METROPOLITAN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dive into the world of laws...
Advanced Paralegal (Without Co-op)
DISCONTINUED, FOR RECORD AND REFERENCE ONLY
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.
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Written and verbal communication
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Drafting legal documents
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Advocacy, including examination, cross-examination, submission of arguments
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Legal research and writing
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Ability to analyze and apply legislation to real-life situations
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Negotiation and conflict resolution
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
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Completion of High School or at least 18 years of age as mature student, and meet one of the language requirements
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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
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Successful completion of Business Communication Program or English Preparation for Academic Studies (EPAS), or
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Successfully passing the College’s language proficiency exam with 70%
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Application fee: CAD$250 Domestic / CAD$1,000 International
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Tuition:
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Domestic:
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Program Total: CAD$12,500
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Assessment Fee: CAD$40 (if applicable)
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Textbooks / Course Materials: CAD$2,300
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Other Fees: CAD$195
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International:
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Program Total: CAD$15,500
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Assessment Fee: CAD$40 (if applicable)
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Textbooks / Course Materials: CAD$2,300
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Other Fees: CAD$195
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4 weeks prior to starting of classes
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late admission possible based on intake*
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Next intake : Discontinued, no longer taking students in 2025
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.