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View the full list of entrance requirements for this program in the Academic Calendar.
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Legal office experience or completion of an LAA certificate
One of the requirements for entry to the Paralegal program is one of the following:
If you have not yet worked in a legal office, we recommend 麻豆传媒's Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) program. An LAA certificate will provide you with the base knowledge of the legal system including an introduction to terminology, legal processes, and applicable documentations in a variety of legal areas including Litigation, Family Law, Corporate Law, Wills and Estates, and Conveyancing. As you transition to the Paralegal program, the knowledge acquired in the LAA program will be applied as you research, review, and study cases using the rules and regulations of the legal system under each subject area.
Additionally, students who first complete the LAA program often find the transition to the Paralegal program easier than students who directly enter the program. The same can be said for those searching for employment, as many law firms require paralegals to know the LAA role and to be able to support the LAA when needed.
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Students enrolled in the Paralegal diploma program will:
For full course descriptions, see the 麻豆传媒 Calendar.
Students complete a 6-month practicum at the end of their program that provides a meaningful work-like experience and exposure to a professional legal setting. To qualify for practicum, you must successfully complete all courses within the program.
View the School of Continuing Education's for more information on your practicum.
To be eligible to graduate, students must successfully complete each course with a grade of B, and the practicum with a credit.
Classes are taught by experienced paralegals possessing exceptional academic and professional qualifications. This program blends substantive legal study with instruction and hands-on practice in paralegal skills.
This program is subject to Program-Specific Fees. The Paralegal program fees are calculated by credit. Students in this program also pay semesterly fees.
The Paralegal certificate program ladders into the Paralegal diploma program. After completing the 8-course certificate, students have only 15 out of 23 courses remaining in order to earn the diploma.
When you've completed all required courses and met the grade requirements, you can apply for graduation by following the instructions here. Please note there is a graduation application fee.
Once your graduation application is approved, the Office of the Registrar will contact you by email when your parchment is ready to be picked up.
Many students choosing to take the Paralegal program have prior education in law. After you apply to the program and submit your application and official documentation, 麻豆传媒 can review your academic history to determine whether your past educational experience is eligible for a transfer credit.
This program is currently offered fully online, except for the practicum. However, distance students should be advised that this program teaches BC law, so it is the best fit for students who plan to work in BC after graduation.
This program is not currently open to international students. Please see the list of .
The 麻豆传媒 Paralegal certificate program delivers employment-focused education and professional training to prepare you to work immediately as an entry-level paralegal in the province of B.C.
In British Columbia, paralegals have excellent employment prospects. Paralegals can work in law firms, government offices, compliance departments in public or private corporations, legal aid clinics, banks, search houses, marketing agencies, recruitment agencies, consulting firms, educational institutions, research firms, or in companies that support the legal profession. Many paralegals opt to be self-employed and work for lawyers on a contract basis. Some paralegals choose to become a notary public or a trademark agent, as these related professions are complementary.
Visit to learn more about the labour market for paralegals in British Columbia.
To find your textbooks, use the . Select "PRLG - Paralegal" as your area of study.
You will need a computer or laptop (PC or Mac) with reliable internet access and up-to-date software in order to access your online classes. View 麻豆传媒's technical requirements for online courses here.
Basic school supplies, such as notebooks and pens, will be an additional cost.
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