<p>MYOS1634… Saying that one must study French to practice law in Canada is like saying you have to study Spanish to practise law in the US! To study and practice law in Canada, you do not need to have a second or even a third language - you need a strong GPA and LSAT score to apply and need to graduate and pass a bar exam to practice. </p>
<p>Having an additional language may help anyone’s employment prospects in any field, but to say that it is a requirement of lawyers in Canada is pure fallacy! Not sure why you would recommend that the original poster should apply in Canada instead of US - that makes no sense as he/she would still have to apply for an international student visa anyway.</p>