Justice Administration Services (Articulated) (JASY)

This course introduces students to the Rules of Civil Procedure of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, from the commencement of claims through to post-judgment procedure.

This course introduces the student to the Rules of Civil Procedure of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

This course introduces substantive law and procedure related to offences under the Criminal Code of Canada.

This course explores the relationship between politics and public administration from a theoretical and practical perspective. Students will gain knowledge about how the principles of public administration are applied to the Canadian public service environment, including the place of court and tribunal systems within it. Students will explore the general functions of management, and specialized administrative strategies of court administration that lead to effective action and contribution by staff in Canadian courts, tribunals and other public service organizations. This course draws on the National Association of Court Management core essentials. Students have an opportunity to acquire administrative skills to work in todays public service with an emphasis on communication, time management and teamwork skills.

This course provides an exploration of restorative justice, while simultaneously examining the challenges in access to justice. The history, philosophy and strategies of restorative justice are critically examined. Prevailing assumptions about crime and justice are challenged. Retributive and restorative approaches are compared and contrasted. The importance of the roles of victims, offenders, community, police, corrections, and government are examined. Community development and social justice are considered. Canadian and international examples and expressions of restorative justice programs are discussed. Barriers to access to justice are examined and evaluated with solutions and new systems in mind.

Students will develop proficiency in the preparation of material as is relevant in court processes and organizations in addition to the courts, such as law firms. Students will continue to build on their computer and keyboarding skills and apply the proofreading, grammar and punctuation skills. Proper document formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling, business and legal vocabulary, proofreading and editing skills will be reinforced.

This subject provides students with a working knowledge of the legal aspects of employment; in particular, the areas of employment standards, occupational health and safety, and workplace safety and insurance will be examined. The course also introduces the student to the administrative practices and procedures of several administrative tribunals in this area of law in Ontario.

This subject deals with methods of alternative dispute resolution, that is, processes devised to resolve disputes outside the judicial system. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques include negotiation, mediation and arbitration. In this subject, the student becomes familiar with these techniques and works on the development of negotiation and mediation skills using an interest-based approach.

Students will continue to develop their computer and keyboarding skills, and will learn more advanced Word features. They will also have the opportunity to develop skills and qualities that will be useful in the conduct of a successful job search. This will include the composition of a personal resume and covering letter, as well as an examination of the entire interview process, including preparation, handling of the interview and appropriate follow-up steps.

Students will study the post-judgment procedure in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including enforcement of judgments and appeals.Students will also study two special procedures in the Ontario Court of Justice: Simplified Procedure and Case Management. Students will study the Small Claims Court rules of procedure and will be given an introduction to the procedure of the Federal Court of Canada.

Project management is crucial to success in every government organization. This subject emphasizes team work and requires the student to work effectively in groups. Students will develop team skills through group work and undertake a "real world" project. The subject introduces the student to the elements of the 'Project Life Cycle' within the project management framework in government, the requirements for sound project planning and leadership, project risks and factors for success, and project reporting. The student will examine the importance of measuring project results, and how to read and prepare statistical reports using Excel. This subject requires the student to develop public speaking skills and make effective presentations using PowerPoint. Lab work will provide practical experience using Excel and PowerPoint. The subject is delivered in classroom, lab and courthouse settings.

This course is a continuation of Immigration Law. The students will focus on Refugee Law and how it fits into general immigration law and policy as set out by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. This course will deal with issues such as the international refugee problem, persons in need of protection, the process of seeking protection and of claiming refugee status in Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. The course will examine immigration appeals and removal procedures.

This subject introduces the students to the general practice, procedure, and rules before administrative tribunals. Students learn to identify the enabling legislation of rules of practice of administrative tribunals. Students review the legislation, practice and procedure of various tribunals to prepare students for effective action and contribution by staff in tribunals, agencies and boards.