Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”
Foreign Trained Lawyers - NCA
A full-time examination preparation program for internationally trained lawyers and law graduates completing the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) process. Live instruction covers the core NCA subject areas and the legal analysis and writing skills needed for the examinations.
Who This Program Is For
- Internationally trained lawyers preparing for NCA examinations.
- Foreign law graduates from civil or common law jurisdictions.
- Newcomers to Canada planning to enter the Canadian legal profession.
Subjects Taught
- Canadian Criminal Law
- Canadian Constitutional Law
- Foundations of Canadian Law
- Professional Responsibility
- Civil Litigation
- Evidence
- Torts
- Administrative Law
Related occupational group: NOC 41101, lawyers and Quebec notaries. Example job titles include lawyer, legal counsel, barrister and solicitor, and corporate counsel.
Schedule and Tuition
- Duration: 21 weeks, full time (425 hours; six months or less)
- Tuition: CAD $7,975. Tuition may be paid in instalments. See Student Loans and Financial Aid.
- Not included in tuition: textbooks, the LOA fee, and the international student fee (CAD $1,000, where applicable)
- Application deadline: domestic applicants may apply up to 15 days before the start date
- Start dates: see the current Enrolment Schedule
Admission Requirements
Academic
- Post-graduate education in a specific skill or regulated profession, or equivalent.
- Applicants are typically internationally trained in the related occupation (NOC 41101, lawyers and Quebec notaries).
- Apply through the Program Registration Portal to receive a free initial qualifying assessment. You will then receive instructions to upload your credentials securely.
International Applicants
- Domestic and international applicants may apply.
- This program runs six months or less. A study permit and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) are not required.
- Completion does not qualify a student for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Delivery and Assessment
Delivery
Full-time instruction in English, delivered in person at the Vaughan campus or online through the College learning management system (LMS). Online students must meet the College System Requirements. No internship or placement is required.
Assessment
Each module or subject ends with an online multiple-choice examination and assignments. The pass mark is 60%.
Important Information
Please read before you apply
- “This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
- The program prepares students for NCA examinations. It does not grant NCA accreditation, a Certificate of Qualification, or a licence to practise law.
- A licence to practise law is granted only by the provincial law society, after the NCA process and the law society’s own licensing requirements.
- The College does not guarantee licensure, registration, employment, or salary outcomes.
Read the full Bridge Training Program Disclaimer, the Refund Policy, and the College Policies.
Ready to Apply?
The application takes about 15 to 20 minutes. We recommend using a computer. For questions about eligibility or admission, email Send us an email.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. College email comes only from @ccecollege.online, @ccecollege.com, or @cancollege.online.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
Registered career college in Ontario.
DLI # O262228554872 · OSAP Approved
Phone: 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103
Email: Administration · All contacts
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