Paralegal Diploma at Capilano University

CapU’s Paralegal Diploma graduates work for law firms, in-house counsel and government agencies under the supervision of a lawyer, performing interesting and rewarding substantive and procedural legal work. The Paralegal Diploma program is designed for students who have already completed at least two years of post-secondary education or equivalent learning experience and are offered: Full-time (two years) – courses are taken in-person during the day. This program has only one intake in the Fall term (September start).

Faculty: Business & Professional Studies  |  Department: School of Legal Studies  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses in the paralegal diploma focus on practical, applied legal training, with classes in several distinct areas of practice, including legal analysis, document processing and drafting, research, litigation procedures, torts, family law, law office procedures, contracts, real estate and legal interviewing. Learn from experienced lawyers and paralegals Instructors in the Paralegal Diploma have years of expertise across the legal field and provide guidance and mentorship as students build their skills.

Career pathways

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

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