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Diploma of Paralegal in Accelerated

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

Windsor, Canada
1.25 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A 15-month Ontario College Diploma programme in Paralegal - Accelerated covering paralegal practice, procedure and advocacy for applicants with a diploma or substantial university study.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate an understanding of the central ideas
methods and debates within Paralegal - Accelerated. Analyze subject-specific information and apply appropriate research or practical methods. Communicate informed conclusions and reflect on ethical and professional contexts.

Career outcomes

Self-employment
law firms
corporate legal departments
administrative tribunals
government agencies

Curriculum

A 15-month course plan totalling 81 credits. Early courses include Legal Communication And Paralegal Practice Management I
Introduction To The Legal System
Administrative Law
Legal Research & Writing
Criminal Procedures
Landlord & Tenant. The plan also includes field placements.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completion of a College Diploma or substantial completion of a University Degree. For the non-accelerated program
see Paralegal program
OSSD (or equivalent) with 50% or better

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with 50% or better, or equivalent; program-specific subjects on each programme page (Pharmacy Technician and Practical Nursing are special diplomas with higher English scores); transcripts in original language with English translation

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 52
Duolingo 110
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,738 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Downtown Campus - Windsor
Faculty or school	School of Community Studies
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	81
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Individual college and donor-funded scholarships may support eligible enrolled students; award criteria and international eligibility vary.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.25 years.