Law Clerk Diploma in Toronto

This course introduces students to the work environment and administrative procedures they will experience in a general practice law office. They will learn about various tasks, such as managing client records, preparing legal correspondence and documents, conducting research, communicating with clients, stakeholders and colleagues, essentials of a law clerk’s work in a legal office, and carrying out duties ethically at all levels.

The course gives students an understanding of the communication skills required in business environments – both written and verbal. They will learn how to write, concisely and effectively, applying the relevant best practices and good writing techniques. This course also sheds light on research in the context of the Canadian legal system. Students will learn about the skills and techniques involved in legal research and writing, study and analyze legal issues, identify legal concerns from information provided to them, and draft memorandums accordingly. They will learn how to identify and access various sources of law, such as statutes and regulations, as well as the Internet and legal research platforms.

This course is designed to give students in-depth knowledge of various aspects of the family law in Ontario, such as divorce, custody, access, support and property division, etc. It offers an overview of the relevant contracts and agreements, and enables students to prepare and file documents pertaining to family law. Students will learn about the substantive law and relevant procedures, such as the preparation of court documents and domestic contracts. They will study various legal provisions and acts, as well as about common-law relationships and adoptions. In addition, they will gain an understanding of mediation and collaborative law and learn about the Divorce Mate software.

This course will give students an understanding of the basics of corporate and business law. They will be introduced to different types of business ownership and organizations, such as corporations, sole proprietorships and partnerships, etc. They will also learn about the incorporation process, how to prepare the necessary documents to incorporate a company and other relevant matters. Besides, they will get lessons on changes to the corporate structure and the roles of various officials and stakeholders associated with a corporation. 

This course offers substantive law learning and deals with the basics of residential real estate transactions, especially in the context of Ontario. Students will learn about the Ontario land registration systems, types of land ownership, government controls on the use and disposition of land, registered owner status, title searching in the registry and land titles systems, mortgages and liens, residential tenancies and condominiums. The course also introduces students to the Rules of Professional Conduct related to residential real estate transactions and e-Reg (electronic registration).Further, the course enables students to learn how to process both a purchaser’s and vendor’s file - from the stage of file opening to reporting to the client after the transaction is completed.

This course gives students an understanding of debt collection procedures, covering the basic, substantive principles involved and other relevant topics. Students learn about the procedures involved in collecting debt, such as start of proceedings, obtaining default judgment, and enforcing judgments and orders. The course also covers Small Claims Court actions in this regard and documentation of debt settlements, etc. 

In this course, students learn about residential tenancies and the administrative machinery required for dealing with landlord/tenant disputes. Students learn about the practices and procedures of representing landlords and tenants before the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board. The course also outlines the Residential Tenancy Act, tenancy types, landlord and tenant application procedures and protection and enforcement of both landlord and tenant rights. 

In this course, students embark on a culminating journey to integrate and apply skills acquired throughout their program. This course has been designed to equip students with the most important skills to face the challenges of the job market. Upon completion of this course, students will be proficient in resume building strategies and will have excellent interview skills which will allow them to land in their future careers.