Herzing instructor Paula Callaghan has long been a key figure in the Ontario paralegal industry.

Updated January 2023

Toronto is an excellent place to start a legal career. The city is a major hub for law firms, lobby groups, community organizations, and businesses, offering a wide range of employment options for a variety of legal professionals. 

Becoming a lawyer is not your only option. Toronto is full of successful paralegals, law clerks, legal assistants, and immigration consultants. 

Which path should you choose? 

In this post, we’re breaking down the main differences between two very popular professions: paralegal and law clerk (or legal assistant). 

Understand what these roles entail and how they compare in terms of training requirements, job descriptions, where you can work, and licensing rules. 

Get a clearer idea of which legal career is right for you and exactly how to get started. 

Updated January 2023

Everyone wants to find a career that is both professionally and personally rewarding. We all want to strike that perfect balance between financial stability and feeling inspired to go to work each day.

This is what motivates us to seek out training, find our "tribe," and apply for jobs that deliver a sense of meaning along with a steady paycheque.

If you're considering a paralegal career, you're probably aiming for that very same goal. As you flip through program brochures or talk to people you know in the legal field, you're thinking about whether this is truly your ideal path.

Whether you open your own paralegal practice or work under a supervising attorney, conducting client interviews will be a key part of your paralegal career.

Solid interviewing skills are crucial for several reasons. The way you prepare for and conduct each interview influences the quality of information you gather, the trust you instill in clients—and even the likelihood of earning good recommendations and referrals.

Updated January 2023

Paralegals in Ontario are non-lawyer agents who are licensed to provide certain legal services to members of the public. Paralegals can handle quite a broad range of legal matters, making this career path particularly challenging and rewarding.

According to market research conducted by the Canadian government, demand for paralegal services has increased significantly in recent years, driven by good economic growth and constant changes in legislation and related regulations.