Diploma - Law Clerk
- 2 years
- Duration
- 17,589 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
The Law Clerk diploma program at Humber offers thorough instruction from qualified experts. Learn from practicing attorneys and law clerks who can provide you with insider knowledge on the most recent developments and career possibilities in the area. You will play a key role on the team that makes it possible for the lawyer to succeed as a law clerk working directly under the supervision of an attorney.
Your legal research, litigation, wills and estates, and other topics are all covered in the contract, tort, real estate, corporate, and family law courses you'll take as a law clerk. You will be an useful team member in the profession thanks to your thorough understanding of a variety of legal topics, proficiency in a range of legal and court procedures, and good written and oral communication skills.
Program structure
Semester 1
- An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
- Torts and Contracts
- Legal Productivity Tools
- Legal Document Applications
- Introduction to Canada's Legal System
- Reading, Writing, and Critical Analysis Skills: Law Clerk and Paralegal
Semester 2
- Litigation 1
- Real Estate Law
- Legal Research
- Proficiency with Legal Documents
- Real Estate Procedures
- Professional Writing Skills: Law Clerk
Semester 3
- Legal Dockets and Records
- Corporate Law
- Litigation 2
- Corporate Law Procedures
- Litigation Procedures
Semester 4
- Field Practicum
- Debtor/Creditor
- Family Law
- Estates
- Family Law Procedures
Price
Fees per semester:
- Tuition 8,153 CAD
- Compulsory Ancillary Fee 444 CAD
- Compulsory Student Union Fee 66 CAD
- IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee 111 CAD
- Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) 20 CAD
- Program Ancillary Fee 0.00 CAD
- Co-op/Placement 0.00 CAD
Total 8,794 CAD
Requirements for applicants
International Academic Equivalencies:
- Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum grade of four in required subjects
- Transcripts for any post-secondary courses or programs completed or
- College or university transfer status
For Indian applicants one of the following:
- All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Year 12 State Board Exams with a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.
To be eligible you must possess the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and required courses.
English Proficiency requirements are:
- A minimum TOEFL Academic Level score of 550 (paper based) or 80 (internet based) or
- an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single band score below 5.5) or
- CAEL with an overall band score of 60 or
- Cambridge English Test with B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169 (with no single subscore below 162) or
- Duolingo Language Test with score 105 and above+
- International applicants may be asked to submit an ICAS or WES evaluation.
About the university
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (known as Humber College) was fonded in 1967. The college is located in Toronto, Canada.
The Humber North and the Lakeshore are the two primary campuses at Humber.
Humber College offers over 200 programs in 40 fields of study.
Students at Humber receive a polytechnic education. We educate theory, incorporate practical, hands-on training, and collaborate with employers to provide students with real-world learning opportunities. This innovative and entrepreneurial approach, which is taught in state-of-the-art and creative learning facilities, prepares students for today's and tomorrow's careers.
We are committed to your long-term success. A Humber education will help you map a sure path to your career and keep you up to date on shifting trends in the professional world as technology advances. Our programs combine theory and practice, allowing you to get practical experience both in the classroom and on the work. Professors with industry experience will teach you what skills are in demand.
