Canada

Diploma in Paralegal

Canada

Mohawk College

Ontario, Canada

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About Course


Key information
Duration
: 2 Year
Study Type
: Full Time
Tuition fees
: 14,686 CAD / Per Year
Exam Accepted
: IELTS 6.0/9 | TOEFL 80/120
Exam Intake
: Sep
Conditional Scholarship
: NA
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  • Diploma in Paralegal

  • Gain the skills to practice as a licensed Paralegal and enjoy a rewarding and respected career in the legal field
  • Paralegals act independently to represent clients in provincial offences court for cases involving highway traffic offences, municipal by-law issues, liquor licensing, occupational health and safety, and civil litigation matters presented in small claims court. They also represent clients in the Ontario Court of Justice when charges involve less serious criminal offences, or in tribunal proceedings such as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Human Rights Commission, and the Landlord and Tenant Board. In Ontario, paralegals are non-lawyer licensed agents who provide the public with legal services in specified areas of practice for a fee.

    Program Highlights

  • Combine theory and practice using Mohawk’s Mock Courtroom.
  • Program Accreditation through Law Society of Ontario (LSO).
  • Industry-Experienced Faculty licensed by the LSO.

  • College offers Statutory Accident Benefits Course.

  • Ideal pathway for Pre-Justice graduates.

  • What you'll learn

  • Develop skills and knowledge within the parameters established by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and the Law Society Act.
  • Written and oral advocacy skills, ethical and professional conduct in legal processes, administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, highway traffic act, small claims court, administrative tribunals, torts and contracts, employment law, immigration, and residential tenancy.

  • Sound theoretical and practical foundation in all areas of authorized legal practice, legal ethics, small business practice and business management skills.

  • Structure, work and organization of the Ontario court system, and of quasi-judicial administrative boards, tribunals and regulatory bodies.

  • How to work as an effective legal team member.

  • Program Length

    2 academic years (periods of 8 months)

    Fast Track - allows students to complete a two-year Diploma program in 16 months. Students will start in January and be in school for four continuous semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter. Students will not be off during the summer.

  • Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**: Students that graduate from any of the Ontario College Certificate and Ontario College Diploma programs are eligible to enroll into the Paralegal program:

  • Pre-Justice
  • Office Administration - Legal
  •  

  • Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
  • View our internal pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.

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  • Your future career options

  • Paralegal
  • Self-Employment
  • Where you could work includes

  • Corporations
  • Opportunities for grads

  • On successful completion of the program, participants will be prepared to write Law Society of Ontario P1 (Paralegal) Licence examination.
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  • Administrative Tribunals
  • Government Agencies
  • Provincial Courts
  • Private Law Offices
  • Community Clinics
  • See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.

Entry Requirement


  • Applicant must be high school passed.

Application Process


  • OSSD or equivalent (GED, Academic Upgrading, College and Career preparation) including:
    • Grade 12 English, C or U equivalent 70% guideline
  • Law and Justice studies courses recommended, not mandatory
  • Computer software skills required
  • Ideal for Pre-Justice graduates
  • Applicants are encouraged to research the Ontario paralegal profession before applying for admission. Visit the Law Society of Ontario website and check out Latest News/Paralegal Regulation links
  • Participation in an Orientation Session, Police Criminal Records Check (PCRC) and written assignment submission may be used for applicant selection
  • Language Requirements for International Students:

  • See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
  • Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.

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