Paralegal
Credential: Ontario Graduate Certificate Program Code: PL511 Length: 3 semesters
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree, or an advanced diploma or diploma in Business, Social Sciences or a related field
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Mature Applicants
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older (21 or older for degree programs) as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber will use your college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. You may also be eligible for transfer credit if you are admitted to a Humber program.
University Transfer Applicants
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber will use your university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. You may also be eligible for transfer credit if you are admitted to a Humber program.
| Date | Location | Availability | International Student Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2018 | North | Open | Open |
| September 2018 | North | Open | Open |
Program Contact(s)
Susan Kelsall
Associate Dean
416-675-6622 ext. 4558
susan.kelsall@humber.ca
Admissions
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Phone 1-416-675-5067
international@humber.ca
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Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.
International Students
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
Our Program
Humber’s Paralegal graduate certificate program prepares you for an exciting career in the legal field. You will gain skills in legal research, oral and written advocacy, critical thinking, and problem solving through a case-based and problem-based learning environment. You will develop your oral advocacy skills through active learning including presentations and mock trials.
Courses include tort and contract law, residential landlord and tenant law, employment law, small claims court, provincial offences and summary convictions, and administrative tribunal law and procedures. Studies in legal accounting, business planning, ethics and entrepreneurship help prepare you to set up and manage your own paralegal professional practice.
No courses available
Work Placement
Course learning is reinforced through participation in a mandatory, unpaid, field placement in the third term.
Your Career
Employment for licensed paralegals has increased due to both legislative changes and economic growth. These trends are expected to continue to provide opportunities in the legal field.
Once licensed, graduates may find employment as self-employed private paralegal practitioners,; and within legal departments of public or private organizations, paralegal or law firms, government agencies, community legal clinics, and administrative tribunals.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
This program is recognized by the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) as an accredited Paralegal Education Program. Graduates of the program may apply for licensing as a paralegal in Ontario. The license is issued by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
This program is recognized by the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) as an accredited Paralegal Education Program. Graduates of the program may apply for licensing as a paralegal in Ontario. The license is issued by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Additional requirements and/or costs may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Scholarships & Awards
Students may be eligible for a number of scholarships and awards.
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