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Paralegal Technology
International Student
This specialized three-year program allows the student to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to work in the legal field. Our training seamlessly combines theoretical, practical, and operational knowledge of law to prepare students to excel in this field.
language
French or English
path
In person
duration
2370 hours
admission
Fall
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Program description
Promotes excellence in your career
We offer a specialized program with law courses designed to facilitate your learning, develop your know-how and prepare you to become a highly qualified paralegal.
This Paralegal Technology program prepares you to perform several functions in the legal fields such as commercial law, family law, criminal law, etc. You will be able to edit and submit files for analysis and research. For example, you will learn how to write pleadings, perform legal research and manage several other legal documents.
Upon graduation, you will be ready to support a range of legal professionals, and assume various roles depending on your chosen field of practice. With a DCS in Paralegal Technology, you will also be able to pursue your studies in a university law faculty or become a bailiff by meeting the requirements of the professional association. All opening up diverse career paths.
As part of your college studies, you’ll undertake a 15-week (525-hour) internship at a reputable company, such as a law firm. This invaluable experience facilitated through our extensive network of partners, will enhance your practical skills and provide a solid foundation for your future career. We assist you in your search for an internship.
Equipment
Equipment required
You will need to use a laptop (PC) to follow your courses at the college. A portable computer can never be replaced by a cell phone. Here are the laptop specifications:
- Windows 10 or 11 or macOS X 10.11 or higher
- Processor: latest-generation Intel I7 or AMD Ryzen 7 or Intel I5 or AMD Ryzen 5 with VT-X virtualization support
- Memory: minimum 16 GB
- SSD hard disk: 500 GB or more
- Screen: 14 inches or more
- Connectivity: USB 3.0, WIFI and NIC LAN
- You will need a USB-RJ45 adapter if the laptop does not contain a network socket.
Requirements
The admission requirements
Have a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)
OR
Have a Secondary Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) including:
- Secondary V Language of Instruction;
- Secondary V Second Language;
- Secondary IV Mathematics
OR
Have equivalent qualification for a person who has studied outside Quebec
OR
Have equivalent experience and qualifications and have interrupted his or her full-time studies for a period of at least 24 consecutive months.
A candidate who has not obtained his or her SSD or DVS can be accepted conditionally if no more than 6 credits are missing to obtain the SSD or DVS. In such a case, the candidate must agree to complete the missing credits during his or her first semester of studies.
To apply, you must fill out the form for the Application for admission, upload the necessary documents and pay the fees (See Steps for admission )
Applicants who are in their final year of high school receive a conditional acceptance, pending receipt of their high school diploma.
Collège O’Sullivan de Montréal inc. operates on a first-come, first serve basis. Applications are processed throughout the year. An applicant will usually be notified of the Admissions Committee’s decision within three weeks of their application during the registration period.
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Advantages
Why O’Sullivan?
Computer laboratory training
Approach that offers theoretical and practical experience
Bilingual
Students learn terminology and procedures in french and english, making them better equipped for the market.
96% Placement rate
Our lifetime placement service allows you to benefit from our solid reputation within the legal community
100 years of excellence
Our diploma is highly valued due to the expertise of our qualified teachers, ensuring increased recognition and respect in the job market.”
Extracurricular activities related to the program
Visit to the Montreal Courthouse, oratorical debate club at school
Career
A rewarding and captivating career awaits you!
Following this training, you will be able to enter directly into the job market. If you wish to pursue your studies, our program, which will provide you with a solid foundation, will also prepare you for your classes at a university law faculty (according to the conditions of each institution), or become a bailiff by meeting the requirements of the professional association.
Workplaces*:
- Bankruptcy trustee, CSST
- Business development centre
- Corporate litigation department
- Court of law
- Documentation centre
- Editor, school board
- Financial institution
- Government, municipality
- Incorporation, advertising or market research facility
- Insurance company
- Labour union
- Legal firms, notary offices, bailiffs
- Professional order
- Etc.
*PYGMA website (SRAM)
Job Prospects:
- Bailiff (after having completed the Chambre des huissiers de justice du Québec program)
- Compensation Officer
- Court Clerk
- Court Registrar
- Fraud Investigator
- Paralegal
Our DCS in Paralegal Technology will allow you to pursue a career as a Paralegal in Criminal law, Commercial law, Family law, and more. As a Paralegal, you will be assigned files for analysis and research. For example, you will have to write pleadings and other types of legal documents.
