This advanced program is intended for experienced office workers who wish to increase their career options or candidates with successful completion, within the past two years, of a business office training program at the post-secondary level, equivalent to the UFV Applied Business Technology certificate. This comprehensive, five-month, full-time program prepares students for employment in a variety of organizations including: law firms, real estate companies, financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, and government agencies such as court services and Crown Counsel offices.
Upon completion, graduates will be familiar with the use of legal vocabulary,
able to perform legal administrative duties and procedures in all the specialty
areas, and able to apply principles of organizational and priority setting. Upon
successful completion of the theory component, students will be placed in a
practicum setting.
Entrance requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent (please submit a copy of transcripts).
50 wpm minimum typing speed (attach copy of certification).
Completion of an introductory computer course or equivalent experience,
and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
One of the following:
One full year of administrative experience within the past three
years; or
Successful completion, within the past two years, of a business
office training program at the post-secondary level, equivalent to UFV's Applied Business Technology certificate (please submit a copy of certificate).
A Business English assessment test score of at least 55%.
Assessment administered by Continuing Education.
Personal interview.
Willingness to undergo a criminal record check.
A 500-word paragraph outlining interest in the program.
When to apply
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space. See Continuous application process for more information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
50 net wpm typing speed (attach copy of certification).
Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended (excluding UFV) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details.
Applicants will be advised of an admission decision and, if accepted, will be provided with registration information. Full tuition is due at the time of registration.
Financial aid is available from a variety of sources. For more information,
contact the Financial Aid and Awards office at either the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus.
A variety of bursary applications are also available from the Financial Aid and
Awards
offices.
Dates and location
This is a five-month, full-time program that runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3
pm. Classroom instruction takes place at the Clearbrook Centre in Abbotsford. The
practicum follows directly after successful completion of the theory components and is held at various locations throughout the Fraser Valley.
Program outline
The program is divided into seven units as listed below. The first module is
an overview of general legal procedures, five cover the specialty areas of law,
and the last module is the practicum.
Introduction to legal office procedures
The legal system
The legal administrative assistant
Office systems
Basic legal documents
Litigation
Commencing civil procedures
Service and interlocutory applications
Pretrial procedures
Trial procedures
Collections
Corporate law
The nature of business
Incorporation for B.C. non-reporting companies
Post-incorporation procedures
General corporate procedures
Wills and estates
Wills and codicils
Letters of probate
Letters of administration
Transmission and distribution procedures
Conveyancing
Introduction to conveyancing
Preliminary conveyancing procedures
Final conveyancing procedures
Divorce and family law
Introduction to family law
Undefended divorce procedures
Defended divorce procedures
Supplementary applications
Provincial and Supreme Court adoptions
Practicum
The practicum must be taken immediately following the six theory modules.
Program requirements
Students will be evaluated for each unit in the program on classroom
participation, assignments, study projects, practicum, and by examination.
Students must maintain a grade percentage of 85% and an attendance record of 90%
in each module. Students must successfully complete all theory components prior to practicum placement.
Graduation requirements
To be eligible to graduate, students must successfully complete both theory and practicum.
For more information
Contact Continuing Education at 604-851-6324, or 604-504-7441 local 6324, or toll-free (within Canada) 1-888-504-7441 local 6324, or continuingeducation@ufv.ca.