Law Clerk Advanced (fast-track)

Program Overview

Paralegal graduates from accredited Law Society of Ontario (LSO) programs gain experience in corporate, family, real estate, wills, estate law and more when enrolled in the Law Clerk Advanced fast-track program. Whether you want to transition to a broader range of practice areas as a law clerk or supplement your paralegal skills, this program will expand the knowledge you already possess while providing you with the competitive edge you need to move into a successful legal career.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

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Tuition

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Focused

Field Placement

Fast-Track

Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
May 2022	Open
May 2023	Open

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Law clerk
Legal assistant
Corporate services assistant
eDiscovery clerk
Legal support services assistant
Securities clerk
eDiscovery clerk
Leasing clerk
Contracts and risk management clerk
Paralegal

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Program Details

The three-semester Law Clerk – Advanced (fast-track) program will provide you with extensive training in the theory and practice of law as well as a field placement opportunity and advanced job search strategies required to give you the edge to launch an exciting legal career.

Legal course highlights

Advanced career preparation including a networking event with employers who are actively recruiting graduating students.
Traditional areas of law including corporate, family, litigation, wills, estates and real estate.
Specialized areas of law including municipal land planning, immigration, intellectual property law.

Program Learning Outcomes

Support the needs of clients and legal professionals through the use of accurate terminology and professional communication strategies, both orally and in writing.
Complete all work within routine and unexpected time lines and limitation periods within the legal environment.
Use current and relevant electronic and print resources proficiently, within the legal environment, to conduct legal research, to assist with file and evidentiary management, to facilitate communication and to generate legal documentation, in compliance with current regulations and procedures.
Research and summarize the presenting legal issues, applying knowledge of substantive and procedural law to support the legal team and draft the appropriate legal documents.
Integrate rules of procedure to support best legal practices.
Conduct oneself professionally in adherence to the guidelines of the Law Society of Ontario.
Perform and, where appropriate, delegate clerical and administrative duties for the operation of a variety of legal environments.
Outline strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure continuing competence and career growth as a Law Clerk.
Act equitably and justly with diverse populations.
Provide support for legal professionals in courts and administrative tribunals within the legal system.
Initiate effective interpersonal relations, including conflict resolution and team building skills, in a legal environment.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

To be considered for the fast-track (credit transfer) pathway a specific educational background is required as follows.

Completion of a Paralegal program accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (since 2008)

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2022-23 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Law clerk
Legal assistant
Corporate services assistant
eDiscovery clerk
Legal support services assistant
Securities clerk
eDiscovery clerk
Leasing clerk
Contracts and risk management clerk
Paralegal

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Law firms
Corporate legal departments
Provincial and federal government ministries and agencies
Insurance companies
Financial institutions
Municipalities

Field Placement

Your learning experience will be complemented by a 140-hour field placement, which will provide you with the skills, confidence and ability to compete for the best jobs with the best firms and organizations.

Please note: there are pre-placement requirements for the field placement component of this program.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Graduates may choose to pursue further study in a related Durham College graduate certificate program including:

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the school office.

Law Clerk Advanced (fast-track)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Technology recommendations

Intakes and Availability

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Field Placement

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Technology Recommendations

Helpful Resources

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Financial Aid Information

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]

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