Overview

Looking for a career in the law? Apply directly from high school and start your legal training as part of your Legal Studies (Paralegal) degree – with no previous experience required.

You'll take core legal studies courses together with general and legal electives at Capilano University. Whether your ultimate goal is to build a valuable and rewarding career as a paralegal, to become a lawyer, to work in other law-related professions, or to do graduate work, this program is your best option.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to examine various legal problems by identifying appropriate areas of the law and sources to consult in commencing the process of legal analysis.
Demonstrate competence in researching legislation, case law and other secondary legal materials.
Summarize legal research findings in appropriate legal formats with clear and compelling analysis and conclusions.
Demonstrate competence in effective communication in legally relevant contexts such as presentations of case summaries, interviewing clients, and group presentations.
Prepare, draft and produce legal documents, including pleadings and other court documents, wills, corporate documents, or real estate documents.
Demonstrate an awareness of and ability to identify legal issues in a broad range of areas through an exposure to a variety of legal subjects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

University Writing Strategies

Legal Analysis

Legal Document Processing

Criminal Law

Family Law and Procedures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

56

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

123 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Legal Studies View 10 other Bachelors in Civil & Private Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

56

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school graduation or equivalent education or experience

High school with an 80% average through Grades 11 and 12 (in English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and at least four other academic courses)

Resume

Short handwritten essay

Two letters of reference

If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.

Additional information

Essay - (three pages, double-spaced) entitled, “Why I Want to Become a Paralegal”
Letters of reference - preferably from high school teachers and/or non-family members who work in a business or professional setting
The School of Legal Studies will review applications once the application package is complete
The applicant may be called for an interview if they meet the admission requirements

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20515 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20515 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

5209 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5209 CAD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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