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CAD 14998

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 500

Application Fee

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11 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Become an Accredited Paralegal in Ontario. Work as a licensed Paralegal, a Municipal or Provincial Prosecutor, Adjudicator, Mediator, or open your own Paralegal Firm. Have you ever thought of pursuing a career as a paralegal? In only one year, you could be working in the legal profession earning a competitive salary. In Ontario, being a paralegal is a licensed role and regulated profession. Licensed paralegals are able to provide representation to clients in the various Courts, Tribunals, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions. They appear before Judges, Justice’ of the Peace and Adjudicators,and can represent parties in Immigration, Criminal, and various Traffic Offence matters. This program is accredited by the Law Society of Ontario.

WHY THIS PROGRAM?
Paralegals prepare legal documents, conduct research, andrepresent clients from minor to very serious offences. Independent paralegals provide legal services to the public as allowed by provincial and federal legislation, and many provide independent legal services on contract to law firms or other establishments.

Graduates with a Paralegal license become indispensable members of the legal field dealing with various matters involving case research and writing, evidence gathering, witness preparation, advocacy, ADR, and much more. Graduates may choose to work in an established Law Firm or open a Paralegal Firm of their own to provide better access to justice.

Students complete field placements of 120 hours as a part of the program. CIMT College assigns students to various legal office placements to gain hands-on experience before being awarded the diploma.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025

Closed

Feb 2024, Jun 2024, Oct 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 50
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 85.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required:To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

5.5 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
85 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

14998

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 500

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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