Paralegal
Build a Rewarding Career in the Legal Field
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Develop Career-Ready Skills for the Law and Justice Administration Field in 14 Months
- 14 months
- Law and Justice
- Fall 2026: September 7
Train as a Paralegal
The Paralegal program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an entry-level Paralegal or Legal Assistant in today’s rapidly evolving legal environment.
Graduates develop the ability to integrate quickly into law firms, legal departments, and other legal organizations across various areas of law. The program provides a strong foundation in legal office procedures, legal documentation, and legal theory and reasoning.
Students gain hands-on experience in:
- Legal file management
- Legal accounting procedures
- Legal research and title searching
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Understanding legal systems and processes
A Paralegal Mentorship training module is also included to bridge classroom learning with real-world legal practice.
Earn Your Paralegal Diploma in Just 14 Months!
Paralegal students at Maritime Business College finish their courses in 12 consecutive months, followed by two months of on-the-job training. During this period, students have a winter break, spring break, summer break, and are off on statutory holidays.
Entry Requirements
- Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent) or
Department of Advanced Education approved Admission Assessment Test - School Transcript
- Letter of Intent
- Resume
- One Reference
Government-Approved Educators
Our instructors are approved by the Nova Scotia Department of Advanced Education, Private Career College Division, ensuring they possess the qualifications, education, and industry experience required to deliver high-quality legal training.
Class Hours
Classes normally run from Monday to Thursday for seven hours per day, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.
In addition to classroom instruction, students must complete an on-the-job training component within a legal or professional environment.
Students typically receive scheduled breaks throughout the academic year, including Christmas, spring, and summer breaks, as well as statutory holidays.
Note: Schedule is subject to change
Attendance
Students must maintain a minimum of 90% attendance to remain eligible for graduation.
Attendance policies and expectations are outlined in the Student Guide.
Your Next Career Move
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Law Office Clerk
- Corporate Legal Support Staff
Career Ready
Students complete classroom training followed by an on-the-job training placement in a legal setting. This combination ensures graduates are job-ready with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Our Teaching and Learning Approach
Our instructors connect theory to practice through a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures and discussions
- Case studies and legal simulations
- Group work and role-playing
- Guest speakers from the legal profession
- Field trips and seminars
- On-the-job training
What You Will Learn
Delivered through a modular system, the program covers:
- Legal Office Procedures
- Legal Research & Writing
- Legal Accounting
- Civil Litigation
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Real Estate Law & Title Searching
- Wills & Estates
- Professional Communication
- Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility
- File & Case Management
- Mentorship Training
Pass Mark
Students must achieve a minimum of 70% in each module and complete all required components to graduate and proceed to the on-the-job training placement.
Is Paralegal Right for You? Get More Info…
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