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Paralegal 2870<br />
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION<br />
1 year/3 semesters Fall, Winter<br />
Ontario College<br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Certificate</strong><br />
Ashtonbee<br />
Access to justice requires well-trained <strong>and</strong> licensed paralegals to fill the dem<strong>and</strong> for affordable legal<br />
services. This program balances theory <strong>and</strong> practice to help you become a well-rounded professional<br />
who st<strong>and</strong>s out. Your studies familiarize you with Canadian law, concentrating on subjects within the<br />
permitted scope of paralegal practice. In addition to academic lectures, management practice, <strong>and</strong><br />
mock trials, a 196-hour work placement puts theory into practice at established law <strong>and</strong> paralegal<br />
firms. Centennial’s experiential learning component exceeds the Law Society’s requirements.<br />
This immersive practical experience, <strong>and</strong> resulting networking opportunities, further assist you in<br />
successfully navigating the field when you graduate.<br />
Program Accreditation<br />
The Law Society of Ontario accredits this program. Upon successful completion of all requirements, you will be<br />
eligible to write the Law Society’s Paralegal licensing examination, enabling you to practice as a licensed<br />
paralegal in Ontario.<br />
CAREER OUTLOOK<br />
Paralegal business owner / Paralegal for corporation / Paralegal agent<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
• Degree or a two-year college diploma in any discipline<br />
• English language proficiency<br />
Note: We will consider applicants who have partial (minimum 50 per cent) university degree completion <strong>and</strong> who have a minimum<br />
of two years’ work experience relevant to the program (transcript <strong>and</strong> resumé review required).<br />
centennialcollege.ca/2870<br />
business@centennialcollege.ca<br />
416-289-5000 ext. 52280<br />
WATCH PROGRAM VIDEO<br />
PROGRAM OUTLINE<br />
SEMESTER 1<br />
PRLG-706 Administrative Law<br />
PRLG-722 Communication/Writing<br />
PRLG-701 Introduction to the Canadian<br />
Legal System<br />
PRLG-702 Legal Computer Applications<br />
PRLG-703 Legal Research/Writing<br />
PRLG-704 Torts <strong>and</strong> Contracts<br />
SEMESTER 2<br />
PRLG-732 Criminal/Summary Conviction<br />
Procedures<br />
PRLG-734 Employment Law<br />
PRLG-735 Legal Accounting<br />
PRLG-726 Provincial Offences/Motor<br />
Vehicle Offences<br />
PRLG-733 Residential-L<strong>and</strong>lord <strong>and</strong><br />
Tenant Law<br />
PRLG-727 Small Claims Court<br />
PRLG-725 Tribunal Practice <strong>and</strong> Procedure<br />
SEMESTER 3<br />
PRLG-721 Advocacy<br />
PRLG-705 Alternative Dispute Resolution<br />
(ADR)<br />
PRLG-724 Ethics <strong>and</strong> Professional<br />
Responsibility<br />
PRLG-723 Evidence <strong>and</strong> The Litigation<br />
Process<br />
PRLG-731 Field Placement<br />
PRLG-737 Immigration Law<br />
PRLG-736 Practice Management/<br />
Operating A Small Business<br />
Semester Notes:<br />
1. In the third semester, students will participate in an<br />
end-of-semester field placement (5 days per week for<br />
4 weeks) for a minimum of 160 hours. Students must<br />
have successfully completed all Semester 1 <strong>and</strong> 2<br />
courses with an overall grade point average (GPA) of<br />
2.0 in these courses.<br />
2. To graduate, a program GPA of 2.0 (C grade) or higher is<br />
required.<br />
BUSINESS<br />
centennialcollege.ca/graduate-certificates<br />
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