Author: Clint Curtis

Law programs in Canada When studying law in Canada, there are two programs to choose from, which are bachelor of law and master of law programs. – Bachelor of Laws usually lasts 3 years. Students will learn general knowledge about the various legal fields under the guidance and consultation of professional lawyers. Is it worth […]

First off, let’s be clear: there is no requirement for you to hire a consultant or lawyer to represent you in your Canadian immigration application. It is possible to apply for permanent residence, or obtain a work or study permit, or visit Canada temporarily, without the assistance of an expert. Is it worth hiring an […]

All Canadian lawyers can call themselves both “barristers and solicitors”, although many define their practices as either one or the other. A barrister is a litigator, i.e. a courtroom lawyer. Traditionally, the Bar was the place in a courtroom where counsel stood to address the court. Do Canadians say lawyer or attorney? Attorney is a […]

Anecdotally, the pass rate is believed to be around 90%. How common is it to fail the bar? Unsurprisingly, California has the lowest passage rate (44.42%) by a wide margin. Take even a great in-state school like UCLA and only 86% percent of students are passing on their first try. That gives you an idea […]

For most law schools in Canada, you should have an LSAT score above 150. To get into the most competitive schools, your LSAT score should be above 160 at least. Do you need LSAT for Canada? Most schools don’t require that you earn a minimum LSAT score, but some may tell you the average score […]

Five times within the current and five past testing years (the period in which LSAC reports scores to law schools). A total of seven times over a lifetime. Is taking the LSAT 3 times too many? When considering taking the LSAT multiple times, an important thing to know is that the assessment can only be […]

It means that all people are treated equally by the same standards. It means that political influences or popularity polls have no part in a Court of Law. It means that no person is above the law. The requirement that our courts follow the Rule of Law is a fundamental principle of Canada’s democracy. What […]

Canada is a bijural country – that means it has both common and civil law systems. Matters of private law in Quebec are governed by the civil law, while the common law applies in the other provinces. How does the legal system work in Canada? Canada is a bijural State where the common law and […]

How much does a Lawyer make in Canada? The average lawyer salary in Canada is $100,000 per year or $51.28 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $77,500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $132,500 per year. Do lawyers in Canada make good money? One thing for certain is that lawyers are one […]

Sponsor (per application): $75. Principal applicant, including a conjugal partner with respect to the sponsor: $490. Fee Amount Sponsorship fee (applied to principal applicant) $75 Father (principal applicant) $490 Mother $570 Two children under 22 ($155 x 2) $310 How much does it cost to sponsor a partner in Canada? Family sponsorship Fee Price ($CAN) […]