Legal research and writing are fundamental skills required for practising lawyers in Canada. The Legal Research and Writing (LRW) course provides students with insights and best practices as well as an opportunity to apply what they have learned throughout the course.
The LRW course was designed in partnership with the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA). It provides internationally trained lawyers with a strong foundation in research and legal writing as they begin their journey to seeking legal accreditation in Canada.
Course Description
The LRW course is a nine-week online course that consists of two modules, with a multiple-choice quiz after each module and four assignments that include research and writing components. Students must complete each module and test their knowledge by taking multiple-choice quizzes. Once the module quizzes have been completed, four (4) assignments will be released sequentially. All modules and assignments have specified deadline dates outlined in the offering’s key dates document.
The course is intended for students with prior legal training and/or experience in legal research and writing. Please note that this course is not a base-level introduction to legal research and writing.
Admission Requirement
Proof of an Assessment Report from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. Please note that CPLED can not guarantee admission to an LRW offering. Each offering is subject to capacity limits.
Course Offerings
Course Offering | Course Start Date | Registration Opens | Registration Deadline | Last Day of Course | Final Course Results Released |
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Winter 2024 | January 10, 2024 | November 29, 2023 | December 20, 2023 | March 13, 2024 | April 9, 2024 |
Spring 2024 | April 3, 2024 | February 14, 2024 | March 20, 2024 | June 5, 2024 | July 3, 2024 |
Summer 2024 | June 26, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | June 5, 2024 | August 28, 2024 | September 24, 2024 |
Fall 2024 | September 18, 2024 | August 14, 2024 | August 28, 2024 | November 19, 2024 | December 17, 2024 |
**Schedule is subject to change
Course Schedules
Below are key date documents for upcoming course offerings outlining the LRW course schedule.
Fees
Item | Fee |
---|---|
Course tuition | $450 |
LRW appeal | $250 |
CPLED accepts online bill payments and wire transfers for the LRW course tuition fee. For more information on how to submit your tuition fee payment, visit the How Do I Register web page.
Student Frequently Asked Questions
Proof of an NCA Assessment Report is an admission requirement for the Legal Research & Writing (LRW) Course. CPLED can not guarantee admission to an LRW offering for students without an NCA Assessment Report; however, once registration has opened, students can reach out to request to be put on the waitlist and will be admitted into the course if capacity permits.
The LRW course is offered four times per year.
Late registration will not be permitted. As the LRW course is offered four times per year, if you miss the registration deadline for one course offering, you will be able to register for the next offering.
The LRW course is nine weeks in length and will take approximately 60 hours to complete.
The LRW course is completed entirely online through the D2L online learning management system. The supported browsers are Chrome and Firefox. You must use one of these two browsers for full functionality in the learning environment. Ensure your browser has been updated within the last month. A reliable high-speed internet connection is required.
You must complete and pass the two online module quizzes and complete and submit all assignments. You must demonstrate Reaching Entry-Level (RC) Competence on Assignment #3 and #4 to pass the course.
The LRW course tuition fees are CAD $450 plus applicable taxes. Please note, the tuition fee is subject to change annually.
Student loan funding is provided for full-time post-secondary level programs of study at designated educational institutions that are at least 12 weeks or more in length, leading to a certificate, diploma or degree and leads directly to employment.
Under federal student financial assistance regulations, additional practical or professional training offered by professional bodies, organizations or associations required for the practice of any trade or profession are not eligible for designation or the provision of student aid.
However, you may be able eligible for a low-interest microloan through Windmill Microlending. Visit their website for more information on their organization and assistance programs.
The LRW course was developed in partnership with the National Committee of Accreditation, or NCA. Students enrolling in the LRW course must have received an Assessment Report from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. Any questions regarding whether or not you must complete the LRW course are to be directed to the NCA.
The LRW course is delivered using the D2L platform, and D2L conforms with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). However, if you experience any accessibility issues while completing the LRW course, please inform us at admin@cpled.ca as soon as you experience issues so that we may investigate.
For more information on D2L’s accessibility features, review their Accessibility and Navigation in Brightspace Learning Environment – Learner Guide.
Final course results are released approximately four weeks after the final assignment is due.
Proof of an NCA Assessment Report is an admission requirement for the Legal Research & Writing (LRW) Course. CPLED can not guarantee admission to an LRW offering for students without an NCA Assessment Report; however, once registration has opened, students can reach out to request to be put on the waitlist and will be admitted into the course if capacity permits.
The LRW course is offered four times per year.
Late registration will not be permitted. As the LRW course is offered four times per year, if you miss the registration deadline for one course offering, you will be able to register for the next offering.
The LRW course is nine weeks in length and will take approximately 60 hours to complete.
The LRW course is completed entirely online through the D2L online learning management system. The supported browsers are Chrome and Firefox. You must use one of these two browsers for full functionality in the learning environment. Ensure your browser has been updated within the last month. A reliable high-speed internet connection is required.
You must complete and pass the two online module quizzes and complete and submit all assignments. You must demonstrate Reaching Entry-Level (RC) Competence on Assignment #3 and #4 to pass the course.
The LRW course tuition fees are CAD $450 plus applicable taxes. Please note, the tuition fee is subject to change annually.
Student loan funding is provided for full-time post-secondary level programs of study at designated educational institutions that are at least 12 weeks or more in length, leading to a certificate, diploma or degree and leads directly to employment.
Under federal student financial assistance regulations, additional practical or professional training offered by professional bodies, organizations or associations required for the practice of any trade or profession are not eligible for designation or the provision of student aid.
However, you may be able eligible for a low-interest microloan through Windmill Microlending. Visit their website for more information on their organization and assistance programs.
The LRW course was developed in partnership with the National Committee of Accreditation, or NCA. Students enrolling in the LRW course must have received an Assessment Report from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. Any questions regarding whether or not you must complete the LRW course are to be directed to the NCA.
The LRW course is delivered using the D2L platform, and D2L conforms with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). However, if you experience any accessibility issues while completing the LRW course, please inform us at admin@cpled.ca as soon as you experience issues so that we may investigate.
For more information on D2L’s accessibility features, review their Accessibility and Navigation in Brightspace Learning Environment – Learner Guide.
Final course results are released approximately four weeks after the final assignment is due.