Law Schools
In Alberta, Virginia
In Alberta, there is only one law school where law faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of law and law education in Alberta, which includes law training at the following levels:
- Law Certificate
- Associates degree in Law
Statistics
Professional Trends
Alberta Vs. Virginia Law Employment
| Alberta | 1,090 |
| Virginia | 51,010 |
Exactly 1,090 of Virginia's 51,010 law professionals work in Alberta. There has been a 56% growth in the number of law professionals in Alberta between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Alberta has also increased.
Alberta Vs. Virginia Law employment growth
| 49,510 | 51,050 | 53,220 | 51,460 | 51,010 |
| 700 | 950 | 1,120 | No data | 1,090 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Alberta
Law VS. All professions salaries in Alberta
| $46,355 | $40,684 | $48,657 | No data | $48,755 |
| $29,730 | $31,150 | $32,250 | No data | $32,920 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Law in Alberta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Alberta
Salaries for law professionals in Alberta have increased. In 2010 Alberta law professionals earned an average yearly salary of $48,755. The average salary for law professionals in Alberta was $46,355 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of law professionals in Alberta is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Law professionals in Alberta
10th percentile |
$30,575 |
25th percentile |
$34,782 |
50th percentile |
$44,552 |
75th percentile |
$55,245 |
90th percentile |
$53,222 |
Law professionals in Alberta earn a median salary of $44,552 per year. The 10% of law professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $30,575 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $53,222 per year.
Average Salaries for Law professionals and related professions in Alberta
Paralegal |
$28,820 |
Criminal Justice |
$41,187 |
Homeland Security |
$41,397 |
Criminology |
$48,455 |
Law |
$48,755 |
Forensic Accounting |
$60,750 |
Public Administration |
$68,765 |
Law professional salaries in Alberta are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Law schools in Alberta
There is only one accredited law school in the city. Many of Alberta's law professionals are graduates of this school.
Law Programs Offered In Alberta
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in law offered by Alberta's law schools.
Student Completed Law Degrees In Alberta
associate |
19 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 20 |
Approximately 20 students completed law courses in 2010.