Post Graduate Certificate in Paralegal (PLG1)
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.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16315 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 100 CAD