Comments about Law Clerk Ontario College Diploma - At the institution - North Bay - Ontario
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Objectives
The Law Clerk program at Canadore will provide you with the knowledge and skills that you need to pursue a wide variety of careers in the law and justice field including private law firms, the court system and in all levels of government. Our program will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to Canadian law in areas that include family law, criminal law, real estate law, corporate and commercial law, estate law, and civil litigation. Our emphasis on general office administration and information technology will give you the skills that you need to succeed in both traditional legal careers and non-traditional careers. Our hands-on approach, small class sizes, and one-on-one assistance will ensure that you have the opportunity to succeed to your fullest potential.
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Practical experience
Subject to the availability of suitable placements, qualifying students will spend three weeks during the fourth semester working in law firms, legal departments, courts, and other law-related work sites. It is a good opportunity to obtain legal work experience prior to applying for permanent employment. * Courtrooms and court offices * Numerous law firms * Insurance companies * MP and MPP Constituency offices * Legal Aid offices/community clinics * Government legal departments * Corporate legal offices * Banks
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Academic title
Law Clerk Ontario College Diploma
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Course description
SEMESTER ONE:
• BCL 140 Microsoft Office Intermediate
• CGE 125 General Education Communication
• JUS 100 Introduction to Canadian Law
• JUS 115 Criminal Law and Procedures
• LAW 103 Career Skills
• LAW 132 Legal Office Procedures I
• OAD 107 Keyboarding I
SEMESTER TWO:
• BCL 131 Microsoft Office II
• LAW 101 Advocacy
• LAW 110 Real Estate Law I
• LAW 245 Corporate Law
• LAW 281 Estate Law
• OAD 224 Legal Machine Transcription
SEMESTER THREE:
• ACC 262 Legal Accounting
• LAW 160 Real Estate Law II
• LAW 180 Family Law
• LAW 195 Commercial and Credit Law
• LAW 211 Legal Software Fundamentals
• LAW 232 Legal Document Production I
• LAW 292 Legal Research and Writing
SEMESTER FOUR:
• CMM 180 Business Writing
• LAW 210 Real Estate Law III
• LAW 233 Legal Document Production II
• LAW 260 Civil Procedure
• LAW 271 Contracts and Agreements
• LAW 290 Field Practice/Integrated Office Si mulation
