Get approved for a career loan with a fixed interest rate as low as 6.7%.
If you’re an internationally trained lawyer, a Windmill loan can assist with your career-related expenses, enabling you to start practicing again.
We know starting over in Canada can be tough. You may be working a survival job, wondering when you’ll be working in your profession again. Getting re-accredited or re-licensed can be costly, but Windmill, a registered charity, is here to help.
As a non-profit, we are offering low-interest career loans with a fixed 6.7% rate - one of the lowest rates available. Unlike payday loans with sky-high rates, and even big banks can’t offer this affordability, Windmill’s loans are specifically designed to support skilled immigrants like you.
Beyond financing, Windmill provides career coaching, mentorship and money management training to help you succeed. Our mission is to get you back to your profession and living the Canadian dream you came for.
From examination fees to childcare costs and living expenses1 , while you study, a Windmill loan can cover the varied costs of accreditation, education and training that are essential for you to advance your career in Canada.
Note: A Windmill loan cannot be used for business start-up costs and/or to pay off other debt or debt consolidation.
1 Living allowance will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Take our one-minute loan eligibility quiz to find out if you qualify. You can also get a free quote by calculating what your loan payment would be.
Note: No credit check is required for the quiz or quote, so your score won’t be affected. A credit check will only occur at the end of your application.
Growth in income
Newcomers take on low-income jobs to survive. Windmill helps our clients return to their trained profession to boost their income by over 3 times.
Repay their loan in full
The affordability of our loans and the flexibility of our repayment structure contribute to our clients' success in completing their payments.
Decrease in unemployment
As our borrowers take their next steps, employment opportunities soar upon loan repayment, marking the start of a remarkable journey and booming economy.
When Charles first arrived from Nigeria in 2012, he brought over 20 years of experience as a lawyer with him, but he lacked the license required to practice law in Canada.
Charles
Lawyer
With a law degree in hand, and hoping to start a career as a law professional, Denim moved to Canada. However, it took money, perseverance, sleepless nights and a few years before he was able to represent a client in court.
In 2010, Denim moved to Saskatoon after earning a law degree in England. Despite initial setbacks, he worked as a paralegal and, with support from Windmill Microlending, completed the necessary exams to practice law in Canada. In 2018, he was called to the Saskatchewan Bar, fulfilling his dream of becoming a lawyer, with Windmill’s financial help playing a key role in his success.
Denim
Lawyer
If you’re a foreign-trained lawyer and you’ve decided you want to become accredited to practice law in Canada, your first step is to apply to the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA). Based on your legal education and experience, they’ll provide an assessment that tells you whether you need to take exams, courses, or go to law school in Canada. After you complete your NCA requirements, you’ll go through licensing with the law society in the common-law province or territory where you wish to live and work.
Download our free guides and resources to help you understand how to become a lawyer in Canada.
