Overview

Key facts

The Paralegal program is offered at Durham College.
Unique to Ontario, the paralegal profession was established to provide affordable legal representation and access to the justice system in prescribed areas of law before many courts and tribunals in the province.
Students could participate in a 240-hour field placement with a licensed paralegal or lawyer, in a government, court or law firm setting to gain practical, hands-on experience and the opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned in the classroom.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Communication and Writing
Legal Computer Applications
Indigenous Elective
Torts and Contracts
Canadian Legal System
Legal Relationships
Administrative Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 61 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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student StatusANDGrade 12 English (C or U)

Tuition Fee

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International

14884 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14884 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

2722 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2722 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Oshawa

1100 - 1700 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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