29 Degrees in General Law Studies in Canada for 2024
- Ottawa, Canada
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
In the two-year Law Clerk Ontario College Diploma program, you study a broad range of legal topics and processes to prepare you for a career as a legal assistant or law clerk. This program prepares you for administrative work in an office environment where you work independently under the general direction of a lawyer, or as part of a legal services team.
- Online Canada
- Toronto, Canada
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Business School program will provide you with the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to practice and succeed in this field. During your time in the program, you'll attend a wide variety of Law Clerk courses in conjunction with legal software courses, which will fully prepare you for employment in the legal profession in just two years. The Business School
- Barrie, Canada
- Online
Full time
1 year
Blended
English
Understand the general principles of paralegal practice. Graduate prepared to apply to the Law Society of Ontario to become a licensed paralegal. In this program, students acquire an understanding of the general principles of law and gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in ethics and small business practice.
- Barrie, Canada
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
In this program students acquire an understanding of the general principles of law, and gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in ethics and a small business practice. Taking the program prepares students to apply to become a licensed paralegal in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society Act. A licensed paralegal may be selfemployed, offering fee for service legal assistance, without the supervision of a lawyer, or may be a salaried employee in various legal environments.
- Toronto, Canada
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Access to justice requires well-trained and licensed paralegals to fill the growing demand for affordable services in the legal profession. Centennial College’s Paralegal program will prepare you to excel in the field through strong theoretical and practical courses. The Law Society of Ontario accredits Centennial’s one-year (three-semester) undertaking. This graduate certificate program will make you eligible, upon successful completion of all requirements, to write the Law Society’s Paralegal licensing examination — enabling you to practice as a licensed paralegal in Ontario. Licensed paralegals may represent clients in areas such as summary conviction criminal offences, traffic violations, provincial and municipal offences, tribunals and the Ontario Small Claims Courts. The society of Upper Canada (LSUC) accredits this program. Upon completion, you will be eligible to write the mandatory LSUC licensing examination that is required to practice as a paralegal in Ontario.
- Online Canada
- Toronto, Canada
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Paralegal- Court and Tribunal Agent diploma program is intended to provide students with the training required to become licensed paralegals in Ontario pursuant to the requirements of the Law Society Act. Upon completion of this program, students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the areas of law in which licensed paralegals may practice.
- Online Canada
- Toronto, Canada
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
In the Office Administration - Legal program at Centennial College, you'll see the legal system unfold before your eyes. This college business diploma program's courses will not only allow you to develop core office administration skills but will also focus on: Legal office environments; Building an understanding of current issues in Canadian law; Specialized areas of practice such as civil litigation, family law, real estate, wills and estate; The use of specialized legal office software, with an emphasis on computer-generated document production and word processing.
- Belleville, Canada
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Many people are overwhelmed by the justice system and the cost of legal representation. Pursuing Diploma-in Paralegals help their clients navigate through the process and answer key questions. Licensed paralegals can also represent their clients in court. The Law Society of Ontario accredits this program.
- Online Canada
- Toronto, Canada
Full time
2 semesters
On-Campus
English
If you enjoy getting your courtroom fix from TV shows, it’s time to put down the remote and join the action by attending the Court Support Services program. This two-semester certificate program will prepare you to work with judges, lawyers, paralegals, and the public providing pre-court, in-session, and post-court support. In this role, you'll safeguard the functioning of the courtroom, and by extension, the judicial process.
- Online Canada
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Access to justice requires well-trained and licensed paralegals to fill the growing demand for affordable services in the legal profession. Centennial Collegersquo;s Paralegal program prepares candidates with strong theoretical and practical courses needed to excel in this field.
- Online
Part time
Distance Learning
English
This program is offered entirely online and is designed primarily for the person with little or no previous experience. The focus is on the development of strong office support skills with emphasis on interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Graduates of this program will be prepared for standard operational procedures that are required for the smooth operation of a business office.
- Guelph, Canada
On-Campus
English
Join one of the premier law and politics departments in Canada to find out how the law and legal processes can either enhance or frustrate the pursuit of justice and the goal of improving life. Through the Justice and Legal Studies program, you will explore law, justice and judicial processes in Canada and in a global context, preparing you for a career in a legal profession.
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Paralegal Studies
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
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- Fredericton, Canada
Full time
On-Campus
English
Humber’s Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program is the only four-year degree program to receive accreditation by The Law Society of Ontario as an accredited paralegal education program.
- Camrose, Canada
- Edmonton, Canada
On-Campus
English
This program explores the relationship between law, politics, and society, and between people and the state. Students explore crime and criminal behaviour, how laws evolve, and the ways in which law and crime are connected to issues of social justice and inequality. Our multidisciplinary approach provides students ways to explore different aspects of the law, crime, and justice. Central to our degree is a focus on gender, class, and ethnicity. Understanding how these factors relate to law, crime and bias is vital for addressing the major issues facing the Canadian justice system.
- Igloolik, Canada
On-Campus
English
The Law Degree Program is a one-time offering of a four-year program being delivered primarily in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Graduates of the program will possess the necessary skills to meet the growing demand for lawyers. It will increase access to justice for Nunavummiut. Historically, criminal law has been the area of law dominantly practiced in Nunavut. With more legally trained Inuit, it is hoped that other areas of law will start to take more shape in our jurisdiction, such as corporate law, and family law.