📖Introduction

Durham College is a highly regarded institution located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1967, the college offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including business, health sciences, skilled trades, technology, and media arts. Known for its emphasis on experiential learning, Durham College provides students with hands-on training and real-world experience through industry placements, internships, and co-operative education opportunities. The college's modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and strong industry partnerships contribute to a supportive learning environment that prepares students for successful careers. With its commitment to innovation and practical education, Durham College continues to be a trusted institution for students seeking a high-quality, career-focused education.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Paralegal at Durham College

There is an emerging demand for paralegals in Canada and Ontario as rising populations continue to express a strong need for affordable legal representation and access to the justice system. In Ontario, paralegals can be licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to provide legal services within a prescribed scope of practice. Durham College’s (DC) Honours Bachelor of Paralegal (HBPL) will develop future practitioners who have the requirements to apply to the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) to become a licensed paralegal or apply to law school or graduate studies. The HBPL program is grounded in the disciplinary fields of law and legal studies to help students develop a strong cultural competency lens to support the provision of legal services to diverse populations including immigrants, refugees, Indigenous peoples, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ clients. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
SEMESTER 1
Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
Communications for The Paralegal Profession (COMM 11001)
The Private Law Of Torts and Contracts 1 (LAWW 11000)
Introduction to The Law and Legal Systems Of Canada (LAWW 11001)
Constitutional Law and The Charter (LAWW 11002)

SEMESTER 2
Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
Technology for The Paralegal Profession (COMP 12000)
The Private Law Of Torts and Contracts 2 (LAWW 12000)
Provincial Offences: Prosecution and Defense (LAWW 12001)
Research and Writing for The Paralegal Profession (RSCH 12000)

SEMESTER 3
Legal Accounting Principles and Practice (ACCT 21000)
Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
Small Claims Court (LAWW 21000)
Criminal Justice System and Summary Convictions (LAWW 21001)
Administrative Law: Procedural Fairness (LAWW 21002)

SEMESTER 4
Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
History and Philosophy Of Law (HIST 22000)
Rights and Duties Of Residential Landlords and Tenants (LAWW 22000)
Insurance Law: Automobile and Workplace Safety (LAWW 22001)
Employment Law: Bargaining, Hiring and Disputes (LAWW 22002)

SEMESTER 5
Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
Indigenous Law: Rights, Treaties and Protections (LAWW 31002)
Critical Race Theories (SOCI 31000)
Statistics (STAT 31000)

SEMESTER 6
Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
Professional Ethics and Responsibilities (ETHC 32000)
Field Placement Preparation (Non-Credit) (FDPL 32001)
Paralegal Practice Before Administrative Tribunals In Ontario (LAWW 32001)
Courtroom and Tribunal Advocacy Strategies (LAWW 32002)
Research Methodologies In Law (RSCH 32002)

SEMESTER 7
Field Placement - Degree (HBPL 46001)

SEMESTER 8
Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
Methods and Strategies for Alternative Dispute Resolution (COMM 41000)
Special Topics In Law (LAWW 41001)
Adjudication and Writing Decisions (LAWW 41002)
Thesis Project: Research Proposal Seminar (RSCH 41000)

SEMESTER 9
Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
Evidence and Litigation Rules, Principles and Process (LAWW 42000)
Courtroom and Tribunal Advocacy: Weekly Mock Trials (LAWW 42001)
Paralegal Practice Management (MGMT 42002)
Thesis Project: Research Analysis and Summary (RSCH 42000)

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🏫About Durham College

Durham College, located in Oshawa, Ontario, is a dynamic and progressive institution that has been providing quality education since its establishment in 1967. The college offers a diverse range of programs across various fields, including business, health sciences, skilled trades, technology, and media arts. With a strong focus on experiential learning, Durham College provides students with hands-on training and real-world experiences through industry placements, co-operative education, and internships. The college's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and strong connections with industry partners ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for successful careers. Durham College fosters an inclusive and supportive community where students can thrive academically, professionally, and personally. With its commitment to innovation, student success, and community engagement, Durham College continues to be a leading institution in shaping the next generation of skilled professionals.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

622 RMB

Tuition fee:

18,363 CAD per year

73,452 CAD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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