To apply for a paralegal licence with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), all applicants must have graduated from a Law Society accredited Paralegal Education Program, which must be from a college approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

What is the CTS Paralegal Diploma Training Program?

Graduates of the 52-week CTS Canadian Career College Paralegal Diploma Training Program, accredited by the LSO will have acquired a variety of skills allowing them to work in the legal field, including:

• Prepare legal documents
• Perform legal research
• Appear in court
• Advocacy
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Students gain valuable experience during a 125-hour placement, and after passing the LSO licensing exam to become independent paralegals, graduates may represent clients in a number of areas, such as:

• Small Claims Court
• Human Rights Tribunal
• Summary Conviction Criminal Court
• Provincial Offences Court

More info

For more information on the Paralegal Training Program at CTS College including fees, full admission requirements, and how to apply, visit ctsccc.com

The Ontario Paralegal Association (OPA) is the largest professional association of licensed paralegals in Ontario. Its mandate is to represent the interests of paralegals throughout the Province. To find out more, or to become a member, visit the OPA website.

								
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