicon, a dictionary, a dictation machine and a presentation template. Qualities and aptitudes required for this job
To demonstrate proficiency, students will prepare a notebook and authorities using the following instruments:
A microcomputer, the information highway or software, digests, specialized textbooks and the Code of Civil Procedure, a dictation machine, a photocopier and a bindery punch.
To demonstrate competence, students will produce documents on non-litigious matters under the following conditions:
From case studies and simulations, using a microcomputer, software or the Civil Procedure Forms and Notary Forms manual, the Code of Civil Procedure, and a diary.
Learn how to integrate into the workplace, taking into account its particularities, by participating in the activities proposed in the work placement plan:
Produce a curriculum vitae and a portfolio, actually experience the duties to be performed in a law firm, a notary’s office or any other office related to the legal field.
Carry out professional tasks.Take stock of the training acquired with regard to the requirements of the profession.
Qualities and aptitudes required for this job
Skills acquired :
Prepare and follow up files in corporate law
Prepare and follow up notarial documents
Produce civil procedure documents
Desired Skills :
Strong organizational skills and responsibility
Communication skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Good judgment and ethics
Career Opportunities :
Legal Administrative Assistant
Legal Assistant
Work environment
Upon completion of the training, graduates will be required to work in private law firms.
Eligibility
Holder of a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (e.g. : attestation of equivalence of schooling) or a higher education diploma, such as a college diploma or bachelor’s degree.
