Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) Durham College’s paralegal training program qualifies graduates to apply to write the LSO’s licensing examination to become a licensed paralegal. Unique to Ontario, the paralegal profession was established to provide affordable legal representation and access to the justice system in prescribed areas of law before many courts and tribunals in the province.

Durham College’s paralegal training will prepare you to pass this qualifying exam and enter this important field of work. Students in the paralegal program participate in a 240-hour field placement with a licensed paralegal or lawyer, in a government, court or law firm setting to gain practical, hands-on experience and the opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned in the classroom.