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Legal Studies - Advanced Entry

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Internship
Practicum

Delivery method
In-class
Hybrid online/in-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four semesters (full-time)

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

OUAC code
DAE

Overview

Professor doing research. Build on your Ontario diploma knowledge of psychology of the law, in this college-to-university advanced entry program.

Gain insight into the uniquely powerful language of law and come to understand its limits as well as its capabilities. The Legal Studies program offers you the opportunity to critically explore the social roles of law and its connections with community, government and society from different perspectives. The program demonstrates a commitment to promoting justice by cultivating active citizenship skills, critical reflection and respect for diversity, pluralism, equality and equity.

Our program provides an extensive understanding of law in its social context, including areas such as human rights, international law, alternative dispute resolution and information and privacy law.


Did you know?

organizations provide placement opportunities
of students are employed within six months of graduation

Admissions

Admissions


An Ontario college or Ontario college advanced diploma in one of the programs listed below with a minimum B-/70 per cent average:

  • Court and Tribunal Administration
  • Justice Administration Services (Seneca College)
  • Law Clerk or Law Clerk Advanced
  • Office Administration - Legal*
  • Paralegal
  • Paralegal - Court and Tribunal Agent
  • Paralegal Education (Humber College)

    - or -

A graduate certificate in Paralegal, Legal Research and Information Management, or Mediation - Alternative Dispute Resolution presented concurrently with an Ontario college diploma or Ontario college advanced diploma (or equivalent) in one of:

  • Child and Youth Worker
  • Developmental Services Worker
  • Police Foundations
  • Protection, Security and Investigation
  • Social Services Worker

*Office Administration - Legal graduates from Durham College who present the minimum required average have been pre-approved for admission. Graduates of other Office Administration - Legal programs should contact the Admissions office to determine their admission eligibility.


Last year's cut-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offLow 70s
 In recognition of your diploma, you will receive 20 courses toward the 40-course Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree.
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our college-to-university transfer applicant page.

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Internship
Practicum

Delivery method
In-class
Hybrid online/in-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four semesters (full-time)

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

OUAC code
DAE

Learn more

College-to-university transfer website

Faculty website

Download viewbook

Contact information

Career opportunities

  • Federal and Provincial Government Administrator
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Legal or Policy Analyst
  • Legal Researcher
  • Mediator/Dispute Resolution Specialist
  • Social Services Worker

Experiential learning

A limited number of fourth-year students have an opportunity to participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum is an experiential learning tool that provides students with opportunities to acquire workplace skills and knowledge, confront the relationship between theory and practice, and cultivate a sense of personal and professional development. The practicum course consists of 100 hours of fieldwork, several in-class seminars and a set of academic assignments.

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