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About the program
American Bar Association-approved two-year degree training students to work as paralegals or legal assistants.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Paralegal and apply discipline-specific knowledge
- Critical thinking
- and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Paralegal
- Legal assistant
- Legal secretary
- Judicial law clerk
- Title examiner
- Law firms
- Government
- Corporate legal counsel
Curriculum
- Two-year
- 91-Credit degree approved by the American Bar Association. Students take paralegal courses after college-level English and reading assessment and a math self-placement. Training prepares them to work under attorney supervision in law firms
- Government agencies and corporate legal departments.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A two- or three-year college diploma or a degree
- Some programmes want a related field
- A 2.5 (C+) average
- Or work experience (for example five years in HR for the HR programme)
- AIM1 wants a computer science or software background. English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 120.
Accepted academic background
College diploma or advanced diploma in a related field (or degree), Or equivalent professional experience as judged by the College, Paralegal and media programmes have specific prior-credential lists.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5
- PTE Academic no band below 4.5)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload your diploma or degree and transcripts
- Plus a resume or cover letter when the programme asks for work experience. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,549 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Lawrence Kinlin School of Business |
| Department | Department of Paralegal |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,549 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5, PTE Academic no band below 4.5), Cambridge PTE Academic 59, Duolingo Cambridge 176.