Become a qualified paralegal through CapU’s Paralegal Certificate while employed full-time in a legal setting as an LAA or Paralegal, and studying part time onsite or online. Pursue a rewarding and challenging career in law working under the supervision of a lawyer. The Paralegal Certificate is offered to individuals who wish to study part time and who are already working full-time in the legal field as an LAA or Paralegal. In the program, students primarily study substantive law and legal skills courses while gaining their procedural law skills on the job. Some procedural law courses, including courses dealing with litigation procedures, are available as electives. You can begin your studies either in the fall term in September, the spring term in January or the summer term in May. CapU Paralegal Certificate graduates are highly sought after and we work closely with representatives of the legal industry to ensure our curriculum is current and relevant. Careers: - Corporate legal departments
- Government agencies
- Law firms
- Multi-disciplinary paralegal practices
- Non-profit organizations
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Basic requirements Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.5 or higher with preference given to students with a 3.0 or higher on their final two years of study Current high school students Grade 12 students can apply for conditional admission based on their final Grade 11 and/or interim Grade 12 marks by uploading their most recent grades (e.g., unofficial transcript or a report card) through EducationPlannerBC. Final admission depends on high school graduation and meeting the specific requirements of the program. Note: Applicants from B.C high schools must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS) as soon as possible. |
| Application Notes : | English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English Language prior to admission. If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Program-specific requirements - Resume or experience summary
- Students with backgrounds other than business degrees, economics degrees or the equivalent will be required to complete a Business Essentials course
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.