This two-year diploma program will equip you with necessary skills to work in the justice sector, as a professional public service administrator, or clerk for courts or quasi-judicial administrative tribunals. You will study Canadian law, procedure and ethics, and gain hands-on experience in the areas of project management, legal research, public administration and technology. Fluency in English is critical to your success as there is a strong focus on effective written and verbal communication throughout the program.
Meet all the academic requirements and you will have the opportunity to participate in a four–week unpaid field placement at the end of your fourth semester. This opportunity will provide you with practical work experience and exposure to the justice administration sector. With the support and assistance of faculty and staff, you will play an active role in securing your placement.
To be placed in a court or other government setting, you will have to provide a police clearance certificate. You must have permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship to be eligible for a field placement with a government court, tribunal, department, or agency.
| The field placement must be completed in person. |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2027 | Newnham | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program is only open to Canadian applicants.
To view the list of programs available to international applicants, please visit the international programs availability page.
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program is offered online, with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Mandatory field placement is in-person. In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Other career opportunities are available in administrative tribunals and agencies that deal with such matters as landlord and tenant, workplace health and safety, and labour relations.
Upon successful completion of the Alternative Dispute Resolution course, including full attendance, you will receive an Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate of Attendance from The School of Public Safety.
This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.
You will gain hands-on, practical experience in our Mock Courtroom, preparing you for your in-demand career.
Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has a field placement to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.
Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.
Earn credit for previous studies, work experience or training through Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition and transfer credits.
