Legal Administrative Studies (LGLA)
This is a list of the Legal Administrative Studies (LGLA) courses available at KPU.
Enrolment in some sections of these courses is restricted to students in particular programs. See the Course Planner - kpu.ca/registration/timetables - for current information about individual courses.
For information about transfer of credit amongst institutions in B.C. and to see how individual courses transfer, go to the BC Transfer Guide bctransferguide.ca
LGLA 11153 Credits
(Formerly
ABTY 1115)
Bookkeeping For the Law Office
Students will practice basic bookkeeping functions for a law office. They will perform all functions of the complete accounting cycle, reconcile bank statements and perform payroll functions.
LGLA 11253 Credits
Introduction To Legal Office Procedures And Legal Research
Students will study and apply the procedures and documentation related to a general legal office for success in the workplace. They will work in teams to examine statute and case law.
LGLA 11353 Credits
Legal Administrative Computer Applications
Students will be instructed in the detailed use of file management, PDF, presentation, electronic communications, and spreadsheet software useful in a legal administrative environment. Using legal administrative-oriented examples taught in a hands-on environment (i.e. a computer lab), students will develop and apply skills and concepts that are critical for success in their academic studies and career.
Prerequisites: LGLA 1145
LGLA 11453 Credits
(Formerly
ABTY 1145)
Word Processing
Students will produce a variety of business documents using basic and intermediate features of word processing software. Proper formatting, proofreading, and attention to detail will be emphasized.
LGLA 11553 Credits
(Formerly
ABTY 1155)
Business Communications
Students will practice English language skills, applying the mechanics of style, developing proofreading and editing skills and using words effectively. They will apply these skills to a variety of business communications.
LGLA 12023 Credits
(Formerly
ABTY 1202)
Legal Office Procedures - Corporate Law
Students will study the BC Business Corporations Act, and any relevant acts and regulations, and the terminology and procedures relating to corporate law. They will prepare and process the documentation required for incorporation of a company, for post-incorporation, for annual requirement and for registration, and will file the appropriate documents with the Registrar of Companies.
LGLA 12033 Credits
(Formerly
ABTY 1203)
Legal Office Procedures - Conveyancing
Students will apply the procedures and documentations related to the transfer of real estate in British Columbia. They will focus on the transfer of title of residential properties, including strata title and mortgage financing.
Prerequisites: (ABTY 1145 and ABTY 1155 and ABTY 1202 and ABTY 1205) or [LGLA 1145 and (LGLA 1155 or CMNS 1140) and LGLA 1202 and LGLA 1205]
LGLA 12043 Credits
(Formerly
ABTY 1204)
Legal Office Procedures - Wills and Estates
Students will prepare and process wills, codicils, applications for Letters Probate and Letters of Administration, correspondence regarding estates, distribution and passing of accounts
Prerequisites: (ABTY 1145 and ABTY 1155 and ABTY 1202 and ABTY 1205) or [LGLA 1145 and (LGLA 1155 or CMNS 1140) and LGLA 1202 and LGLA 1205]
LGLA 12053 Credits
(Formerly
ABTY 1205)
Legal Office Procedures - Litigation
Students will study the process of civil litigation in BC. They will learn the preparation and processing of civil litigation documents, including trial procedures and collections procedures resulting from court judgments.
LGLA 12063 Credits
(Formerly
ABTY 1206)
Legal Office Procedures - Family Law
Students will be introduced to the process of family law in BC. They will learn the preparation and processing of family law documents, including trial procedures and collections procedures resulting from court judgments. Student centered instruction will focus on the legal procedures and documentation related to marriage agreements, separation agreements, division of family assets and defended and undefended divorces. Students will become familiar with the requirements of the Divorce Act and the Family Relations Act
Prerequisites: (ABTY 1145 and ABTY 1155 and ABTY 1202 and ABTY 1205) or [LGLA 1145 and (LGLA 1155 or CMNS 1140) and LGLA 1202 and LGLA 1205]
LGLA 13993 Credits
(Formerly
ABTY 1399)
Legal Assistant Work Experience/Project
Students will apply academic and practical knowledge and skills through relevant experience in the workplace or through the completion of a comprehensive project.
Prerequisites: (ABTY 1125 and ABTY 1145 and ABTY 1155 and ABTY 1202 and ABTY 1205) or [LGLA 1125 and LGLA 1145 and (LGLA 1155 or CMNS 1140) and LGLA 1202 and LGLA 1205]
Co-requisites: (ABTY 1115 and ABTY 1135 and ABTY 1203 and ABTY 1204 and ABTY 1206) or [LGLA 1115 and (LGLA 1135 or CBSY 1105) and LGLA 1203, and LGLA 1204 and LGLA 1206]