College Diploma – Paralegal (B897)

The Paralegal diploma program at St. Clair College prepares students for accredited legal practice and advocacy within Ontario’s licensed legal framework:

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

• Law Society Accreditation: Fully accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), incorporating the mandatory curriculum required to challenge the official Paralegal Licensing Examination.

• Simulated Practical Training: Features mock trials, courtroom hearings, and integrated legal office simulations to build court decorum, document drafting, and advocacy skills.

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

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

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.