Paralegal - Court and Tribunal Agent
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code2570
- SchoolThe Business School
- CredentialOntario College Diploma
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailtdomize@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 52649
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- The Business School Student Success Guide
- Advising
The Paralegal - Court and Tribunal Agent diploma program is intended to provide students with the training required to become licensed paralegals in Ontario pursuant to the requirements of the Law Society Act. Upon completion of this program, students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the areas of law in which licensed paralegals may practice. The program emphasizes the development of written and oral advocacy skills in all areas of authorized paralegal practice, ethics, and practice management. In semester four, classroom instruction is enhanced by a field placement in a law-related setting.
Most of the courses within this program will be delivered in person including evenings and weekends, however, some of the courses will be offered in a variety of delivery modes including asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, and hybrid.
Program Overview
The Paralegal - Court and Tribunal Agent diploma program is intended to provide students with the training required to become licensed paralegals in Ontario pursuant to the requirements of the Law Society Act. Upon completion of this program, students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the areas of law in which licensed paralegals may practice. The program emphasizes the development of written and oral advocacy skills in all areas of authorized paralegal practice, ethics, and practice management. In semester four, classroom instruction is enhanced by a field placement in a law-related setting.
Most of the courses within this program will be delivered in person including evenings and weekends, however, some of the courses will be offered in a variety of delivery modes including asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, and hybrid.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- Paralegal studies program combines a strong legal foundation with real-world application to provide students with the legal knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and technical competencies needed for a successful legal career.
Career Outlook
- Paralegal Agent
- Paralegal Business Owner
- Paralegal for Corporation
Education Pathways
Graduates of the Paralegal - Court and Tribunal Agent diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the credentials from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science | |
| Brock University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science |
| Humber College | Honours Bachelor of Public Safety - Paralegal Studies |
| Lakehead University | Bachelor or Honours degree in multiple majors |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies | |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science | |
| Ottawa, University of | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Bachelor of Arts - LIeral Arts and Professional Studies | |
| York University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
| Honours Bachelor of Public Administration | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Bachelor of Administrative Studies (3-year) |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Areas of Employment
- Law firms
- Municipal prosecutors
- Debtor/creditor agents
- Contract reviewers
- Process servers
- Notary publics/commissioners of oaths
- Paralegal firms
- Community legal service
- Government
- Insurance firms
- Self-employment
- Collection agencies
- Corporations
- Highway Traffic Act offences
- Small claims court
- Tribunals
- Provincial
- Minor criminal offense consultants
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent; or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English College or University preparation course, or equivalent (minimum grade required); or take the Centennial English Admission Test
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Represent clients competently and ethically within the permitted scope of paralegal practice as defined by the Law Society of Upper Canada
- Operate a paralegal practice within the permitted scope and in compliance with the Paralegal Rules of Conduct, the Paralegal Professional Conduct Guidelines, and business practices
- Analyze the Canadian legal system, laws and regulations, the Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to provide proper advice to members of the public
- Adhere to the principles of tort law, contract law, and the rules of civil procedure in civil proceedings
- Adhere to the rules of criminal procedure, the Criminal Code, the rules of evidence and the Provincial Offences Act to represent clients in criminal, quasi-criminal, and provincial offences matters
- Select and utilize effective dispute resolution mechanisms suitable to a client situation
- Represent clients before administrative tribunals including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, the Landlord and Tenant Board, and the Human Rights Tribunals within the permitted scope of paralegal practice
- Employ effective oral and written advocacy in the representation of members of the public to ensure the proper administration of justice
- Maintain accurate books and records for trust and general accounts in accordance with the Paralegal Rules of Conduct and the Paralegal Professional Conduct Guidelines
- Conduct legal research and prepare documents using industry-specific software to manage a paralegal practice
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,097.34 | $3,818.34 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $1,585.52 | $18,234.52 |
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