Diploma in Paralegal Studies at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada is a diploma in Legal Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 28,230 per year (CAD 5,730 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Legal Studies
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 5,730 / year
International tuition: CAD 28,230 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Paralegal Studies at MacEwan University is a diploma program offered through the Triffo School of Business. The curriculum covers legal procedures and processes, along with the communication and drafting skills needed to prepare legal documents, preparing students to support lawyers and legal teams in a range of settings. The program is available to both full-time and part-time students, giving applicants flexibility in how they schedule their studies. Graduates who wish to continue their education can apply to transfer into MacEwan's Bachelor of Commerce degree, providing a pathway toward a full undergraduate credential. The program suits individuals with strong communication skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure, qualities suited to supporting legal teams in fast-moving environments. It is intended for students seeking entry into the legal industry as support professionals rather than as licensed lawyers, focusing on the practical and procedural knowledge needed in that support role. Specific admission requirements, course sequencing, and program length are addressed through the university's separate program and admission pages rather than the general overview.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs ELA 30-1, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, and three subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D (maximum two Group B subjects from different disciplines, maximum one Group D subject), with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%; applicants with 9 or more post-secondary credits also need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) need the same ELA and Mathematics courses at the same thresholds. Applicants with 24 or more post-secondary credits plus the required courses are admitted on a 2.0 AGPA. The programme defers to MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, accepting IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (21 per section), Duolingo 115, CAEL 70 (60 per band) or PTE Academic 59 (56 per band).
Application Details
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: June 30, 2027. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
