Paralegals In The Provinces

Alberta

Paralegals in Alberta are not regulated and work under supervision of lawyers.

Education

It may be possible to find employment that offers training while on the job but most paralegals will obtain the necessary skills and legal knowledge from a recognized training provider either through Diploma-level or Certificate-level training.

British Columbia

Paralegals in British Columbia are not regulated and must work under supervision of lawyers. Some qualified Paralegals may be able to attend some Tribunal or Administrative hearings.

Education

There is no formal training requirement for paralegals. Paralegals cannot practise law for paying members of the public as they cannot represent clients in any court. To be able to work with the level of competency required, many opt for a training program before seeking employment.

Manitoba

Paralegals in Manitoba are not regulated and work under supervision of lawyers. The work they do under supervision can include interviewing, research, drafting legal documents and make court applications.

Education

Finding an educational program that covers such topics at varying levels of paralegal qualifications allows potential paralegals to have more to offer prospective legal employers than those without any legal skills or knowledge.

New Brunswick

Paralegals in New Brunswick are unregulated and must work under supervision of lawyers.

Education

Finding an educational program that provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a Paralegal is a route taken by most budding paralegals as this gives a distinctive edge over others who have no legal skills or knowledge. Some law firms may offer training on the job but as this environment can be extremely busy, having the necessary legal knowledge and skills beforehand can be a bonus.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Paralegals in Newfoundland and Labrador are unregulated and work under supervision of lawyers. They do not give legal advice or represent clients in any court.

Education

Finding an educational program that provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a Paralegal is recommended as this gives a distinctive edge over other budding paralegals who have no legal skills or knowledge. Some law firms may offer training on the job but as this environment can be extremely busy, finding the time for training can be sporadic.  Most potential paralegals will undertake a legal educational program that gives them the necessary legal knowledge in advance.

Northwest Territories

Paralegals in Northwest Territories are unregulated. They work under supervision of qualified personnel.

Education

It may be possible to find employment that offers training while on the job but most paralegals will obtain the necessary skills and legal knowledge from a recognized training provider either through Diploma-level or Certificate-level training.

Nova Scotia

Paralegals work under supervision of lawyers. They undertake work such as interviewing, drafting documents, making court applications, research.

Education

It may be possible to find employment that offers training while on the job but most paralegals will obtain the necessary skills and legal knowledge from a recognized training provider either through Diploma-level or Certificate-level training.

Nunavut

Paralegals are unregulated. They work under supervision of lawyers and work in any area of law as required while working under supervision.

Education

It may be possible to find employment that offers training while on the job but most paralegals will obtain the necessary skills and legal knowledge from a recognized training provider either through Diploma-level or Certificate-level training.

Ontario

Paralegals in Ontario are regulated. They work independently and are required to become Licensed in order to offer some restricted legal services to members of the public for a fee.

Education

The Law Society of Ontario regulates Paralegals.  They are required to take an accredited program to become licensed in order to offer paid legal services to members of the public.  Pre-covid the Law Society of Ontario did not permit paralegal programs to be delivered online, therefore, our current paralegal programs are not for Ontario. Students can take the Legal Assistant courses, Business Law courses, Office Administration course which allows them to work under supervision of qualified legal professionals.

Prince Edward Island

Paralegals in Prince Edward Island are unregulated. They work under supervision of lawyers.

Education

It may be possible to find employment that offers training while on the job but most paralegals will obtain the necessary skills and legal knowledge from a recognized training provider either through Diploma-level or Certificate-level training which can give them an advantage when job hunting.

Quebec

Paralegals in Quebec are unregulated. They work under supervision of lawyers.

Education

The legal system in Quebec differs from the other provinces. We do not deliver legal courses specifically for Quebec due to its difference in legal system.

Saskatchewan

Paralegals are not regulated in Saskatchewan. They work as directed while under supervision of lawyers.

Education

Finding an educational program that provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a Paralegal is a route taken by most budding paralegals as this gives a distinctive edge over others who have no legal skills or knowledge. Some law firms may offer training on the job but as this environment can be extremely busy, having the necessary legal knowledge and skills beforehand can be a bonus.