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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Empowers Legal Students at Guest Speaker Event

Fri, February 16, 2024

The Work-Integrated Learning Centre, in collaboration with the Humber Legal Association, hosted a panel presentation by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.

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Paralegal Alumna Accepted into Dalhousie Law School

Thu, January 18, 2024

Paralegal Studies graduate, Olesya Chiloch, was the first graduate to be accepted for admission to the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University.

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Transformative Discourse: Paralegal Studies and Access to Justice

Thu, January 04, 2024

The Journal of Paralegal Access to Justice edited by Jasteena Dhillon and Bernard Aron explores barriers to justice and advocates for paralegal roles.

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Paralegal Studies Students Excel at the 2023 Capital Cup

Tue, November 28, 2023

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies students made an impressive mark at the 2023 Capital Cup, hosted by Carleton University on November 25th and 26th.

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Paralegal Studies Students Explore Mental Health Challenges at Annual Law Summit

Tue, November 28, 2023

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies students Nayanyand Amilika participated in the Fifth Annual Law Summit on November 18th and held at Toronto City Hall.

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Paralegal Alumna Achieves MBA Milestone

Tue, October 31, 2023

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies graduate Charity Obasuyi has made significant strides in her academic and professional journey.

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Justice & Legal Studies Success Stories


Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Empowers Legal Students at Guest Speaker Event

WIL Career Fairs and Networking Events

Fri, February 16, 2024

The Work-Integrated Learning Centre, in collaboration with the Humber Legal Association, hosted a panel presentation by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.

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Paralegal Alumna Accepted into Dalhousie Law School

Thu, January 18, 2024

Paralegal Studies graduate, Olesya Chiloch, was the first graduate to be accepted for admission to the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University.

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Transformative Discourse: Paralegal Studies and Access to Justice

Thu, January 04, 2024

The Journal of Paralegal Access to Justice edited by Jasteena Dhillon and Bernard Aron explores barriers to justice and advocates for paralegal roles.

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Paralegal Studies Students Excel at the 2023 Capital Cup

Tue, November 28, 2023

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies students made an impressive mark at the 2023 Capital Cup, hosted by Carleton University on November 25th and 26th.

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Paralegal Studies Students Explore Mental Health Challenges at Annual Law Summit

Tue, November 28, 2023

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies students Nayanyand Amilika participated in the Fifth Annual Law Summit on November 18th and held at Toronto City Hall.

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Paralegal Alumna Achieves MBA Milestone

Tue, October 31, 2023

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies graduate Charity Obasuyi has made significant strides in her academic and professional journey.

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Paralegal Professor Honoured with 2022 Access to Justice Award

Mon, October 30, 2023

Professor Dhillon received the 2022 Access to Justice award in recognition of her contributions to the field of national and international law.

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Paralegal Studies Alumnus Achieves Success in Legal Career

Wed, October 18, 2023

Joseph Galinsky, a 2017 alumnus of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program, has demonstrated an extraordinary trajectory in the legal sphere.

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Graduate Attributes His Success to Exceptional Mentorship from our ADR Program Co-ordinator

Tue, October 10, 2023

Alternative Dispute Resolution graduate, Harangad Singh, was officially appointed as a Barrister and Solicitor by the Law Society of Ontario.

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Alumnus Shines in Legal and Tech Sectors

Fri, September 29, 2023

Muhammad Ali Nadeem continues to exemplify excellence in the legal and technology domains.

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Paralegal Studies Alumna Performs Public Service With Crown Legal Departments

Tue, September 19, 2023

Caira Sosa started her journey into public service during a field placement with the National Litigation Sector of the Department of Justice Canada.

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Paralegal Studies Graduate Secures Key Role as Policy Analyst with The Public Health Agency of Canada

Tue, September 12, 2023

Anjani Rathee, a 2023 graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program was hired as a Policy Analyst with the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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Paralegal Alumna Excels in Legal Education

Tue, June 06, 2023

Anika Tabassum Helen, a graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program in 2020, has been awarded her LL.B. (J.D. Pathway) Degree from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom.

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Professor Honoured for Rule of Law and Human Rights Advocacy on International Day of UN Peacekeeping

Wed, May 31, 2023

On the worldwide International Day of UN Peacekeeping, Professor Jasteena Dhillon was commended for her dedication to upholding the rule of law and human rights work.

