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Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus, Canada
CAD 24955
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 95
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Begin your path to a career as a paralegal.
The Paralegal Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you to apply to the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) to become a licensed paralegal. This program is offered in three consecutive semesters followed by a mandatory 120-hour field placement.
This program is accredited by the LSO. It prepares you for a career in which you provide legal services to the public in specified areas of practice. Learn in a hands-on environment, acquiring practical skills from experienced and dedicated faculty.
Study areas of law that are relevant to the type of work a licensed paralegal can perform, as governed by the LSO. You learn about case management and trial preparation in areas such as:
- Small claims court proceedings
- Provincial offences and summary conviction matters
- Proceedings before administrative tribunals
- Complete hands-on activities, including participating in mock trials. Learn about ethics, Professional responsibility and the requirements of running a legal services firm.
Benefit from completing a field placement lasting 120 hours. This gives you the opportunity to practise your skills and apply your knowledge to a real work environment.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 7 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 22
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 53
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0 Minimum Literacy - 120.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent.
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24955
Tuition Fee
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CAD 95
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
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