College Diploma - Paralegal (PARAL)

Sheridan College's two-year Paralegal diploma program sets students on the road to becoming a licensed paralegal. Successful completion of Sheridan College's accredited Paralegal program qualifies graduates to write the Law Society of Ontario licensing examination, a requirement if they wish to practice as a paralegal in Ontario. The training students receive at Sheridan College – from professors with many years of experience working in the legal profession – will prepare students for a career in this challenging field. Following the final term of the Paralegal program, students will also get to complete an unpaid four-week (140-hour) field placement in a legal environment within a paralegal's permitted scope of practice. Students may be in a variety of legal settings including a court office, legal clinic, paralegal firm or law firm. Some travel may be required, and students will need to provide their own transportation.