Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Paralegal in Ottawa Canada | Algonquin College
Algonquin College
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
24,393
(c. USD17,488.78)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
The Paralegal Ontario College Graduate Certificate program equips you to apply for licensure with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) as a professional paralegal. Delivered over three consecutive semesters, this program includes a compulsory 120-hour practical placement.
LSO-accredited, this program trains you to deliver legal services to clients within authorized practice areas. Gain real-world skills through practical instruction from seasoned faculty members in an interactive learning environment.
Explore legal domains aligned with licensed paralegal responsibilities as defined by the LSO. The curriculum covers case handling and trial preparation for various legal scenarios including:
small claims court cases
provincial offenses and summary conviction proceedings
administrative tribunal hearings
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent.
Applicants with International transcripts must provide proof of the specific requirements noted above along with proof of either: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service-Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with the following minimums in each component: Reading 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22.
Deadline: Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration.
Tuition
CAD
24,393