Annual course fee
AUD 20,000
Duration
4 Semesters
Intake months
September
Delivery locations
Toronto
Humber’s Paralegal Education diploma program explores the theoretical, procedural and advocacy aspects of law that may be handled by a licensed paralegal. You will learn specialized practical skills within the areas of advocacy, legal research, specific courts and administrative tribunals. The course of studies includes business, criminal summary convictions, landlord and tenant, employment law, and alternative dispute resolution. Students will develop strong oral advocacy skills by participating in class and in role plays, as well as in presentations and mock trials before their peers and large audiences. Articulate and adhere to the permitted scope of paralegal practice and the Paralegal Rules of Conduct and complete all work in compliance with the ethical and professional responsibilities of a Paralegal. Manage a paralegal practice and operate a small business, within the Paralegal Rules of Conduct relevant to these matters by effectively utilizing administrative and business management skills. Describe the fundamental elements of the Canadian government and legal system, including the Constitution Act, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the organization of the Canadian court system, and the basic principles of property, business and consumer law. Articulate and adhere to the basic principles of tort and contract law. Conduct legal research and write legal memoranda and reports. Adhere to the civil litigation process, within the permitted scope of paralegal practice, and apply procedural and evidentiary rules related to proceedings in the Small Claims Court.
Type of institution
Private College - Higher Education
Year established
1967
Total students
33,000
On campus accommodation
Available
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning stands at the forefront of career-focused education, nurturing students for over five decades. With a thriving community of more than 86,000 learners, including over 9,000 international students representing 120 nationalities, Humber College offers an inclusive and vibrant learning environment across its three campuses in Toronto.
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