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Formats:
Live Online
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Duration:
39 hours
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Registration Fee:
$495
Start Date
Overview
This course is a comprehensive review of the protection of refugees under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act( IRPA). Commencing with an overview of refugee protection under the IRPA, the course will examine the concepts of convention refugees, persons in need of protection, burdens and standards of proof and other concepts of importance to this area of immigration law.
Course Prerequisites
None. However, it is recommended to have three years of relevant work experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
Topics Covered/Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to understand:
- The concepts of convention refugees, persons in need of protection and pre-removal risk assessment
- The rules and procedures relating to the granting of refugee protection, grounds for persecution, risk of torture, designated countries of origin, decisions on claims, exclusions, extradition and appeals to the refugee appeal division
Instructor*
Parveen Sehra
As a dynamic and innovative lawyer, Parveen has extensive expertise in the legal field and leading development programs for professionals. She is highly skilled at encouraging legal professionals to identify their strengths and leverage them to reach their career goals. Parveen completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and she attended law school at the University of Windsor in Ontario. Parveen practiced at several prominent Toronto law firms after being admitted to the Ontario Bar. Soon after that, she founded her practice. Parveen works as an advisor at UBC, guiding students through legal challenges and coordinating career development programs. Parveen is a leader in her industry as an elected executive member with different sections of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA). In her free time, she volunteers as a career mentor for newcomers to Canada and with other charitable causes.
*Subject to change without notice
Who Will Benefit From The Course
This course provides additional and supplemental training for those already in careers as a paralegal or legal assistant.
Dates
Live Online
Part Time:
- October 14, 2021 – January 20, 2022
- Students must devote at least 3 hours per week to attend live webinars
- Webinars will be held on Thursdays from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
- Outside of live instructional periods, students will be expected to take part in various independent and/or group activities
Required Materials
None required. Optional resources may be selected by the instructor.
Fees
The registration fee for this course is $495.
Technical Requirements
Live Online Students
Ashton College uses web conferencing tools for conducting online classes and online learning management systems for managing resources, assignments, and grades. These tools help instructors and students connect live online as well as asynchronously. The basic requirements for online learning include a computer, webcam, speakers, and a microphone or a headset and headphones, along with a reliable internet connection. Though online learning can be pursued using smartphones and tablets, the use of laptops or desktop computers is encouraged for an enhanced learning experience.
This course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. As such, it was not reviewed.
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