CapU’s Paralegal Diploma graduates work for law firms, in-house counsel and government agencies under the supervision of a lawyer, performing interesting and rewarding substantive and procedural legal work. 

The Paralegal Diploma program is designed for students who have already completed at least two years of post-secondary education or equivalent learning experience and are offered: 

Full-time (two years) – courses are taken in-person during the day. 

This program has only one intake in the Fall term (September start). 

Courses in the paralegal diploma focus on practical, applied legal training, with classes in several distinct areas of practice, including legal analysis, document processing and drafting, research, litigation procedures, torts, family law, law office procedures, contracts, real estate and legal interviewing. 

Careers:  

• Corporate legal departments 
• Government agencies 
• Law firms 
• Multi-disciplinary paralegal practices 
• Non-profit organizations 

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests

Program-specific requirements 

• Resume 
• Short handwritten essay 
• Two letters of reference 

Additional information 

• Short handwritten essay (three pages, double-spaced) entitled, “Why I Want to Become a Paralegal” 
• Two recent letters of reference (preferably from past employers or college/university instructors) on official letterhead, signed and dated 
• Although not required, work experience in an office setting and a good working knowledge of computers are highly recommended 
• The School of Legal Studies will review applications once the application package is complete. The applicant may be called for an interview if they meet the admission requirements. 
• Please note: The School of Legal Studies does not accept the EDT in place of CAEL