Upon successful completion of the Alternative Dispute Resolution course, including full attendance, you will receive an Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate of Attendance from the School of Legal, Public and Office Administration.
Justice Administration Services (Articulated) (JASY)
About the Program
This distinct, nine-month articulated program is for you, if you are a graduate of the Law and Society Program of York University or of a Justice Studies degree or equivalent from an Ontario university.
You will be equipped with the necessary skills to work in the justice sector, as a professional public service administrator or clerk for courts and quasi-judicial administrative tribunals. You will study Canadian law, procedure and ethics while gaining hands-on experience in the areas of project management, legal research, public administration and technology. Fluency in English is critical to your success as there is a strong focus on effective written and verbal communication throughout the program.
Note: You can also pursue the exclusive two-year Justice Administration Services Seneca diploma program.
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 Semesters (9 Months)
Starts
September
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Written and verbal communication
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Organization and time management
- Legal research and critical thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Project management
- Technological proficiency
Work Experience
Field Placement
Meet all the academic requirements and you will have the opportunity to participate in a four–week unpaid field placement at the end of your second semester. This opportunity will provide you with practical work experience and exposure to the justice administration sector. With the support and assistance of the faculty and staff, you will play an active role in securing your placement.
To be placed in a court or other government setting, you will have to provide a police clearance certificate. You must have permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship to be eligible for a field placement with a government court, tribunal, department or agency.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
- Court of Appeal for Ontario
- Ontario Court of Justice
- Superior Court of Justice
- Federal Court of Canada
- Immigration and Refugee Board
Other career opportunities are available in administrative tribunals and agencies that deal with such matters as landlord and tenant, workplace health and safety, and labour relations.
Certificate of Attendance
Program of Study
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| JAS318 | Rules of Civil Procedure I | 3 |
| JAS319 | Family Court and Procedure | 3 |
| JAS323 | Criminal Court and Procedure | 3 |
| JAS340 | Public Administration | 3 |
| JAS360 | Justice Administration | 2 |
| JAS438 | Legal Computer Skills - II | 2 |
| LGL102 | Contracts and Torts | 4 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FPL470 | Field Placement | 1 |
| JAS251 | Employment Law and Regulation | 3 |
| JAS255 | Dispute Resolution and Client Service | 3 |
| JAS330 | Computer Skills for Career Success | 3 |
| JAS423 | Rules of Civil Procedure II | 2 |
| JAS425 | Government Project Management | 4 |
| JAS426 | Refugee Law for Justice Administration Services | 2 |
| JAS429 | Tribunal Procedures for JAS | 3 |
| LGL225 | Immigration Law | 2 |
Additional
A typing speed of 40 words per minute is required to graduate from this program.
Program Learning Outcomes
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- Carry out fundamental purposes and responsibilities of courts and tribunals within the Canadian legal system.
- Use specialized language, recording, editing and technology skills to review, compose and generate legal and court correspondence and documentation.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations and standard practices and procedures to support the operations of courts and tribunal offices.
- Adhere to the principles of ethics and professional responsibility that are applicable to the role of a public official and officer of the court.
- Apply caseflow and workflow strategies to support the timely and fair disposition of cases in courts, tribunals or government offices.
- Contribute to interdepartmental teams and work independently to ensure professional client-service delivery to the judiciary, legal profession, and general public.
- Organize and maintain paper records and use data management systems to ensure proper data management from filing to disposition in a judicial setting.
- Use communication techniques and dispute resolution strategies to convey appropriate messages to internal stakeholders, the judiciary, lawyers, police, and members of the public.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts – Law and Society at York University, or a degree in justice studies from a Canadian university.
Applicants who have partially completed a degree in the appropriate discipline may be considered for admission.
Additional Information
If your credential is in a non-law related discipline (e.g. Criminology, Sociology, Public Administration), the requirement to have knowledge of Canada's legal and court systems can be fulfilled by successfully completing a course in Introduction to the Legal System such as LXS111 through Seneca Continuing Education.
If you are a high school applicant or have not previously studied at a postsecondary institution, you may apply to the Justice Administration Services (JAS) program.
Pathways
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.