Graduate Certificate in Paralegal

Humber College - North Campus

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

Canada,Ontario

12 Months

Duration

CAD 28,673/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 57,000 +

Int. Students: 6,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L7, Canada

Graduate Certificate in Paralegal

Program Overview

Humber’s Paralegal graduate certificate program prepares you for an exciting career in the legal field. You will gain skills in legal research, oral and written advocacy, critical thinking and problem solving through a case-based and problem-based learning environment. You will develop your oral advocacy skills through active learning including presentations and mock trials.

Courses include tort and contract law, residential landlord and tenant law, employment law, small claims court, provincial offences and summary convictions, and administrative tribunal law and procedures. Studies in legal accounting, business planning, ethics and entrepreneurship help prepare you to set up and manage your own paralegal professional practice.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

  • Work within areas of permitted practice and articulate limitations on representation for paralegals.
  • Develop and assess strategies which adhere to the professional and ethical requirements of the Paralegal Rules of Conduct.
  • Research, analyze, interpret and apply the provisions of legislation and case law to client situations using proper legal citation methods.
  • Conduct trial and tribunal advocacy in accordance with the permitted scope of practice of a paralegal by utilizing the applicable structure, process, and jurisdictional authority of courts and administrative tribunals.
  • Select and employ effective human relations, interpersonal, and intervention strategies to assist in resolving conflicts.
  • Develop a coherent case management strategy and execute it effectively.
  • Select and utilize information technology resources and current industry computer software.
  • Communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, using accurate legal terminology.
  • Create legal documents and correspondence required for use by clients and on behalf of clients.
  • Investigate and utilize paralegal business practices competently and effectively.
  • Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills to meet the timelines and limitation periods within a legal environment.
  • Identify and apply discipline specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

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Diploma in Paralegal Education

 Program Level: UG Certificate / Diploma
 Duration: 24 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 18,009

 Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE

English Requirement:
IELTS 6.0 TOEFL 80.0 PTE 53.0 DUOLINGO 105.0 

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