Our Paralegal Diploma graduates work in law firms, corporations and government agencies under the supervision of a lawyer performing interesting and rewarding substantive and procedural legal work.
This program can be completed in two years if taken full-time and is designed for students who have already completed a minimum of two years of post-secondary education or equivalent learning experience.
In the program, you will learn substantive law, procedural law and legal skills courses and students are required to complete a six-month paid practicum at the end of their studies.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to examine various legal problems by identifying appropriate areas of the law and sources to consult in commencing the process of legal analysis.
Demonstrate competence in researching legislation, case law and other secondary legal materials.
Summarize legal research findings in appropriate legal formats with clear and compelling analysis and conclusions.
Demonstrate competence in effective communication in legally relevant contexts such as presentations of case summaries, interviewing clients, and group presentations.
Prepare, draft and produce legal documents, including pleadings and other court documents, wills, corporate documents, or real estate documents.
Demonstrate an awareness of and ability to identify legal issues in a broad range of areas through an exposure to a variety of legal subjects.