Overview
This award covers residential and commercial property law, personal property security, and the full conveyancing process for both purchasers and vendors. It is intended to serve paralegals and legal professionals seeking focused professional development in real estate law.
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The Paralegal Program is a recognized paralegal program of the BC Paralegal Association (BCPA).
What you will learn
- Explain overall real estate transaction procedures from initial agreement through to completion and registration.
- Explain principles and concepts of property law and conveyancing practice in residential and commercial contexts.
- Draft real estate documentation and complete conveyancing procedures for residential and commercial property transactions.
- Conduct legal research including fact gathering and issue identification specific to property law matters.
- Locate and reference case law and legislative materials relevant to real estate and property law.
- Apply appropriate conveyancing procedures in law office and registry system settings.
- Demonstrate proficient use of specialized legal terminology in real estate and property law contexts.
- Perform paralegal-level real estate work in a law office or other legal setting.
- Adhere to principles of legal ethics in real estate practice environments.
- Practice analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills in property law settings.
What to expect
This part-time program may be delivered face-to-face, fully online, or in a blended format. Instructional strategies include lecture, group discussion and online forums, assigned readings, case studies, practical document preparation activities, and review summaries. Students are expected to engage in applied learning through exercises that simulate real-world paralegal work in a real estate conveyancing setting specific to British Columbia.
Admission requirements
- Completion of VCC’s Paralegal Certificate or Paralegal Diploma, or equivalent
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
- Respect for the rigidly hierarchical system of authority on which the legal profession is based
- Highly competent legal secretarial skills
- Typing speed of at least 50 wpm
- Excellent computer skills, including intermediate to advanced MS Word, Excel, file management and Internet search capabilities
- Detail oriented
- Excellent writing skills
- Exceptional work ethic
- Ability to follow instructions and prioritize work
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Interest in working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
Fees and other costs
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $36 | |
| Tuition | $2,147 | |
| College initiative | $19 | |
| Campus resource | $43 | |
| Total | $2,245 |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.