Study Bachelor in Paralegal at Durham College in Canada, Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

About this course

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What will I learn?

This three-year degree is the first of its kind offered in Ontario, designed to help future practitioners gain the requirements to apply to become licensed paralegals with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), apply to law school, or transfer into an honours program as a pathway to graduate studies.Students will:Enhance their critical thinking skills and be prepared for diverse client advocacy.Build a strong cultural competency lens to support diverse populations such as immigrants, refugees, Indigenous peoples, women, and LGBTQ+ clients.Gain hands-on learning experience through a 14-week, 420-hour mandatory field placement.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

CAD$15,488.92 (US$ 11,133) per year

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Oshawa Campus

2000 Simcoe Street North,

Oshawa,

Ontario,

L1G 0C5, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or Mature Student Status
AND
Six Grade 12 U or M courses with a combined minimum average of 65% including:
Grade 12 U English with a final minimum grade of 60%.
OR

Six post-secondary credits with a combined minimum average of 65% including:
College or university English or Communications with a final minimum grade of 60%

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.