Study Law in Canada?

Hello readers,

A while ago, I made a video with one of my friends Sagar regarding studying law in canada. I received a marvellous response from the people asking several questions and I have been answering to them by messaging personally. Here are some of the simplified information that could be useful for others as well, especially Indian students.

General process to become a lawyer in Canada?

- To become a lawyer in Canada, the basic requirement is a 2-3 year degree program or an undergraduate degree and completion of 3 year law school.

- After completion of studies, one has to complete articling period and pass Bar Council of exam designated by respective desired province.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE PROGRAM

- You need to complete your 12th grade with a minimum requirement of 70%.

- 90% above, to be granted scholarship which ranges from 1000-3000 dollars per semester.

- To be admitted to any University or college in Canada, the language test is must. You must score minimum 6.5 band overall provided 6 band in each section i.e reading, writing, listening and speaking.

-The courses chosen in high school or undergraduate program does not affect your ability to enter into law school. The only requirement is to achieve high CGPA.

-The University expense can be high for an international student i.e around 15L INR per year.

REQUIREMENTS FOR LAW SCHOOL

-Higher than 3.2 gpa and reasonable LSAT scores.

- The LSAT includes analytical section, logical reasoning and reading comprehension.

-chose the subjects in the undergraduate program that improves above required skills.

- The LSAT does not test your legal knowledge.

- This also applies for the INDIAN GRADUATED STUDENTS. For those with Ba, Bcom etc (need to ensure that the law school accepts 3 year degree program before applying).

-The expense for a law school tuition fee for an international student can be double the fees for undergraduate degree.

INDIAN LAW STUDENTS

-The Indian lawyers planning to practice in Canada can choose two ways to do so.

- They need to pass NCA (The National Committee on Accreditation) exam to make their degree credential equivalent to Canada's.

-The other way is to apply for LLM at a Canadian's university which would require LLB grades and language test i.e Ielts, however the minimum band requirement here maybe different.

-After masters, an individual is granted 2-3 years for work experience.

-It is although recommended to the Indian lawyers to pass NCA exam even if they plan for pursuing LLM in Canada.

PS: Any further queries, I am happy to help, DM on Instagram @shruti.khurana_

Best Wishes :)

Shruti Khurana