Programs & Courses
*Formerly Court and Tribunal Agent.
Beginning in September and January.
It is an exciting time to enter the paralegal profession. As a legal advocate, you need strong communication skills particularly in spoken and written English; to be well organized, flexible, and detail oriented; and have the ability to work independently towards deadlines and under pressure. If that's you, you can choose to find employment in paralegal firms, or law firms or, for the self-starting entrepreneur, become a self-employed paralegal and offer permitted legal services to the public.
Humber's program explores the theory, procedural and advocacy aspects of legal matters, which a licensed paralegal is allowed to handle - such as presenting cases before specific courts and administrative tribunals. You will learn the specialized knowledge and skills needed for advocacy, research and litigation. Students are trained in the Canadian and Ontario legal system, immigration law, legal research, and advocacy. Courses involving ethics, accounting, and entrepreneurship are included to assist students in setting up and managing their own businesses.
The unpaid field placement runs four weeks following semester four (133 hours). Working with the field placement advisor, students are actively involved in pursuing placement opportunities. They are expected to market themselves to prospective employers and initiate their own placements.
Industry partners include: Department of Justice Canada, Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants, Law Society of Upper Canada, A & A Paralegal, Ontario Court of Justice and the Paralegal Society of Ontario.
As of May 1, 2007, all paralegals have to be licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada in order to practice in Ontario. Humber's Paralegal Education program is accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada, allowing graduates of the program to apply for licensing.
Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2009/2010 fee for two semesters was
- domestic $3,052.70
- international $11,730.
For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
Humber also offers the Law Clerk diploma program 02031. This two-year program satisfies the four provincial exams offered by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario. As a result, Humber graduates can apply for membership as an ordinary member.
Humber also offers the four-year Bachelor of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice degree program 22201.
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCTA 100 | Introduction to Canada's Legal System | 3 | |
| BCTA 101 | Business and Civil Law | 4 | |
| BCTA 102 | Professional Conduct: Authorized Practice and Ethics | 4 | |
| BISM 121 | Computer Applications | 3 | |
| COMM 200 | College Writing Skills | 3 | |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACC 150 | Accounting for the Court and Tribunal Agent Office | 4 | |
| BCTA 200 | Legal Research | 3 | |
| BCTA 202 | Small Claims Court Procedures and Practice | 4 | |
| BCTA 205 | Evidence | 4 | |
| BCTA 206 | Criminal/Summary Conviction Procedures | 3 | |
| COMM 300 | Business Writing Skills | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCTA 302 | Immigration Law and Refugee Law | 4 | |
| BCTA 304 | Provincial Offence Procedures/Highway Traffic Act | 4 | |
| BCTA 306 | Residential Landlord and Tenant Law | 4 | |
| BCTA 307 | Advocacy | 3 | |
| BCTA 308 | Administrative Law | 3 | |
| GNED 000 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCTA 401 | Mediation and Arbitration: Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 | |
| BCTA 402 | Business Planning | 3 | |
| BCTA 406 | Employment Law | 3 | |
| BCTA 407 | Debtor Creditor | 3 | |
| BCTA 408 | Administrative Tribunal Practice and Procedure | 4 | |
| BCTA 500 | Field Placement | 4 | |
| GNED 000 | General Education Elective | 3 |
