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- Hi guys! As requested, I’m back with another video.
Here’s my story- how I got my first job here in canada as a legal assistant. Hope you find this video helpful.
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hi Sukhmani...new subscriber
this is really informative and highly appriciated..
keep going. love
Hey! how are you , i just want to ask you something that i'm coming in canada on january on PR SPOUSE visa so can you please guide me some 1 years courses regarding COMPUTER IT
Hii mam plzz suggest me what I do for coming in Canada as a lawyer practice i have completed my llb 2021 then I have no experience I m just doing aur preparing govt job in india how to come in Cana da as lawyer from India
Hey sukhmni !
Does the paralegal course offered by many colleges train you for the nca and the licensing process ? is it helpful in for foreign trained lawyers ?
Hi! It’s unrelated. For NCA, you either have to do LLM Common Law from UBC or York university (if you don’t want to give NCA) or the NCA exams themselves.
Thanks for the info ❤
Very very informative video sis
Keep growing 🚀
Hi sukhu I did my LL.M in the year 2018 from Nashik
Hi dii...
If you do ba llb in india and then after graduating you at that moment want to move to canada, can you give nca. Do we need experience for nca compulsorily?
Hi Anureet! You don’t need work ex for NCA :)
Hi Sukhmni. New subscriber here. I would like to hear more about your journey as a Legal Assistant. I am planning to take a diploma program about it and I am looking forward to know more about budget friendly schools.
Hi! So I didn’t study for this job in India. I’m a lawyer in India and that helped me land my current job. But I hear that CDI and Douglas college are good!
Where should I start from
hey, would you be kind to share which NOC did u use for EE application?
Hi Khadija. I didn’t apply via express entry. My husband sponsored my PR.
Hey di
one question i also applied for canada under spousal sponsor (PR) file , if a want to do further study , can i do in canada ?
Sure after you get your PR, you can definitely study in Canada. There is a huge fee difference. You pay less as a PR
Hi sukhmani!
If we pass the NCA exams are we at a disadvantage from LLM lawyers? Can we still get jobs in top notch law firms of Canada like Blake or Gowling??
You don’t need LLM to get a good job. Many Canadian lawyers don’t have one. Honestly, it depends on many things. Some people prefer to hire lawyers who have local education from those prestigious law schools. Some people don’t care about that. I would say, if you want to aim for top notch law firms with NCA, better to build up a solid work ex and then eventually move towards it (in case it doesn’t work out for you in the first go). There’s no hard and fast rule. LLM is mainly if you want to go into teaching.
@@sukhmanikahlon thanks alot
Wahaj, i have some queries too regarding all this, can you pls give me some or any of your social media handles so that i can contact you
@@rahatansari2011 @sukhmani_kahlon on instagram
Hey di!
I'm going to start my law school soon sadly it isn't an nlu, could you please tell me from where did you pursue you law degree?
Hi! I went to Army Institute of Law, Mohali :)
Okay:)
Hello sukhmani,
I have a doubt,
1.actually I'm giving NCA in coming up months and I'm giving it from India (online), if once I clear NCA papers, can I apply for Canada PR from India.
2. After clearing NCA,10 Months intership/job is must for Canadian Bar exam to get such on which visa you will suggest,as I'm giving everything from India.
Kindly suggest,
Regards
Raj
NCA has no connection with immigration! So it won’t matter. You have to intern for 10 months and give the Bar exam too. Your immigration status needs to be sorted before you start taking your NCA. Otherwise none of it will matter.
Hi…. My wife applied for me a spousal PR application Outland via online portal on 10th of feb 2022 and after few webforms. We received a mail from Case processing centre Sydney including my wife’s UCI and my application number and also mentioned that We are pleased to inform that you have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor.
Is it a AOR ??? Please let me know
And they also mentioned
The Application for Permanent Residence for your relative(s) will be forwarded to a visa office for further processing..
Yes this means your application process has started
I’m a foreign trained lawyer and I was hoping this video would be in English but apparently it’s not. Would be nice to see something similar in English, if you could. Thanks
Hi! The next video is going to be in English, so that it can be useful for all internationally trained lawyers who watch 😊
Thanks for the feedback! 🤗
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@@sukhmanikahlon thank you!
🙏
Hey Sukhmani
I'm Geethika from India. Graduated in the year 2021 and I'm planning to move to Canada can you suggest me if take LLM or go for NCA ?
Your video is really helpful
Hi Geethika!
