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Paralegal Diploma

The Paralegal Diploma program at ÂÒÂ׺£½Ç provides in-depth, substantive training for students interested in starting a career as a paralegal. Learn the skills and knowledge required to assist in many areas of law, such as litigation, corporate law and real estate. 

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Campus

  • Kelowna
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Credential

Diploma

Delivery options

Full-Time

Tuition and fees

2024-25: $12,265.40

Program details

This Paralegal Diploma provides in-depth substantive paralegal training. In year 1, students will learn the skills required to assist in the many litigation, corporate, and conveyancing areas of law. Year 2 will provide students with extensive knowledge in the areas of Tort Law, Contract Law, Law of Evidence, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Law, etc. Between Years 1 and 2 students have an opportunity to work as assistants to gather more work experience before they delve into the 2nd-year paralegal courses. Students will complete a 12-week practicum at the end of the 2nd year to solidify the skills and concepts learned in the program.



Campus Start date Schedule
Kelowna Sep. 04, 2024
Kelowna Sep. 03, 2025

Admission requirements

  • B.C. Secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
  • A minimum score of 50% in English 11 or ; or a minimum score of 70% on an ÂÒÂ׺£½Ç Office Administration English entrance test.
  • A minimum keyboarding speed of 35 net words per minute is recommended.

Program outline

Year 1

Semester 1

Complete All of the following:
LSEC 117 - Introduction to Litigation
LSEC 112 - Family Law
LSEC 120 - Personal Injury
LSEC 101 - Advanced Litigation
LSEC 116 - Litigation Legal Office Procedures
LSEC 130 - Litigation Law Office Practicum

Semester 2

Complete All of the following:
LSEC 140 - Introduction to Conveyancing
LSEC 141 - Advanced Conveyancing
LSEC 145 - Solicitor Legal Office Procedures
LSEC 152 - Corporate Law
LSEC 160 - Wills and Estates
LSEC 131 - Law Office Practicum

Year 2

Semester 1

Complete All of the following:
LSEC 211 - Introduction to Law in Canada
LSEC 212 - Legal Research & Writing
LSEC 213 - The Law of Torts
LSEC 214 - Contract Law
LSEC 215 - The Law of Evidence

Semester 2

Complete All of the following:
LSEC 216 - Administrative Law
LSEC 217 - Company Law and Business Organizations
LSEC 218 - Interviewing Clients and Witnesses
LSEC 219 - Intellectual Property Law in Canada
LSEC 220 - Family Law for Paralegals
LSEC 221 - Wills, Estates & Probate Administration
LSEC 222 - Information Technology in a Legal Setting
LSEC 223 - Paralegal Practicum

Students must obtain a minimum grade of 70% in each of the graded courses in the program to graduate as well as successfully complete the three practicum placements with a Pass.

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