Field Placement Important Dates

 Law Society of Ontario Field Placement Requirements

Currently, the Law Society of Ontario requires students to complete 240 hours of work within the paralegal scope of practice under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensee in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant with an active status with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants). If you started your program prior to September 1, 2024, you are only required to complete 120 hours of placement.

Winter Semester 2026

• Monday, January 12 at 9:50am in Room S1208 - Mandatory Field Placement Orientation & Information session.
• Tuesday, January 20 by NOON: Submit Field Application Package: application form, résumé, copy of most recent transcript, and insurance declaration form.
• Monday, January 19, 9:50-12:30 pm - Mandatory Online Session by the Law Society's Discrimination and Harassment Counsel 
• January - April  – Be available for interviews
• *Start Date:
  • Full-Time  - April 20, 2026 (Monday) - June 12, 2026 (Friday)
• Within 2 business days of completion of placement:
  • Submit required forms: Forms 2, 3, & 4 to Field Placement Co-ordinator/Assistant. Keep copies for yourself.

*Subject to host availability – some assignments may start later.

Next steps:

After You Complete Your Placement

Please submit your evaluation forms to us via email within two business days of completing your placement.

Please note the Host Evaluation Form must be sent directly from your host’s email.

We only accept signed copies of the forms.

After your forms have been approved by the Field Placement Coordinator, it will take approximately one week for the Registrar’s Office to change the field placement grade to a SAT on your transcript.

You should continue to monitor your transcript, which can be found on the Student Centre. When you see the message below on your transcript you will be officially graduated. 

     Credentials Awarded by Seneca Polytechnic

At that time, you can proceed with requesting and paying for an official transcript to be sent to the Law Society. Instructions to request an official transcript can be found on the Seneca's website: https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/134/forms/wiki/view/2122/transcripts

Forms (Documents can be found in the "Attachments" section at the bottom of this page)

• Online e-form: Field Placement Application Form – must be filled out and signed electronically
• Student Manual
• Student Checklist (Winter 2026)
• Insurance Declaration Form
• Student Attendance Form 2 (excel) – must be filled electronically and have your supervisor host sign. Keep a copy for yourself as you may need it for the Law Society of Ontario.
• Student Evaluation Form 3 (excel) – must be filled electronically and sign. This is your analysis of your experience.
• Host Evaluation Form 4 (excel) – please provide this form to your host to complete and remind him/her to send it by e-mail to the Field Placement Coordinator by the deadlines; this form is our proof that you met the requirements and fulfilled your obligations of field placement.