It all depends on you. If you want to go for LLM, and come to Canada on student visa - you can do that. If your PR file is in process, you can definitely opt for NCA as it is both time and cost effective- compared to LLM. Even as a PR, you can definitely go for LLM. No education ever goes to waste. So it all depends on how your situation is :)
Hello
File submitted 25 april2022
Medical and biometric updated on 17 August
Eligibility it’s under proccessing from 22 August..
It’s still in progress.
Background not started .
How long its take for complete and how long its take for ppr???
Hi! It depends on your visa office. One can’t really pin point an exact timeline in immigration matters unfortunately. But stay positive! You never know, you might get good news in 2-3 weeks. Do update when you get it :))
@@sukhmanikahlon thanks for positive reply 🤗
@@amipatel7345 always 😊
How NCA exams would be given ? Either in canada 🇨🇦 or any center in home jurisdiction or Online ?
5 to 8, depending on your NCA assessment. You can take all your exams online from anywhere in the world.
Thanks for helping me now i am clear a lot in coming to Canada
Glad I could help! :)
Ok so before clearing the NCA exam we can actually work at a Law Firm as a Legal Associate, that's a relief as I was really worried about the survival job till I clear the NCA
Legal assistant jobs. Though they’re very dependent on your personality, English speaking skills and your vibe check in general, they’re definitely possible. More so in immigration offices.
After doing LLB from India and pursuing LLM from Canada and working in banking and finance in pvt and govt banks and firms as a legal person did I need to require to give NCA exam
Where did you do LLM from? Was it LLM- Common Law?
@@sukhmanikahlonLLM common law that solves NCA is very expensive for international students. I know someone who did LLM in Canada and had to sit for the NCA exam afterwards. It's not an easy process.
@@sarahreviewsinasmr that’s true! I only suggest it for people who don’t have to worry about the fee. NCA exams are the most practical and cost effective choice and even then, NCA exams are not cheap by any means.
Hello ma'am...I have studied LLB therafter I have completed 5 years experience as legal advisor in financial organization. Is there any chance to get an opportunity in Canada?
Moving to a new country means starting from scratch. There is always room for hard working people. Of course you will have to get your NCA exams and licensing procedure done. But, instead of thinking of opportunities in Canada, think about your life in india and whether or not there is lack of opportunity in your field. It’s very tough to move countries. Not just financially but emotionally. So you should have a really strong reason why you want to move abroad - be it to any country. Otherwise it can feel difficult to stick through the struggling phase. Hope this helps :)
Hi Sukhmani! As a FTL without legal license in Canada how much pay can we expect as a Legal assistant in the very first year of immigration to Canada. Thanks
Depending on the province you’re in, I’d say between 40-50k. However, if you find the right employer (by that I mean someone who sees the potential in you and is willing to take a little risk) it can be a little more. With the right experience (3 years and more), this figure does get much better. For eg, a legal asst with work ex dealing with ICBC cases can get 80k or more after 3-5 years of experience. Roughly the same with Family Law work ex. Corporate assts can get more. So it varies a lot.
I’m an indian lawyer, working as a legal executive in a law firm. Want your advice on should i take work ex of 2-4 years and then move to canada would it be beneficial.
After passing NCA exam I’ll get job in canada or I have to come physically and pursue some masters in law and then I will get a job, is it so?
Hello. The truth is that Indian experience in the legal industry doesn’t really count if you’re looking at jobs like legal assistant or law clerk, because the rules and procedures are totally different. But if you are trying to get into contract drafting, for example, there it might count.
NCA has nothing to do with the immigration process. You can definitely take the exams from India but you have to figure out an immigration pathway to move to Canada. After clearing all the NCA exams, you are at par with a Canadian law grad. This means that depending on the province, you have to article/intern for a year and maybe take the Bar exams. After that, you become a lawyer and can work as one.
If you have no ways of moving to Canada, you can go for LLM Common Law from UBC or York university. That way you won’t have to take the NCA exams and you’ll get a Canadian degree as well.
After completing any 2 year diploma in canada how much time it will take to do law degree in canada?
As far as I know, you have to do an undergraduate degree (not diploma), to be able to go to Law School. This isn’t something that I had to look into so I cannot be too sure about this.
Hey, can you tell me as you didn't gave your NCA till now i guess then on what visa you went to canada?
I went as a PR
@@sukhmanikahlon can you also tell that as i am in the last sem of my law school so am i eligible to apply for assessment in NCA or do i need to wait for my result?
@@CANADIANBANIYA you can start studying for it but you have to send your transcripts of all 10 semesters for assessment. So you have to wait for the result of the last arm too before applying.
Do i need to buy books and if yes from where? Or from where i can get good and reliable notes?
@@CANADIANBANIYA there’s material online. You can check from NCA’s website
Mam what is your first salary plsss reply..
