About the course

Humber’s Paralegal graduate certificate program prepares you for an exciting career in the legal field. You will gain skills in legal research, oral and written advocacy, critical thinking and problem solving through a case-based and problem-based learning environment. You will develop your oral advocacy skills through active learning including presentations and mock trials.

　　Courses include tort and contract law, residential landlord and tenant law, employment law, small claims court, provincial offences and summary convictions, and administrative tribunal law and procedures. Studies in legal accounting, business planning, ethics and entrepreneurship help prepare you to set up and manage your own paralegal professional practice

　　Your Career

　　Employment for licensed paralegals has increased due to both legislative changes and economic growth. These trends are expected to continue to provide opportunities in the legal field.

　　Once licensed, graduates may find employment as a self-employed private paralegal practitioner, or working within legal departments of public or private organizations, paralegal or law firms, government agencies, community legal clinics, and administrative tribunals. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: CA$27,087

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Winter (January), 2025	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto
Winter (January), 2026	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

A bachelor’s degree, or an advanced diploma or diploma in Business, Social Sciences or a related field. A minimum TOEFL score of 580 for paper-based test OR 88 (22L, 22W, 22S, 22R) for internet-based test or IELTS with an overall 6.5 and No band below 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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 Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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