Sheridan is one of the first colleges in Ontario and in the Greater Toronto Area to have a Paralegal* program accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Sheridan's program underwent a rigorous screening process to ensure that its curriculum meets the standards and competencies for paralegal education program accreditation set out by the Law Society.

For Immediate Release: June 25, 2008

Brampton, Ontario

Sheridan is one of the first colleges in Ontario and in the Greater Toronto Area to have a Paralegal* program accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Sheridan's program underwent a rigorous screening process to ensure that its curriculum meets the standards and competencies for paralegal education program accreditation set out by the Law Society.

"Accreditation status means that Sheridan's program meets the highest standards and our students graduate with all of the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in their careers as paralegals," said Gerard Mercer, Dean of Sheridan's School of Business.

Sheridan's Paralegal* program emphasizes oral and written advocacy and focuses on all areas of permissible practice for paralegals. These areas include provincial offences court, provincial offences appeals, Small Claims Court, and tribunals such as the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal and the Workers Safety and Insurance Board. Graduates of the program may work as independent paralegals or find employment in the courts, law firms, government ministries, community legal clinics and other law-related settings. For more information, visit www.sheridaninstitute.ca.

Founded in 1967, the Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning today serves 15,000 full-time students at its campuses in Oakville and Brampton, Ontario. Sheridan offers an innovative learning environment celebrated for academic excellence, applied research and creativity. Program options range from one-year certificates to four-year Bachelor's degrees, in the arts, business, community and liberal studies, and applied computing and engineering sciences.

*Name change pending approval by the Credentials Validation Service; previously titled Court and Tribunal Agent.

Media Contact:

Susan Atkinson
(905) 845-9430, ext. 2096
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