Are you looking forward to working in the fast-paced legal industry? This two-year legal paraprofessional program will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to work alongside lawyers on their cases in a corporate, government or law firm setting. The curriculum is taught by legal professionals with extensive experience who will focus your learning on real estate, corporate and commercial law, litigation, wills and estates, and family law. Through workshops, law firm tours, court visits, career preparation events, a field placement and speaking engagements, you’ll acquire the technical skills, principles and ethics required for practise.

 

Your fluency in English is critical for your success and there is a strong focus on effective communication skills, both verbal and written, throughout the program.

 

This program is also offered in an accelerated format which allows the completion of the program in three semesters instead of four, if you have:

• Substantial completion of a degree or completion of a postsecondary diploma, with the academic equivalents of three general education subjects and College English Academic equivalents of three general education credits and COM101, Communicating Across Contexts.