Students develop a general understanding of the Canadian legal system as a foundation for further study in the Legal Administration Assistant Certificate. Topics include an overview of the Canadian legal system, including Quebec's civil code system; introduction to the constitution and the Charter of Rights; federal and provincial jurisdiction; overview of Canadian court structure; the importance of the Charter of Rights, lawyers, judges and ethical principles; and tort, contract and criminal law. Prerequisite: ABTS 1100; ABTS 1300
Students develop a general understanding of the Canadian legal system as a foundation for further study in the Legal Administration Assistant Certificate. Topics include an overview of the Canadian legal system, including Quebec's civil code system; introduction to the constitution and the Charter of Rights; federal and provincial jurisdiction; overview of Canadian court structure; the importance of the Charter of Rights, lawyers, judges and ethical principles; and tort, contract and criminal law. Prerequisite: ABTS 1100; ABTS 1300