Potential employers:
- C.R.A.C. une division de ESC
- Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité au travail (CNESST)
- Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales (DPCP)
- Grenier Gagnon Notaires
- Juriglobal
- La Fonction publique du Québec
- Latraverse huissiers de justice
- LegalLogik
- Miller Thomson
- Ministère de la Justice du Canada et du Québec
- Palais de justice
- Pharmascience
- PME Inter Notaires
- Sûreté du Québec
- Tribunal administratif du Québec (TAQ)
Curriculum
Course Curriculum
Here is the course curriculum for the DCS in Paralegal Technology.
Program courses
310-563-OS
Administrative law
45 h
310-203-OS
Civil Law
75 h
310-313-OS
Civil Law II
75 h
310-423-OS
Civil Law III
60 h
310-513-OS
Civil Law IV
45 h
310-533-OS
Civil Law V
45 h
310-553-OS
Commercial Law
45 h
310-663-OS
Corporate Law
60 h
310-403-OS
Criminal Law
45 h
310-523-OS
Title Search
45 h
310-213-OS
Introduction to the Work Function
45 h
310-543-OS
Legal Procedures Precticum
45 h
310-593-OS
Labor Legislation and Procedures
45 h
310-333-OS
Civil Procedure I
60 h
310-433-OS
Civil Procedure II
60 h
310-503-OS
Penal Procedure
45 h
310-113-OS
Legal Research
75 h
310-693-OS
Drafting of Legal Procedures
45 h
310-653-OS
Drafting of Deeds
45 h
310-643-OS
Internship*
525 h
412-123-OS
Software I / Paralegal
45 h
412-223-OS
Software II / Paralegal
60 h
365-100-OS
Contemporary Issues
45 h
412-LNF-OS
Specialized Legal Procedures in French
45 h
310-413-OS
Computer-Assisted Legal Research
60 h
*This program culminates in a 525-hour internship, spread over fifteen weeks (one full session). The General Education courses include 2 courses in French as a second language, as well as the mandatory courses which are 3 courses in philosophy, 4 courses in Literature, 3 courses in Physical Education and 2 complimentary courses.
The College reserves the right to modify this program without advance notice.
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Quebec Student
- Application fee : $50 *
- Registration fee : $200 *
Fees per semester
- Tuition fees : $2 200
- General services : $60 *
- Student activities : $20 *
Total
Total tuition fees of the program per year: $4560
* Non-refundable fees
For more information on tuition fees, see Tuition Fees document.
Canadian Student
- Application fee : $50 *
- Registration fee : $200 *
Fees per semester
- Tuition fees : $2 200
- General services : $60 *
- Student activities : $20 *
Total
Total tuition fees of the program per year: $4560
* Non-refundable fees
Additional tuition fees of $1 729 per semester will be imposed on Canadian students who are considered non-residents of Quebec due to regulations from the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement Supérieur
For more information on tuition fees, see Tuition Fees document
International Student
- Application fee : $50 *
- Registration fee : $200 *
Fees per semester
- Tuition fees : $6280
- General services : $60 *
- Student activities : $20 *
Total
Total tuition fees of the program per year: $12 720
*Non-refundable fees
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the DCS in Paralegal Technology
Is this DCS considered a pre-university program?
This 3-year technical DCS opens access to the job market in the legal field, or allows you to continue your university studies.
Is this DCS accessible to international students?
Yes, all our DCS programs are accessible to international students
Does the DCS in Paralegal Technology gives credits for the law program at universities?
Yes, at the following universities: Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke, Université d’Ottawa and Université Laval in Quebec City.
How many French classes will I need to take?
This will depend on whether you have a certificate of eligibility for English-language education or not, as well as your level of French. There are many set of courses that can accommodate you, depending on your level of French proficiency.
Students who have a certificate of eligibility: They will take two French second-language courses, and three program courses in French.
Students who do not have a certificate of eligibility: They will take three French courses to help them prepare for the French Exit Exam and two program courses in French.
Is there a deadline to apply?
No, there is no deadline to submit your application. If the semester has already started, your application will be treated for the following semester.
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