The Paralegal Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you to apply to the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) to become a licensed paralegal. This program is offered in three consecutive semesters followed by a mandatory 120-hour field placement. This program is accredited by the LSO. It prepares you for a career in which you provide legal services to the public in specified areas of practice. Learn in a hands-on environment, acquiring practical skills from experienced and dedicated faculty. Study areas of law that are relevant to the type of work a licensed paralegal can perform, as governed by the LSO. You learn about case management and trial preparation in areas such as: small claims court proceedings provincial offences and summary conviction matters proceedings before administrative tribunals Complete hands-on activities, including participating in mock trials. Learn about ethics, professional responsibility and the requirements of running a legal services firm. Benefit from completing a field placement lasting 120 hours. This gives you the opportunity to practise your skills and apply your knowledge to a real work environment. For more information about becoming a licensed paralegal, visit https://lso.ca/becoming-licensed/paralegal-licensing-process. Once licensed, you may find employment in: private and public sector law departments paralegal or law firms government agencies community legal clinics administrative tribunals or, you may become a self-employed legal services provider.