Are you looking forward to working in the fast-paced legal industry? This two-year legal paraprofessional program will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to work alongside lawyers on their cases in a corporate, government or law firm setting. The curriculum is taught by legal professionals with extensive experience who will focus your learning on real estate, corporate and commercial law, litigation, wills and estates, and family law. Through workshops, law firm tours, court visits, career preparation events, a field placement and speaking engagements, you’ll acquire the technical skills, principles and ethics required for practise.
Your fluency in English is critical for your success and there is a strong focus on effective communication skills, both verbal and written, throughout the program.
This program is also offered in an accelerated format which allows the completion of the program in three semesters instead of four, if you have:
Part-time option is available >
Ontario College Diploma
4 Semesters (2 Years)
January, September
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Meet all the necessary academic requirements and you will have the opportunity to participate in an unpaid field placement. This provides you with practical work experience and exposure to potential employers. With the support and assistance of the School's faculty and staff, you will play an active role in securing your placement.
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| COM101 | Communicating Across Contexts | 3 |
| or COM111 | Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) | |
| LCP100 | Professional Communication for Law Clerks | 3 |
| LGL140 | Canadian Legal System and Immigration Law | 4 |
| LGL142 | Legal Contracts in Everyday Life and Social Media | 2 |
| LXY150 | Legal Document Production | 3 |
| LXY250 | Legal Office Procedures and Project Management | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| LXA300 | Criminal Law and Access to Justice in Canada | 3 |
| LXC212 | Corporate and Commercial Law I | 3 |
| LXD220 | Litigation I and Personal Injury | 3 |
| LXM211 | Family Law I | 3 |
| LXP215 | Professional Conduct and Career Development | 3 |
| LXR216 | Real Estate I | 3 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| FPL330 | Field Placement I | 1 |
| LXC312 | Corporate and Commercial Law II | 3 |
| LXD311 | Litigation II | 3 |
| LXM322 | Family Law II | 2 |
| LXR350 | Real Estate Law II and Technology | 4 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FPL430 | Field Placement II | 1 |
| LGL411 | Legal Research | 3 |
| LXE411 | Estates | 3 |
| LXJ432 | Debtor Creditor | 3 |
| LXY350 | Legal Software Applications I | 3 |
| LXY450 | Legal Software Applications II | 3 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
A typing speed of 50 words per minute is required to graduate from this program.
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may satisfy the English requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.
Recommended upgrading for applicants who do not meet academic subject requirements.
Although not required for admission, completion of Grade 12 mathematics and Grade 11 Canadian history are recommended for your success in the program.
Good keyboarding skills are essential for success in this program.
International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
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