Overview

This two semester certificate program prepares you to work with judges, lawyers, paralegals and the public, providing pre-court, in-session and post-court support. In this role you will safeguard the functioning of the courtroom and by extension the judicial process.

Students in the Court Support Services program at Centennial College participate in court room simulations and mock trials, working with real court equipment, court forms and court procedures. You will gain the skills to professionally communicate with court staff, stakeholders and the judiciary; administer oaths; and maintain order and decorum in a court or tribunal.

The Practicum component of this program will provide you with an opportunity to shadow professionals in a real courtroom. Our faculty and staff work closely with you to maximize this shadowing experience to ensure that you acquire the essential skills to:

prepare exhibits

distribute court dockets,

prepare court documents,

test audio and recording equipment

set-up, troubleshoot and monitor court video technology

arrange adjournment dates

coordinating and managing a jury panel

Career Outlook

Court registrar

Court support staff

Court clerk

Court monitor
Court services officer
Court and client representative

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Court Clerk Criminal - OCJ/YCJ

Court Clerk - Family

Keyboarding

Document Review & Proofreading

Communications - CTSS
Court Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Public Law View 33 other Bachelors in Public Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16649 CAD / year

≈ 16649 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2721 CAD / year

≈ 2721 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career Outlook

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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