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Paralegal Studies Teams Shine at the 2023 Osgoode Cup National Undergraduate Moot

Thu, May 11, 2023

Humber's Bachelor of Paralegal Studies students made a notable impact at the 2023 Osgoode Cup National Undergraduate Mooting Competition, held at Osgoode Hall Law School in March.

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Honours Graduate Excels in Paralegal Studies Program and on Bay Street

Tue, May 02, 2023

Nakita D'Sousa, a Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program honours graduate, has been making waves in the legal community with her outstanding academic performance and professional achievements.

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Paralegal Graduate Credits Humber for Success in Legal Industry and Admission to Law School

Wed, April 26, 2023

Jenna Riina, a graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program, has expressed her excitement at being admitted to the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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Paralegal Alumnus Accepted to Seven Canadian Law Schools

Fri, April 21, 2023

Daniel Fishman, a 2022 graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing admission offers from seven Canadian law schools.

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International Practice Management Association Hosts Annual Meeting to Discuss Work-Integrated Learning Opportunities for Legal Programs

Tue, April 11, 2023

The Toronto Chapter of the International Practice Management Association held their annual meeting with representatives from Seneca College, Durham College, and Humber College.

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Law Clerk and Paralegal Students Thrive at Speed Networking Event

WIL Career Fairs and Networking Events

Tue, April 11, 2023

The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre organized a highly successful Speed Networking event on March 9th for Law Clerk and Paralegal students.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Inspires Alumna to Create Pet Mediation Service

Tue, April 11, 2023

Driven by her commitment to a life of service and a desire to expand her skills, Katie Mayerson enrolled in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program in 2022.

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U.S. Consulate General Shares Career Path and Insights with Public Administration Students

Thu, April 06, 2023

On March 23rd, Public Administration students were privileged to welcome United States Consulate General (USCG) representative, Susan Crystal, to Lakeshore Campus.

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Professor Publishes Tort and Contract Law Textbook

Tue, March 28, 2023

A new textbook co-authored by Business Law Professor Alex Colangelo has been released, providing an insightful and contemporary take on tort and contract law.

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Paralegal Studies Graduate Excels in National Undergraduate Mooting Competitions

Mon, March 27, 2023

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies alumna Elizabeth Hamilton has demonstrated exceptional mooting skills.

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Legal Clinic Provides Practical Career Advice for Paralegal Students

Fri, March 24, 2023

The Landlord's Self-Help Centre (LSHC) made a virtual presentation to Bachelor of Paralegal Studies students on March 22nd.

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Paralegal Grad Accepts Admission to Law School

Thu, December 15, 2022

Samantha Hawthorne, a 2021 honours graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program was accepted for admission to the Faculty of Law at Queen’s University.

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Business Professor Gets Published

Fri, December 09, 2022

The Journal of Paralegal Access to Justice has been launched by Emond Publishers and Program Co-ordinator of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies, Bernard Aron is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal.

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Paralegal Studies Degree Graduate Attending Law School at Queen’s University Belfast Excels in Irish National Moot Competition

Fri, November 25, 2022

Fallon Burns, a 2015 graduate of the Paralegal Studies degree program, represented her law school at Queen’s University Belfast in the Dublin City University National Moot Competition in November.

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Paralegal Studies Degree Graduate Accepted for Admission to Prestigious Law School in Scotland

Fri, November 25, 2022

Carlyle Fitzpatrick, a Paralegal Studies degree program, was accepted for admission to the Bachelor of Law Graduate Entry program at Edinburgh Law School at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

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Student Success Story - Madison Otto

WIL Professional Growth and Successes

Wed, October 26, 2022

Madison Otto a current student in the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies talks about the success she has had since enrolling in the program.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Alumni Tells How the Program Helped Launch Her Career in ADR

Wed, October 26, 2022

Joya is a certified Community Mediator, Assistant Researcher of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ontario for Humber College, and the Career Program Manager for Dress for Success Toronto.

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Law School Admission Requirements Presented to Paralegal Studies Degree Students

Mon, October 24, 2022

Kristen Gaikwad, from the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Metropolitan Toronto University, conducted information sessions for Humber’s Bachelor of Paralegal Studies students.

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Paralegal Studies Degree Graduate Accepted for Admission to the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Metropolitan Toronto University

Mon, July 11, 2022

Ajman Ladner, a 2018 graduate of Humber's Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program was accepted for admission to the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Metropolitan Toronto University.

