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This program is designed to prepare graduates for employment as Law Clerks/Legal Assistants who are able to do work independently under the general supervision of a lawyer. Graduates are able to prepare wills, real estate transactions, court reports, affidavits, research records, court files and other legal documents. Law Clerks may appear before administrative tribunals and certain courts. This program may provide preparation for writing the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) examinations in Estates Law, Real Estate Law, Corporate Law and Civil Litigation.

IF YOU RE THINKING ABOUT A CAREER IN LAW, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN GEORGIAN COLLEGE

Our Law Clerk program gives you the chance to build a solid foundation of skills in preparation for employment as a law clerk/legal assistant.

Our faculty members bring experience and education into the classroom from both the corporate and legal world. And the semester four field placement will give you some solid work experience to put on your resume.

Our graduates are working in legal offices (specialized and general practices), government offices (municipal, provincial, federal, boards/tribunals, court/registry, and legal aid) and financial institutions, corporations and insurance companies.

WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY?

“The first year of the Law Clerk program has been very exciting and challenging. The courses cover a broad range of material. we will be well-prepared for the demands of employment as law clerks. The instructors’ willingness to provide help and to offer advice regarding our chosen areas of law has been greatly appreciated. I would enthusiastically recommend this program to anyone considering a career as a law clerk.”

Suzanne Manning-Ward, Law Clerk student