Overview

This Paralegal programme at Algonquin College 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.

Quick Facts:

This programme is offered in three consecutive semesters followed by a mandatory 120-hour field placement.

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.

Careers

A licence is required to practise in the defined areas of paralegal practice in Ontario.

Upon licensing by the Law Society of Ontario, graduates may be self-employed or find employment in a variety of positions within the areas of paralegal practice with titles such as licensed paralegal, paralegal, independent paralegal, court agent, claims analyst, labour relations representative, grievance adjudication officer, legal assistant, law clerk, notary public, commissioner for taking oaths, municipal or provincial prosecutor, by-law enforcement officer, litigation paralegal, and accident benefits paralegal.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Drafting and Communications

Legal Research and Writing

Administrative Law

Torts and Contract Interpretation

Legal Computer Applications

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

February 1: Equal Consideration Date. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law Legal Studies View 66 other Bachelors in Legal Studies 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent.

Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15190 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

2440 CAD / year

≈ 2440 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Funding

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Ottawa

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