Diploma in Law Clerk

Humber's Law Clerk diploma program provides in-depth training delivered by experienced professionals. Learn from practising lawyers and law clerks who will give you the inside scoop on the current trends and opportunities in the field. As a law clerk, working under the direct supervision of a lawyer, you will be an important part of the team that allows the lawyer to succeed.

Your law clerk education includes courses on contract, tort, real estate, corporate and family law, as well as in litigation, legal research, wills and estates, and more. Your solid knowledge on diverse areas of law, competence in a range of legal and court procedures, and strong written and oral communication skills will make you a valuable team player in the profession. Employment prospects are excellent, as the Toronto legal sector employs more than half of Ontario's law clerks. There are a significant number of opportunities to work as a law clerk or legal assistant at both public and private firms. In addition to law firms, you can also pursue law clerk opportunities in government agencies, courts, financial and insurance firms, real estate companies, and corporate head offices.

Under a lawyer's direction, youll play a key role in supporting a legal practice by writing and performing administrative tasks including maintaining and filing corporate documents, completing real estate transactions, drafting contracts, conducting title searches, and engaging in legal research. In a litigation office, youll also have the opportunity to interview clients and witnesses, and accompany lawyers to meetings and court appearances.

Official Transcripts
IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma with passes in six subjects at a standard or higher-level including required program subjects:
Three passes at the Standard Level and three passes at the Higher Level, or
Two passses at The Standard Level and four passes at the Higher Level.
Diploma points are also considered
Minimum scores of 24 will be considered, but scores of 28 or higher are recommended.

IELTS Academic Level - Overall 6.0 AND No band below 5.5
TOEFL Academic Level - 550 for paper-based test OR 80 (20L, 20W, 20S, 20R) for internet-based test