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Internationally Trained Lawyers

From NCA Certificate to Your Articling Search

Your NCA certificate is in hand. What happens next, and how do you turn it into an articling offer? A checklist of the steps most people miss.

2 July 2026 · 5 min
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Internationally Trained Lawyers

The NCA Process Explained From Start to Finish

A plain language walkthrough of every stage of the National Committee on Accreditation route, answering the questions internationally trained lawyers ask before they begin.

27 June 2026 · 6 min
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Internationally Trained Lawyers

Getting Your Credentials Assessed by the NCA

The NCA assessment is the first formal step for most internationally trained lawyers in Canada. Here is what the process involves and what to expect.

14 May 2026 · 5 min
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Internationally Trained Lawyers

How to Prepare for NCA Exams

NCA exams test Canadian law, not just legal knowledge in general. A focused study plan, the right materials, and realistic timing make a real difference.

4 November 2025 · 5 min
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Articling & Licensing

The Licensing Exams, Explained

What the barrister and solicitor licensing exams cover, how they are structured, and what to know before you start studying.

23 December 2024 · 5 min
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Internationally Trained Lawyers

How Long the Licensing Path Really Takes

The numbers you read online are optimistic. Here is an honest look at what actually shapes the timeline for internationally trained lawyers in Canada.

24 November 2024 · 5 min
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Internationally Trained Lawyers

NCA Route or a Canadian LLM: Choosing Your Path to Practice

The NCA and a Canadian LLM both lead to practice, but they differ sharply on cost, time, and what they give you beyond a credential.

17 September 2024 · 6 min