Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Program Overview

This 74-week paralegal program combines 1350 contact hours with 600 co-op hours. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Canadian legal system, legal procedures, and legal research methods. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to work as paralegals or legal administrative assistants, earning up to $48.00 per hour.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Contact Hours: 1350
• Co-op Hours: 600
• Program Duration: 1950 hours/74 weeks
• Course Outline:
| Course Code | Course Title | Contact Hours | |---|---|---| | GSC185 | Orientation to Study | 50 | | ENG106 | Interpersonal Communications Skills | 50 | | ICT180 | Information and Communications Technology | 50 | | PLA218 | Introduction to the Canadian Legal System | 100 | | PLA221 | Law Office Procedures | 50 | | PLA271 | Paralegal Writing | 50 | | PLA272 | Legal Document Drafting | 50 | | PLA273 | Legal Research Methods | 50 | | PLA352 | Torts | 50 | | LAW254 | Business and Corporate Law | 100 | | PLA355 | Real Property | 50 | | PLA389 | Legal Interviewing and Communication | 50 | | PLA357 | Wills, Probate and Estates | 50 | | PLA364 | Insurance Law | 50 | | PLA380 | Contract Law | 50 | | PLA451 | Evidence | 50 | | PLA452 | Issues in Litigation | 100 | | PLA456 | Family Law | 50 | | PLA466 | Criminal Law | 50 | | PLA467 | Intellectual Property | 50 | | GSC210 | Career Development Strategies | 50 | | DRS500 | Directed Research | 50 | | PLA599 | Paralegal Co-op Education | 100 |

Careers:

• Job Opportunities:
• Paralegals
• Legal Administrative Assistants
• Wages: Up to $48.00 per hour as a Paralegal

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Tuition Fee: $15600 Domestic Students
• Application Fee: $250
• Text Books: $750
• Course Materials: $250
• Total: $16850
• Tuition Fee: $22425 International Students
• Application Fee: $1000
• Text Books: $750
• Course Materials: $250
• Total: $24425