Federation of Law Societies of Canada

National Committee on Accreditation

Application
to the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA)

For Assessment
Of Legal Credentials

Form revised November 1, 2010

World Exchange Plaza 1810 - 45 O'Connor Street Ottawa Ontario K1P 1A4
Tel: (613) 236-1700 Fax: (613) 236 - 7233 www.flsc.ca
 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
National Committee on Accreditation

Information about your Application

You may submit an application for assessment of legal credentials at any time throughout the year.
However, an application cannot be processed until all of the required documentation is received. Normally,
you will receive your assessment report three (3) months after all of the required documents are received
at the offices of the NCA.

1. APPLICANTS LIVING OUTSIDE OF CANADA

There are no citizenship or residency requirements for an assessment of legal credentials. You may
apply for an assessment before immigrating to Canada.

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
When submitting your educational and licensing documents, you must arrange to have the issuing
authority send the following to the NCA:
• Your academic record, showing the courses or subjects studied, the grades earned, and the hours of
study or number of credits for each course (may be called a transcript, detailed marks card, relève
de notes, examination report, extract, student!s book, index, or other name depending on the
country from which it is issued).
• Your Certificate of Call to Bar/Council, Certificate of Admission to Bar/Council, license to practice
law, or other name, depending on the country, and or state, from which it is issued.
• Your Transcripts for any course or exams completed for your call to Bar, council, law society, or
other name depending on the country from which it is issued.
• Letter confirming you are a member in good standing from the bar, council, law society, or other
name depending on the country from which it is issued.
3. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS AND COPIES
The table below will help you determine the types of documents required as part of your application.

DOCUMENT CATEGORIES CHARACTERISTICS

Original Document - Document is submitted by the applicant
- Document bears proper seals and signatures
- Document is NOT a photocopy, or a notarized or certified copy
Official Document - Document is mailed by the institution directly to the NCA
- Document has never been handled by the applicant, a friend of
the applicant, a relative, or any other individual you know
personally.
- Document bears proper seals, signatures and postal markings
Copy - Regular, notarized or certified copies of a document

4. TRANSLATION REQUIREMENTS
If any of your documents are in a language other than English or French, they must be accompanied by
a complete word-for-word English translation completed by a certified Canadian translator. If you are
submitting your documents from outside Canada and cannot obtain a translation from a Certified
Canadian translator, you may submit a translation from an official/certified/licensed translator from that
country. NOTE: The original/official documents in the original language must also be submitted so that
the translated document can be verified against the original document if required.
5. TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL)
The TOEFL is not a requirement for the assessment of legal credentials. Please note that NCA
examinations require proficiency in the English language.

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 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
National Committee on Accreditation

Assessment Application Form

Please type on this form, or print with black ink and bold letters.
Please be sure to complete ALL fields in this form, or indicate N/A where not applicable.

Please note there are 6 steps to completing this form

Have you previously applied to the NCA for an assessment?

YES NO
If Yes, please provide the NCA File Number

STEP 1 OF 6: DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

I HAVE ENCLOSED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Original transcripts of pre-law university education, or I have made arrangements for the documents to be
sent by the education institution. (Please include photocopies if you wish to have originals returned to you)

A detailed curriculum vitae/résume of my legal work experience and my professional experience.

A completed, signed and dated application form.

The required payment for my assessment (Please see Step 6) in the amount of $450.00 CAN.

I HAVE, IF APPLICABLE, ARRANGED FOR THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT DIRECTLY TO

THE NCA (c/o The Federation of Law Societies of Canada)

Official transcripts for all legal education (please refer to Sections 3 and 4 of this document)

Official Certificate of Bar, Call or Admission and a letter or certificate of good standing from the jurisdiction where
licensed to practice law (please refer to Sections 3 and 4 of this document)

Official transcripts for all courses and exams required as part of the Call to the Bar/Council (please refer to
Sections 3 and 4 of this document)

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 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
National Committee on Accreditation

Assessment Application Form

Please type on this form, or print with black ink and bold letters.
Please be sure to complete ALL fields in this form, or indicate N/A where not applicable.

Please note there are 6 steps to completing this form

STEP 2 OF 6: PERSONAL INFORMATION (Please print clearly)

Male Female

Your full name:

Your Family name:

Your Given name(s):

The name that appears on educational documents:

(If different than any of the names above, please attach proof of name change, such as marriage certificate.)

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)

Place of Birth (City, country)

Your Mailing Address:

Number Street

Municipality Prov./State

Country Postal/Zip Code

Other Contact Information:

Your home telephone number:

(Country Code) (Area Code) (Number)

Your cellular/handheld device number:

(Country Code) (Area Code) (Number)
Your FAX number:
(Country Code) (Area Code) (Number)

Your email address (PRINT CLEARLY):

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 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
National Committee on Accreditation

Assessment Application Form

Please type on this form, or print with black ink and bold letters.
Please be sure to complete ALL fields in this form, or indicate N/A where not applicable.

