Paralegal Certificate
Faculty of Business & Professional Studies School of Legal Studies
Credential
Certificate
Duration
3 year(s)
Program Highlights
Become a qualified paralegal through CapU’s Paralegal Certificate while employed in a legal setting 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 in the legal field. 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.
Our graduates are highly sought after, and we work closely with representatives of the legal industry to ensure that our curriculum is current and relevant.
Beginning September 2021, Paralegal Certificate (online & onsite) students will be allowed to take two courses per term where they have completed at least 3 core courses in the certificate program with a cumulative minimum of an A- average.
Also beginning in September 2021, all Paralegal Certificate students will be allowed to choose whether to take their courses in-person or online, or a mix of both, without geographical restrictions.
This change will be subject only to priority being given to students taking the program from outside the Lower Mainland.
- 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.
Intakes
| Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Off Campus | Summer | Part-Time |
| Off Campus | Fall | Part-Time |
| Off Campus | Spring | Part-Time |
| Online | Summer | Part-Time |
| Online | Fall | Part-Time |
| Online | Spring | Part-Time |
Tuition and Fees Per Year
| Domestic Students | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Tuition | Fees | Total |
| Year 1 | $2,003 | $975 | $2,979 |
| Year 2 | $2,003 | $975 | $2,979 |
| Year 3 | $2,003 | $975 | $2,979 |
| Year 4 | $668 | $325 | $993 |
| Year 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $6,677 | $3,251 | $9,929 |
Note: Fees are subject to change. Some programs have fees for supplies and equipment that aren’t included in the estimate. To get an idea of what you’ll pay to study at CapU, try out our Tuition & Fees Estimator.
Total program credits: 30.00
Program Notes
Certificate requirements must be completed within five years of commencing the program. The five-year period may be extended in exceptional circumstances.
Continuation Requirements: Any student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 (B) after completing LAW 101, LAW 110 and LAW 210 may be required to withdraw from the program in consultation with the Chair. Any student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 (C) will not be permitted to continue in the program.
Graduation Requirements: Students must complete all courses in the curriculum (the five required courses and 15 credits of electives) and achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher in order to graduate. Students who complete the course requirements without being admitted in the certificate option (for instance, by taking the courses in the degree or diploma option, or transferring in credits from other institutions) and without two or more years of legal work experience will not be eligible to graduate automatically. In these circumstances students must complete up to two years full-time relevant work experience in consultation with the Chair before being eligible to graduate.
Important Dates
Application Dates
Feb 4, 2020 - Dec 1, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 16, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 21, 2020 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Feb 4, 2020 - Dec 1, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 16, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 21, 2020 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Jun 2, 2020 - Apr 6, 2021
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Mar 8, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline
Apr 26, 2021 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Jun 2, 2020 - Apr 6, 2021
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Mar 8, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline
Apr 26, 2021 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Oct 6, 2020 - Aug 3, 2021
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 5, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 24, 2021 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Oct 6, 2020 - Aug 3, 2021
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 5, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 24, 2021 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Feb 2, 2021 - Dec 7, 2021
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 15, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 20, 2021 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Feb 2, 2021 - Dec 7, 2021
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 15, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 20, 2021 4:00 PM
Note: Dates are subject to change.
How to apply
- Check the admissions requirements.
- Check the application and document deadlines for your program.
- Complete and submit your application through EducationPlannerBC.
- Upload all your required/supporting official documents.
- Pay your application fee.
- Admissions will review your application and contact you.
Admission Requirements
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School of Legal Studies
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 registration@capilanou.ca