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Paralegal Studies Degree Graduate Accepted for Admission to the Professional LL.M. Program at Osgoode Hall Law School

Mon, July 11, 2022

Amira Syed, a 2020 graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program, was accepted for admission to the Professional LL.M. Program in Canadian Common Law at Osgoode Hall Law School.

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Aird & Berlis LLP Guest Speaker Delivers an Enlightened and Educational Virtual Presentation to Law Clerk Diploma and Paralegal Degree Students

Thu, April 28, 2022

The Longo Faculty of Business WIL Centre welcomed Cynthia Kelly, HR Manager at Aird & Berlis LLP as a guest speaker on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

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Paralegal Student in Ukraine Featured in Canadian Lawyer

Thu, April 28, 2022

The Longo Faculty of Business and Humber supports many students around the globe especially those from war zone countries.

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Paralegal Studies Graduate lands role as a Court Clerk and Registrar

Fri, October 01, 2021

A fourth-year student in the Paralegal Studies degree program, Cima Irannejad, has landed a position as a Court Clerk and Registrar.

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Bachelor of Paralegal Studies Honours graduate enroute to Ph.D.

Fri, October 01, 2021

Jessa McAuliffe honours graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies Honours Degree is commencing a Ph.D. in Canadian Studies at Trent University in September 2021.

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Paralegal Graduate Goes on to Work at Family Law Firm

Fri, October 01, 2021

Surekha Bhargavan graduated from Paralegal Graduate Certificate Program in 2019. Since then she has gone on to pass her bar exam and work as a licensed lawyer.

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From London (LL.B.) to Entry to Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.M.)

Fri, June 04, 2021

Julia Passeri, a 2018 graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program attained an outstanding Program GPA of 85.6 percent.

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Paralegal Studies Graduate to Attend Law School at Queen's University

Fri, April 30, 2021

Class of 2019 Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree graduate Melanie Dekoker was accepted for admission to Law School at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

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A Q&A with Bachelor of Paralegal Studies Student Laurie Shaw

Mon, April 12, 2021

Paralegal Studies student Laurie Shaw worked at Calvin Barry Professional Corporation as a Paralegal intern for her placement last summer.

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Paralegal Professor Speaks on Panel at the LSO

Tue, March 16, 2021

Paralegal Education Professor Jennifer Ansell was invited to speak on a panel at the LSO on March 4th.

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Paralegal Students Excel at 2021 Osgoode Cup

Business At Its Best

Tue, March 09, 2021

Students from the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program participated in the 2021 Osgoode Cup National Undergraduate Mooting Competition from March 5th - 8th, 2021.

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Paralegal Honour Grad Accepted into Faculty of Law at Ryerson University

Fri, March 05, 2021

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies alumnus Tudor Gagea was accepted for admission to the inaugural class of Ryerson University's Faculty of Law.

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A Q&A with Bachelor of Paralegal Studies Student Judith Jaison

Mon, February 01, 2021

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies student Judith Jaison worked at Merricks Law Group as a Legal Assistant for her placement last summer.

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Paralegal Studies Guest Speaker Addresses Equality in the Legal Profession

Tue, January 19, 2021

The Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program hosted Akua Carmichael, Barrister and Solicitor and Senior Associate at Dale and Lessman LL.P as a guest speaker.

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Paralegal Alumna Accepts Admission to Osgoode Hall Law School

Mon, January 04, 2021

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program alumna Christine Rebecca Mekonnen recently graduated from law school at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.

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Work-Integrated Learning Centre Welcomes Paralegal Alumnus as a Guest Speaker

Tue, December 15, 2020

Paralegal degree graduate Joey Galinsky obtained his license and has worked with various sole practitioners in the areas of civil litigation, corporate finance and tax following graduation his 2017.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Speak to Law Students

Business At Its Best

Mon, November 30, 2020

Three representatives from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, delivered a virtual presentation to Law Clerk Diploma and Paralegal Degree students.

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ADR Alumnus Excels Beyond Graduation

Thu, November 12, 2020

Brett’s journey in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) began in 2009 when he returned to school as a part-time mature student.

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Paralegal Alumna Begins Graduate Program at Western University

Tue, October 27, 2020

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies alumna, Erin Kerr, was recently accepted to the graduate diploma program in Human Resources at Western University.

