School of Legal Studies
The law is an all-encompassing area, shaping our daily lives. CapU's School of Legal Studies equips students for careers in administrative and paralegal services at law firms and a range of other employers.
Why take legal studies at CapU?
Paralegals and legal administrative assistants are essential to the day-to-day running of law offices.
Paralegals work alongside lawyers to interview clients, draft legal documents, conduct legal research and assist with trial preparation. Legal administrative assistants provide essential clerical support to ensure law firms function efficiently.
At CapU, our instructors are a mix of practicing lawyers and legal experts who can provide the insight and training that only experienced legal professionals can deliver. And because they maintain close contact with the legal community, they cover the latest developments in the law and bring in top industry speakers.
CapU’s School of Legal Studies has been training legal professionals for over 40 years, and is an acknowledged leader in providing education services for paralegals and legal administrative assistants.
You’ll leave CapU with workplace-ready skills. Career options in the legal field are varied and interesting – ranging from law offices, government agencies and corporate legal departments to non-profit organizations.
Resources for CapU Students
We’re here to support you at every step of your education journey. Check out the Learning Commons – an area for all students to grow in confidence as they master course material and gain new skills. Our specialized support centres include:
CapU’s Career Development Centre can help you find employment throughout your studies and as you move into the professional world. Here you’ll find a list of Professional Associations to be part of – an integral step in building your career.
And keep an eye out for the many student associations that offer networking events, opportunities to meet industry leaders from your field of study, and social get-togethers.
Angeline Han JD, BA (Hons), PIDP
Instructor, Paralegal ProgramSchool of Legal Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 3537
Fir Building, room FR546
ahan@capilanou.ca
Calvin Thiessen
Instructor, Paralegal ProgramSchool of Legal Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 3539
Fir Building, room FR544
calvinthiessen@capilanou.ca
Celeste Chamberlain
Instructor, Paralegal ProgramFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Legal Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 3534
Fir Building, room FR550D
celestechamberlain@capilanou.ca
Chris Hardcastle BA, JD, MA candidate
Instructor, School of Business, Chair/Instructor, Paralegal ProgramSchool of Business
School of Legal Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 7147
Cedar Building, room CE308
chrishardcastle@capilanou.ca
Christine Jackson
InstructorSchool of Legal Studies
604 983 7594 ext. 7594
Fir Building, room FR550b
christinejackson@capilanou.ca
Deb Jamison BA
Instructor, RISA/Immigration Liaison, Convenor/Instructor/RISIAFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Legal Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 3535
Fir Building, room FR540
djamison@capilanou.ca
Donna Thornborough
InstructorFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Legal Studies
604 983 7594 ext. 7594
Fir Building, room FR550b
donnathornborough@capilanou.ca
Jennifer MacGregor-Greer
Instructor, Paralegal ProgramFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Legal Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 7414
Fir Building, room FR512
jgreer@capilanou.ca
John Fairlie
Instructor, Paralegal ProgramFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Legal Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 2297
Fir Building, room FR506
jfairlie@capilanou.ca
Karen Roussy
Instructor, Legal Admin Asst ProgramSchool of Legal Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 3653
Fir Building, room FR518
karenroussy@capilanou.ca
Karen Yip
Instr, Paralegal & Legal Asst./TourismFaculty of Global and Community Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Legal Studies
School of Tourism Management
604 990 7901 ext. 7901
Fir Building, room FR522
kyip@capilanou.ca
Leila Msadek
Lab SupervisorSchool of Legal Studies
604 983 7594 ext. 7594
Fir Building, room FR550A
leilamsadek@capilanou.ca
Michael Begg
Instructor, Paralegal Prog/School of Bus, CFA Membership, Cmns, & Committees OfficerCapilano University Faculty Association
School of Business
School of Legal Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 3573
Fir Building, room FR514
mbegg@capilanou.ca
Michael Molson
Instr, Appl Business/Instr, Legal AdminSchool of Business
Applied Business Unit
School of Legal Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 7284
Cedar Building, room CE326
michaelmolson2@capilanou.ca
Moira Aikenhead
Lab SupervisorSchool of Legal Studies
604 983 7594 ext. 7594
Fir Building, room FR550A
moiraaikenhead@capilanou.ca
Monika Follett
Instructor, Paralegal ProgramSchool of Legal Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 7414
Fir Building, room FR5516
mfollett@capilanou.ca
Mumtaz Devji
Divisional Supervisor, Emergency Floor Warden FirSchool of Legal Studies
School of Communications
604 983 7503 ext. 7503
Fir Building, room FR550A
mdevji@capilanou.ca
Sara El Rayess
Instructor, Legal Admin Asst/ParalegalFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Legal Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 2247
Fir Building, room FR514
saraelrayess@capilanou.ca
Sylvio Tenorio
DDA 1, School of Legal StudiesSchool of Legal Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 3473
Fir Building, room FR550E
sylviotenorio@capilanou.ca
Todd Follett
Lab Supervisor, Paralegal ProgramSchool of Legal Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 7414
Fir Building, room FR550a
tfollett@capilanou.ca
Vincent Keramat
Instructor, Legal Admin Asst ProgramFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Legal Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 3657
Fir Building, room FR512
vincentkeramat@capilanou.ca
William Enwright
Instructor, Paralegal ProgramSchool of Legal Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 2372
Fir Building, room FR550c
wenwright@capilanou.ca
Contact
Have questions about this school?
School of Legal Studies
604 983 7594 604 990 7808 (fax) Fir Building, room Rm 502 legalstudies@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 registration@capilanou.ca