$11,630 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Graduate Certificate Paralegal
- Fanshawe College offers a Graduate Certificate in Paralegal program with a duration of 1 year.
- This course is offered on a full-time and day-time basis studies are available for this program.
- Fanshawe College is regionally ranked 103rd in Canadian universities and 6256 among the top global universities.
- Fanshawe College has a higher acceptance rate compared to other Canadian colleges.
- Through this program, students will start by learning how to communicate effectively and will work their way through different areas of the law, with courses on legal research and writing, torts and contracts, criminal matters, and motor vehicle offenses.
- In this course, students will also learn about tenant and landlord law, tribunal practices, and employment law.
- Students' will spend 120 hours of extensive field training to give their practical, hands-on experience in a legal environment.
- Also, apply for a provincial licensing exam and be able to practice as a paralegal in Ontario.
- Fanshawe's Paralegal program has been accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada and provides training in those areas in which a licensed paralegal may legally practice.
- The Employment rate of Fanshawe College is 90.3%.
- The average salary after completing this course is 27,453 USD.
- The total student population at Fanshawe is more than 21,000 students (full-time) of which over 2,400 are international students.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $11244 |
| Other Fees | $386 |
| Total Fees | $11630 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 130 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- A College Diploma in a Law-related area (minimum 'B' average or cumulative 3.0 GPA).
- An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College.
- Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students have a diploma degree from an accredited program or equivalent degree in the field of law.
- Students have a minimum of 4 major subjects in 12th Grade, including English, with an average of 70% and no course less than 65%.
Work Experience:
- A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College.
- Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience.