Many people are overwhelmed by the justice system and the cost of legal representation. 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.

Find your career

The Law Society of Ontario must license anyone providing legal representation in Ontario. Thanks to a diploma from Loyalist, graduates are qualified to apply for a Class P1 licence, which opens doors to:

• Fee-for-service advocate, representing clients in Criminal Court, Provincial Offences Court, Small Claims Court or before administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board.
• Provincial offence prosecutors, paralegals in federal and provincial government legal departments, legal assistants in law offices and community legal clinics and court administration support staff.
• A junior paralegal working in government earns a starting salary of approximately $45,000 to $48,000.
• Be part of a legal team supporting lawyers dealing with complex issues and cases, in-house client services within government ministries, administrative agencies, private corporations, trade unions and professional associations.

This program is accredited by the Law Society of Ontario. Loyalist's Paralegal Education Program Accreditation was renewed in July 2020 and is valid for five years

Our grads get great jobs

• Municipal Prosecutor, Town of Cobourg
• Planning Assistant/Deputy Clerk, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
• Law Clerk, Bonn Law
• Legal Assistant, O'Flynn Weese LLP
• Administrative Assistant, Goldhar & Associates Ltd. – Trustees in Bankruptcy
• Paralegal, Reynolds O'Brien LLP
• Paralegal, Department of Justice Canada
• Owner, Robertson Paralegal Professional Corporation
• Intake Worker, Community Advocacy and Legal Centre

Is it for you?

If you’re drawn to the law, you can begin a rewarding career as a licensed paralegal in as little as two years. Successful candidates have:

• An analytical mind
• The ability to see problems from different perspectives
• Excellent attention to detail
• A desire to help others