How to become a lawyer in Canada with a foreign law degree? How much will it cost?
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- In this video, I am sharing all the steps you need to take in order to become a lawyer in Ontario if you have a foreign law degree and how much it will approximately cost.
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this video is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter.
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This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Rabeea!
Glad it was helpful!
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Thank you so much for this excellent video breaking down the process step by step on how foreign lawyers can qualify in Ontario, Canada. I really appreciate it and I am sure others do too. This video is extremely helpful and easy to understand.
Thank you for watching. Glad you found it helpful!
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit what about immigration requirements though? How does immigration fall into all of these steps that one must take? Because at the end of the day I am sure most persons would want to stay in Canada and/or gain permanent residency.
You re such a great help. Thank you! Will definitely subscribe to your channel.😊
Thanks so much!
Would you please be kind enough to tell where to get the study material from? Any tutor/website/publication that you would recommend for NCA exams.
Thank you very much! Can you explain how can law applicants in this case may be admitted to an immigration program for PR?
Well explained...subscribed..look forward to learning more
Thank you!
Great video! I'm glad I found you, your videos are so helpful. Just a question: what if I have a civil law background? How many courses would I need to take? Also how do you take the courses, can you take them even if you're not in canada?
Thank you! It depends. People with civil law backgrounds tend to usually get more than 5 courses. As of now, You can take NCA exams online, I am not sure if this will continue after the COVID-19 pandemic.
this is a very helpful video! Thank you for sharing all the information!
Thank you for watching!
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit hey , i am from india and which course is suitable for me to clear fulfil nac requirement. Please help me in this regard
Hi ! I have all my legal qualifications from the uk .. my llb lpc and llm . I practice at the bar in Trinidad which is a common law jurisdiction. I’m interested in coming to Canada and I’d really appreciate some input as I would like to be able to love and work there as an attorney.
Thanks for the video.
Hi Rabeea, given the fact that the LLM application window opens almost a year before the actual start date for a fall class, and that the NCA assessment is reqd to take the courses accordingly while on an LLM, how could one plan for things if in the final year of LLB at the time of applying to a Canadian law school for an LLM? As I don't have the QLD (as a result of being a final year LLB student) at the time of applying for a seat on the LLM class of the next fall, is there a workaround on applying for an NCA assessment? Thanks!
it's such a great information that you had given thank you so much.
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This is so informative. I hope you could share your employment opportunities available to you after you passed the exams.
Very informative. Thank you.
Hi . Thanks a lot for this video . Its really helpful . I had a doubt . I completed my LLM from UK. Is there any concession because of it during the NCA assessment ?
Hi Huda - Yes the NCA will take into account all your degrees as well as your work experience.
So helpful, thanks for making this video!
My pleasure!
Umm I have a question.. can I do jd course in Canada after my 12th? If yes how ?
Amazing video! Can you make a video about job opportunities for foreign lawyers please?
Hi, great suggestion! I will make one soon.
hey rabeea, ur video is really helpful. actually I'm master's in law from India. how many NCA courses I have to take.
For taking the NCA exams do I need to move into Canada first or I have to write it from my home country?
I don't have pre-law education. So is that a problem ? And also is there any alternative for IELTS ? Is there any foundation course i could take instead giving the language test ?
What a way of speaking love it and I think I will definitely learn u a lot from u
Thank you!
For lpp we get student work visa, so do we have to pay GIC for that? After lpp, if we take admission into any other course , will they ask me to pay GIC again? So any gic u paid for lpp or any other course?
Im just a 10 yr old kid and this vid inspires me to hard work bc i wanted to be a Lawyer when i Grow up.
Thank you! I am really happy to hear that. Goodluck.
Vasu , i want to know if my points are 458 ,before entering in Austrailia,and if i get a work student visa for the purpose of getting in enroll in canadian bar,would that work permitt add points in my PR profile?
hey. great video.
i have been practising law in India for 5 years and i want to practise exclusively in Arbitration Law in Canada. so can you shed light on that?
also, is it mandatory to get the NCA assessment done? and if yes, is it mandatory to study LLM if they ask me to do it??
thanks in advance
Hello, i am Egyptian i just graduated, i want to contact you to know how did it go with arbitration law in Canada
awesome video! how long would this entire process take approximately?
Good question! It varies from person to person. Roughly I would say it can take 3-4 years.
