Understanding Legal Terminology
This 15-hour online micro-credential will help you become familiar with terms frequently used in legal proceedings, court documents, and publications in various fields of law.
Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.
No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone
Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone
Take up to 90 days to complete the course
Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature
In this micro-credential, you will learn about Canada's three branches of Government and levels of court. You will explore common law terms and concepts used in court, including family, property, real estate, contract, business, wills and estates, and criminal.
Review the curriculum below to see the topics covered.
Learners who successfully complete the micro-credential will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media.
You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.
Before we begin...
Welcome and Micro-credential Information
Navigation
Starting a Lesson
Modes of Learning
Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement
Technical Discussion Forum
Learning Outcomes
Course Introduction
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
Lesson 1: Discussion Forum
Quiz 1
CHAPTER 2: LAW FIRMS
Discussion: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Quiz 2
LESSON 3: FAMILY LAW
Discussion Forum: Reflection
Quiz # 3
LESSON 4: PROPERTY LAW
Quiz 4