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Law Clerk

Program Overview

Earn a Law Clerk diploma in 52 weeks through comprehensive training in Ontario's legal system and practice areas. This program develops expertise across litigation, real estate, corporate, estates, and family law while building proficiency in legal research, document drafting, and case management. The 120-hour practicum placement in working legal environments provides practical experience applying theoretical knowledge to real-world legal procedures.

Core Competencies

Multiple practice area expertise - litigation, real estate, corporate, estates, family law
Legal research and analysis - case law, statutes, precedents, legal writing
Document preparation - pleadings, agreements, applications, correspondence
ILCO certification preparation - professional exams in Estates, Corporate, Real Estate, Litigation

Career Pathways

Entry-level positions: Law Clerk in law firms, government legal departments, corporate legal offices

Professional advancement: Senior Law Clerk, Legal Office Manager, Paralegal (with additional licensing)

Industry demand: Strong opportunities across law firms specializing in real estate, civil litigation, family law, corporate law, as well as government agencies and court systems

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* All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.