This course provides foundational knowledge and skills in legal accounting essential for legal professionals. 
Participants will gain an understanding of basic accounting principles as they apply to the legal field, 
including trust accounting, client billing, and financial record-keeping. Through practical exercises and case 
studies, students will develop proficiency in maintaining accurate financial records in compliance with legal 
regulations and ethical standards.

This introductory course provides an overview of the Canadian legal system, including its history, institutions, 
and new developments. Students will explore foundational principles of Canadian law, including the 
Constitution, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and key areas such as criminal law, 
administrative law, and private law.

This course provides an in-depth look at the day-to-day functions and responsibilities of legal professionals. 
Topics include case management, client interactions, ethical considerations, and the use of technology in legal 
practice. Students gain practical insights into how to support lawyers and manage legal tasks effectively.

Legal Drafting focuses on the principles and techniques of drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, 
contracts, and agreements. Students develop the skills to create clear and precise legal documents, supporting the needs of legal professionals and ensuring accurate legal documentation.

Litigation Procedures and Documentation provides detailed knowledge of the litigation process. Legal 
Administrative Assistants must understand the stages of litigation, from initial pleadings to trial preparation as well 
as pre and post-trial motions. Students will learn to draft and organize litigation documents, manage deadlines, 
and assist attorneys in trial preparation. Understanding litigation procedures ensures that students can support 
the legal team effectively throughout the litigation process.

This course equips legal support staff with essential procedural knowledge and practical documentation skills 
required in Manitoba family law practice. Students will learn to prepare, process, and organize various family law 
documents including divorce applications, parenting orders, support calculations, property division forms, and 
adoption paperwork. The curriculum emphasizes proper file management techniques, deadline tracking systems, 
and procedural protocols specific to Provincial courts and administrative bodies. Through hands-on drafting 
exercises, students will develop proficiency in completing court forms, assembling filing packages, and processing 
documentation for alternative dispute resolution.

Students will learn to manage files from intake to closing for various transaction types including residential and 
commercial sales, purchases, mortgages, condominiums, and leases. The curriculum covers Manitoba's land 
registration system, document preparation, search procedures, and effective file management. Through 
instruction and exercises, students will develop proficiency in client intake, title searches, preparing 
standard documents, calculating adjustments, and implementing verification processes.

Students will develop essential legal document skills for preparing incorporation papers, partnership agreements, 
and commercial contracts with proper formatting and required provisions. The course covers systematic 
management of corporate records, regulatory filings, and intellectual property portfolios, emphasizing deadline 
tracking systems critical for legal compliance. Students will master the organization of business litigation and ADR 
files following law firm protocols. Through hands-on practice with actual legal templates and forms, legal 
support professionals will gain the procedural expertise needed to efficiently assist attorneys with business clients 
while maintaining professional confidentiality standards in a law office environment.

The course covers the preparation of wills, codicils, powers of attorney, and personal directives, as well as 
applications for grants of probate and administration. Students will develop competencies in client intake 
procedures, file management, document drafting, and the verification and filing of court documents. Special 
attention is given to Manitoba-specific legislation, court procedures, and documentation requirements.
Through a focus on practical applications, students will gain the technical skills necessary to support lawyers in 
both routine estate planning and administration matters, as well as in more complex situations including intestacies 
and contentious estates.

In addition to learning career-oriented skills, students learn how to get a job in their chosen profession. Our Employment Services department will assist the graduate in resume writing, as well as preparing for job interviews. Our staff is sensitive to current job market trends and the needs of employers in each local market.
Our graduates receive guidance and training to use career tools that help job seekers build a better resume and cover letter, manage an online portfolio, hone interviewing skills, and develop a personal brand online.
Students will have the use of a computer lab which has unlimited Internet access, as well as job search resources. Facilitators will also be made available to advise on job finding resources, interview skills and techniques and to carry out mock interviews.

This course also looks at the planning, preparation, execution, and follow-up stages of an interview:

• How people find jobs
• Employer expectations
• Presenting an enthusiastic attitude
• Focusing on the right job and the hidden job market
• Transferrable skills
• Thank you letters
• Effective telemarketing
• Handling objections, self-confidence, and self-esteem
• Individual counselling and coaching

The Legal Administrative Assistant Practicum Education course provides hands-on practical experience in a real-world legal office setting.

Legal Administrative Assistants must apply the skills and knowledge acquired throughout 
their coursework in a professional environment. Students will be given the opportunity to work under the supervision 
of experienced legal professionals, gaining practical experience in document preparation, client interaction, 
case management, and office procedures. By the end of this practicum, students will have developed the 
confidence and competence needed to excel in their roles as Legal Administrative Assistants.