Bachelor of Legal Studies - Paralegal

In the Bachelor of Legal Studies - Paralegal degree program, students will take core legal studies courses together with general and legal electives. Whether the ultimate goal is to build a valuable and rewarding career as a paralegal, to become a lawyer, to work in other law-related professions, or to do graduate work, this program is their best option. It is the only university in Western Canada to offer a degree program for paralegals.

By the end of the program, students will: • Demonstrate the ability to examine various legal problems by identifying appropriate areas of the law and sources to consult in commencing the process of legal analysis. • Demonstrate competence in researching legislation, case law and other secondary legal materials. • Summarize legal research findings in appropriate legal formats with clear and compelling analysis and conclusions. • Demonstrate competence in effective communication in legally relevant contexts such as presentations of case summaries, interviewing clients, and group presentations. • Prepare, draft and produce legal documents, including pleadings and other court documents, wills, corporate documents, or real estate documents. • Demonstrate an awareness of and ability to identify legal issues in a broad range of areas through an exposure to a variety of legal subjects.