Diploma in
Diploma in Paralegal Studies Toronto School of Management
Introduction
Program Highlights:
- Obtain a broad understanding of legal procedures in the pursuit of access to justice in Ontario;
- Develop the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to advocate for clients in all Federal and Ontario tribunals, Provincial Offences Courts, Small Claims Courts, Human Rights Tribunal;
- Master the skills of legal research and writing;
- Gain access to the Toronto legal marketplace and to Exclusive Canadian and International Law Industry Networking Opportunities and Events and meet like-minded professionals who will expand your network and give you a leg up on your competition in securing employment after graduation;
- Explore exciting pathway opportunities with our partner law schools;
- Get on-the-job experience with our guaranteed placement opportunities for all students;
- 20+ Law Sector Co-Op Partners;
- Guidance on the Licensing Process with the Law Society of Ontario;
- Study guidance and Practice Preparation for the Licensing Examination with the Law Society of Ontario;
- Pathway to becoming a Lawyer in Canada.
Duration
- 45 weeks in-class + 4 weeks of Placement (125 hours) = 52 weeks
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities:
- Paralegal or law firms;
- Administrative tribunals;
- Government agencies;
- Regulatory bodies;
- Legal aid clinics;
- Collection agencies;
- Courts; and
- Legal departments (government or commercial)
Advocate for clients in:
- All Federal and Ontario tribunals
- Provincial Offences Court
- Small Claims Court
- Human Rights tribunal
- Broaden the scope of your career by pursuing such opportunities as:
- Prosecutor in Provincial Offences Court
- Justice of the Peace
- Duty Counsel at the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
- Decision Maker in all federal and Ontario tribunals
After our Diploma in Paralegal Studies, TSoM Graduates can get direct entry to ULaw's Law Degree with our Exclusive Pathway to becoming a Lawyer.