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Diploma in Paralegal
Sheridan College - Davis Campus, Canada
CAD 18500
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Gain the skills to practise as a paralegal in Ontario.
Critical training
Successful completion of Sheridan's accredited Paralegal program qualifies you to write the Law Society of Ontario licensing examination, a requirement if you wish to practise as a paralegal in Ontario. The training you receive at Sheridan – from professors with many years of experience working in the legal profession – will prepare you for a career in this challenging field.
What you'll learn
Prosecution and defence of summary conviction offences and provincial offences.
Small claims court procedure.
Effective advocacy before tribunals such as the Landlord and Tenant Board, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and the Human Rights Tribunal.
Legal research and writing.
Hands-on experience
Following the final term of your Paralegal program, you'll complete an unpaid four-week (140-hour) field placement in a legal environment within a paralegal's permitted scope of practice. You may be in a variety of legal settings including a court office, legal clinic, paralegal firm or law firm. Some travel may be required, and you'll need to provide your own transportation.
Additional information
The Law Society of Ontario is the independent governing body empowered by the Province of Ontario to regulate the legal profession. Paralegal scope of practice, licensing, and examination procedures including fees, examination dates and admission requirements, are within the sole authority of the Law Society of Ontario.
Your program professors are lawyers and paralegals with many years of experience working in the legal profession. Under their direction you'll learn through a combination of teaching methods including:
- Classroom lecture and discussion
- Collaborative group assignments
- Mock trials and hearings
- Computer-based assignments in the computer lab
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 14 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58 - With no score less than - 49
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s).
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60%
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
18500
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Entrance Scholarship
All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan in Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Spring 2026 semesters will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.
Please Note:
- ESL is excluded.
- For Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 semesters, the entrance scholarship is awarded to Year 1, Semester 1 students only.
You will be notified of your exact scholarship amount with your Letter of Acceptance. These funds will be automatically added to your account. You must remain full-time in the semester for the instalment to be issued for that semester.
The International Entrance Scholarship does not require a separate application.
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