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Legal Studies (Paralegal): Bachelor Degree

Capilano University

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Intake
  • Fall
Study Options
  • Work
    Experience
  • Location
    North Vancouver Campus
  • Campuses
    North Vancouver

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    City of North Vancouver
  • Length
    Four Years
  • Tuition Estimate
    $5500 Year One
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    $1000 per year
  • Credential Granted
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • University Course Transfer

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Application Deadline Advice

Early application is recommended. Please see the CapU program pages  for application deadlines. Admission to the Bachelor of Legal Studies is competitive. Applicants who are graduates of the Paralegal Certificate or Diploma who would like to study part-time must contact the School of Legal Studies.

Application Fee: $50

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic

1. One of:

  • BC Secondary School Graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent
  • equivalent education or experience 

2. At least an 80% average in Grade 11 and 12 (based on):

  • one of English 12 or English 12 First Peoples; and
  • at least four other academic courses

Non-Academic

  • interview
  • resume
  • three-page essay entitled "Why I want to Become a Paralegal" (double-spaced)
  • two letters of reference (preferably from secondary school teachers and/or non-family members who work in business or a professional setting)

Admission Advice

If English is not your primary language, you must also meet one of:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) requirement = 560 paper-based or 83 internet-based
  • English Language Assessment (ELA) requirement = 145
  • International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS) = 6.5 overall and no score less than 6
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment = 70
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) = 56
  • Capilano University EAP 100 (B+) and EAP 101 (B+)

 

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy CapilanoU's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

Summary

Students must meet one of the following:

  • An English Language Assessment Test minimum score of:
    • TOEFL - 83 (internet based), 560 (paper-based),
    • ELA - 145
    • IELTS - 6.5 overall with no score less than a 6
    • CAEL - 70
    • PTE - 56
  • 6 credits of transferable post-secondary English
  • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples with a C+ grade (or higher) and two years of high school in Canada
  • Advanced Placement English Language/Composition or English Literature/Composition with a minimum score of 4
  • International Baccalaureate English Language A higher level with a minimum score of 5
  • Language Proficiency Index Level 4 with an essay score of 26
  • Capilano University  EAP 100 and EAP 101  with a minimum mark of B+ (77%) grade in each course
  • At least four consecutive years of full time education in English in Canada or another English-speaking country
  • At least four consecutive years of full time education at an English-speaking High School in a country where English is not the primary language
  • Graduate from a recognized degree program at an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the principle language.

Students who do not qualify under one of the above requirements may submit a request for a waiver of the English Language Requirement form to the attention of Admissions in the Registrar's Office.

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General Admission Requirements (All Students)

The General Admission Requirements information can be found here:

http://www.capilanou.ca/requirements/

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

For full details on the admission requirements for these programs click here.

Out-of-Province

Students from other provinces must meet the following admission requirements.

BC Transfer Student

Details on Transfer Credit are available here.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

Details on Transfer Credit are available here.

International Student

The general admission requirements for International Students can be found here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

High school students with superior academic records may apply for limited admission which will allow enrollment in one or two university transfer courses while still attending secondary school.

The application must be co-signed by the applicant's parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the school principal or designate, and an official copy of the secondary school academic record. Inquiries should be directed to the Registrar's Office.

How to Apply

For all the details on applying to Capilano University click here.

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