STEP 3 OF 6: DETAILS OF PRE-LAW UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

• Please provide ORIGINAL transcripts of pre-law education, or arrange for the official transcripts to be sent
directly to our offices.
• Photocopies or certified copies of transcripts cannot be accepted. Please be sure to provide original transcripts.
• If you wish to have your original documents returned to you, please include a photocopied set of the original
documents.
Dates Attended Name of Institution City/Country Degree Obtained

STEP 4 OF 6: DETAILS OF LEGAL EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Please arrange for OFFICIAL FINAL TRANSCRIPTS to be forwarded directly to the offices of the Federation of
Law Societies of Canada under seal from all of the legal institutions attended.
• Although incomplete degrees cannot be evaluated please provide any details of degrees in progress.
Dates Attended Name of Institution City/Country Degree Obtained

Language of Legal Instruction:

Are you licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction(s)?

• Please arrange for an OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF CALL OR ADMISSION and LETTER OF GOOD STANDING
as well as any OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF MARKS for any written examinations successfully completed for the
call or admission, from the licensing authority. These documents must be submitted directly to the office of the
Federation of Law Societies of Canada by the issuing agency or authority.

Jurisdiction and Title (lawyer/avocat, notary, solicitor) Date of Appointment/Call (dd/mm/yyyy)

Details of legal work experience, professional and related, after call/admission to the bar:
• Please attach a curriculum vitae/resume. Please be sure to state all areas of practice and include names and
addresses of employers.

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 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
National Committee on Accreditation

Assessment Application Form

Please type on this form, or print with black ink and bold letters.
Please be sure to complete ALL fields in this form, or indicate N/A where not applicable.

Please note there are 6 steps to completing this form

STEP 5 OF 6: APPLICANT'S DECLARATION AND WAIVER (Please read, sign and return to NCA)

I confirm that the information provided in this application to the National Committee on Accreditation (the “NCA”) is
true and correct. I also confirm that I have read all of the information contained in the application, the instructions
and the guidelines posted in public view on the web site of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada (www.flsc.ca)
and accept the terms and conditions set forth therein.

I acknowledge that the assessment of my application is only valid if the documents supplied are authentic and that
only official documents sent directly to the NCA by academic institutions and licensing bodies, will be considered. I
understand that if any documentation or information I provide is false, my application will be refused, all fees paid
will be automatically forfeited and such institutions, agencies or associations as are appropriate will be notified
accordingly.

I understand that in order for the assessment of my application to be complete and accurate, it may be necessary
for the NCA to contact previous employers, educational institutions and licensing bodies in order to verify
information provided in the application. I hereby authorize the NCA to contact any of the foregoing individuals or
entities for such purpose.

I consent to the disclosure of any and all information I have provided relating to the NCA evaluation process,
including the results of the evaluation and any examinations, to the provincial/territorial licensing bodies, and any
other parties the NCA deems appropriate.

I acknowledge that the NCA!s assessment may differ from my own interpretation or that provided by others. I
acknowledge that the NCA assumes no liability for damages of any kind, including consequential damages, in the
event the NCA decides, in its absolute discretion, not to issue a Certificate of Qualification. I hereby release the
NCA from any liability for damages to or loss of any documents submitted to it, as well as from any
liability for damages arising out of the use or reliance by me or any third party of the NCA!s assessment of my
application.

I further acknowledge that the issuance of a Certificate of Qualification by the NCA is not a guarantee of eligibility to
practice law in any province or territory in Canada and that such eligibility is at the discretion of each law society in
accordance with its applicable rules for admission.

By signing below, I confirm that I have read and understand all of the foregoing and that I agree to be bound by all
the terms set forth herein.

Signature of Applicant

Date: (dd/mm/yyyy)

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 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
National Committee on Accreditation

Assessment Application Form

Please type on this form, or print with black ink and bold letters.
Please be sure to complete ALL fields in this form, or indicate N/A where not applicable.

Please note there are 6 steps to completing this form

STEP 6 OF 6: PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENT FEE - $450.00 CAN

If someone is sending payment on your behalf, please make sure your name is clearly indicated
with the payment.

If you are paying by certified cheque, money order or bank draft, it should be made payable to
the "Federation of Law Societies of Canada" and enclosed with this Application Form.

Please indicate if your payment is being made by:

Certified cheque drawn on a Canadian account

Money Order

Bank Draft

OR
VISA credit card issued by a Canadian bank

Master Card credit card issued by a Canadian bank

If your Assessment Fee is being paid by credit card, please complete the following:

Name of Cardholder:

Card Number: Expiry. (MM/YY):

I, the designated cardholder of the above listed credit card, authorize the Federation of Law Societies of Canada to
charge $450.00 CAN to the specified credit card.

Cardholder’s Signature

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