You dont need work experience as a lawyer cause it doesnt count if unqualified to practice law in canada. You just need to sit for the NCA exams after your whole LLB is assessed then your degree would be valued the same as canadian law graduates. Afterwards get your pR. Go to Canada and get your internship or articling done for sometime maybe over a year before writing the Canadian bar exam. Afterwards you would be a lawyer in Canada.
Technically you don’t need work experience but it definitely helps you integrate into the profession. Also, in Canada, lots of NCA qualified lawyers are struggling because law firms are hesitant to give articles to people who have no work experience. Canadian work experience helps you integrate into the work culture here and also, competency helps you get some confidence. So in my opinion, it definitely helps to have work experience.
Also, common law country work experience does count! If you’ve worked for a certain time period, depending on the province, your duration of articles gets decreased! I think that’s a pretty good advantage.
Mam i have done LLB and in Pakistan, I'm preparing for Ielts and wants to come there in canada. My percentage is low therefore I have only option of PGD kindly refer me a PG diploma in law which is good for study visa. I'm waiting from your kind responce. And without having licence, can we do work in legal firms?
You can work in legal firms but not as a lawyer. At most, you can get a job as a legal assistant. I would honestly suggest you take the NCA exams if you want to work as a lawyer in Canada.
I don’t have a lot of knowledge of study courses but I’m preparing a video on the same that can potentially help you. Subscribe to stay tuned! :)
please make a video about job opportunities and career after becoming lawyer through NCA process.
Will do! Thanks for the suggestion :)
Do subscribe to stay tuned!
Hello,
I have completed my BALLB degree in india and planning to do paralegal course in canada. Will paralegal course in canada degrade the value of my law degree which i have in india?
It’ll help you get a job! But if you want to eventually become a lawyer, you’ll have to take the NCA exams
Thank you for replying to me back ma'am. So rather than doing LLM doing paralegal will be a good choice?
@@hargunnkaurmakhija5110 paralegal diploma will only get you a paralegal job. If you want to become a lawyer here, you will either go for LLM common law or take the NCA exams.
@@sukhmanikahlon so i can do paralegal course and thn give NCA give? As i have heard that LLM is costly
@@sukhmanikahlon also can i call you as i have lots of doubts
Hiii...which stream you chose in 11 th ??? Pls help actually i am also planning to pursue law
I chose Arts. Psychology and sociology!
@@sukhmanikahlon can we get a good salary after llb and llm in uk or usa.....
@@Thakur_kalpana it depends on many factors. Good grades, internships, extra curriculars, immigration situations.
@@sukhmanikahlon okk... Thank a lot di♥️🕉️
Hi Sukhmni. I am Ankit Aggarwal, graduated in 2014 from Government Law College, Mumbai and since then i am working as inhouse legal counsel. I am looking for opportunities in Canada but really confused whether should i take academic route as a paralegal? Would be helpfup if I can connect with you
Hi Ankit.
You can reach out to me on instagram @sukhmani_kahlon
I don't have Instagram account. Can I connect you on whatsApp Or linkedin?
Hi mam useful video
Thank you… I doubt please clarify asap…
I am a LLB graduate from Sri Lanka planning to migrate Canada next year and progress just started..
So, what should I choose LLM or NCA for coming there for in Student Visa and working and then apply for PR??
Please guide me
If you plan on moving to canada on a student permit, then LLM or paralegal diploma would be your only options. NCA does not play a role in your immigration process. If you go for LLM, you can either do a degree you like or you can go for LLM Common Law (here, you won’t have to give NCA exams if you do LLM Common Law)
Hope this helps! Subscribe for more information!
@@sukhmanikahlon thank you already subscribed.
Can I go for llm in immigration law others than NCA progress
@@mithushanahenthiram176Only LLM.in common law in NCA approved universities will exempt you from writing a seperate NCA exam.
Hii
I need your assistance
I'm a student from humanities background where i studied legal studies as one of my major subject now i wanna continue my law in canada but i know it will cost me an arm and a leg if i choose a law degree.....can u pls suggest some law courses which are not really expensive. I'll be glad to receive your reply 😊
Studying Law is pretty expensive anywhere outside India. Also, many good universities want you to already have an undergrad degree and only after that you go on to Law school. IF your undergrad is done and you want to come to Canada for your law degree, you will have to take your LSATs, which are pretty tough. If you just want to get out of India, you can look at Europe as education isn't as expensive there as it is in North America. There are also scholarships - but you will have to research.
Mam kya legal assistant k liye elite clear krna necessary h kya
Elite?
