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School: Fanshawe College

ProgramParalegal

 

Program

Paralegal

Faculty

School of Public Safety

Credential

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Duration

45 Weeks

Starting   Month

September

Co-op   opportunities

No

Program Description:

The front lines of the legal profession require practical knowledge and an ability to work with many different types of people and situations. If you've considered a career in the legal field, the Paralegal program will give you the knowledge to make your dream a reality.

You'll start by learning how to communicate effectively, and you'll work your way through different areas of the law, with courses on legal research and writing, torts and contracts, criminal matters and motor vehicle offences. You'll also learn about tenant and landlord law, tribunal practices and employment law.

Your courses will prepare you to apply to write the provincial licensing exams. You'll be able to practice in small claims court and administrative tribunals as well as provincial and summary conviction offences. You'll spend 120 hours of extensive field training to give you practical, hands-on experience in a legal environment.

You'll graduate prepared to apply for a provincial licensing exam and be able to practice as a paralegal in Ontario. You might choose to be self-employed and offer legal services directly to the public for a fee, without the supervision of a lawyer, or you might choose to work for a lawyer, or for a court system.

Fanshawe's Paralegal program has been accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada and provides training in those areas in which a licensed paralegal may legally practice.

 

Advantages:
The Paralegal program is designed to provide students with the specialized knowledge and skills required to work as Paralegals in Ontario. It is designed for those seeking licensing in accordance with the Law Society Act and under the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) to become a practicing paralegal and for those who wish to upgrade their skills and broaden their areas of knowledge and expertise in authorized areas of practice.

Provincial legislation requires Paralegals to be licensed to practice in the areas of Small Claims Court, Provincial Offences, Summary Conviction Offences and Administrative Tribunals in Ontario. This program has been accredited by the LSUC and designed in accordance with LSUC curriculum requirements and core competencies and provides training in those areas in which a Licensed Paralegal may legally practice.

There is an extensive field training component of 120 hours to provide students the opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience in a legal environment.

 

Admission Requirement:

A College Diploma in a Law related area
(Note: minimum 'B' average or cumulative 3.0 GPA)
OR
A University Degree
OR
An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College
OR
A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

Note:
*Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience.

 

Tuition Fees:

Canadian students

Program Code and Level

PLG1 Level 1

PLG1 Level 2

Total Fees due per Term

$1,594.27

$1,594.27

Tuition Fee

$978.25

$978.25

Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees

$616.02

$616.02

Program Code and Level

PLG1 Level 3

Total Fees due per Term

$1,363.79

Tuition Fee

$978.25

Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees

$385.54





 

 

International students

Program Code and Level

PLG1 Level 1

PLG1 Level 2

Total Fees due per Term

$5,270.11

$5,270.11

Tuition Fee

$4,371.00

$4,371.00

Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees

$899.11

$899.11

Program Code and Level

PLG1 Level 3

Total Fees due per Term

$4,756.54

Tuition Fee

$4,371.00

Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees

$385.54





 

 

Career
Graduates should be prepared to apply for the provincial licensing exams and upon successful completion of the Licensing exam process and attainment of licensed paralegal status, will be eligible for employment as a Licensed Paralegal in Ontario in various legal environments and/or may act in a self-employed capacity and offer specified legal services directly to the public for a fee without the supervision of a lawyer.

 

Credits Transfer

Fanshawe has pathway partnerships with over 60 institutions worldwide.  From degree completion to Master's Program admissions pathways – we have it covered.

Pathways database

Fanshawe's Pathways database can be searched by your Fanshawe program or your desired institution.  We make every effort to reflect the most current pathway information, however, it may be subject to change.

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Link to Fanshawe College Official Website

https://www.fanshawec.ca