Paralegal Diploma

About this programme

A UFV Paralegal diploma enables you to seize exciting opportunities in the field of law and equips you to give legal advice and appear in court. The UFV Paralegal diploma tops up the paralegal training you’ve started in the UFV Paralegal certificate . Flexible classes scheduled during evenings, weekends, and online provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the Canadian legal system. Under the supervision of experienced instructors, you train to attend hearings, conduct research, interview witnesses, manage evidence, and draft legal documents in preparation for employment in law firms, government offices, compliance departments in public or private corporations, legal aid clinics, banks, search houses, and more. Application deadline: Students can apply at any time and will be considered for the next available intake. * Tuition subject to change without notice. Textbooks are not included in tuition. View the full list of entrance requirements for this program in the Academic Calendar. One of the requirements for entry to the Paralegal program is one of the following: If you have not yet worked in a legal office, w e recommend UFV's Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) program . A n LAA certificate will provide you with the base knowledge of the legal system including an introduction to terminology, legal processes, and applicable documentations in a variety of legal areas including Litigation, Family Law, Corporate Law, Wills and Estates, and Conveyancing. As you transition to the Paralegal program, the knowledge acquired in the LAA program will be applied as you resear