Hi. This is Prem from india. I am a law student and I would like to know the 8 NCA papers which I have to write for assessment. Is it same for everyone or it changes according to individual. Thanks in advance.
Hi Rabeea! You summarised a lot of things through this video...however I wanted to ask if you are a fresh graduate from law school do you need bar council certificate for applying for NCA assessment...will that matter in terms of number of subjects that will be assigned
It is not necessary to have a Bar license to apply for an NCA assessment. You only need a qualifying law degree.
The bar license might affect the assigned number of subjects but this really is a case by case determination.
You explain a lot thank you for this clearance...! I have a doubt that i have a different countrie law degree and i have to practice as a lawyer in a Canada...! How do i do this...?
Hmm. This is exactly what I explained in the video. You need to go through this entire process and get licensed in a province in Canada.
Great video 😁 keep on going...i follow you 💪 well...i have one question. What do you mean how many exams i need to pass if i'm coming from civil law system? More that 8 or? Thank you so much 🥰
Thank you for such kind words! The number of exams you need to take will depend on what type of law degree you have. So, If you are from a country with a legal tradition other than common law (e.g. civil law, religious law, etc.), you must obtain common law training or education. In this case, you are likely to get an assessment with 8 or more courses. Lastly, your assessment will vary depending on your background so I won't be able to give you a definite answer. I hope this is helpful and Goodluck if you plan to become a lawyer in Canada!
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit thank you so much for answer. I would like to tell you that i'm master of law (5 years at university of law in Croatia-Europe). So...its necessary to obtain common law training or education? I mean, i cant pass nca exams without that training/education? Thank you so much for answer 😄😄😄
Hi, From where can we get the material for NCA Exam?
Hi Rabeea. I am a law student in Tunisia. I'm planning to enroll in a LLM in canada next year. Will I still have to go through the NCA certificate? Thank you
so informative. Thanks Rabeea and it's too long procedure to become lawyer, little scared.
Thank you!! It is not uncommon to feel scared. It is a long journey and can be frustrating at times.
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit but thanks for your recent video which gives other job options for international lawyers in Canada
Very informative video...
Thanks, very informative video 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Rabeea, if we take the LLM course do we still need to take the NCA exams? Very helpful video. Thanks!
Hi Floricel, it depends on your assessment. If you complete the LLM and take all the required courses as part of your LLM, you won't need to take NCA exams. Hope this helps.
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit Hi, which LLM programs do you recommend that will cover all the required courses?
Do we need to do Articling first then Bar exam or vice versa ?? Pls clear
Hi Rabeea, thanks for the video it was quite informative. I had a question. Since my graduation marks is 56.15% I have been told by various people that I can’t fit into the eligibility criteria of the universities that give LLM programs.I have been suggested to go down the route of talking Post Graduate Diploma in a Law program then look for work as Paralegal and clear the NCA papers. Do you think it is worthwhile? I have 3years of work experience as a lawyer in India.
Hey did u do paralegal course??
Hi ma'am
After LLM-CL , student may have one year working permit ,the process of licencing take 2to3 years. How can a student get more than 1 year to complete the total process plz ma'am clear this thing . I am totally confuse .
Thank you .
I have a few questions please, so when you’re assigned these courses by NAC and you go to law school to take them, do you apply for a jd or the llm or is the llm taking a longer period of time due to the fact that you are expected to take the courses given by nac (this part is just really confusing) cause I do not know if I’m applying for the JD or the LLM) please reply thank you so much
You are applying for an LL.M designed for internationally trained lawyers.
Your voice is very powerful ☺️
I'm a foreign law specialist who would like to become a lawyer in Canada. Can I still apply from abroad and come to Canada?
Yes you can apply for an NCA assessment from anywhere around the world.
hii..i completed my llb degree in india ...and now how can i apply for canada ...or which course should i take in canada ...plz tell me the whole process
Hello, thank you for making this video. I wanted to ask you something?
I am a South African Student that will finish my LLB ( Bachelor’s in Law ) and my honours in law next year.
What will be my process to practice law in Canada .
Do I need to do LLM… what is LLM and who is required to have LLM ?
Are there financial aids available for people participating in the accreditation process?
Does the same process applies to foreign lawyers/legal counsels who would want to work as in house legal counsels in corporate sector at Ontario?
