Overview

Key facts

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.
The program in Paralegal is offered at Durham College.
This three-semester program is designed for students with prior post-secondary education or related industry experience.
In-class learning is complemented by 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.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Communications and Writing
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Administrative Law
Legal Research and Writing
Torts and Contracts
The Canadian Legal System
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 61 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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80

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Student insurance

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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

Law-related degree (criminology, legal/justice studies, or public policy) or diploma (law and security administration, law clerk advanced, or police foundations) with minimum 2.7 grade point average (GPA)Proof of English language proficiency requiredORNon-legal related diploma or degree including a minimum of three law-related courses with minimum 2.7 GPAProof of English language proficiency requiredORA minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be consideredProof of English language proficiency required

Tuition Fee

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International

15792 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15792 CAD per year during 18 months.
National

3630 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3630 CAD per year during 18 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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