$10-million lawsuit filed against Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College in London, Ont. (CTV News file image)
Fanshawe College could be sued over supposed deficiencies in its paralegal program.
A proposed class action seeks $10 million in damages on behalf of hundreds of students enrolled in the college's paralegal program since 2020.
The claim alleges Fanshawe repeatedly failed to meet the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), leaving students unprepared for licensing examinations and legal practice.
It also alleges instructors weren't properly qualified.
According to Eric K. Gillespie Professional Corporation, the law firm representing the students, "Even after an audit in 2018 by the LSO identified many of these inadequacies, the college and its board failed to address them."
The suit has yet to be certified.
“We do not comment on any ongoing legal proceedings or issues,” said Kyle Rooks, Fanshawe corporate communications officer. “We are very proud of our track record of high-quality education and student experience for students across the globe.”
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