Work as a licensed Paralegal, a Municipal or Provincial Prosecutor, Adjudicator, or Mediator, or open your own Paralegal Firm. Have you ever thought of pursuing a career as a paralegal? In just twelve months, you could be working in the legal profession and earning a competitive salary. In Ontario, being a paralegal is a licensed role and regulated career. Licensed paralegals can represent clients in various Courts, Tribunals, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions. They appear before Judges, Justice’ of the Peace, and Adjudicators and can represent parties in Immigration, Criminal, and various Traffic Offence matters. This program is accredited by the Law Society of Ontario.
Knowledge & Skills Gained
Paralegals are an indispensable part of the legal system in Canada, working for the Courts, Provincial or Federal Ministries, Government Agencies, Corporations, Law Firms, Attorney General, teaching in Colleges, or working on their own. They also perform substantive legal work, including investigative research, preparing critical legal documents, and swearing affidavits. Students learn to navigate and conduct research on various software and websites, including PCLaw, CanLII, Quicklaw, eLaws, Justice Laws, ADR Institute of Ontario, Ontario Courts, Tribunal Websites, WorldLII, By-Laws, Municipal Codes Website, LawPro, Ontario Court Forms, Service Ontario, and the Law Society website.
Why This Program?
Paralegals prepare legal documents, conduct research, and represent clients with minor to serious offenses. Independent paralegals provide legal services to the public as allowed by provincial and federal legislation, and many offer independent legal services on contract to law firms or other establishments.
Graduates with a Paralegal license become indispensable members of the legal field and deal with matters involving case research and writing, evidence gathering, witness preparation, advocacy, ADR, and much more. Graduates may choose to work in an established Law Firm or open a Paralegal Firm to provide better access to justice.
Students complete field placements of 120 hours as a part of the program. The College assigns students to various legal office placements to gain hands-on experience before being awarded the diploma.
For Inquiries & Applications
For detailed information and application, please, contact Donnish Hub Educational Limited at +234 817 973 0282 or email admission@donnishhub.com.ng. You can also download our brochure at www.donnishhub.com.ng