Graduate Certificate in Paralegal
Toronto, Canada
Graduate Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CAD 3,630 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition 3 semesters Canadian students; CAD 23,539 - tuition 3 semesters International students
Key Summary
About: Centennial College’s Paralegal programme is accredited by the Law Society of Ontario. This one-year (three-semester) graduate certificate prepares you to write the Paralegal licensing examination. You'll study Canadian law within paralegal scope via practice management, mock trials, and a two-day-per-week work placement in the third semester. Experiential learning and industry placements build practical skills and networks.
Career Outcomes: Graduates seek licensing and work as licensed paralegals, legal assistants, tribunal advocates, small claims representatives, or practice managers. Related roles include client advising, dispute resolution, regulatory and administrative law support, and courtroom support in summary conviction criminal and provincial/municipal offence matters.
- Program Code: 2870
- School: The Business School
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Program Type: Graduate Certificate program
- Program Length: 1 year/ 3 semesters
- Location: Ashtonbee Campus
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.
Throughout your studies in the Paralegal program, you'll gain a solid knowledge of Canadian law, concentrating on subject areas within the permitted scope of paralegal practice. In addition to dedicated academic lectures, practice management and mock trials, there will be a two-day-per-week work placement in the third semester, providing hands-on training in established law and paralegal firms. Centennial’s experiential learning will exceed the requirements of the Law Society and assist in preparing you to enter the field, not only with practice experience but also with the chance to network within the industry.
As a Centennial Paralegal graduate, you'll be well prepared to write your licensing examination and become an integral part of the legal system.