By analyzing legal information, managing and preparing business and legal correspondence and legal documents, this course focuses on developing students` knowledge of legal software and developing the knowledge necessary for the effective use of commonly used legal software. Students will be introduced to legal procedures used in the modern legal environment and learn how information is managed in the legal environment. The Doctor of Philosophy is a three-year research program that attracts aspiring lawyers who have already earned a postgraduate degree in law. As a law and society graduate, you will be prepared for career opportunities in areas such as the civil service, the non-profit sector and the business world. A law and society degree can also be used as a springboard for study or another professional degree, such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine or education. The Master of Laws is a one-year research program that enables law students, lawyers, and academics from related disciplines to enhance their legal expertise and conduct advanced research. Students will learn the fundamentals of real estate law and other legal rules regarding the ownership and use of real estate in Alberta. Different types of land ownership are being studied and Alberta`s land titling system is being examined in detail. Students will also gain an understanding of the fundamentals of mortgages and leases (commercial and private). Finally, issues of liability and restrictions on land use are addressed, as provided for in both legislation and common law.
Students will be introduced to the basic principles of international law, the legal structure of the contemporary international business environment, Canadian international trade law and services, the fundamentals of common methods of international dispute resolution, and a selection of common international business transactions. Law and society examine how legal and social systems are interconnected, how people live, and how law is woven into communities. This program will allow you to understand what happens when legal innovations and institutions succeed, and what the results are when they fail. During your studies, you will acquire skills in statistical analysis, research skills, written and oral communication skills and a broad understanding of socio-political movements. Students will be introduced to the law and practice of corporate finance in Canada. Topics include the legal nature of equity and debt, fundamental securities law, the structure of Canadian public markets, private equity fundraising, public company financing, private and public mergers and acquisitions, and the due diligence process. The processes, procedures, forms of agreements and standard terms of corporate finance law are discussed, with the aim of providing students with a basic understanding of the law relevant to the process of raising capital for business growth and development. Students explore the role of the paralegal in Alberta, including the role of the paralegal in law firms and other legal contexts. Students learn how the profession is regulated by the rules of ethics and the code of conduct. Students study the organization and operation of the firm, learn practice management techniques and develop skills to manage the client relationship.
Students apply the principles of employment law with an emphasis on the analysis of legal risks and responsibilities. The course addresses important legal issues between employers and non-unionized workers. The course applies contractual principles to the employment relationship from the perspective of the employer and the employee in order to achieve fair labour relations. This course does not cover unionized workplaces. Co-op placement – Get valuable full-time paid work experience that alternates with your studies. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of legal research, including the analysis of primary and secondary research materials. This course focuses on legal research and analysis tasks, including researching and citing jurisprudence, statutes, regulations, and legal treaties and monographs. Lawyers and social scientists ask questions such as: What are the links between law and society? How are social mores applied? What happens if legal innovations fail? In conjunction with the mandatory course LEGL 116, Legal Writing and Procedures, students` skills in legal analysis, organization and communication are developed using skills to draft laws and prepare documents required in a modern legal environment. Students are introduced to related legal information management procedures used in the legal framework.