Students are introduced to Ontario and Canadian corporate law. Emphasis on its practical application in the law office setting. Students learn steps and procedures involved in common corporate transactions and the law clerk’s role and responsibilities in the process; to prepare for shareholders’ and directors’ meetings; draft annual corporate resolutions, assist with corporate reorganizations; and conduct due diligence in commercial transactions. Students learn the background for analyzing corporate management, issuance of shares, annual matters, corporate changes, reorganizations and other advanced issues. They distinguish between business and non-profit corporations and develop ability to conduct due diligence and corporate reviews.

42 Hours