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Paralegal Alumnus Accepted into Master of Laws Program

Mon, October 26, 2020

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies graduate, Stefano Modugno has been accepted for admission to the Master of Laws program at Osgoode Hall Law School.

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Paralegal Alumna Accepts Admission to York University

Mon, October 26, 2020

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies 2015 graduate Nathalie Duquette has recently accepted admission to the Bachelor of Education program at York University.

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ADR Alumna is Called to the Bar

Wed, July 15, 2020

Farzana moved to Canada after practicing law in India and graduated from the ADR program, helping her qualify as a licensed lawyer in Ontario.

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Paralegal Studies Alumnae Accepted into Prestigious Universities

Business At Its Best

Thu, July 09, 2020

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program graduates, Navneet Ranu Chloe Davies and Jessa McAuliffe will be furthering their education in September 2020.

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Adapting to a New Norm: Remote Work-Integrated Learning

Fri, June 05, 2020

Work-Integrated Learning is a major component of Humber’s programs and strong relationships with industry partners have made for a smooth process.

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Paralegal Professor Writes Article as a Panel Expert

Fri, May 29, 2020

Paralegal Professor, Jasteena Dhillon, collaborated with LexisNexis Canada and wrote an article on the Rule of Law and Economic Development in Canada.

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Work-Integrated Learning Centre Hosts a Successful Speed Networking Event

Thu, April 16, 2020

The Work Integrated Learning Centre hosted a Speed Networking Event for Law Clerk and Paralegal students.

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Paralegal Degree Grad Excels at Windsor Law School

Tue, March 31, 2020

Paralegal Studies graduate, Joey Galinsky, is completing his first year at the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit, Faculty of Law.

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Law Professor Challenges Students to Connect Beyond the Classroom

Fri, March 27, 2020

Paralegal Professor, Rick Libman began allotting marks to his class based on one of his student's ideas of a participation challenge.

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Humber Excels at 2020 Osgoode Cup Mooting Competition

Mon, March 09, 2020

Humber mooting team, Elizabeth and Elena placed 6th overall out of 16 teams at the 2020 Osgoode Cup National Undergraduate Mooting Competition.

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Law Professor Delivers Keynote Address at ILCO

Fri, March 06, 2020

Professor Farah Jamal Karmali delivered the Keynote Address at the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) Annual Education Awards Ceremony.

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Law Clerk Students Get The Goodmans Experience

Wed, March 04, 2020

Select Law Clerk students from colleges across the Greater Toronto Area were invited to attend “A Day in the Life at Goodmans” event.

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Paralegal Students Attend OBA's Educational Institute

Mon, February 10, 2020

Over 50 third-year students from the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program attended the Ontario Bar Association's 2020 Educational Institute.

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Paralegal Grad Becomes First Humber Student to Receive a Masters at University of Toronto

Business At Its Best

Mon, December 02, 2019

Ciro William Torres-Granizo, Paralegal Studies graduate, is Humber’s first degree graduate to achieve a Master of Education from UofT.

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Law Clerk Students Welcome Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Guest Speakers

Fri, November 29, 2019

Three representatives from Toronto law firm, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP delivered a thorough and engaging presentation to Law Clerk students.

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A Day in the Life at Goodmans

Wed, November 13, 2019

The Work-Integrated Learning Centre in Partnership with Goodmans LLP hosted “A Day in the Life at Goodmans” event on November 12th.

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ADR Students Apply Skills At Dispute Resolution Clinic

Business At Its Best

Tue, September 24, 2019

The Alternative Dispute Resolution program, in partnership with St. Stephen’s Community House and Ignite opened the Dispute Resolution Clinic.

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Paralegal Degree Alumni Accepted into Law Schools

Mon, September 23, 2019

We are pleased to announce that two Paralegal Degree graduates have been accepted into prestigious Law Schools.

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Paralegal Degree Graduate Excels at MENA Region IP Firm

Mon, September 23, 2019

We are so pleased to hear about the success of Christine Abi-Najem, a 2011 graduate of the Paralegal Studies program.

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Humber Graduate Accepted into The Law School

Mon, June 03, 2019

A 2018 graduate, Devin Griffin, will be our first graduate attending The Law School at Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 

The Law School is ranked 17th out of 101 Law Schools in the United Kingdom. Devin was our first student to do his field placement with the Tax Law Services Section of the Department of Justice Canada in Ottawa. 

