Emmy2009:
Hello guys. Please I need help. And I will appreciate any answers I can get.
I'm a lawyer. Certified and trained in Nigeria for over 3 years now. I'm hoping to migrate to Canada and I'm prepping up to write the IELTS exams soon. I graduated with a 2.2 here in Nigeria in 2015 so I cant go for the full fledged masters because of that so I'm aiming for a diploma in something legal related in Canada and hopefully might upgrade to a masters in the future if I see the need to. I was wondering, hows it like migrating to Canada and practicing law there. MOST people I spoke to about the whole migrating thing adviced that's it's pretty difficult to get admission in a school in Canada if you dont go for a course which you already have a background on. So my questions are.
1. Is it easy to get a law practicing job or a job relating to the legal profession in general in Canada.
2. I'm not really a do or die lawyer so I dont mind having another profession after schooling there as long as it's a clean,professional and comfortable job. Because of this, is it reasonable to just forget the law thing and start thinking of something else if possible?
3. If 2 above is reasonable, what other options should I be opened to. The major point is to get a job in Canada, what sort of profession can someone easily get a job.
Thanks for the replies

You should Google the governing body for lawyers in Canada. If you do need to go back to school in any way, call the school you're interested in and ask directly. Be careful of 2nd hand info on this board. Lastly, every job is clean, comfortable, and professional in Canada. Get rid of that nasty attitude if you want to come to Canada. I know bus drivers who touch money each year, a lawyer in naija can only dream of touching.

In 2018, I was on this thread as a Nign Lawyer, excited about landing in Canada, it is 2020 and I am excited to proudly state that I have been called to the Ontario bar, now Dual-Qualified it took me two years to get licensed, It has taken some people more years and some people less.
It is doable though stressful and expensive but it is worth it.
Look for resources on, follow licensing pages like @naijalawyerincanada @dblacklawyer etc
Join whatsapp support groups like FTLC Pre-assessment or facebook nca group.


1. Is it easy to get a law practicing job or a job relating to the legal profession in general in Canada. [/color] Nothing is easy to get, there are legal assistant, law clerk, court reporter, court clerk and many other alternative career paths you can apply for, check glassdoor, indeed.ca

2. I'm not really a do or die lawyer so I dont mind having another profession after schooling there as long as it's a clean,professional and comfortable job. Because of this, is it reasonable to just forget the law thing and start thinking of something else if possible?

[color=#990000] Yes, that is an option too, like I said earlier, there are many alternative career paths. Some people do a 1yr Paralegal Diploma, get licensed and start providing Legal services- this is allowed in Ontario where Paralegals are legal professionals. You can also get the Immigration Consultancy Diploma.

3. If 2 above is reasonable, what other options should I be opened to. The major point is to get a job in Canada, what sort of profession can someone easily get a job.
Thanks for the replies[/quote]

NaijaLawyerInCanada page has multiple posts of different alternative career paths.

Obanidavid:


hello sir, still on the covid test, did you choose not to do or you were not asked by the airline cos I have spoken with an Ethiopian airline agent who said it is mandatory for all passengers?

pls help me clarify this information based on your experience before boarding.

Hello,

The decision not to do a covid test was mine though nobody asked for it at the airport. The only passengers I noticed that needed the result to board were those headed for Dubai. The only other thing they inquired was the arrive canada app. Download the app, fill and submit your info 24- 48 hours before departure.

frailbuzz:


Hello,

The decision not to do a covid test was mine though nobody asked for it at the airport. The only passengers I noticed that needed the result to board were those headed for Dubai. The only other thing they inquired was the arrive canada app. Download the app, fill and submit your info 24- 48 hours before departure.

Thank you sir, I am so glad with this response. This really sweet my belly.

Obanidavid:


Thank you sir, I am so glad with this response. This really sweet my belly.

I am glad I could help.

Safe travels whenever you decide to move.

I am female.

frailbuzz:


I am glad I could help.

