Personal Injury Practice and Procedures

Course code LEGL 2612

Credit 2.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

This course examines the important role and functions of paralegals in personal injury practice. Students will explore the substantive law relevant to personal injury lawsuits, learning to identify and analyze these laws effectively. Following the steps of a personal injury lawsuit from initiation to resolution, students learn current legislation and procedures. Students will gain the skills required to analyze and produce essential documents necessary for managing a personal injury case proficiently.

Prerequisites

LEGL 1602, LEGL 1611.

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What you will learn

  • Functions of a paralegal within a personal injury practice
    Substantive law relating to personal injury lawsuits
    Current legislation and procedures relating to a personal injury lawsuit from commencement to resolution
    Key documents required in the management of a personal injury lawsuit

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22437 May 7, 2026
to June 18, 2026
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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.