The NCA is pleased to announce that registration for CPLED’s Legal Research and Writing (LRW) course is now available. The course costs CDN $375; registration is available through the CPLED web site. The first course begins January 26, 2022.  The course is offered every second month of 2022. The next registration period will open January 26, 2022.

As of January 1, 2022, all new NCA applicants are required to either complete the legal research and writing module developed by the NCA and the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) or complete an NCA approved course in legal research and writing through an approved Canadian law school program. CPLED will prioritize registration of applicants who have been assigned LRW but will fill any remaining seats with people who are electing to complete the module. Applicants who do not yet have their NCA assessment can register for the module.

This 8-week-long, online course offers useful tips and best practices to improve writing skills. It was designed to help law students educated outside Canada learn how to conduct research and write as they prepare for bar admission and practise in the Canadian legal system. The online course consists of two modules. Each module includes an assignment with a research and writing component, followed by a multiple-choice quiz. Students in the course may also receive direct feedback from trained assessors. Read the full NCA Advisory…