Paralegal
14 Months
What you'll learn
Train as a Paralegal
The Paralegal program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an entry-level Paralegal or Legal Assistant in today’s rapidly evolving legal environment.
Graduates develop the ability to integrate quickly into law firms, legal departments, and other legal organizations across various areas of law. The program provides a strong foundation in legal office procedures, legal documentation, and legal theory and reasoning.
Students gain hands-on experience in:
Legal file management
Legal accounting procedures
Legal research and title searching
Drafting legal documents and correspondence
Understanding legal systems and processes
A Paralegal Mentorship training module is also included to bridge classroom learning with real-world legal practice.
Why this Program?
Our instructors connect theory to practice through a variety of teaching methods, including:
Lectures and discussions
Case studies and legal simulations
Group work and role-playing
Guest speakers from the legal profession
Field trips and seminars
On-the-job training
Areas of study
Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Legal Administrative Assistant
Law Office Clerk
Corporate Legal Support Staff
Admission Requirements
What you'll need to apply:
Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent) or
Department of Advanced Education approved Admission Assessment Test
School Transcript
Letter of Intent
Resume
One Reference
Testimonial
We Value Our Students Experience
"An amazing program taught by people that know the industry and are willing to share the tools needed to go directly into the field."
Wayne MacEachern
Counselling Skills/Social-Human Services Graduate
"I’ve had nothing but great experiences since my start on March 21, 2022. Everything from the staff and course content has been wonderful and I am excited to finish!"
Devrick Swaine
Student
Your next career
starts in Halifax.
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