Humber’s two-year Paralegal Education diploma program gives students the skills and knowledge to function as a licensed paralegal. Graduates of accredited paralegal education programs will be eligible to apply to write the Paralegal Licensing Examination that, in addition to other requirements, must be completed to qualify for a licence to practise as a paralegal in Ontario. Becoming a licensed paralegal, in keeping with the Law Society Act, allows you to offer certain fee-based legal services directly to clients without needing a lawyer’s supervision. Besides qualifying you for self-employment a paralegal licence also allows you to pursue a career as a salaried employee in legal institutions. The diploma program educates you in small business operation and ethics while also including theoretical concepts and providing opportunities for the practical application of skills.
This program, accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC), educates you in the Canadian and Ontario legal systems. You’ll learn court procedures, taught by experienced lawyers and current Small Claims Court deputy judges.
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The unpaid field placement runs four weeks following semester four (133 hours). Working with the field placement advisor, students are actively involved in pursuing placement opportunities. They are expected to market themselves to prospective employers and find their own placements.
You can be a part of an industry that spends over $200 million a year
prosecuting crime, and that's just through The Ontario Ministry of the
Attorney General. At the same time, legal costs and the demand for
accessible legal services are increasing — creating a high demand for
paralegal services graduates.
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Potential employers may include:
Graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 75 per cent or higher will be considered for admission to the four-year Bachelor of Applied Arts – Paralegal Studies degree program 22011. Graduates may then complete the degree program with the equivalent of six semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Graduates must also possess ENG4U or Humber’s COMM 200 or COMM 300 with a grade of 70 per cent or more. Admission will be based on availability in the program.
Graduates of the program can speak to the program co-ordinator about the courses required to complete the Law Clerk diploma program 02031. Courses that are common between the two programs may be used to satisfy credits within the Law Clerk program.
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. Check the transfer guide for detailed information.
You can earn this diploma without having to commit to a full-time academic schedule. Enrol in the same courses as our full-time students—at your convenience. Successfully completing the required course work allows you to apply to the diploma program and complete the paid work placement necessary for graduation.
