COURSE CURRICULUM

The Paralegal Diploma program at Capilano University consists of 69 credits and is designed to equip students with the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to thrive in legal environments. In the first term, students are introduced to foundational legal concepts through courses such as Introduction to Law, Legal Analysis, Legal Document Processing, Torts I, Legal Research, and Litigation Procedures I, totaling 18 credits. The second term builds on this base with studies in Criminal Law, Family Law and Procedures, Torts II, Evidence, and Estates and Procedures, adding 15 more credits. In the third term, students engage with advanced subjects like Contracts I, Legal Drafting, Legal Interviewing, Insurance Law I, Real Property, and Conveyancing Procedures for a total of 18 credits. The fourth and final term focuses on specialized and professional skills through courses including Indigenous People and the Law, Company Law, Corporate Procedures, Litigation Procedures II, and Law Office Procedures. The program concludes with a 4.5-credit practicum that provides real-world experience in a legal setting, giving students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in practice. Altogether, the curriculum combines substantive legal theory with procedural training across areas such as torts, contracts, family law, corporate law, litigation, and real estate. Graduates are well-prepared to assist lawyers in a variety of legal tasks, including legal research, document preparation, client interviews, and file management, making them valuable members of any legal team. This program is ideal for individuals looking to enter the legal profession with strong, applied legal skills and practical experience.