law student???
 

hi

i recently graduated with my law degree from glasgow uni in june and i am looking to move to canada. i am looking for anyone who has been in this situation who can offer any advice on the transfer of grades and how easy this is. my boyfriend is born and bred canadian with scottish parents and we are looking to move in together in the greater toronto area hence my need to move my degree.
again - any help would be much appreciated
laura x

Re: law student???
 

Hi

Congratulations!
I am a law graduate from (cough) a few (cough) years before you, who went into marketing, but fancies a return to the law. I investigated transferring my degree. However, it is a provincial system, so you need to approach the law society in the province you are interested in, then get your degree accredited - then you'll understand what, if any additional study you will need to do.
I'm no expert but this link will help you as far as BC is concerned. If you're interested in other provinces, contact their equivalent bodies.

Good luck!
http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/licensin...rtificate.html

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This is the Law Society for Upper Canada which covers Ontario....should be what you need.
http://rc.lsuc.on.ca/jsp/membershipS...ingALawyer.jsp

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Not sure if this will help or not but you can take a look at this thread started last April regarding "Practicing Law in Canada".

"Almost Canadian" is an UK trained lawyer currently going through the process of getting qualified in Calgary.

Cheers
Steve

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Hi Steve P
Yep, I remember now, that was a good thread.
The link I attached should short circuit a lot of faffing around, and get the poster direct to the info she needs, accreditation etc for Ontario.

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hey thanks guys - i have just been on that thread n had a look - lots of good advice on there - many thanks for all ur help
think it will be a long drawn out process but worth it
laura

Re: law student???
 

I am going through the process right now.

Unfortunately, the Provincial Law Societies only become involved once you have completed the exams that the NCA states you need to complete. As someone that has not practised law, expect to have to sit approx 10+ exams.

The best starting point is this site http://www.flsc.ca/en/foreignLawyers/guidelines.asp

As I have said on other threads, if you intend to use the NCA exams, the process is brutal. If you intend to go back to University, the process is easier, but not all Universities will take "NCA" students - none in Alberta do.

Feel free to PM me if I can be of any assistance

HTH

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Someone recently explained the difference between Canadina and British lawyers to me recently.

Apparently, because it gets so cold, in winter Canadian lawyers have to keep their hands in their own pockets.


(And just before anyone takes offense, this should be followed by a :))