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Advanced Paralegal (Without Co-op)
> ​Program Description

The Advanced Paralegal Diploma is a 50 weeks intense program which aims to provide training in traditional legal administrative skills and legal procedures. You will handle and format legal correspondence such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs along with civil and family litigation from our qualified instructors.

> ​Program Highlights

  • Written and verbal communication

  • Drafting legal documents

  • Advocacy, including examination, cross-examination, submission of arguments 

  • Legal research and writing

  • Ability to analyze and apply legislation to real-life situations

  • Negotiation and conflict resolution 

> ​Program Overview

Credential Offered

Diploma

Length of Program

50 Full-time weeks

Number of Courses

22

Number of Credits

66

Total Contact Hours

1250

Method of Delivery

In-Class

Semester Schedule

Fall (September - December)

Winter (January - April)

Summer (May - August)

Location

Vancouver Main Campus

900 - 549 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 2C2

> Admission Requirement

  • Completion of High School or at least 18 years of age as mature student, and meet one of the language requirements

  • Evidence of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; evidence of qualification can include an IELTS evaluation or similar testing assessment to the level which can be closely deemed as equivalence (ie. TOEFL IBT), or 

  • Successful completion of Business Communication Program or English Preparation for Academic Studies (EPAS), or

  • Successfully passing the College’s language proficiency exam with 70%

> Tuition & Fees

  • Application fee:    CAD$250 Domestic / CAD$1,000 International

  • Tuition:

    • Domestic:

      • Program Total:   CAD$12,500

      • Assessment Fee:   CAD$40 (if applicable)

      • Textbooks / Course Materials:   CAD$2,300

      • Other Fees:   CAD$195 

    • International: 

      • Program Total:   CAD$15,500

      • Assessment Fee:   CAD$40 (if applicable)

      • Textbooks / Course Materials:   CAD$2,300

      • Other Fees:   CAD$195 

> Application Deadline

  • 4 weeks prior to starting of classes

  • late admission possible based on intake*

  • Next intake : TBD

> Graduaion Requirement

Successfully complete all required courses

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

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