Program Schedule

Program Schedule

Overview

The Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP) is offered in two formats:

  • Standard PREP: 9-month, part-time
  • Accelerated PREP: 11-week, full-time*

*formerly 14 weeks; change effective 2026

At registration, candidates select from available schedules. Please note that schedules are subject to availability and change.

Upcoming

Intakes

Schedules for the 2026/2027 intakes will be announced in early 2026.

Upcoming IntakesRegistration OpensRegistration Closes
Standard PREP 2026/2027TBDTBD
Summer 2026 Accelerated PREPTBDTBD
Fall 2026 Accelerated PREP*TBDTBD
Spring 2027 Accelerated PREP*TBDTBD

*BC students eligible to enroll

Detailed

Program Schedules

Program

Phases

Phase 1: Foundation Modules — self-paced learning
Phase 2: Foundation Workshops — synchronous engagement
Phase 3: Virtual Law Firm — simulated practice experience
Phase 4: Capstone Evaluation — final assessment

Capstone

Structure

The Capstone Evaluation is delivered online in a secure environment and spans approximately two weeks as outlined below:

  • Week 1: Three oral assessments with three days to complete (simulated client interviews and advocacy tasks).
  • Week 2: Six written assessments with three days to complete (legal analysis, drafting, and file management tasks).

Upcoming

Capstone Evaluation Date

Capstone EvaluationDatesDeadline for Registration and PaymentDeadline for Accommodation Application
November 2025November 24 to December 3, 2025November 3, 2025November 3, 2025
February 2026February 2 to 11, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 2025
August 2026TBDTBDTBD
November 2026TBDTBDTBD
February 2027TBDTBDTBD
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