Safe travels whenever you decide to move.

I am female.

Didn't they disturb you at the layover locations? I know that Ethiopian Airways has a layover at Addis Ababa and Turklish Airlines has one at Istanbul. Won't they ask for a covid-19 test at those airports?

Obanidavid:


Thank you sir, I am so glad with this response. This really sweet my belly.

When do you plan on travelling? Have you gotten your letter of introduction?

fratermathy:


When do you plan on travelling? Have you gotten your letter of introduction?

Not yet sir, but still optimistic. I am trying to prepare myself while waiting

katyamizotta:


Are you still in Ottawa? Did you get to join the "Nigerians in Ottawa" telegram group?

Hello Katyamizotta,

I'm supposed to come into Ottawa in a shortwhile and won't mind being added to the group too.

[quote author=Emmy2009 post=95943294]Hello guys. Please I need help. And I will appreciate any answers I can get.
I'm a lawyer. Certified and trained in Nigeria for over 3 years now. I'm hoping to migrate to Canada and I'm prepping up to write the IELTS exams soon. I graduated with a 2.2 here in Nigeria in 2015 so I cant go for the full fledged masters because of that so I'm aiming for a diploma in something legal related in Canada and hopefully might upgrade to a masters in the future if I see the need to. I was wondering, hows it like migrating to Canada and practicing law there. MOST people I spoke to about the whole migrating thing adviced that's it's pretty difficult to get admission in a school in Canada if you dont go for a course which you already have a background on. So my questions are.
1. Is it easy to get a law practicing job or a job relating to the legal profession in general in Canada.
2. I'm not really a do or die lawyer so I dont mind having another profession after schooling there as long as it's a clean,professional and comfortable job. Because of this, is it reasonable to just forget the law thing and start thinking of something else if possible?
3. If 2 above is reasonable, what other options should I be opened to. The major point is to get a job in Canada, what sort of profession can someone easily get a job.
Thanks for the replies[/

Currently doing a one year master program in new Brunswick, canada. Which means I will only get a one year work permit, what else can I do to stay back.

Whispering:


Hello Katyamizotta,

I'm supposed to come into Ottawa in a shortwhile and won't mind being added to the group too.

hi there, there is a "settling in canada" newcomers (all of Canada)group if you are yet to land. But you need to be in Ottawa and have a verifiable address (even if it is an airbnb) to be in the "Nigerians in ottawa" group

Good choice. You will love it here in Ottawa. Massive supportive Nigerian population. If you decide to wait till you arrive send me a message and I will let an admin know so you can get an invite link. and then if you want we have a women's forum where you can get lots of information about helping your kids settle in, Nigerian food stuff/marketplace and cargoing stuff to and from Nigeria. Lol, They even share meat and yam tubers.

Whispering:


Hello Katyamizotta,

I'm supposed to come into Ottawa in a shortwhile and won't mind being added to the group too.

Hello please are you going to Ottawa as a PR or a student?

Thank you.

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Whoever is reading this, whatever your aspiration is, don't lose sight of it. Cos the sky is really the beginning here. When it's getting tough, I always remind myself of that little piece written on Ontario license plate and It says, "YOURS TO DISCOVER"! I'll share my story when the time comes!

#victory is from God alone

katyamizotta:


hi there, there is a "settling in canada" newcomers (all of Canada)group if you are yet to land. But you need to be in Ottawa and have a verifiable address (even if it is an airbnb) to be in the "Nigerians in ottawa" group

Good choice. You will love it here in Ottawa. Massive supportive Nigerian population. If you decide to wait till you arrive send me a message and I will let an admin know so you can get an invite link. and then if you want we have a women's forum where you can get lots of information about helping your kids settle in, Nigerian food stuff/marketplace and cargoing stuff to and from Nigeria.

Tears.... why don't we have such a group for Calgary ��

Pls I need an accomodation around Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.

