How to become a lawyer in Canada with a foreign law degree? How much will it cost?
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- 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!
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit any scholarship
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!
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.
Very informative. Thank you.
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
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.
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.
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!
Well explained...subscribed..look forward to learning more
Thank you!
it's such a great information that you had given thank you so much.
Rabeea Khalid
So helpful, thanks for making this video!
My pleasure!
Thank you very much! Can you explain how can law applicants in this case may be admitted to an immigration program for PR?
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.
Very informative video...
This is so informative. I hope you could share your employment opportunities available to you after you passed the exams.
Thank you so much. A appreciate for that.
Thank you for watching!
What a way of speaking love it and I think I will definitely learn u a lot from u
Thank you!
Amazing video! Can you make a video about job opportunities for foreign lawyers please?
Hi, great suggestion! I will make one soon.
Your voice is very powerful ☺️
Insightful
Thank you!
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.
Thanks, very informative video 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
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.
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 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?
Thanks Rabea!
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
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
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 😄😄😄
thank you very much for all this information
Thank you for watching!
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 ?
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.
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.
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.
hey rabeea, ur video is really helpful. actually I'm master's in law from India. how many NCA courses I have to take.
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 ?
For taking the NCA exams do I need to move into Canada first or I have to write it from my home country?
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?
Good and very useful information ..will soon contact you for more information ...
Thank you for watching!
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
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?
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.
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
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.
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/
Umm I have a question.. can I do jd course in Canada after my 12th? If yes how ?
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.
Do we need to do Articling first then Bar exam or vice versa ?? Pls clear
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.
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
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!
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 😊
Are there financial aids available for people participating in the accreditation process?
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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
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?
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!
Hi, From where can we get the material for NCA Exam?
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. ❤
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?
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?
Hi Rabeea,
Really very informative and genuine video I found on you tube for scope of law in Canada. I have a question, I am doing B. A hon. in India can I pursue law in Canada after doing
B. A . hon. and also the process.. Please let me know I shall be very thankful to you
Thanks! I am not sure what a B.A hons is. You need a qualifying law degree to apply for an NCA assessment. If B.A hons is not a law degree you can't apply.
Really informative video... I have LLB degree from Government College University in Punjab Pakistan... I am practicing law since 2012... Before going for NCA assessment, I would like to know whether they will ask me to take NCA exam or is that more probability for me to take LLM from a Canadian Law School. Kindly, guide in this regard
Hi! Thank you for reaching out. Everyone's assessment varies depending on different factors so I won't be able to give you a definite answer. However, from my experience, most law graduates who receive their law degree through in-person instruction in an Approved Law School are only asked to take NCA exams. Hope this helps!
Thanks alot... It is a real help
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.
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!
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 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.
Thank you so much for this detailed video! Really appreciate your efforts. I am a licensed lawyer in India. My query is that while I understand the whole process, is it all worth in the current scenario? I mean, are there sufficient jobs for lawyers in ON or it may land me in a limbo? This whole process shall require a lot of effort but it's doable, provided I know that there are chances of getting a job. Also, what is the probability of getting a job from / post the Ryerson's LPP? Thank you in advance!
Great question! I am going to share a video regarding this as I have a lot to say about this topic.
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit Thanks for reverting back. Eagerly waiting for the video.
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit hi have you released this video? can you share the link please.
@@thuddu Still working on it!
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 ?
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
maam , if we want to settle and work abroad does our college from which we did our undergraduation in law matters ?
It would be nice if there was a timeline attached
Students shift to these countries in search of better life and to start a new life.
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
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
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
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
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.
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❤
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?
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 :)
Cool and informative video, keep it up!
Thank you!
Can you say which is best for LLM, after we completed v will get job there .please reply.
Subscribed just to make it 1000. Feeling accomplished 😂
Thank you!
@@RabeeaKhalidLawStudyKit my pleasure.
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.
Hi Rabeea...tnk u so much for this video. It really what i exactly need. I need some more suggestion from u. I already got LL.B & LL.M. in my country & very soon i also become a lawyer, since i already attending bar enrolment exam. If i go to canada for studying any diploma course or legal assistant, law clark or paralegal course & then apply for NCA exam, can i do it & attend in exam?? Or they send me to complete LL.M. again?? & what about of scholarship for LL.M. course??
Hello! It depends on your NCA Assessment. They might ask you to take NCA Exams or complete courses in-class at a Canadian law school which is the LL.M. Please watch this for more clarification: th-cam.com/video/5YbfDw8-Rdk/w-d-xo.html
Does LLM still work? I have heard they took LLM off the table?
Is it really hard to get an admission into LLM for a person who has an LLB from Pakistan?
Can you please tell me that.. We can give NCA exams in india only? And after that we need to give bar exam in so after that we need to come to canada.. there is no need to study in canada a course like llm?
Just pass Nca and then bar exams for getting registered..?
Hi - Your NCA assessment will tell you if you need to take the LLM or you can take NCA courses on your own in India. Once you have fulfilled the NCA requirements you have to fulfill the experiential training component requirement and also take the lawyer licensing exams (Bar exams). Please read this if you'd like a bit more detail on this: www.mcss.gov.on.ca/documents/en/immigration/oi_en_law_cm.pdf
Thanks for answering..
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.
I'm a freshly passed student of llab from india....can you guide me which course I most choose for LLM?
I have done LLB from punjab university Chandigarh India. And LLM from university of Kent Canterbury England. I want to upgrade studies in canada as i live here now. How many exams do i have to take? Please enlighten me
Unfortunately, I can't tell you how many exams you will have to take. Everyone's case is different and there are many different factors that the NCA considers. You should apply for an assessment in order to find this out.
Is it very competitive to get accepted by Canadian law school to take the courses?
It can be competitive but it's not impossible.
Is it important to have an experience to apply for LLM from India ?
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?
Hi! I want to ask again, is there a required Grade average from your foreign law degree before you can enroll in LLM? Thank you!
Hi Aira, yes it depends on which program and school you are applying for. I would advise to check the program requirements of the LLM you want to apply for.