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Advisories Updates to the 2027 Exam Schedule

2026.11.04

Please note that the 2027 NCA Exam Schedule has been revised. Beginning in 2027, the Foundations of Canadian Law exam will be offered on three dates per session instead of four. The revised 2027 NCA Exam Schedule is available here

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2026.10.08

NCA Announces Modernized Assessment Framework

Beginning in 2028, the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) will implement the updated assessment framework. In 2027, current applicants may be eligible to opt-in to certain modernized examinations. NCA applicants who have already received their Assessment Decision may continue to follow the requirements set out in their assessment report. As implementation of the modernized tools […]

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2026.09.29

Register now: Webinar on the Lawyer Licensing Process

The Law Society of Ontario will be hosting a webinar open to NCA candidates applying to the Ontario lawyer licensing process on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 am (E.S.T.). This important webinar will cover application to and requirements of the licensing process and will be followed by a live question and answer […]

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2026.06.19

NCA Language Screening Requirement: French screening tool available

As of March 1, 2026, all NCA applicants must complete a language screening test before their qualifications are assessed, or if they request a review of their NCA file after having completed additional legal studies to address the non recognition of their legal education. Only those who have already completed a valid language test accepted by the […]

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