About Paralegal Diploma in Capilano University

Our Paralegal Diploma graduates work in law firms, corporations and government agencies under the supervision of a lawyer performing interesting and rewarding substantive and procedural legal work.

The CapU Legal Studies department has an excellent reputation and our graduates are highly sought after. We work closely with the legal industry to ensure that our curriculum is current and relevant. Our Paralegal Diploma is a full-time 2-year program for students who have already completed a minimum of two years of post-secondary education or equivalent learning experience. This program includes substantive law, procedural law and legal skills courses and students are required to complete a six-month paid practicum at the end of their studies.

TUITION AND FEES PER YEAR

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to examine various legal problems by identifying appropriate areas of the law and sources to consult in commencing the process of legal analysis.
• Demonstrate competence in researching legislation, case law and other secondary legal materials.
• Summarize legal research findings in appropriate legal formats with clear and compelling analysis and conclusions.
• Demonstrate competence in effective communication in legally relevant contexts such as presentations of case summaries, interviewing clients, and group presentations.
• Prepare, draft and produce legal documents, including pleadings and other court documents, wills, corporate documents, or real estate documents.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and ability to identify legal issues in a broad range of areas through an exposure to a variety of legal subjects.

Program-specific requirements

• Resume
• Short handwritten essay
• Two letters of reference

Additional information

• Short handwritten essay (three pages, double-spaced) entitled, “Why I Want to Become a Paralegal”
• Two letters of reference (preferably from past employers or college/university instructors)
• 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.
• Although not required, work experience in an office setting and a good working knowledge of computers are highly recommended
• Please note: In the School of Legal Studies the EDT is not accepted in place of the LPI or CAEL

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6
• TOEFL: TOEFL score of IBT  83 ,paper-delivered test 560
• PTE: Required minimum mark 56

Capilano University  Highlights

Capilano University  Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses

The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.