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Law Clerk

Diploma Summary

The Law Clerk diploma course at ABM College equips graduates with the knowledge, expertise, and skills needed to perform tasks like interviewing clients, researching, drafting necessary documents, and carrying out various office duties. Law clerks perform multiple functions as part of their jobs – this program delves into those key aspects, including highly technical ones. It ensures that graduates get the right mix of theoretical and practical knowledge they will need in their careers.

Law Clerks understand legal terminology and concepts and play a crucial role in the litigation process. Students will examine rules and documents through the Superior Court trial stage and gain knowledge of the judgment recovery process. Graduates, upon completion, will be equipped with the Rules of Professional Conduct regarding residential real estate transactions and e-Reg (electronic registration).

Law Clerk

Course Highlights

After completing this diploma, students will have the skills/knowledge of legal concepts and terminology.

Students gain a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, legal aid procedures, and billing practices, equipping them with essential skills for managing financial and legal tasks effectively.

Students become proficient in using Microsoft Office in this course. They learn to navigate its tools and features, efficiently manage documents and data, and adapt to its user-friendly interface.

With this program, students will be equipped with the knowledge of how the legal system works at the federal and provincial levels.

Upon completing this program, graduates will have the skills to assist lawyers and clients during litigation by preparing and producing essential court documents.

Career Opportunities

Law Clerk

Legal Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Office Clerk

Court Clerk

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Law Clerk Course Curriculum

This course helps develop the computer skills of students, which include aspects such as keyboard use and typing, word processing, familiarity with hardware, computer operations, etc. One of the main goals of this course is to help students ensure both speed and accuracy at work through proper keyboarding and typing techniques, eventually acquiring touch-typing skills. Proofreading is another vital aspect that will be covered by this course.

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.

Students will gain general knowledge of the basics of accounting principles applicable to a law firm. They will be introduced to accounting concepts such as general and trust accounts, and also learn how to use the PCLaw legal software. They will also record business transactions using double-entry bookkeeping methods. The course will give students lessons on matters such as opening/managing/closing files, conflict of interest (and running relevant searches), retainer agreements, new client information sheets, time dockets, cheques and receipts, fees, accounts, disbursements, expense recovery and billing, among others. In addition, students will learn about the legal aid available and relevant billing procedures.

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of how to develop and maintain strong client relationships, recognize customer needs, understand attitudinal changes and business ethics. It also helps students in developing their interpersonal relations skills and prepares them to handle complex situations professionally. Students will learn about teamwork, communication and collaboration skills to ensure collective success in delivering excellent customer experiences.

This course introduces students to the civil litigation process and the court system in Canada. They will learn to open and carry a civil litigation file through the entire process, and prepare the necessary court documents and produce them when required. Students will learn about the civil procedure rules and develop a clear understanding of all aspects of preparing and filing court documents - the how, when and why. This will enable the student to assist a lawyer and client during the litigation process while working as a law clerk.

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.

Students will gain an understanding of the tort law, the contract law and the fundamentals of contract drafting. Students will learn about contracts, their validity, dealing with a breach of contract and the legal ways of enforcing contracts and awarding damages for any breach. They are also taught about the tort law and its various aspects, such as proving losses and damages that can be compensated under the law, negligence, liability, defense available to the person responsible, and types of torts, etc.

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 is designed to familiarize students with the basics of drafting inter vivos documents, or documents drafted during a client's lifetime to plan for disposing of financial, legal and other assets upon incapacity or death. Students will also learn how to process an estate whether the deceased has left a will or has not. Further, they will learn the Rules of Civil Procedure that apply to contesting the distribution of assets included in an estate. Also, will learn how to use a diskette to prepare a will or a power of attorney for property or personal care.

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.

Students gain a fundamental understanding of the Canadian criminal law and the systems involved. Concepts covered include federal statutes on offences, jurisdiction over substantive criminal law, procedure and the administration of courts. They learn about the Criminal Code and how to interpret the offences, procedure and sentence options, as well as applicable Charter precepts. They are also introduced to summary conviction procedures. In addition, students learn about the organization of the court system and the role of different components of the criminal law system.

This course covers the foundations of administrative law in the country, including private, public, procedural, substantive, and statutory and common laws. Students are introduced to the process of reviewing the authority, form and function of administrative tribunals, and how advocacy is conducted before those authorities. They also learn about the rules of natural justice and procedural fairness, as well as the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and Judicial Review Procedure Act. In addition, the course includes the Charter and human rights legislation. The course also focuses on two administrative tribunals in Ontario: the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Child and Family Services Review Board. Students study the statutes, regulations, policies and procedures of these tribunals.

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.

This course offers practical guidance on trial preparation and trial presentation in Small Claims Court. Students will learn about the rules and reforms specific to Ontario, as well as common practices, including how to draft Small Claims Court pleadings. They will receive formal guidance on how to initiate legal proceedings before the court and learn to draft legal documents during civil litigation.

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.

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