法学文凭课程涵盖广泛的法律和法律体系，包括司法，商法，刑法，刑事诉讼和证据，公法（包括移民法和人权法），宪法和私法（侵权，合同，财产）。该计划提供法律研究技能，法律补救措施和法律推理的基本原理方面的知识。为了与该计划的文科基础保持一致，学生必须参加与法律无关的选修课程。该文凭可转让给大学，并满足较低的部门要求，以完成法律研究辅修课程。对于希望从西蒙·弗雷泽大学获得犯罪学专业的学生，​​应为此目的量身定制法律研究文凭课程中的选修课。
Learn about the administration of justice, business law, criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence, public law (including immigration and human rights law), constitutional law, and private law (torts, contracts, property) with the Diploma in Legal Studies program. Through this program, youll take legal studies courses in legal research skills, legal remedies, and the basic principles of legal reasoning. In keeping with the liberal arts basis of the program, youll also take elective courses that are not related to law studies. These courses will further develop and enhance your critical thinking, writing, research and presentation skills, competencies that are crucial to success in your future career.<br>With further education, the Legal Studies Diploma is a first step towards careers such as: <br>Court clerk/Supreme Court registry staff<br>Legal agents<br>Sheriff<br>Court reporter<br>Parole officer<br>Court translator<br>Lawyer<br>Paralegal<br>Notary<br>Policing<br>Corrections