Nova Scotia Community College offers Diploma in Paralegal Services, a diploma in Law programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Law
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / year
International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Paralegal Services at Nova Scotia Community College is a two-year diploma program that prepares students to work closely with, and in support of, lawyers as part of a legal team. Coursework covers legal theory, legal processes, and documentation, alongside computer applications and soft skills such as critical thinking and communication. Field experience is a mandatory credit course in the spring semesters of both years, with the year-two placement running about five weeks and typically unpaid, and the program is eligible for a cooperative education placement between year one and two. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent, including Academic Grade 12 English; applicants without the required credits can complete Academic and Career Connections courses first. International applicants face country-specific diploma equivalency and English proficiency requirements. The program suits students seeking a legal-support career built on documentation, procedure, and client-facing communication skills.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Academic Grade 12 English, for this programme; applicants lacking the required academic credits can complete credit courses through NSCC's Academic and Career Connections program first. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country per NSCC's international requirements documentation, and the programme defers to the institution-wide proficiency standard: IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT 80 overall, Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, CanTest 4.5 average, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption.
