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Paralegal Diploma

This paralegal program is designed to train students to practice law as a certified paralegal. Paralegal is a regulated profession in Ontario. Access to Justice Act defines what a paralegal can practice and what their responsibilities are. The Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) governs paralegals. The paralegal diploma course at Metro College, Toronto will provide comprehensive paralegal training, allowing students to become fully qualified and competitive in providing legal services.

To be certified as a paralegal, students who graduate from the paralegal training program from Metro College, Toronto will be required to take an examination delivered by LSUC. Practicum is a critical component in the program and is a prerequisite for taking the paralegal license examination.

Metro College's Paralegal program has the following advantages:

1. Approved Canadian college diploma
2. Instruction in English
3. Teachers are experienced lawyers and paralegals
4. 100% Co-op
5. Fast and 100% employment opportunity
   

Modules and programs of the Paralegal Course:

1. Business English
2. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
3. Introduction to Legal System
4. Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
5. Legal Research and Writing
6. Communication and Writing
7. Torts and Contracts
8. Legal Computer Applications
9. Alternative Dispute Resolution
10. Small Claims Court/Debt Recovery
11. Advocacy
12. Evidence and the Litigation Process
13. Provincial Offences / Motor Vehicles Offences
14. Crimina / Summary Conviction Procedure
15. Residential Landlord and Tenant Law
16. Tribunal practice and Procedures
17. Administrative Law
18. Employment Law
19. Legal Accounting
20. Practice Management and Running a Small Business
21. Practicum
    

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Admission Requirements at Metro College Toronto

• OSSD or equivalence
• Good command of English language
• Basic computer skills
• Passing entrance test

Career Opportunities upon Graduation

Upon successful completion of this paralegal training course from Metro College, Toronto, students will be able to take one of the following positions:

• Paralegal
• Paralegal Advisor
• Law Clerk

Financial Assistance at Metro College Toronto

Canadian or landed immigrant students enrolled in the paralegal training program at Metro College, Toronto may be eligible for financial assistance. OSDEB and Social Assistance funding may be available for those who are qualified. Or you may be qualified for government training funding for a new career. An applicant may be qualified for a quick bank loan as well. In addition, Metro College of Technology can offer deferred payment plans. For more information, please consult the admission officer at the college.

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Testimonials from our paralegal training program graduates:

Slava Tersunov
Paralegal

“My paralegal diploma from Metro College got me a job in legal service within months! This is the best learning experience I have ever had!”

Wendy Wong
Law Clerk

“Metro College of Technology provides excellent paralegal training for students who are serious about a paralegal career diploma. I am convinced that this paralegal course will help me succeed!”

Daniel Murreau
Paralegal

“I took the paralegal training program at Metro College in Toronto and it was the best decision I ever made!”

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