- Diploma
- 24 months
College Diploma - Paralegal (PLE)
Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus · Toronto, Canada
Tuition
CA$17,234
Application fee: CA$90
Submit by September 1, 2028 · 682 days left · not confirmed by the school · starts September 1, 2028
Ask about this course- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- September 1, 2028not confirmed by the school
- IELTS
- 6 overall
- Post-study work
- Not available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Application fee
- CA$90
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Overview
A Paralegal (PLE) is a trained legal professional assisting lawyers with substantive legal work like research, document preparation, case management, and client interaction. In Ontario, paralegals provide specified legal services directly to the public for a fee without lawyer supervision. This two-year diploma program prepares student for the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) licensing examination to become a licensed paralegal, adhering to the Law Society Act. They will learn legal ethics and small-business practice, preparing them for roles in law firms, government, or as a self-employed professional. Fluency in English is crucial for success, with a strong emphasis on effective communication skills throughout the program. They will develop skills in: • Written and verbal communication
• Drafting legal documents
• Advocacy, including examination, cross-examination, and argument submission
• Legal research and writing
• Analyzing and applying legislation to real-life situations
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- PTE: 58 overall or above
- IELTS: 6 overall or above
- TOEFL: 80 overall or above
- Duolingo: 105 overall or above
- Prior study
- Secondary school
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- CA$17,234
- Application fee
- CA$90
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Published as Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by September 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
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