Law Clerks help move legal work forward. They prepare documents, organize evidence, coordinate filings, communicate with clients, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Their work supports lawyers behind the scenes, helping keep files accurate, organized, and on track.

From real estate transactions to family law files and civil litigation matters, Law Clerks play a practical, detail-driven role in legal offices across Ontario.

The academic portion of the program is delivered through live, instructor-led online classes, allowing you to study from anywhere. In addition to your online coursework, the program includes a 200-hour field placement completed at a legal firm or agency. This gives you the opportunity to apply your training in a real legal environment before you graduate.

You’ll build a working understanding of key areas of Ontario law, including Family Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Torts, Contracts, and Legal Research and Writing.

You’ll also learn how this knowledge is applied in practice—preparing documents, managing files, organizing court materials, conducting research, and communicating professionally with clients. In addition, you’ll develop practical workplace skills in legal office procedures, business accounting, and Microsoft Office.

Yes. The program includes a 200-hour Law Clerk Field Placement in a legal firm or agency.

During this placement, you’ll assist with files, prepare documents, and gain firsthand experience of how legal offices operate day to day. Student Employment Advisors help coordinate these opportunities so you can build meaningful workplace experience before graduation.

Law Clerks work in private law firms, corporate legal departments, real estate offices, government agencies, and legal aid organizations across Ontario. Common responsibilities include legal research, document preparation, file management, client communication, and coordinating legal processes.

In Ontario, Law Clerks and Paralegals have distinct roles and different regulatory requirements. Law Clerks work under the supervision of a lawyer. They assist with legal research, drafting documents, preparing court materials, and supporting legal matters—but do not provide legal services independently.

Law Clerks help move legal work forward. They prepare documents, organize evidence, coordinate filings, communicate with clients, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Their work supports lawyers behind the scenes, ensuring matters are prepared properly and handled with care. From real estate transactions to family law files and civil litigation matters, Law Clerks play a practical, detail-driven role in legal offices across Ontario.

Paralegals are licensed and regulated by the Law Society of Ontario and can represent clients in specific legal matters within a defined scope of practice.

No. Law Clerks are not licensed in Ontario. They work under the supervision of a lawyer and focus on supporting legal work through drafting, coordination, and file management rather than providing independent legal services.

Applicants must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or qualify for Mature Student Status. No previous legal experience is required. The program is designed to teach you the fundamentals from the ground up.

Most students complete the program in approximately 14 months. The structured format allows you to gain both classroom knowledge and real-world experience in a focused timeframe.

The best first step is to connect with a Career Coach. They can answer your questions, walk you through the program, and help you determine if the Law Clerk Diploma Program is the right path for you.