Law Clerk
Program Overview
The Law Clerk program is a 48-week diploma course approved as a vocational program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005. This program introduces students to important elements of the Canadian legal system that must be understood by legal assistants. Topics include an introduction to basic fields and sources of law, methods of legal analysis and research, court structure, the legal profession and legal ethics.
Graduates who successfully complete the Litigation, Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate and Estates Law courses in the Law Clerk Program can choose to write the respective provincial exams offered by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario supports and promotes the highest professional standards by providing opportunities to innovate, share ideas and knowledge of best practices. Their distinguished network and specialized education programs are designed to enrich expertise, enhance efficiency, and protect the best interests of the legal team and the clients they serve.
Practical Internship Experience
100 hours of a placement internship will take place upon successful completion of all course work.
Graduates of the Law Clerk Program…
- Are rewarded with a career that offers you the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to any law office
- Have a variety of job opportunities including private law firms, public and private corporations, financial institutions, as well as municipal, provincial and federal government offices
- Have an interest in the legal system
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in your work
- Possess excellent organizational skills
- Possess solid oral and written communication skills
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