Hey sukhman How did you come to Canada??? Like did you applied for study visa or work permit
My husband sponsored my PR.
Hi this is Hubdar from Pakistan.
Very informative video
Thankyou!
Can I write NCA exams just after graduating from Law ?
You can write your NCAs as soon as you get your degree!
hi I'm new Subscriber here .
I'm doing LLb first year from UK distance learning . can i get para legal job
You’ll have to be in Canada to apply for any kind of job. Also, many employers need paralegals to have a diploma as it is a licensed profession as well.
Hey I’m also studied LLB in india recently this year only & I’m trying to shift in Canada with PR. As my husband already have Australian TR. so is there any job opportunities for recent Indian lawyers in canada or else ị should continue with Australian TR????
I need to talk to you personally so can I have any of your contact details so that I can interact with you in more details
I can’t say about Australia because I have no experience but definitely in Canada, there is pretty good scope for lawyers. However, the licensing process can take 2-3 years depending on your ability.
You can contact me on Instagram - @sukhmani_kahlon
@@sukhmanikahlonmam is name se aapki I'd nii mil rhi insta p mujhe as a legal assistant jana h canada aapse kuch imp. Facts puchne h plz help 🙏
@@Cricketloveradda20 @sukahlon on Instagram
If I have licence in bar council in India, i can still give NCA exam right?
Yes yes
I am also working as legal assistant in Punjab and coming to bellivelle, Canada on 4 April, so can u help me regarding job
I have made a video that can guide you how to apply :)
@@sukhmanikahlon thanku
May be skip on which visa u were in canada firstly?
It’s all in my videos. My husband sponsored my PR
Dear sister I am from Bangladesh I am a lawyer...I want to build up my career as a lawyer...I s tution fee is high for law students
It is expensive to study in Canada, specially law courses. However, there are scholarships available for hard working students who get good grades.
Ma'am, Kisi advocate ka experience count hoga kya?
Articling ke time pe count hota hai. For eg in Ontario, agar Aapke paas india mei 1+ years ka experience hai toh aap Articling se exempt ho jaate ho
@@sukhmanikahlon mera matlab practicing with a senior or independent practice,tab kaise count hoga
@@akhileshsuresh4933 usme nahi hoga count. You have to start from scratch.
Hi. I need some legal advice and how to find a good lawyer in Canada.
You can call the Lawyer Referral Service. The phone number is specific for every province. You can google according to your province.
Thank you so much.
Sukhmani is it possible to get a job of legal assistant from India in Canada..?
Hi! I’d say the chances are less. Most employers want to meet you in person before hiring you.
@@sukhmanikahlon ok is it possible to land a job after coming to canada on visiter visa. In legal profession.
Hi mam from where can i buy nca study material
Hey Varsha!
There are many sources. Are you looking for notes only or classes as well?
@@sukhmanikahlon hi i would like suggestions for notes as to which are good
@@varshashethkitchen2632 there are a few options like NCA Tutor, Vanessa, Rabia..
Hello ma'am i have completed my llm now looking for any job in canada could you please guide me ? I am in urgent need of job
Are you in Canada?
Hi mam!!
Im from punjab, pakistan. I have completed my 12th here in pakistan, and now im thinking to move to canada for my further studies in law, can you please suggest me whether i should completed my LLB in pakistan and then go for canada for LLM or move to canada right now on study visa . I want to clear NCA exam and practice law there in canada so which option is better for me.
I am despiratley waiting for your honest advice.🥰
Hi Zohaib!
Studying in Canada can be very expensive. Here, you have to do an undergraduate degree before you can study law. I think it’s better if you study law in Pakistan, give NCA and then see if you want to move here on PR or on study permit. At that point, you can also choose an option between LLM and MBA. LLM is mostly important if you want to go into teaching. Otherwise, many people go for LLM common so that they don’t have to give the NCA exams. If you’re okay giving the NCA exams, you can check out the MBA degree too. It all depends on what kind of jobs you would be interested in - and that’s something you will realize only after you have done your Law degree. If you give NCA and move to canada for MBA, you’d be a lawyer with a MBA degree, which has its own lucrative possibilities.
Also side note, life here is very tough. I strongly feel one shouldn’t move to a new country right after 12th. It is important to have a more clear mindset and determination to make such a permanent and expensive decision.
Do subscribe if this helped 😊
@@sukhmanikahlon mam can I ask for your Instagram I'd please?.....I have some queries in my mind !!
I am a lawyear in bangladesh. i am prctice in bangladesh jadgue court. I have not complete in iealts. can i get law job in canada. please infrom me .
You will have to take the NCA Exams if you want to work as a lawyer in Canada. Please note that NCA is not connected with your immigration process, at all.
