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

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), this program qualifies graduates to apply to write the LSO’s licensing examination to become a licensed paralegal. Unique to Ontario, the paralegal profession was established to provide affordable legal representation and access to the justice system in prescribed areas of law before many courts and tribunals in the province.This three-semester program is designed for students with prior post-secondary education or related industry experience. In-class learning is complemented by a 240-hour field placement with a licensed paralegal or lawyer, in a government, court or law firm setting to gain practical, hands-on experience.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

CAD$16,217.00 (US$ 11,656) per year

Housing: 9000-15000 p.a

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Oshawa Campus

2000 Simcoe Street North,

Oshawa,

Ontario,

L1G 0C5, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Law-related degree (criminology, legal/justice studies, or public policy) or diploma (law and security administration, law clerk advanced, or police foundations) with minimum 2.7 grade point average (GPA)

Proof of English language proficiency required

Non-legal related diploma or degree including a minimum of three law-related courses with minimum 2.7 GPA

Proof of English language proficiency required

A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered

Proof of English language proficiency required

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