law professionals

[wsm_al]

Hi Folks,
Does anyone know if there a chance for Law professionals who have a Law university degree to immigrate to Canada? I don't see it listed in the federal skilled workers program. please share if you know any way (other than arranged employment) that allows Law professionals to immigrate to Canada.
Thanks in advance,

 

[future_canadian]

Hi Folks,
Does anyone know if there a chance for Law professionals who have a Law university degree to immigrate to Canada? I don't see it listed in the federal skilled workers program. please share if you know any way (other than arranged employment) that allows Law professionals to immigrate to Canada.
Thanks in advance,

If you qualify under one of the FSW applications despite having your degree in law you can still apply. Your degree does not have to match your NOC.

If your experience has all been practicing law, your options are limited. You need to get a job. If you are either American or Mexican you can get a job without a LMO because lawyers have an exception under NAFTA. But this gets you only a temporary work permit. After you are there for a year you can then apply under the Canadian Experience Class (if it still exists then) or maybe under Express Entry (if you meet the requirements once they are published).

Good luck.

 

[wsm_al]

If you qualify under one of the FSW applications despite having your degree in law you can still apply. Your degree does not have to match your NOC.

If your experience has all been practicing law, your options are limited. You need to get a job. If you are either American or Mexican you can get a job without a LMO because lawyers have an exception under NAFTA. But this gets you only a temporary work permit. After you are there for a year you can then apply under the Canadian Experience Class (if it still exists then) or maybe under Express Entry (if you meet the requirements once they are published).

Good luck.

Thank you so much for your reply! yes all the work experience is practising law. and not from USA or Mexico. so LMO is required. it is hard to get job offer because foreign lawyers must obtain a license first to practice in Canada. and getting a license requires challenging a lot of exams. I hope there is an easier way..

 

[scylla]

Thank you so much for your reply! yes all the work experience is practising law. and not from USA or Mexico. so LMO is required. it is hard to get job offer because foreign lawyers must obtain a license first to practice in Canada. and getting a license requires challenging a lot of exams. I hope there is an easier way..

I don't see it happening as a lawyer. Do you have experience in any other profession?

 

[mekhalabenny]

Thank you so much for your reply! yes all the work experience is practising law. and not from USA or Mexico. so LMO is required. it is hard to get job offer because foreign lawyers must obtain a license first to practice in Canada. and getting a license requires challenging a lot of exams. I hope there is an easier way..

Hi, is it possible to find a job in the legal field on arrival, not as lawyer but probably as a legal assistant, contracts advisor, labour relations etc?
Do share you experience and any tips from your side would be highly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[canuck78]

Hi, is it possible to find a job in the legal field on arrival, not as lawyer but probably as a legal assistant, contracts advisor, labour relations etc?
Do share you experience and any tips from your side would be highly appreciated. Thank you.

There is a surplus of lawyers in Canada. Many legal assistant and paralegal tasks have been farmed out. You would likely need further education for many of these things. It will really depend on what your qualifications and work experience. Would encourage you to look at job postings and see what types of qualifications are required.

 

[gaurav_3415]

Hi

I have a Bachelor's of Law (Hons.) 5-year course from GGSIPU INDIA - If we proceed to get ECA from WES then they would assess it as Bachelor's Degree (4 year) as per the WES equivalency tool.

It seems that IQAS/CES would evaluate this as a First Professional Degree - Can someone please confirm this Or recommend where should I get the ECA done from?

The CRS points would drastically change in the scenario.

Also, IRCC claims that Law degrees are professional degrees and extra points can be claimed even if it's assessed as a "Bachelors of Law" or "First Professional Degree"

Thanks
Gaurav