Hey!how can we become government lawyer in canada?
You need to take the NCA exams, gain experience as a lawyer in Canada, wait for the job opening, apply and cross your fingers 🤞🏼
I hear they prefer to hire citizens but that wont stop me from trying :)
@@sukhmanikahlon thank you so much
Can you please tell that how much time it will take to be a government lawyer and what is the hourly pay for that?
Mam how much a foreign train lawyer earn as legal assistant as a fresher
It depends on the employer. It can range from literally minimum wage to $30 per hour
@@sukhmanikahlon actually I am also Indian lawyer who move Surrey next month .... you mean around 4000/m one can earn
@@avirajmanchanda2219 yep! It’s possible :)
Hey Sukhmani
Hope you are doing great.
Thank you for this video. I recently came to Canada, started my NCA journey from India. I am trying to find the position of legal assistant, I don’t have much practical experience although I was enrolled in the bar. Would you please make a video on the responsibilities of legal assistant and the skills required. I know such things are already there on indeed but it would be better to listen from a person who is actually doing this.
That's a great idea for a video! :) Will definitely make a video on this.
Do subscribe to get notified :)
@@sukhmanikahlon Sure!:)
@@SandeepKaur-tq8mv hello mam i want to move to Canada and really wanted to know about what course should I take after completing law from Indian can you suggest me pls 😊
Which is better? Working in India or Canada?
Working in Canada but living in India 🥲
In Canada, you get a good work/life balance and work culture is better. But India is India. No one does culture and festivals better than India. Every place has its own pros and cons.
Hi Sukhmani. Very informative and practical video. I wanted to know if have u have started ur NCA journey ? Also how is the experience working as a Legal Assistant in a Canadian Law Firm ?
I’ve started the NCA process. It’s going okay. It’s tough to manage everything together so it’s going slow.
I like my job. You learn something new literally every single day.
How can we become legal assistant after class 12th?
In Canada? By doing a diploma course from a Canadian college
@@sukhmanikahlon Is it fine if we do diploma after class 12th .. will it be benefit to land in field job just after doing apply including co-op..
Helpful video! There is a query regarding it.. which course or program should I opt to be there in canada???? , like if i want to give NCA exams while living in Canada .???
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Do you givr canadaian bar exam ?
We have to. I have not yet.
Hey, I have been trying to connect with you. I need some guidance, can you help?
You can reach me on Instagram at @sukhmani_kahlon
@@sukhmanikahlon I have pinged you.
Hi ma'am...can you tell me the salary package of legal assistant
Hi! It depends on the province, your qualification and experience. It can be anywhere between $18 to $30 per hour.
Hi go ahead sis ❤
Are you enrolled in Canada bar now?
Hi Vikram! No, I am in the process of taking my NCA exams. I am done with 2, as of now.
Hi I am also a lawyer from India and I’m searching for a job in Canada as a lawyer can u please give my reference in your company I will be highly obliged to you.
It doesn't work that way..she can't give you reference in her law firm cause you are still unqualified to practice law in canada..watch the video well before commenting.
@@sarahreviewsinasmrExactly it's not that easy to get job in Canada
Is trha ki wife chahiye meko lawyer bnna ha.
Waiting for your reply
Hi Sukhmani, I too have done BLS/LLB form India. I m also in Vancouver..Can i get your Linkdin id to get in touch with you.
www.linkedin.com/in/sukhmani-singh-735183a3?
Thank you Sukhmani! This was really helpful. I’m also a FTL processing my spousal PR from out of Canada and I’m already working towards a career path in Canada. this was really reassuring because sometimes you hear people say that you can’t get a legal job in Canada as a new immigrant. Would you mind sharing your email? Would love to connect with you and possibly discuss further on spousal application and legal career pathways. Thank you!
You can always connect with me on Instagram. My handle is @_sukhmani14
@@kirtikishore8946 you can reach me on Instagram at @sukhmani_kahlon
Thank you for the informative video. Can i contact you either via email or WhatsApp please?
singhsukhmani176@gmail.com
@@sukhmanikahlon thank you so much.
Hi, I have seen your video for the very first time and I really liked the content. You have mentioned your Instagram handle but unfortunately I am unable to find your I'd on instagram. Kindly suggest any other way to get connected with you. Thanks in Advance😊
Try @sukhmaniiiikahlon :)
I recently changed my Instagram handle 😅😅
Hii mam plzz suggest me what I do for coming in Canada as a lawyer practice i have completed my llb 2021 then I have no experience I m just doing aur preparing govt job in india how to come in Cana da as lawyer from India