Paralegal
Description
Our Paralegal Program is a Law Society of Ontario (LSO) Accredited Program and has been designed to provide you with the education you need to become a paralegal. In Ontario, paralegals are licensed and regulated by the LSO. A licensed paralegal can provide specific legal services and represent clients in certain courts (including provincial offence court, summary conviction criminal court, small claims court, and administrative tribunals). In addition to working independently in the areas of law permitted for paralegals, many licensed paralegals also work under the supervision of lawyers in other areas.
Notes: HYBRID DELIVERY ANNOUNCEMENT:
This program is currently participating in the LSO-approved Hybrid Delivery Project, and this will continue until further notice from the LSO. Information on the project can be found in the Paralegal Standing Committee Report November 26, 2021 and details of the George Brown College implementation will be emailed to all students. For more information, contact us using the department contact information on this web page.
LSO REMOTE LEARNING POLICY:
In any course where more than 35% of hours are offered remotely, you must keep your video engaged throughout each class (although backgrounds may be blurred for privacy).
In any course where more than 35% of hours are offered remotely, you must keep your video engaged throughout each class (although backgrounds may be blurred for privacy).
Intake Date(s)
- September and January
Admission Requirement(s)
You must secure departmental approval before you can register for courses (see How To Apply). Approval will only be considered if you meet the following requirements:
- You must be comfortable using a computer with Microsoft Office. If you do not meet this requirement, you must complete our COMP 9727 Microsoft Office Fundamentals (Online) course.
- You must have a strong proficiency in both spoken and written English. In order to demonstrate this, you must provide proof of a post-secondary diploma/degree from a recognized English-language institution or you must provide proof of a passing score on an English-language post-graduate proficiency test. If you do not meet the English-language requirements, you must complete our General English Assessment (GEA), complete our college English course – COMM 2017 Communicating Across Contexts (Online) – and, if assigned to it in your GEA results, its prerequisite – COMM 1161 Introduction to College Communication or COMM 1162 Introduction to College Communication (Online).
- If you started courses prior to September 2023, you must complete our COMM 2017 Communicating Across Contexts (Online) course (which replaces our discontinued College English course) or you must have an approved equivalent and apply to transfer your credit to George Brown College.
Completion Details
This program can be completed in anywhere from 24 months (in its compressed format) to a maximum of 36 months (with program coordinator approval only). You can only receive exemptions from the Legal Studies department for a maximum of 40% of the program's total courses. Once you have completed all the requirements of this program with a cumulative grade average of C (63%) or better, you can request to receive a certificate using the department contact information on this web page. (However, graduates of this program are not eligible to attend the college's convocation ceremonies as those ceremonies are for full-time program graduates only.) Program graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the LSO's two-part paralegal licensing process.
Certificate Stream
Modules must be completed in the order shown. Courses must be completed in the term shown.
Term 1 Module: Core Courses (Three)
- LAW 9095 Communication Skills for Paralegals ON CAMPUS
- LAW 9040 Introduction to the Legal System ON CAMPUS
- LAW 9056 Legal Computer Applications ON CAMPUS
Term 2 Module: Core Courses (Three)
- LAW 9050 Administrative Law HYBRID
- LAW 9042 Legal Research and Writing ON CAMPUS
- LAW 9041 Torts and Contracts ON CAMPUS
Term 3 Module: Core Courses (Three)
- LAW 9052 Employment Law for Paralegals HYBRID
- LAW 9055 Legal Accounting HYBRID
- LAW 9051 Tribunal Practice and Procedure ON CAMPUS
Term 4 Module: Core Courses (Three)
- LAW 9048 Criminal Summary Conviction Procedures HYBRID
- LAW 9049 Provincial and Motor Vehicle Offences HYBRID
- LAW 9053 Residential Landlord and Tenant Law ON CAMPUS
Term 5 Module: Core Courses (Three)
- LAW 9044 Evidence and Litigation Process ON CAMPUS
- LAW 9039 Paralegal Practice Management HYBRID
- LAW 9047 Small Claims Court ON CAMPUS
Term 6 Module: Core Courses (Three)
- LAW 9045 Advocacy ON CAMPUS
- LAW 9046 Alternative Dispute Resolution ON CAMPUS
- LAW 9038 Ethics and Professional Responsibility ON CAMPUS
Post-module: Core Courses (One)
This can be completed along with or after the Term 6 Module:
- LAW 9057 Paralegal Field Placement OFF CAMPUS
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The Paralegal licence is awarded by the LSO. The information provided here does not represent the extent of the requirements for the Paralegal licence. The requirements are set by the LSO, not George Brown College, so you must follow the process listed on the LSO website and meet the requirements applicable to you to achieve the Paralegal licence. LSO policies are subject to change without notice, and George Brown College is not responsible for any information errors or inaccuracies that result from a change in LSO policy.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: George Brown College
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.