Diploma in Law Clerk
Course Overview
This program prepares students for a dynamic career as a law clerk, a vital role providing comprehensive support to legal teams across diverse practice areas. Students master the practical skills needed to draft legal documents, manage complex files, and interact with clients, all while adhering to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. The curriculum is brought to life through hands-on training with industry-standard software and is solidified by an immersive field placement experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Master practical skills in key legal areas including civil litigation, real estate, corporate, and family law
- Gain hands-on experience with current legal software to draft professional correspondence and court documents
- Develop a strong foundation in substantive law, legal administration, and professional ethics
- Benefit from significant client interaction and communication training
- Reinforce classroom learning through an experiential field placement
Course Overview
This program prepares students for a dynamic career as a law clerk, a vital role providing comprehensive support to legal teams across diverse practice areas. Students master the practical skills needed to draft legal documents, manage complex files, and interact with clients, all while adhering to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. The curriculum is brought to life through hands-on training with industry-standard software and is solidified by an immersive field placement experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Master practical skills in key legal areas including civil litigation, real estate, corporate, and family law
- Gain hands-on experience with current legal software to draft professional correspondence and court documents
- Develop a strong foundation in substantive law, legal administration, and professional ethics
- Benefit from significant client interaction and communication training
- Reinforce classroom learning through an experiential field placement
Requirements
Modules
- Introduction To Organizational Behaviour
- Microcomputer Applications
- Foundations Of The Canadian Legal System
- Introductory Legal Office Administration
- Introduction To Substantive Branches Of Law
- Communication Essentials
- Family Law 1
- Debtor And Creditor/Landlord And Tenant Law
- Intermediate Legal Office Administration
- Legal Research And Writing
- Family Law 2
- Corporate And Commercial Law 1
- Real Estate Law 1
- Advanced Legal Office Administration
- Civil Litigation 1
- Estates Law
- Corporate And Commercial Law 2
- Civil Litigation 2
- Real Estate Law 2
- Legal Professionalism And Ethics
- Law Clerk Field Training
