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Diploma of Legal Studies

Douglas College

New Westminster, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Degree on law, Courts and legal research that does not train paralegals.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Legal Studies can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
Ethically informed analysis. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Business analyst
Compliance officer
Contract negotiator
Court administrator
Employee relations manager
Healthcare compliance officer
Law firm administrator
Law school
Politics
Non-profit advocacy
Conflict management

Curriculum

120 credits: 60 general education
36 legal studies major
24 open electives. Study covers federal and state government and courts
Legal research
Critical analysis of law and ethics. Internship not mandatory
Faculty help find one.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation or equivalent with a final grade of C or 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent (most programmes)
Minimum age 17 on the first day of the first semester
English proficiency by IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 56 or Duolingo 110
Among others. Some programmes add subject prerequisites
Auditions or competitive ranking. Programme-specific: Note: Some courses in this program require students to have completed Foundations of Math 11 with a grade of C (some courses may have a higher requirement). Therefore
It is strongly recommended that you check each individual course prerequisite and ensure that you have completed requirements prior to registration.
Grade/academic selection criteria: Grade 11 Mathematics: C or 60% (most programmes)
Some programmes higher

Accepted academic background

Transcript showing high school graduation or equivalent; minimum final grade of C or 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programmes; minimum age 17 on the first day of the first semester; some programmes have higher or extra requirements

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes)
TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026
PTE Academic no section below 4.0
Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01)
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Legal Studies admission requirements at Douglas College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,550 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$2,500 CAD

Program details

Campus	New Westminster
Faculty or school	Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	Legal Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Douglas College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Legal Studies.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Sept 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.