Paralegal Certificate (Online)
This is a part-time distance education option designed for students who are currently employed in a legal setting and who do not live in the Lower Mainland area of Greater Vancouver and are unable to attend evening downtown classes. Students will study substantive law and legal skills courses while gaining their procedural law skills on the job. This option mirrors the evening Certificate option, and also has three intakes per year: September, January and May. Please contact the Department of Legal Studies at 604.986.1911 ext. 2361 for registration deadline information.
For more information, please see www.capilanou.ca/programs/paralegal/certificate
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BC secondary school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent, or mature student status.
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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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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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Current legal employment and letter from employer || Resume || One of the following: 2 years legal admin work experience; graduation from Capilano's Legal Admin Asst program with B+ or higher (other LAA programs may be considered); graduation from Capilano's online LAA program with B+ or higher (other online LAA programs may be considered) plus 1 year legal admin work; or relevant life/work experience with or without legal admin work experience (some limitations).
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
Students are advised to complete all five required courses before taking their five electives (see list of courses below). Students start with one of LAW 101 (September), LAW 230 (January), or LAW 210 (May) in their first year cycle. However, if, after completing these three required courses, the remaining required courses, LAW 300 (September) and LAW (301) January, are not available in the terms immediately following, students may enroll in electives until they become available.
Please contact us at 604.983.7594 or 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Fall | Part-Time | |
| Online | Spring | Part-Time | |
| Online | Summer | Part-Time |
| Required Courses | 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 300 | Contracts I | 3.00 | |
| Electives | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 15.00 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 30.00 | ||
| Choose 15.00 credits of electives: | 15.00 | ||
| LAW 130 | Criminal Law | 3.00 | |
| LAW 140 | Family Law and Procedures | 3.00 | |
| LAW 201 | Torts II | 3.00 | |
| LAW 220 | Litigation Procedures I | 3.00 | |
| LAW 230 | Evidence | 3.00 | |
| LAW 240 | Estates and Procedures | 3.00 | |
| LAW 301 | Contracts II | 3.00 | |
| LAW 310 | Legal Drafting | 3.00 | |
| LAW 315 | Legal Interviewing | 3.00 | |
| LAW 320 | Creditors' Remedies and Procedures | 3.00 | |
| LAW 330 | Administrative Law | 3.00 | |
| LAW 340 | Company Law | 3.00 | |
| LAW 400 | Insurance Law I | 3.00 | |
| LAW 401 | Insurance Law II | 3.00 | |
| LAW 420 | Litigation Procedures II | 3.00 | |
| LAW 430 | Aboriginal Law | 3.00 | |
| LAW 440 | Real Property | 3.00 | |
| LAW 450 | Intellectual Property | 3.00 | |
In order to attain the Certificate, students must successfully complete 30 credits chosen from substantive Paralegal Program courses.
Students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to graduate. If a student’s cumulative grade point average is below 3.0 (“B”) after completing the core course requirements, the student may be required to withdraw from the program after consultation with the Chair. The ultimate responsibility for monitoring the student’s cumulative GPA and ensuring that this minimum average is achieved by the end of the program rests with the student.
The requirements for the Certificate must be completed within five years of commencing the program. The five-year period may be extended in exceptional circumstances.