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Diploma of Paralegal Studies

About the program

The ABA-approved degree prepares students to support lawyers and law firms with a working knowledge of the US legal system.

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to the length of the programme (8 months to under 2 years); 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 5 for college/non-university, CLB/NCLC 7 for university programmes; field of study must be on the eligible CIP list if the study permit was applied for on or after 2024-11-01; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

Apply concepts and methods in Paralegal Studies to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in paralegal studies concepts
Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Broad grounding in the US legal system and entry-level paralegal skills in common practice areas
A paralegal portfolio is submitted at an exit interview before the degree is conferred.

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status (19+), Dental Assistant and Paralegal Studies add programme-specific entry rules on their pages

Check the programme entry requirements and English options. Complete the online application on the official university website (Apply Now) and pay the application fee. Submit transcripts
proof of English proficiency and a passport copy. An admissions advisor interviews you; you then receive the formal offer letter. Pay the tuition by the bank methods listed to receive the Letter of Acceptance. Use the Letter of Acceptance to apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds.

Campus	Surrey (CC4)
Faculty or school	Legal Studies
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Teaching language	English
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Post-study stay	Up to the length of the programme (8 months to under 2 years); 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 5 for college/non-university, CLB/NCLC 7 for university programmes; field of study must be on the eligible CIP list if the study permit was applied for on or after 2024-11-01; apply within 180 days of completion)
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