Paralegal Diploma
Students in the full-time two-year Diploma option attend classes during the day at Capilano University's North Vancouver campus. They complete course studies in substantive law, procedural law and legal skills. Courses offered are preset and require students to attend classes during the fall and spring terms (from September through April) for two consecutive years.
Upon completion of the two-year course of studies, students must complete a six-month practicum under the supervision of a lawyer. Students are paid by their employer during this practicum.
At the end of a successful practicum, the student is eligible for graduation. Faculty work closely with students and with the legal community to assist students in obtaining successful practicum placements.
For further information about the Diploma option, please visit the Department of Legal Studies website at www.capilanou.ca/programs/paralegal/paralegal-diploma.html
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BC secondary school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent, or mature student status.
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One of the following: 2 years full-time post-secondary education (with an academic focus); 1 year full-time post-secondary education (with an academic focus) plus relevant life/work experience; or relevant life/work learning experience at the discretion of the department.
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English Language Requirement, TOEFL/ELA/IELTS/CAEL/PTE for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, computer=220, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University ESLF 080 with a minimum B+ grade.
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Department of Legal Studies will contact the applicant for an interview once the application package is complete.
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English 100 (B- or higher) or LPI exam (level 5 or higher - please note that in the Department of Legal Studies the EDT is not accepted in place of the LPI).
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Two letters of reference (preferably from past employers or college/university instructors) || Resume || Short handwritten essay (3 pages, double spaced) entitled, "My Reasons for Wanting to be a Paralegal" || Work experience in an office setting and a good working knowledge of computers are highly recommended but not required.
Apply for Admission/Readmission online or by downloading and completing an application form. Completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, official transcripts and other pertinent documents, and should be submitted to:
Registrar's Office Capilano University, Birch building, room 230 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 Phone: 604.984.4900 Fax: 604.984.1798
Please call 604.983.7594 or email paralegal@capilanou.ca if you have any questions regarding the admission or application process.
Please see the Fees and Fee Payment section of the Capilano website. Financial aid is available to eligible students for eligible programs. For more information, please see Financial Aid and Awards.
| Intakes: | Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
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| North Vancouver | Fall | Full-Time |
| First Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 15.00 | ||
| Required: | 15.00 | ||
| LAW 101 | Introduction to Law | 3.00 | |
| LAW 110 | Legal Analysis | 3.00 | |
| LAW 200 | Torts I | 3.00 | |
| LAW 210 | Legal Research | 3.00 | |
| LAW 220 | Litigation Procedures I | 3.00 | |
| Second Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 16.50 | ||
| Required: | 16.50 | ||
| LAW 115 | Legal Document Processing | 1.50 | |
| LAW 130 | Criminal Law | 3.00 | |
| LAW 140 | Family Law and Procedures | 3.00 | |
| LAW 201 | Torts II | 3.00 | |
| LAW 230 | Evidence | 3.00 | |
| LAW 240 | Estates and Procedures | 3.00 | |
| Third Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 16.50 | ||
| Required: | 16.50 | ||
| LAW 300 | Contracts I | 3.00 | |
| LAW 310 | Legal Drafting | 3.00 | |
| LAW 315 | Legal Interviewing | 3.00 | |
| LAW 400 | Insurance Law I | 3.00 | |
| LAW 440 | Real Property | 3.00 | |
| LAW 442 | Conveyancing Procedures | 1.50 | |
| Fourth Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 18.00 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 66.00 | ||
| Required: | 18.00 | ||
| LAW 301 | Contracts II | 3.00 | |
| LAW 340 | Company Law | 3.00 | |
| LAW 342 | Corporate Procedures | 1.50 | |
| LAW 420 | Litigation Procedures II | 3.00 | |
| LAW 425 | Law Office Procedures | 1.50 | |
| LAW 450 | Intellectual Property | 3.00 | |
| LAW 499 | Practicum | 3.00 | |
Diploma students must complete all courses in the curriculum and maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average over the four terms. In addition, any student whose grade point average falls below 2.0 will not be permitted to continue in the program. To be eligible to go out on practicums, students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA.