$15,495 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Graduate Certificate Paralegal
- Graduate Certificate in Paralegal at Centennial College is offered as a full-time basis for a duration of 1-year.
- The college landed position 7th in the list of top ten Canadian Research Colleges, 2017.
- Access to justice requires well-trained and licensed paralegals to fill the growing demand for affordable services in the legal profession.
- Centennial College’s Paralegal program will prepare students to excel in the field through strong theoretical and practical courses.
- Students learn in state-of-the-art facilities such as an on-campus mock courtroom that gives them the opportunity to practice being a paralegal through moot court and mock trial competitions.
- Hands-on learning within The Business School program includes the use of technology systems such as PCLaw, Quicklaw and other legal research tools that support paralegal objectives.
- Successful graduates of this Paralegal program have the opportunity to apply their credits towards further study at the degree level.
- The Employment rate of Centennial College is 80%.
- The living cost range in Canada is 4,500 USD – 10,800 per year.
- The average salary goes up to 63,411 USD after completing this program.
- Students have career opportunities to work as a Paralegal business owner, Paralegal for corporation, Paralegal agent.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $13847 |
| Health Insurance | $369 |
| Other Fees | $1280 |
| Total Fees | $15495 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Three-year college diploma or university degree in any discipline, from a recognized institution.
- Students having a two-year college diploma or a partial university degree (75% complete), and who have a minimum of two years of work experience relevant to the program (transcript and resume review required).
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field (Computing, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Data Structures, and etc) from a recognized institution.
- Completed a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field (Computing, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Data Structures, and etc) from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.