London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Paralegal in London Canada | Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College
|
London Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,202
(c. USD10,899.21)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
The legal profession's frontlines demand hands-on expertise and the skills to navigate diverse people and scenarios. For those exploring a law career, this one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate equips you with essential knowledge to deliver legal services within a paralegal's authorized practice areas.
Your journey begins with mastering effective communication while exploring various legal domains through courses covering legal research, writing, torts, contracts, criminal cases, and traffic violations. The curriculum also delves into advocacy techniques, alternative dispute resolution, and other practice areas permitted for paralegals. A comprehensive 140-hour field placement offers real-world legal experience. Graduates will be ready to take the provincial licensing exam and apply for registration with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO).
The LSO mandates licensing for all practicing paralegals. Fanshawe's program holds LSO accreditation. Licensing requires graduation from an approved program, passing the provincial exam, and demonstrating good character. As a licensed professional, you could establish your own practice serving clients directly or join legal teams at firms or government agencies. In either path, you'll apply your business acumen and legal knowledge to enhance access to justice.
Maintaining LSO licensure involves annual fees, professional liability insurance, continuing education requirements, and regular reporting. Prospective students should thoroughly review all licensing and maintenance obligations before enrolling in this program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a,
A College Diploma in a Law related area
(Note: minimum 'B' average or cumulative 3.0 GPA)
OR
A University Degree
OR
An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College
OR
A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 570 for the paper-based test (PBT), or 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169, with test results within the last two years
Tuition
CAD
15,202