Practicum Readiness

Course code OADM 1270

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

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This one-week simulated practicum gives students practical experience in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the program before they commence their actual practicum. Students apply lessons from the prior classes in the program including opening files, diary systems, roles in a law firm, ethical responsibilities, filing, document production and other procedures particular to the profession. The students will learn to manage time and prioritize tasks while being interrupted with other urgent tasks. Students will learn how to seek the answers they need to complete tasks with incomplete instructions.

Prerequisites

OADM 1260.

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What you will learn

  • Legal office operations
    Professional behavior
    Confidentiality
    Effective communication

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42882 June 8, 2026
to June 11, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.