Original post by zigglr
I was told by a Canadian guy at my Uni that you can become a Lawyer in Canada with a UK Law degree, and that the Law system is very similar between the countries. Is this true?
You can become a lawyer in Canada with a UK law degree.. but it is not like you can fly over and start practicing with your UK degree alone.
First, you would have to get your degree accredited through the NCA (National Committee on Accreditation). You would do a year of self study, and write 4-7 challenge exams. some are general, and others are specific to Canadian law.
From here you are eligible to write the licensing exam which allows you to move onto the next step.
Assuming you pass all of them, you will then have to spend a year articling in Canada with a Canadian lawyer. Like training contracts, these positions can be hard to find. Alternatively, at least in Ontario (I'm not sure about the other provinces) you can do a Legal Practice Program (LLP) offered by Ryerson University. There is only one English-language program for this in the province.
For what it's worth - I'm a Canadian law student who will be completing my law degree in the UK, so I've looked into this process quite a bit
Original post by Erinspad
You can become a lawyer in Canada with a UK law degree.. but it is not like you can fly over and start practicing with your UK degree alone.
First, you would have to get your degree accredited through the NCA (National Committee on Accreditation). You would do a year of self study, and write 4-7 challenge exams. some are general, and others are specific to Canadian law.
From here you are eligible to write the licensing exam which allows you to move onto the next step.
Assuming you pass all of them, you will then have to spend a year articling in Canada with a Canadian lawyer. Like training contracts, these positions can be hard to find. Alternatively, at least in Ontario (I'm not sure about the other provinces) you can do a Legal Practice Program (LLP) offered by Ryerson University. There is only one English-language program for this in the province.
For what it's worth - I'm a Canadian law student who will be completing my law degree in the UK, so I've looked into this process quite a bit
First, you would have to get your degree accredited through the NCA (National Committee on Accreditation). You would do a year of self study, and write 4-7 challenge exams. some are general, and others are specific to Canadian law.
From here you are eligible to write the licensing exam which allows you to move onto the next step.
Assuming you pass all of them, you will then have to spend a year articling in Canada with a Canadian lawyer. Like training contracts, these positions can be hard to find. Alternatively, at least in Ontario (I'm not sure about the other provinces) you can do a Legal Practice Program (LLP) offered by Ryerson University. There is only one English-language program for this in the province.
For what it's worth - I'm a Canadian law student who will be completing my law degree in the UK, so I've looked into this process quite a bit
So it would take about 2 years to become a Lawyer in Canada after completing the LLB Law degree here?
Original post by zigglr
So it would take about 2 years to become a Lawyer in Canada after completing the LLB Law degree here?
Pretty much, yeah. Give or a take some time on either end of that. It isn't impossible, but it definitely is a process
You would be considered a straight from high school student though for the NCA. With just an LLB you will need to obtain ten credits from a Canadian university, or two years of school at a full course load (you can do 6 a year + summer school if you want). If you do an llm you will need to only do 5 credits. Also it should be mentioned that unless you are at oxbridge, or a top ten school finding a job will prove a challenge,especially in Ontario. You will mostly be constrained to High Street size firms.
Original post by Erinspad
You can become a lawyer in Canada with a UK law degree.. but it is not like you can fly over and start practicing with your UK degree alone.
First, you would have to get your degree accredited through the NCA (National Committee on Accreditation). You would do a year of self study, and write 4-7 challenge exams. some are general, and others are specific to Canadian law.
From here you are eligible to write the licensing exam which allows you to move onto the next step.
Assuming you pass all of them, you will then have to spend a year articling in Canada with a Canadian lawyer. Like training contracts, these positions can be hard to find. Alternatively, at least in Ontario (I'm not sure about the other provinces) you can do a Legal Practice Program (LLP) offered by Ryerson University. There is only one English-language program for this in the province.
For what it's worth - I'm a Canadian law student who will be completing my law degree in the UK, so I've looked into this process quite a bit
First, you would have to get your degree accredited through the NCA (National Committee on Accreditation). You would do a year of self study, and write 4-7 challenge exams. some are general, and others are specific to Canadian law.
From here you are eligible to write the licensing exam which allows you to move onto the next step.
Assuming you pass all of them, you will then have to spend a year articling in Canada with a Canadian lawyer. Like training contracts, these positions can be hard to find. Alternatively, at least in Ontario (I'm not sure about the other provinces) you can do a Legal Practice Program (LLP) offered by Ryerson University. There is only one English-language program for this in the province.
For what it's worth - I'm a Canadian law student who will be completing my law degree in the UK, so I've looked into this process quite a bit
Thank you for the information, I have a LLB, Legal Practice and LLM in research methodology does that mean that I still need to do the articling in or do the legal practice course in Toronto? Whats the best way do you think I can qualify as a lawyer and find a sponsor to work in Toronto?
Original post by NAYADO
I hold a Master's degree in Business Administration from UK and another in Communications Studies from Ghana with a bachelor's in Sociology and Information Studies. Now, I'm looking to transition into Law with the aim of becoming a Solicitor or Barrister. What are the guidelines?
Why have you posted that AI-generated text on a thread about Canadian legal practice?
Original post by Amir94
Thank you for the information, I have a LLB, Legal Practice and LLM in research methodology does that mean that I still need to do the articling in or do the legal practice course in Toronto? Whats the best way do you think I can qualify as a lawyer and find a sponsor to work in Toronto?
As already explained above, your degree will not by itself qualify you to practise law in Canada or any other jurisdiction. You will have to complete further qualifications and training.
Canadian law is based on the English common law, except in Quebec where the law follows the Civilian law model. Canada has a written Constitution. There are Provincial laws and Federal laws, and Provincial and Federal Courts.
Original post by colekova
if I do an BA in law in UK would that be enough for Canada (with obviously taking the test to pass to practice law there) or would I need to do an LLB
It is the content of a degree which matters, not what the degree is called. For example, a BA in Jurisprudence from Oxford is equivalent to an LLB from UCL.
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