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Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Georgian College - Barrie Campus Georgian College - Barrie Campus, Canada

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CAD 15450

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 100

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In this program students acquire an understanding of the general principles of law, and gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in ethics and a small business practice. Taking the program prepares students to apply to become a licensed paralegal in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society Act. A licensed paralegal may be self–employed, offering fee for service legal assistance, without the supervision of a lawyer, or may be a salaried employee in various legal environments.

Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 5

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 62.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 60.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 130.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent.
  • Applicants who apply with less than the recommended minimum requirements must also submit a 500 word letter of intent explaining the reason for their interest in the program and resume which demonstrates a minimum of three years of professional experience.

6.5 IELTS Score
62 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
130 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

15450

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

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