FAQ

What are the program admission requirements?
Students must have their English Grade 12 (ENG4C) to enter the program. In addition, applicants are encouraged to acquire basic computer skills such as keyboard proficiency prior to the start of the program.

How is the program structured?
The full-time program is delivered over four semesters. Students can start in September or January. Students starting in January complete their second semester in the spring and summer to enter their third semester in the fall.

What topics are covered?
The curriculum covers a broad range of legal topics and processes. Students learn about real estate practices, engaging in legal research, maintaining corporate documents and filings, drafting legal and court documents and correspondence, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing briefs for various types of hearings. Students also learn to organize and manage a variety of responsibilities, pay attention to detail, work under pressure and perform general office procedures.

The descriptions of legal skills, responsibilities, and settings indicate the abilities and environment in which the graduate may generally work and are not intended to imply that the law clerk is practicing law.

Is there a work placement?
In their final semester, students who meet established criteria have the opportunity to participate in an optional field placement.

Will I need to purchase a computer or specialized software for this program?
This is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program. You will be required to have a mobile computing device meeting specifications outlined by your program https://www.algonquincollege.com/byod/programs/better/ . Note: Students should have a PC Windows Laptop computer to best succeed in the Law Clerk program. Mac computers are not supported in the Law Clerk programs as software used in this program will not run effectively (even when running via Parallels on Mac). Students will be supplied with the requisite software once registered in the program.