Virtual law firm created for Paralegal field placement
When Paralegal program coordinator Amy Maycock realized field placements were not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she started brainstorming creative solutions to ensure students could complete the 120-hour block placement needed to graduate and write the licensing exam. Amy called the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) to discuss the situation and, during this conversation,… Continue reading Virtual law firm created for Paralegal field placement
From dairy farm to paralegal practice, it’s all about community for Janet Heeringa
Raised on a dairy farm, Agriculture degree in hand, and a share in Karlina Farms Ltd., it’s hard to believe Janet Heeringa owns a paralegal practice. But after renovating the front of her barn for an office space, Janet Heeringa Paralegal Service is open for business! “My hubby and I completely renovated the office space,”… Continue reading From dairy farm to paralegal practice, it’s all about community for Janet Heeringa
10 years after high school, Jessica Polley took the “huge, scary step” to attend college
Jessica Polley was very nervous to attend college as a mature student. Among concerns like tuition, being older than her peers and whether she chose the right program for her, Jessica was concerned about her ability to learn something new 10 years after graduating high school. “Choosing to attend college 10 years after graduating high… Continue reading 10 years after high school, Jessica Polley took the “huge, scary step” to attend college