Paralegal

Certificate
12 months
Application deadlines: August 1st (January), December 31 (September)
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: CA$75
Full-time
Intakes: September, January
International tuition: CA$16,372

Program overview

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. Students will complete the program on a full-time basis over three consecutive terms: September - August or January to December.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements: 1. Academic 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 2. English Language Proficiency All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy. 3. International Credit Evaluation Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.

Career opportunities

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 a self-employed private paralegal practitioner or working within legal departments of public or private organizations, paralegal or law firms, government agencies, community legal clinics, and administrative tribunals.

Campus location

Toronto , Canada

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