Basic requirements 

• High school graduation 
• 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 Grade 11 or 12 academic courses) 

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 as soon as possible. 

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, you must meet our English Language Requirements. 

Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution. 

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests

Program-specific requirements 

• Resume 
• Short handwritten essay  
• Two letters of reference  

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