About the course

There is an emerging demand for paralegals in Canada and Ontario as rising populations continue to express a strong need for affordable legal representation and access to the justice system. Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), this program qualifies graduates to apply to write the LSO licensing examination, successful completion of which qualifies the graduate to become an LSO member as a professional, licensed paralegal. Paralegals provide legal services within a prescribed scope of practice. Students in the HBPL program explore and examine constitutional law and the Charter, criminal and summary convictions, contracts and tort law, the law of Tribunals, the procedure and practice for small claims court, the theory and strategies of negotiations and mediation, insurance law and employment law. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Oshawa
Fall (September), 2025	Oshawa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or Mature Student Status

　　Six Grade 12 U or M courses with a combined minimum average of 65% including:

　　Grade 12 U English with a final minimum grade of 60%.

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　　Six post-secondary credits with a combined minimum average of 65% including:

　　College or university English or Communications with a final minimum grade of 60% Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5 , IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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