Yes the process is similar!
Thank you for the great information. I wish you a good luck , i live in Egypt after sending my papers to the NCA should i take the exams on campus of Canada ? Should it be like a student visa ? What about the IELTS score and LSAT score ? And is there a certain GPA needed ? Thanks
Hello Mahmoud, I am Egyptian to and i want to practice law in Canada, i want you to help with know what procedures did you take.
If i am going on a student visa to do my masters do i need to enroll in NCA first or i can do it later after completion of my llm?
Thank you so much. A appreciate for that.
Thank you for watching!
Hi ,your video was quite helpful. I am in Nigeria, can I apply for the NCA assessment and write the exams in Nigeria? Or must I be in Canada to write the exams?Thanks
As of now, you can write exams online. Please be sure to check out NCA's website for updates: nca.legal/
Mam can you please make different video for different provincial licensing exams
As i researched gor the licensing process it is different for every province
Great suggestion! I am going to try my best to make one.
Hi I just want to know is it necessary to get working experience in law to apply nca Coz I am having LLB degree but am not a lawyer in my country, am doing my law college exams nowadays
maam , if we want to settle and work abroad does our college from which we did our undergraduation in law matters ?
thank you very much for all this information
Thank you for watching!
Hie Rabeea I stay at Mumbai I m pursuing company secretary and about to complete I wanna settle in Canada. I further like pursue LLB so please guide me where should I do LLB from by taking students Visa and in Canada or from India and then apply for the same process you did also let me know about the cost involved and advantages if I do LLB from canada my further plan is to pursue ICSA Canda and work as a corporate lawyer or compliance officer in a company option is open. Please give your suggestions regarding this.
Thank you so much in advance 😊
Hello Rebeea! I had enrolled to the paralegal education program at Humber College. I want to know about how am I suppose to get registered at Law Society of Ontario as a paralegal after completing my paralegal diploma course.
Hi, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the paralegal licensing process. I would recommend asking a Paralegal to guide you or I will try my best to interview a paralegal on my channel.
Hi Mr. Mehta, i have some questions about Paralegal
I want to study law in canada. So can you tell me about the tution fees and budget for canada.
And suggest me a good law University
Hi - The tuition fee for an LLM in Toronto ranges from $35,000 to $56,000 (some schools charge additional fees on top of tuition). Please take a look at this for additional costs: nca.legal/costs-and-timelines/. I am in Toronto so I can only speak for Universities here. You can either look at Osgoode Hall Law School or University of Toronto if you wish to fulfill your NCA requirements at a Canadian Law School.
I wanna study law in canada after 12th from india Can you please tell what pre-law courses we can do and is JD an undergraduate course and can we do it after like 12th or there are other courses? I really hope you could clarify the eligibilities and tests for the starting process for studying law
Hey! Just found this video and i'm so glad that I did. I have a small query. I was a fresh grad law grad from India and am already in Canada on a work permit. I hadn't taken the Bar before I moved out here. Would I still be eligible to submit an application to NCA and get accredited for my law degree?
Yes you can!
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit thank you for your response! Really appreciate it
Is it really hard to get an admission into LLM for a person who has an LLB from Pakistan?
Maam how about those newly graduate LLB from university with no experience yet? Is he or she may allowed for nca assessment?then go to bar exam
Which ielts requirement general or academic?
Good and very useful information ..will soon contact you for more information ...
Thank you for watching!
Heyy thank you for such a informative video. Im planning to study law in Canada. I have completed my 12th. Can i go for law course in canada? I want to become a intellectual property lawyer. Can you please help me with the procedure? Ielts exam is important or NCA im confused. Let me know soon. Planning to go in January. What will be the fees per year for diploma in ontorio? And how many years will it take for me to pursue diploma 3 years or 5 years? Is diploma is valuable in Canada? Please tell me.
Hi any chance could you recommend few diploma level courses for a law graduate from india? I am having hard time finding a course in Canada ,apart from paralegal diploma what other options are there for me? Would appreciate your help. Thanks 👍
Hi Karan, Unfortunately I don't have much idea about diploma level courses. I can look into it as many of my subscribers have been asking me this question. I'll share a video soon!
It would be nice if there was a timeline attached
Hi. Thanks for the video. May i know how many years will the LLM take? Thank you.
The LL.M is usually one year!
