Paralegal Services

In this program, you develop and hone the skills and procedures legal practitioners look for in one of these indispensable professionals. Even more importantly, you acquire a solid foundation in legal theory, processes and procedures.

If you enjoy learning about law, doing research, understand the necessity of precise language, have above-average reading and writing skills and are detail-oriented, you will succeed in this program and graduate ready to take on a position as a paralegal, legal services technician, legal assistant or law clerk. You learn by performing legal research, by writing legal memoranda and by creating a variety of documents for common areas of practice, including contracts, corporate, litigation, property and wills.

Field experience (work placement) is a mandatory credit course, providing you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside the classroom. Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.

This program is eligible for an optional cooperative education (co-op) credit course between year one and two. Co-op provides an opportunity for paid, full-time work placements that last 12 to 16 weeks.