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Second Annual Aboriginal Moot Held at the Lakeshore Campus

Thu, May 16, 2019

On April 12, 2019, Paralegal Degree students held the Second Annual Aboriginal Moot at the Lakeshore Campus. 

The Aboriginal Moot was the capstone assignment for students in the Indigenous Legal Perspectives course. To open the Second Annual Aboriginal Moot, students toured the Indigenous Cultural Markers recently installed at the Lakeshore campus.

The Longo Faculty of Business is meeting Humber’s aspirations pursuant to the Indigenous Education Protocol, and has responded to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, by modifying the Paralegal Degree Program curriculum. The new course compares Aboriginal Law with Indigenous Legal Traditions. Professor Shirley Wales, a lawyer and former Adjudicator for the survivors of the Indian Residential Schools, designed and taught the new course. She incorporated research from her PhD studies, including the Indigenous Legal Traditions course taught by an Elder.

The Aboriginal Moot follows the format of the Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot. Most Canadian Law Schools participate in the Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot. The Moot is also known as “The Talking Circle”. Students engage in roundtable negotiations with the aim of reaching a consensus-based settlement. They rely on Indigenous Legal Traditions, as well as provincial, federal, and international law. The students were honoured to be joined at the Second Annual Aboriginal Moot by Associate Dean James Cullin, and by Paralegal Degree faculty members Dr. Karen Schucher and Dr. John Allen.

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Humber Team Places Second at Guelph-Humber Mooting Competition

Thu, May 16, 2019

Paralegal Degree students Danny Pallag, Breanne Peacock and Mushfiq Mawla participated in the first International Guelph-Humber Mooting Competition. 

Breanne and Daniel placed 2nd overall in the preliminary rounds, and, on day two, advanced to the Finals. Breanne, Daniel, and Mushfiq all received distinguished advocate awards. This was especially spectacular as Mushfiq competed alone. Only eight of these awards were distributed, one of which is the top advocate award. All three students worked very hard and did an outstanding job of representing Humber and the Paralegal Studies Degree program.

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Paralegal Degree Students Attend Industry Panel Event

Thu, April 11, 2019

On March 11th, 2019, at the Lakeshore Campus, the Placement Centre hosted the Paralegal Studies Degree Employer Panel Event.

Students from the 4th and 6th semesters had the opportunity to speak with Humber partners and employers regarding their upcoming summer placement.

The Placement Centre welcomed Humber alumnae Chantall Samuels and Jillian Hardy, as well as other industry professionals Samantha Glass, Drew Samuels, Dror Ziskind, and Doron Gold. All panelists work for various legal offices and departments and spent their afternoon offering advice and valuable skills to paralegal students.

Thanks to the students for asking relevant questions and generating meaningful discussions.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Hosts Tour for Humber Law Clerk Diploma Students

Thu, April 11, 2019

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, located in Toronto, hosted a tour for Humber Law Clerk Diploma students and their Placement Advisor, Mary Anne Myers.

The event began with a presentation on Osler’s corporate culture and practice areas. This was followed by a tour of the facilities and the office areas where students and new graduates would work. Osler staff discussed current job opportunities and encouraged the students to apply. Students found the tour to be insightful and the staff extremely welcoming and informative.

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Paralegal and Law Clerk Networking Event

Tue, April 02, 2019

On Monday March 18, 2019, from 11:00am to 3:00pm the Placement Centre hosted a Networking event for the Paralegal and Law Clerk Students.

Over 130 students registered for this successful event, which was geared towards students in their third and fourth semesters. With employers from companies such as Attorney General, Aird & Berlis LLP, Canada Border Services Agency and many more that offered our students advice, information on best application practices, hiring processes, current and future job opportunities and Q & A opportunities where students were able to ask questions pertaining to their interests.

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Students Represent the Paralegal Studies Degree at OBA’s Educational Institute

Mon, March 11, 2019

A group of third-year Paralegal Studies degree students staffed Humber's exhibit at the Ontario Bar Association's Educational Institute.

Lawyers from across the province attended various educational sessions. The third-year students provided information about the Paralegal Studies degree program and networked with attending professionals about work placement opportunities. 

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Paralegal Grad Hired at Ontario Law Firm

Mon, March 11, 2019

Jordan I. Butt, a Paralegal Education alumnus, after achieving his Paralegal Licence has secured a position as a Legal Assistant. 