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit OMG thank you for replying. I really appreciate it. ❤
Can you say which is best for LLM, after we completed v will get job there .please reply.
Are there any waiver of courses for people who did Bar Professional Training Course from England?
There could be. The NCA assesses your entire legal training/education. I recommend sending them an email.
Thx for the support
One question I really want to ask
How difficult are the bar exams
The bar exams are quite hard. I will make a video on this topic soon.
Does LLM still work? I have heard they took LLM off the table?
Mam agar hum Canada k lie apni law degree ki WES se assessment krwa lete h to vo NCA exam k lie relevant hoggi ya NCA k lie alag se krwani padegi
You will need to apply for an NCA assessment regardless :)
Thanks Rabea!
Hi! Thank you so much for the video it's lots of useful information in such a short time. Can you please let me know those numbers as you said for the fees does it change if I am an international student?
The numbers are similar for international students. If you are a permanent resident, your fee for the LL.M will be lower.
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit Thank you so much.
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit while filling up an application they have asked to fill the have I had a license to practice in any jurisdiction but before I can apply for that I have got my visa for Canada. So I did not apply for a license, will it affect my application?
Hello,
Hope you are doing well.
Thanks for making such informational videos on youtube. They are really useful.
Actually, i have been successfully enrolled at York university for the course of Canadian common law. Since , you have gone through the NCA procedure.So, i require a little guidance from you.
I know you might be very busy with daily livelihood but it would be great help if you could clear some of my doubts, which are whether we can give BAR exam without getting PR?
Another one is, as i will get one year work permit. So if i get my articleship after 2-3 months then what option would i have to extend my visa or i have to apply for PR immediately after my course. And if you can guide me whether its good option to pursue from York univ.?
Thank you
Vasu khera
Dear vasu,
Same are my questions of concern ....if u got any info on this regard please share your knowledge.....
Ur greatness!
Vasu , i want to know if my points are 458 ,before entering in Austrailia,and if i get a work student visa for the purpose of getting in enroll in canadian bar,would that work permitt add points in my PR profile?
I'm a freshly passed student of llab from india....can you guide me which course I most choose for LLM?
Hi mam I just passed my 12 grade nd I want to pursue law as my career from career so firstly I'm.planning to do paralegal diploma from Canada .is it a good step?
What is the scope after LLM? What will be the income range? Can you shed some light on these questions.
Great questions. I am working on the answers for my next video!
Is it important to have an experience to apply for LLM from India ?
Insightful
Thank you!
Hi mam could you tell please if I am completing my ll.b from India and i m going Canada for ll.m so what is job perpose for that after ll.m
Please reply mam
Hi I am working on a video regarding this question. Will post soon.
Hello! This video was really helpful. I have completed my LLB from India. As per my NCA assessment report, they have asked me to complete law or JD from Canadian law school. They have not considered my law degree since the name of my college as appearing on the Bar Council of India list is not updated till the year of my graduation. When I asked NCA if I can complete LLM in Canadian law then will I meet the NCA requirements, they said that they will not issue a Certificate of Qualification on the basis of LLM. I am not sure what I should do next. Can you please guide on this?
From my understanding you should contact the NCA and tell them exactly what you have written here. They should be able to guide you regarding the next steps. Unfortunately, I haven't heard of any such case so I won't be able to give you an answer.
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKitOkay. Thanks a lot!
Hey Unnati! I'm from India as well.
which university did you pursue law from?
Way of explanation is very nice 👍👍👍
Thank you for watching!
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit are you law student
@@rinkughosh4380 Not anymore. I am an Immigration Lawyer in Toronto.
Thnx for such a wonderful video
Please answer my few questions-
Q1 after qualifying the NCA should one enroll in paralegal course till he hasn't appear for bar exams.
Q.2 As an international lawyer as per you do enough opportunities exist for working in good law firms in canada
Hi! Thank you for reaching out.
I am not sure why you would need to enroll in a paralegal course. The NCA exams are for individuals who want to become lawyers and not paralegals.
For your second question, I will have to make a video because I have a lot to say about that :)
I hope this is helpful!
Rabeea Khalid - Law Study Kit I think a lot of people would love that video, No one has ever talked about that and I know very much people that would like to hear about it. Thanks in advance.
if i will complete my LL.M degree from Canada,though my LL.B degree was from a different country. Is it necessary to face NCA exam? Or LL.M degree is enough for eligibility of bar admission?
