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Remote Learning at BCIT Forensics
Due to the Global Pandemic BCIT Forensics has migrated the majority of our program courses online for the Fall 2020 semester. Given the nature of our program and forensics in general, our department has always promoted the real-life, “hands-on” approach to learning. Because this “hands-on” approach is at the core of our learning philosophy, and although our upcoming Fall courses will be delivered online, we are planning to return to in-class learning as soon as this is a safe option for our students and the BCIT community.
However, we are exploring the option of migrating some of our advanced certificate programs into an online or hybrid learning model in addition to the current in-class “hands-on” delivery model we currently use for our programs.
We welcome any potential students that are interested in forensics but perhaps were not able to take courses previously due to their proximity to BCIT, to enrol in our Fall courses for professional or personal development purposes. For more information on how this process works please contact Fiona Kerr.
For BCIT students and recent alumni: develop a business idea and win a $1,000!
The challenge: develop and submit your idea for a viable business that you could start from home this summer.
Given the constraints of COVID-19, this challenge is about coming up with a workable and creative business idea that you can start from home. Your concept should consider the limitations and reality of the current situation. Your submission must reflect a new idea, not a business you have already started. The winning submission will be awarded $1,000, and the video will be shared on the SA’s social media channels.
Deadline: August 17. Good luck!
When DNA evidence proves to be unreliable: Forensic Science alumna presents at international conference
When DNA was first used as a forensic tool, it was deemed the holy grail of the justice system: bare, scientific facts that could outwit the challenges associated with human perception, motivation and bias. But while forensic DNA technology is evolving, Forensic Science and Technology alumna Michelle Le has shown that DNA science also has the potential to produce falsely incriminating evidence. Her research was noticed by the renowned American Academy of Forensic Sciences, where she presented her findings in Anaheim last February.
Registration is now open for Fall 2020
Check out all courses at bcit.ca/pts, or Forensics only here.
Practicum Internship at JMH Law
Position description
Working with a civil litigation paralegal and senior lawyer, with the support of an administrative clerk, the CIA student will request information and evidence, file forms in Court and manage client file procedures for mediations, depositions and trials using skills acquired in the CIA program.
Start date
Immediately
Training
Provided
BCIT courses preferred
FSCT 7002 (completed or in progress)
FSCT 7120
Location
815 Hornby Street – Robson & Hornby
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9:00 – 5:00
Wage
Merit-based Honorarium/Stipend upon completion of 3 month practicum
Technical skills
Familiarity with office 365 an asset; proficiency with Adobe/PDF programs, Microsoft suite products and database software required. Advanced understanding of laws and procedures relating to continuity of evidence in paper and digital formats required.
Personal skills
Professional office and telephone demeanour, ability to prioritize voluminous communications and projects to meet court deadlines, attention to detail, ability to efficiently manage a database including consistent naming conventions.
Interested?
Reach out to Jan Whyte: jan@jmhlaw.ca / 604.655.5989