Requirements for Becoming a Lawyer in Canada
There are approximately 67,000 lawyers in Canada, the majority of which practice common law, or laws set by judicial precedent. However, lawyers in Quebec practice civil law, which is based on a written civil code. You can become either a common law or civil law lawyer by taking the following steps.
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Attend University
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In order to be accepted at most Canadian law schools, you must attend 2 to 4 years of undergraduate university. No particular major is required, nor do most schools require that you actually obtain a degree.
Score well on the LSAT
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The Law School Admissions Test is a standardized exam that tests your ability to think critically and reason logically.
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Attend and Graduate from Law School
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You must graduate from an approved Canadian law school, or have your U.S. law degree approved by a national accreditation committee.
Obtain a License to Practice
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To receive a license, you must apply for admission into a law society in the appropriate province, engage in a year-long internship ("articling") with a practicing lawyer, complete a bar admissions program and take the Canadian Bar Exam.
Pass the Bar Exam
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If you pass the Bar Exam and satisfactorily complete the other licensing requirements, you will be admitted as a member of the Canadian Bar Association.
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