It depends on which type of LLM you complete. There are two different types of LLMs. One that fulfills your NCA requirements and others that are only for specialization.
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit which LLM should i take that fulfills the NCA requirements ?
Helow i am a practicing lawyer from srilanka. I have a doubt. If i come to canada on visitor visa, can i continue to study law or work related with law?
Hi i have graduated from law this year itself in india. So do i have to give my licensing exam (all india bar association exam) or i can apply for my NCA assessment without licensing????
You can apply for an NCA assessment if you have a qualifying law degree. You don't necessarily need to be called to the bar in the country you are from.
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit thank you so much mam your guidance is really very valuable
Is it very competitive to get accepted by Canadian law school to take the courses?
It can be competitive but it's not impossible.
Hii i have done my bachelor degree in arts in india only can you please guide me how to proceed further?
I'm pursuing LLB from India....I'm 23.and this is my last year of LLB.....so dear can you tell me that what would I should do after this .....Will NCA accept my request??? Please reply me dear.....
Hi rabeea .. i just want to know that am in 12 rn want to persue law cource in canada with scholarship so to grab scholarship how much marks will be needed for that in 12 ?
You will have to check scholarship requirements for each university. There is no set standard I believe.
Hii, could you please let me know about what kind of visa is required. If I'm studying llm in Canada and then I want to apply for NCA what visa would I be requiring throughout?
Hi Lin, great question. Unfortunately I moved here as a PR so i don't have enough information at the moment but I can ask around and get back to you. Keep a check on my comments.
Hii, thanks alot. It would be great help if you could let me know.
I will keep checking the comments.
Keep up the great work❤
Hey hi ! If i get license from NCA otherthan advocate what r the jobs offered in canada .. Love from India ! : )
Is there like micro loans for us to take in order for us to be able to pay for school???
You can! I am not too familiar with loan options but I have heard that there are options available.
Hi I have done my b.a arts from India can I apply for llb in Canada?am I eligible
Fees per annum to get lawyer degree plz reply in university
Hey. I graduated from University of London in 2018 through it’s distance learning program(in Pakistan) and from the past 2 year I have been practicing as a full time lawyer. Now I have decided to move back to Canada. I was gonna apply for my assessment but due to COVID-19 everything is locked down so I haven’t been able to do that yet.
So basically my question is when it comes to the NCA exams is the Osgoode LLM(Canadian common law) any good like will I still have to sit for the exams even after doing the LLM program from Osgoode. Is it Possible that after getting my assessment done from NCA instead of sitting for the exams I just go ahead with the LLM program.
I’ve also heard that the NCA usually asks candidates who have gotten their degree through UOL distance learning program to do 2years of study at a law school in Canada and since you also graduate from University of London can you guide me on this. Is there an option like for UOL candidates to either sit for the exams or just choose a program like that of Osgoode. Or Will I have to do both take the exam for some courses and also be asked to take courses at a law school.
I will be very thankful to you if you could guide me on all this.
Very good question! I’m from Bangladesh and I’m a UOL Graduate and just like you I’m also looking for answers for the existing questions you have. Hopefully Ms Rabeea will give us a brief answer :)
LLM at Osgoode covers all NCA requirements. LLM is all you need if you decide to d o masters
LuciferMorningstar can I give bar exam after I’m done with LLM?
Hi! Thank you for reaching out. I am going to try my best to answer your questions.
1) The LLM will cover all your NCA requirements if you take the courses assigned to you by the NCA.
2) The NCA can ask you to take courses in class as opposed to just taking the exams if you didn't study in class. If you studied at a University you will have to ask them to send a letter stating that you had completed your law degree by studying in class.
I hope this is helpful!
Rabeea Khalid - Law Study Kit In your case did you have to complete two years of LLM from Osgoode or did the 1 year Canadian common law llm suffice? Thank you
I am a PhD student from Cameroon. I have no experience in legal practice I am interested in becoming a lawyer in Canada please how can I proceed?
very informative. can you plz tell do we have to pay for the lawyer licence every year and if that's the case. how much will be the yearly fee?
Hi - Yes there is a fee. Please take a look at this: lso.ca/lawyers/about-your-licence/annual-reports-fees-and-insurance/paying-your-fees
Can I get study visa ok this basis?