Law Clerk

Program Description

This program is designed to train law clerks to assist lawyers in private law offices and in the law departments of government and industry. Students will acquire an understanding of the general principles of law and receive specific training in the skills appropriate for law clerks.

Areas of concentration include Real Estate, Corporate and Commercial Law and Litigation.

Required Keyboarding Speeds:

• 30 w.p.m. (net) at the end of first semester
• 40 w.p.m. (net) at the end of second semester
• 45 w.p.m. (net) at the end of third semester
• 50 w.p.m. (net) for graduation

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation(C), University Preparation(U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Applicant Selection:

• Students are required to be highly literate in the English language and to have good writing skills in order to be successful in the Law Clerk program.
• Applicant grades in pre-requisite subjects (or their equivalents) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.

Desirable:

• Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

Note: Although not required for admission, a high degree of computer literacy and keyboarding skills at 50 w.p.m. are recommended.

Your Career

Graduates are employed as law clerks and legal assistants in a wide range of law office environments. Major employers include small to large law firms, governments and corporate legal departments.

Articulation

Pursuant to an articulation agreement between Seneca College and York University, a graduate of the Law Clerk program at Seneca College, who has achieved a 3.0 grade point average, may be eligible to receive 24 transfer credits from York University's Law and Society program and enter this program in year two. Contact the Law Clerk program co-ordinator for further details.

Accreditation

A student who successfully completes Seneca College’s Law Clerk program is eligible for membership as an Ordinary Member in the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario, and may apply for membership as an Associate Member after having worked for three years without having to write the Associate's examination(s).

Field Placement

Students in the program who have met all necessary academic requirements will participate in an unpaid field placement for practical experience.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

Toronto

Ontario

Canada

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject for which EAC150 is the pre-requisite.

Curriculum

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