Anybody with useful info or help on this will be greatly appreciated.
Budget is max of 800CAD.

Thanks.

Ethelia:


Tears.... why don't we have such a group for Calgary ��

There most likely is a Calgary whatsapp group...The agent that shipped to ottawa also mentioned shipping to Calgary for a group of ladies.

adwal2020:
Pls I need an accomodation around Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.

Anybody with useful info or help on this will be greatly appreciated.
Budget is max of 800CAD.

Thanks.

Check craiglist website. I am not sure you will get an accommodation at that price in downtown vancouver.
P.S I am not in Vancouver. But you can check settle_in_British_Columbia_ IG page. She has settlement services for people moving to BC.

katyamizotta:


There most likely is a Calgary whatsapp group...The agent that shipped to ottawa also mentioned shipping to Calgary for a group of ladies.

Yes there is, but its nowhere near this active (atleast the one I'm in...)

Thanks alot for this.

I would love to be part of the Settling in Canada group and the women's group too.

Now, I'm getting more excited �.

katyamizotta:


hi there, there is a "settling in canada" newcomers (all of Canada)group if you are yet to land. But you need to be in Ottawa and have a verifiable address (even if it is an airbnb) to be in the "Nigerians in ottawa" group

Good choice. You will love it here in Ottawa. Massive supportive Nigerian population. If you decide to wait till you arrive send me a message and I will let an admin know so you can get an invite link. and then if you want we have a women's forum where you can get lots of information about helping your kids settle in, Nigerian food stuff/marketplace and cargoing stuff to and from Nigeria.

Hello LordAA,

I'm going as a student. How about you?

LordAA:


Hello please are you going to Ottawa as a PR or a student?

Thank you.

Came across this channel about Nigerian's struggle in Canada, I found it kinda funny and insightful I guess. I decided to share it here, incase one of us is of need to the points raised to far.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UZ3DI1PmVQ&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=MillennialImmigrant

Whispering:
Hello LordAA,

I'm going as a student. How about you?

I'm going as a student too.
Please let's link up. I'll send you a pm now.

Hi, do you know any such group for people going toward the New Brunswick province

katyamizotta:


hi there, there is a "settling in canada" newcomers (all of Canada)group if you are yet to land. But you need to be in Ottawa and have a verifiable address (even if it is an airbnb) to be in the "Nigerians in ottawa" group

Good choice. You will love it here in Ottawa. Massive supportive Nigerian population.

LordAA:

I'm going as a student too.
Please let's link up. I'll send you a pm now.

Please can we link up too on WhatsApp
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dkizzy01:



Please can we link up too on WhatsApp

Please delete your number.
It's not advisable to drop your number on a public forum.

You can send a pm

LordAA:


I've sent you a message. Please delete your number.
It's not advisable to drop your number on a public forum.

You should also edit the number from your mention.

fratermathy:


You should also edit the number from your mention.

Thank you.
I've done that.

Please is there a WhatsApp group were people can easily communicate and share happenings in the application process? I am kind of in a confusing state while filling the CRS application. When I check if I am eligible, it says yes but when I fill I don't get a score and it doesn't show me the score either, rather it just says I'm ineligible and no longer in the pool. Could be I'm not filling the form correctly, please I need some assistance.
quote author=19CannyMum post=91041595]

To start with, I believe that to professionally work in history, strategic studies etc here, your English has to be impeccable. That is because these are analyst or research roles where you'll be writing reports.

Like someone said, what is your current role? What work experience do you have in history and strategic studies?

Lastly, the greatest disservice anybody can do themselves if they're considering relocating to Canada is belittling blue collar jobs. Such thinking can stress you unnecessarily.

Post lastly, before you start giving yourself headache over job prospects, what is your forecasted CRS score? Because nowadays the journey of processing Canada immigration has passed matter of eagerness.[/quote]

adewumz:
I will keep that in mind. Thank you.

Hello bro I sent you a dm, wish you reply