FAQs

You need to have graduated from high school with a minimum grade of C+ in English 12 (or equivalent). There are also other ways you can meet the admission requirements, see Admission Requirements for more details. The application fee is $40. Please apply online.

The estimated total for tuition and all fees is under $6,000. For up-to-date and detailed information please see Tuition & Student Fees.

There is a maximum of 35 students in a class. Everyone in the program takes all of the required courses at the same time, which means that you will get to know your fellow students and instructors really well. Come and join the community!

Many students in the program do continue to work while taking a full course load; however, you should be aware that it is an intense program and working full time is not recommended (you will be taking 5 courses per semester).

Timetables are subject to change, but generally students should expect to have between 3-6 hours of class time per day, with one teaching free day per week. Classes are delivered face-to-face and online.

Part time students can expect to have 3 hours of class time 1-2 times per week, with face-to-face classes offered in Year 1 and online classes in Year 2. Classes run Monday-Friday (no classes on weekends) between 8:30 am - 7 pm.

No you are not guaranteed a practicum placement but you are given lots of support to help ensure that you obtain a practicum. We have a course (LGLA 1399 - Work Experience/Project) that prepares students to apply for practicum placements.

Since many firms use the practicum placement as a free trial period to assess whether the student would fit in at the organization before offering full time employment, we think it is more beneficial for students to determine where they would like to do their practicum. For some students, the commute downtown would be too much. You may find that you develop a real passion for a particular area of law, and it makes more sense for you to identify what kind of firm they would like to work for.

We also have extensive contacts in the legal industry which we utilize to help secure practicum placements for interested students, but we do not “place” students for the reasons outlined above.

Applications open October 1 each year for the Fall intake. The deadline for applications is March 1, however, the application deadline may be extended space permitting. Please see: kpu.ca/admission/deadlines-fees for more details.

Offers are sent out on a rolling basis. You can check your application status at any time on your Online Self-Service account. For more information, please visit: kpu.ca/admission/now-what.

Yes, the program can be taken full time. Students interested in pursuing the part time option are encouraged to speak to the Department Chair.

LGLA courses can be used as electives in KPU’s BBA programs, but for other programs it will depend: you will have to check with the degree program you are interested in.

Transfer credit may be requested during your online application. Official post-secondary transcripts must be submitted in order to proceed with the evaluation. Course outlines may also be requested by Office of the Registrar. For more information, please visit: kpu.ca/transfercredit.

The program is designed to be offered through blended delivery, meaning that some courses are face-to-face, while others are online. Students benefit from the community aspect built through face-to-face interaction with their instructors and peers, while also enjoying some flexibility through the online offerings.

Part time students will have face-to-face courses in Year 1 and online courses in Year 2.