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Humber's Paralegal certificate program equips you for a dynamic legal career. You'll acquire expertise in legal analysis, verbal and written argumentation, analytical reasoning, and solution-finding within a practical, case-driven learning approach. Your public speaking abilities will grow through hands-on activities like presentations and simulated court proceedings.
The curriculum covers essential areas including torts and contracts, residential tenancy law, workplace regulations, small claims procedures, provincial offenses, and administrative tribunal operations. Instruction in legal finance, business strategy, and professional ethics provides the foundation to establish and operate your own paralegal practice.
This program readies you for a profession focused on client representation, applying your advocacy expertise in various judicial and administrative settings.
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, from any discipline
OR
An advanced diploma, diploma or equivalent, in Business, Social Sciences or a related field
English Proficiency Requirements
CAEL Online or In-Person: Overall band score of 70; Cambridge English Tests Minimum FCE/CAE/CPE Score -> Minimum B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency Score: C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176 (with no single subscore below 169); Duolingo Language Test+: 125 and above; IELTS Academic Level: Overall 6.5 AND No band below 6.0; MET: 62; PTE: 61 – 64; TOEFL Academic Level: 580 for paper-based test OR 88 (22L, 22W, 22S, 22R) for internet-based test