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Mohawk College

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School:

Mohawk College

Faculty:

Community Services

Degree:

Diploma

Field of Study:

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Description:

Gain the skills to practice as a licensed Paralegal and enjoy a rewarding and respected career in the legal field.

Paralegals act independently to represent clients in provincial offences court for cases involving highway traffic offences, municipal by-law issues, liquor licensing, occupational health and safety, and civil litigation matters presented in small claims court. They also represent clients in the Ontario Court of Justice when charges involve less serious criminal offences, or in tribunal proceedings such as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Human Rights Commission, and the Landlord and Tenant Board. In Ontario, paralegals are non-lawyer licensed agents who provide the public with legal services in specified areas of practice for a fee.

URL:

Paralegal at Mohawk College

Length:

2 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

National:	$4,364
International:	$17,417

This cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program. Compulsory ancillary are included.

Careers:

Court Recorders Paralegals Trademark Agents

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Applicants are required to have an OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent (70% guideline). Applicants are recommended to have Law and Justice studies courses. Computer software skills are also required. Applicants are encouraged to research the Ontario paralegal profession before applying for admission. Visit the Law Society of Upper Canada website. Please visit the college website for complete program requirements.
Test Scores:	Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 560] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Grade12 English

Applicants are required to have an OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent (70% guideline). Applicants are recommended to have Law and Justice studies courses. Computer software skills are also required. Applicants are encouraged to research the Ontario paralegal profession before applying for admission. Visit the Law Society of Upper Canada website. Please visit the college website for complete program requirements.

Test Scores:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 560] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on March 09, 2023

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