Domestic students
$5,967
estimated first-year cost
Paralegal Diploma
Prepare for a career as a paralegal with practical training in litigation, corporate law, real estate and legal research. Develop the skills to prepare legal documents, organize case information and support clients and legal professionals, then apply what you've learned during a 12-week practicum.
Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma Diplomas offer practical, career-focused training and are usually completed in one to two years. They help you gain technical and workplace skills that are in demand across many industries.
Delivery mode
On-campus All classes take place in-person at one of our campuses.
Time commitment
Full-time You take a regular course load and move through the program at the standard pace. Expect to study most weekdays.
Duration
2 years
Program codes
- Code: PARA
Cost
Domestic students $5,967 estimated first-year cost Domestic students Estimated first-year cost Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $5,967 Estimated total program cost Kelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $13,769
Location
- Kelowna Full program offered in Kelowna
Available for
- Domestic students
Program features
TBD
Program overview
About the program
The two-year Paralegal Diploma provides in-depth training in the legal knowledge and practical skills used in law offices and other legal settings. You'll study litigation, corporate law and conveyancing in your first year, then build on that foundation with courses in tort law, contracts, evidence, administrative law and intellectual property.
Develop your ability to research legal issues, prepare documents, manage files and communicate with clients and witnesses. You'll also explore family law, wills and estates, business organizations, and technology used in legal environments.
A 12-week practicum at the end of the program gives you an opportunity to apply your learning in a professional setting and strengthen your readiness for the workplace.
What you'll learn
- Apply foundational knowledge of Canadian law and legal procedures.
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear, accurate legal writing.
- Assist with litigation and conveyancing processes.
- Support legal work involving contracts, torts, evidence and administrative law.
- Prepare and organize legal documents, files and case information.
- Assist with matters involving family law, wills, estates and corporate law.
- Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses and legal colleagues.
- Use technology and office procedures relevant to legal practice.
- Apply your knowledge and skills in a supervised practicum.
Skills you'll learn
- Legal research and writing
- Legal document preparation
- Litigation procedures
- Conveyancing and real estate processes
- Corporate and business law support
- Family law procedures
- Wills, estates and probate administration
- Contract and tort law fundamentals
- Evidence and administrative law
- Client and witness interviewing
- Legal file and records management
- Professional communication
- Legal office technology
- Organization, accuracy and confidentiality
Tools you'll learn
- Legal research resources and reference materials
- Word processing and document formatting software
- Digital file and records management systems
- Legal office and case documentation tools
- Electronic communication and scheduling tools
- Information technology used in legal settings
Work-integrated learning
Complete a 12-week practicum at the end of the second year to apply your legal knowledge and workplace skills in a professional setting. The placement helps you connect classroom learning with the day-to-day responsibilities of legal work and gain experience in a legal environment.
This Paralegal Diploma provides in-depth substantive paralegal training. In year 1, students will learn the skills required to assist in the many litigation, corporate, and conveyancing areas of law. Year 2 will provide students with extensive knowledge in the areas of Tort Law, Contract Law, Law of Evidence, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Law, etc. Between Years 1 and 2 students have an opportunity to work as assistants to gather more work experience before they delve into the 2nd-year paralegal courses. Students will complete a 12-week practicum at the end of the 2nd year to solidify the skills and concepts learned in the program.
Tuition and fees
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Domestic students Estimated first-year costKelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $5,967Estimated total program costKelowna, Penticton and Salmon Arm: $13,769
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Fees include all mandatory fees: Activity fee, Health & Dental, Student Association fee, Education Technology fee, Development fee.
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.
Admission and program requirements
- B.C. Secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
- A minimum score of 50% in English 11 or alternatives; or a minimum score of 70% on an Okanagan College Office Administration English entrance test.
- A minimum keyboarding speed of 35 net words per minute is recommended.
Program details
Year 1
Complete All of the following:
Semester 1
Year 2
Complete All of the following:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Complete All of the following:
LSEC 216 - Administrative Law
LSEC 217 - Company Law and Business Organizations
LSEC 218 - Interviewing Clients and Witnesses
LSEC 219 - Intellectual Property Law in Canada
LSEC 220 - Family Law for Paralegals
LSEC 221 - Wills, Estates & Probate Administration
LSEC 222 - Information Technology in a Legal Setting
LSEC 223 - Paralegal Practicum