College Diploma – Paralegal – Accelerated (B959)

The Paralegal (Accelerated) program at St. Clair College provides intensive training for post-secondary diploma or degree graduates seeking an accredited path to becoming a licensed paralegal in Ontario:

• Permitted Scope of Practice: Equips students to provide independent legal services, representing clients in Provincial Offences Court (highway traffic, municipal by-laws, liquor licensing, occupational health and safety), Small Claims Court civil litigation, administrative tribunals (Landlord and Tenant Board, Human Rights Commission, WSIAT), and minor criminal offenses before the Ontario Court of Justice.

• Law Society Accreditation: Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), fulfilling the mandatory educational standards required to sit for the official Paralegal Licensing Examination.

• Practical & Experiential Learning: Features 140-hour work placements alongside hands-on experience at the St. Clair College Forms Completion Clinic, where students assist real community clients with government and legal form completion.

• Office Simulations & Mock Trials: Incorporates law office simulations, client interviewing exercises, file management, and mock hearings/trials to build real-world advocacy skills.

• Career & Industry Outlook: Excellent regional employment demand across Ontario with average annual salaries around $56,000 CAD (typical range: $41K–$81K CAD).

Academic Background: Undergraduate Diploma (Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree required for the accelerated stream).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.