Jordan was hired at the reputable Ontario Labour Law firm, Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP.

Congratulations, Jordan!

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Paralegal Students Excel at 2019 Osgoode Cup

Mon, March 11, 2019

Students from Paralegal Studies degree program excelled at the 2019 Osgoode Cup National Undergraduate Mooting Competition at Osgoode Hall Law School.

There were 94 two-member mooting teams participating in the Mooting Competition from across Canada. There were teams from as far away as the University of Calgary and Memorial University of Newfoundland, as well as teams from McGill University, Queen’s University, Western University, Wilfred Laurier University, Carleton University, University of Guelph, and ten teams from the University of Toronto. Humber also had ten mooting teams.

Two Humber teams reached round 16 and ranked fourth and sixth out of the 94 teams. One of those teams reached the semi-finals, which is the furthest a Humber team has advanced in this Undergraduate Competition. Of the team members, Danny Pallag, was one of nine mooters to receive a Distinguished Advocate Award. But, what was truly outstanding, was that the other team member, Tudor Gagea, received the Top Advocate Award, ranking first out of 188 individual participants. This was a spectacular accomplishment for Tudor and Humber. Humber has proven to be a power to be reckoned with at national competitions.

The Humber mooting teams were coached by Paige Diebel, a graduate of the Paralegal Studies degree program, who also received a Distinguished Advocates Award at the 2015 Osgoode Cup. She is a licensed paralegal with a Bay Street law firm specializing in employment law and insurance.

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Paralegal Grads Accepted into Master of Laws Programs

Mon, March 11, 2019

Two of Humber’s Paralegal Studies degree graduates have received unconditional acceptances for admission to Master of Laws programs in Canada. 

Jatinder Virdi, who is attending Law School at the University of Limerick in the Republic of Ireland has been accepted for admission to the Masters of Laws program at the University of Toronto Law School, ranked as the top Law School in Canada. Jonathan Joli, who is attending Law School at the University of Leicester in England has just been accepted for admission to the Master of Laws program at the University of British Columbia Law School, ranked third of Canadian Law Schools.

Two of our graduates, Adriana Rizzuto and Aram Simovonian, were previously accepted for admission to the Master of Laws program at Osgoode Hall Law School, ranked fourth of Canadian Law Schools, and have graduated, and have been called to the Bar in Ontario.

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Addressing Solutions to Hate Speech

Mon, December 03, 2018

Humber’s 4th-year Paralegal Degree students and professor Jasteena Dhillon participated in a workshop to discuss the causes of growth in hate speech.

Held jointly by Facebook Canada and Public Safety Canada, the aim of the event was to bring together young people who can come up with proactive legal, social and political solutions to address this growing and dangerous phenomenon. 

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Paralegal Professor Speaks at Munk School of Global Affairs

Mon, December 03, 2018

Jasteena Dhillon, Paralegal Professor and Lawyer spoke at the Munk School of Global Affairs on a Global Development Panel with UNICEF Canada.

The focus of Jasteena's contribution was to articulate and address legal issues that have emerged and are challenging the development sector.

Among the many issues raised, this panel debated how the sector should adapt to emerging trends. For instance, how to deal with internal problems of the sector, address multi-dimensional conflicts, rising populism, donor fatigue and suggest how the sector can best support fragile states, post-conflict states and more stable countries.

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Humber Paralegal Journal Showcased at AAfPE Conference

Wed, November 07, 2018

The Humber Journal of Paralegal Access to Justice created a sensation at the National Conference of the American Association for Paralegal Education.

Thomson Reuters had a book display and allowed the Humber Journal to be included on the display. The sales representative stated that most of the delegate traffic was directed at the Humber publication. There is no similar journal published in the United States by paralegal programs. The regulation of paralegals in the Province of Ontario is far ahead of any similar program in the U.S. Only Washington State and Utah has limited license legal technicians (LLLTs). A copy of the journal was provided to Debra Geiger, President-Elect of AAfPE, and to Ruth Stevens, of Grande Valley State University in Michigan.

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Paralegal Studies Degree Students have Outstanding Success at 2018 Lions Cup Mooting Competition

Mon, October 01, 2018

Two students from the Paralegal Studies degree program had outstanding success at the inaugural 2018 Lions Cup Mooting Competition at York University.

