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Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal) Degree at Capilano University

Capilano University, Canada

Programme overview

Looking for a career in the law? Apply directly from high school and start their paralegal degree training in the Bachelor of Legal Studies program. CapU’s School of Legal Studies is the only university in Western Canada to offer a degree program for paralegals and graduates of the program are in high demand across the legal profession. Students take core legal studies courses together with general and legal electives.

Faculty: Business & Professional Studies  |  Department: School of Legal Studies  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Career Paths Corporate legal departments Government agencies Law firms Multi-disciplinary paralegal practices Non-profit organizations Training in vital legal concepts In the program, students take courses in important areas of the law, including criminal law, family law, contracts & legal documents, torts, legal research, litigation, wills and estates, insurance law and real estate.

Career pathways

Career paths include: Corporate legal departments; Government agencies; Law firms; Multi-disciplinary paralegal practices; Non-profit organizations.

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Application information

Entry 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 ) Essay - (three pages, double-spaced) entitled, “Why I Want to Become a Paralegal” 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

Domestic applicants: CAD 24,153 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $7,488 total) are excluded. Source

International applicants: CAD 94,462 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $7,488 total) are excluded. Source

Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of $50, which covers applications to 2 programs.

International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which covers applications to 2 programs. New international students also pay a one-time $5,000 deposit, applied against international tuition once registered in courses.

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