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Diploma in Paralegal

St. Clair College

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Paralegal is a diploma in Fire, Justice & Security programme offered by St. Clair College in Windsor, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,450 per year (CAD 5,110 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Fire, Justice & Security
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,110 / year
International tuition: CAD 17,450 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: stclaircollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year diploma prepares students to become licensed by the Law Society of Ontario as a P-1 paralegal, providing legal services within a paralegal's permitted scope of practice. Coursework covers representing clients in provincial offences court on matters such as highway traffic offences, municipal by-law issues, liquor licence cases and occupational health and safety, plus civil litigation in small claims court and appearances in the Ontario Court of Justice for less serious criminal charges. Training also covers representing clients before tribunals including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Human Rights Commission and the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an OSSD with the majority of credits at College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level; applicants who already hold a college diploma or have substantially completed a university degree may instead apply to the accelerated Paralegal stream. Mature applicants without an OSSD may write the College's admission tests. No programme-specific language score is published, so the institution-wide diploma-level English requirement applies: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 52, CAEL 60, CELPIP General 7.0 in each module, or Duolingo 110, within two years. Domestic applicants apply through Ontario Colleges; international applicants through International OCAS, both first-come, first-served after the equal-consideration date. The programme begins each September.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in Fall 2027 the online application opened on 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, colleges may start sending offers from 1 November 2026, and accepted offers are due by 1 May 2027; Winter 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 15 September 2026. St. Clair flags eight oversubscribed programmes and thirteen high-interest programmes for which it recommends applying by 1 February. After the equal-consideration dates, applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain. International applicants apply through the International OCAS portal and are admitted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis; St. Clair publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About St. Clair College

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 9,383
Programs: 113
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Paralegal award?

St. Clair College awards a Diploma in the field of Fire, Justice & Security on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Paralegal take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Paralegal cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 17,450 per year (CAD 5,110 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Paralegal be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at St. Clair College.

What language is Diploma in Paralegal taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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