The 2018 Lions Cup is the first National Undergraduate Mooting Competition held during the summer months, and the first mooting competition held at York University. The competition was co-founded by Humber alumna, Fallon Burns, a Paralegal Studies degree graduate, who is pursuing post-graduate studies at York University.

There were a total of 15 mooting teams from various Canadian universities, including Carleton University, McGill University, and the University of Toronto. Humber College’s team of second-year student, Breanne Peacock, and third-year student, Daniel Pallag placed fourth overall after the first day of competition and advanced to the quarter-finals. On the second day of competition, Humber’s mooting team advanced to the semi-finals, where they were defeated in a narrow decision of a split judging panel. They were awarded trophies for reaching the semi-final round. Breanne and Daniel are to be congratulated on showing great initiative in representing Humber following completion of the academic year.

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Paralegal Professional Gives Humorous Talk to Students

Mon, October 01, 2018

Ron Holt of Holt Paralegal Services gave a humorous and helpful visit to the career development course in the paralegal graduate certificate program. 

The new students heard about the challenges and joys of running a paralegal business with lots of questions about financial success! Ron graduated from Humber in the diploma program in 2017.

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Humber Grad Accepted to Osgoode Hall Law School

Mon, October 01, 2018

A 2017 Paralegal Studies degree graduate, Katie Drury, is attending the Dual Canada/U.S. J.D. Program at Windsor Law School.

She was previously featured in the Dean’s Newsletter in February 2018 for landing an externship position with the Federal District Court in Detroit and is now featured in the 2018/2019 Humber Viewbook. She recently received her grades after completing year one of the Dual J.D. program at Windsor and ranked a remarkable second out of 85 students in that program. Based on her superlative ranking, she was accepted as a transfer student into year two at Osgoode Hall Law School.

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ADR Students, Faculty and Alumni Give Back to the Global Community

Mon, September 24, 2018

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) faculty member Alicia Kuin and a team of ADR students and alumni attended the Rotary Convention in Toronto.

At the convention, they promoted opportunities associated with Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI). MBBI Canada connects social justice advocates across the country, with membership spanning six provinces. Its membership is composed of: authors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, educators, coaches, government employees, mediators, and Rotarians—seeking to include a diversity of professionals who believe in the power of mediation in building peace.

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New Paralegal Degree Course Created to Promote Reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples

Mon, June 18, 2018

Keynote speaker Gabrielle Scrimshaw has inspired us to promote reconciliation by rebuilding relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.

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Paralegal Graduates Secure Full-Time Employment

Thu, June 14, 2018

The Tax Law Services Section of the Department of Justice Canada is hiring seven 2018 graduates of Paralegal Studies on a full-time basis in May. 

This is an unprecedented amount of hiring graduates by the Department of Justice in one year. In addition, the Department of Justice Canada has hired eight Paralegal Studies degree students from Year Three for their four-month work term placement this summer.

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Paralegal Diploma Grad Secures Court Clerk and Registrar Position

Tue, May 01, 2018

Neel Narine, a 2017 Paralegal Education graduate, started working at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General as a Court Clerk and Registrar.

Henry Lowi, a Humber Law professor, noted that Neel always took his studies seriously, participated actively in lectures, and submitted thoughtfully-drafted assignments. Congratulations on your new position, Neel!

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Paralegal Students Excel at 2018 Osgoode Cup Mooting Competition

Mon, March 26, 2018

Students from the Paralegal Studies degree program had incredible success at the 2018 Osgoode Cup Mooting Competition on March 3rd and 4th.

There were 109 teams from Canadian universities including McGill University, Queen's University and the University of Toronto. In total, six mooting teams of paralegal students represented Humber at the competition. And, of those six, three Humber teams advanced to the last 16 teams, a truly outstanding achievement.

On Sunday, the team of Tudor Gagea and Danny Pallag advanced to the quarter-finals and were edged out of advancing by a split decision. Tudor and a second-year student, Elizabeth Hamilton, each won a Top Ten Oralist award out of 218 mooters. This has placed Humber at the forefront of national undergraduate mooting.

The Humber mooting teams were coached by Aram Simovonian, a graduate of the Paralegal Studies degree program, who obtained his LL.B. degree at the University of Birmingham in the U.K. and his LL.M. degree at Osgoode Hall Law School. He was called to the Ontario bar in January 2018 and now teaches a course in our degree program.

Congratulations to all the students and faculty who competed in this year’s Mooting Competition.

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