Douglas College - New Westminster

Douglas College - New Westminster

700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

College Diploma - Legal Studies

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summery

Program Description

The Legal Studies Diploma Program covers a wide range of law and the legal system, including the administration of justice, business law, criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence, public law (including immigration and human rights law), constitutional law, and private law (torts, contracts, property). The program offers exposure to legal research skills, legal remedies, and the basic principles of legal reasoning. In keeping with the liberal arts basis of the program, students must take elective courses that are not related to law.

The Diploma in Legal Studies is university transferable and satisfies the lower-division requirements for students to complete a Minor in Legal Studies. 

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

1

Writing

1

Listening

1

Speaking

1

Reading

1

Writing

1

Listening

1

Speaking

1

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year college diploma

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$100 CAD

Application fee

$19485 CAD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Books and Supplies Fees: $2,625 per year
U-Pass Fees: $368 per year
DSU Extended Health and Dental Insurance Fees: $250 per year
Temporary Medical Insurance Fees: $189 (one time)
Student Union and BCFS Fees: $152 per year

Program Intakes

Open date

January 19, 2025

Submission deadline

February 7, 2025

Open date

February 8, 2025

Submission deadline

February 21, 2025

Open date

February 2, 2025

Submission deadline

February 7, 2025