Students must provide proof of a  Canadian common law degree or  Certificate of Qualification from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.

We will accept written confirmation from your law school that you have met all requirements of the degree (e.g. Dean’s letter) for Canadian common law degree holders.

For holders of a foreign law degree, a  Certificate of Qualification (CQ) must be provided by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. If you have not yet received your official CQ, we will accept written confirmation from the Federation.

Given the current situation around the COVID-19 outbreak we understand that there may be a delay from Universities and the Federation with releasing official documentation. We will accept a written confirmation from your University or the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that you have met all of your requirements.  Please remember to check your requirements with your institution and confirm with them when your final results will be released.

Secured articles?

Complete the following steps:

1. Register for PREP and register as a student member with a CPLED participating law society
2. Complete articling and PREP
3. Call to the Bar 

Haven’t found articles yet? Don’t let that slow you down!

Complete the following steps:

1. Register for phase one, Foundation Modules of PREP
2. Upon completion of phase one, register for remaining PREP phases
3. Complete PREP, secure articling, register as a student member with a CPLED participating law society and complete their articling requirement
4. Call to the Bar

The Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP) is intended to be completed while students are articling, however, students can enroll and begin phase one, Foundation Modules, before securing an articling position. Students who enroll in phase one, may proceed and complete PREP without secured articling*. 

PREP is the official Bar admission program for the law societies of Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan. Students who choose to register for PREP who are not members of a CPLED participating law society will do so in addition to the requirements of Bar admission in their jurisdiction. Always remember to verify the requirements of Bar admission with your respective law society prior to applying for a program.

*Completing PREP without secured articling is subject to change, if a CPLED participating law society advises CPLED of a change.