Law Society Accredited Paralegal Programs in Ontario

Students pursuing accredited paralegal education programs in Ontario can choose from a wide range of approved institutions certified by the Law Society of Ontario. The Law Society maintains a specific roster of recognized colleges and credentials across the province, though options vary by location, language of instruction, and credential type.

Approved Ontario College Credentials and Institutions

Algonquin Careers Academy in Ottawa offers an approved diploma program in English. Anderson College provides diploma programs in English at its Mississauga and London campuses. CDI College runs approved diploma programs in North York and Brampton, though the Law Society specifies that the fully online paralegal program offered by CDI College lacks accreditation.

Centennial College in Toronto delivers both a graduate certificate and a standard diploma in English. Cestar College of Business, Health and Technology and CIMT College offer English diploma programs in Toronto, with CIMT also operating a Brampton location. CTS Canadian Career College conducts English diploma programs in Barrie and Sudbury. Durham College in Oshawa provides an extensive lineup including a diploma, a graduate certificate, and a four-year Honours Bachelor of Paralegal degree.

Fanshawe College in London offers an English graduate certificate. George Brown Polytechnic in Toronto grants a certificate, while Georgian College in Barrie issues a graduate certificate. Humber Polytechnic in Toronto features multiple pathways, including a diploma and a graduate certificate at its North Campus alongside a Bachelor of Paralegal Studies at its Lakeshore Campus.

Francophone and Regional Program Options

Collège La Cité in Ottawa provides francophone students with an accredited diploma option delivered entirely in French. Loyalist College in Belleville and Mohawk College in Hamilton both maintain approved English diploma programs.

Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto offers an English diploma and a certificate. Sheridan College provides an English diploma in Brampton, and St. Clair College issues an English diploma in Windsor. TriOS College maintains accredited English diploma programs across multiple cities, including Brampton, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, and Toronto.