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The program This program is designed to prepare students for employment as law clerks/legal assistants who are able to work independently under the general supervision of a lawyer. As a graduate, you'll be able to prepare wills, real estate transactions, court reports, affidavits, research records, court files and other legal documents. Law clerks may appear before administrative tribunals and certain courts. This program may provide preparation for writing the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) examinations in estates law, real estate law, corporate law and civil litigation. Graduate career opportunities Legal offices (specialized and general practices), government offices (municipal, provincial, federal, boards/tribunals, court/registry and legal aid), financial institutions, corporations and insurance companies Admission requirements OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/ Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited postsecondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission. Refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/ Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 19 mandatory courses • 2 communications courses • 3 general education courses to be chosen from the college list • 1 field placement Future study options Graduates of this program may be granted credit toward degree studies at other institutions including Davenport University (U.S.A.), University of New Brunswick, Saint John and University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Changes to articulation opportunities occur on a regular basis. For the latest information, please visit GeorgianCollege.ca/articulations. Students are also advised to check with the articulating/transfer institution for current information before applying to a program. Start: September, January Confirm January start with Office of the Registrar Location: Barrie Length: 2 years (4 semesters) Practical experience: 1 field placement Credential: Ontario College Diploma Articulations: Yes Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: LCLR) Contact: 705.728.1968, ext. 1439 Communications courses To be chosen at time of registration Mandatory courses may include Computer Business Documentation Introduction to Keyboarding Criminal Law Family Law 1 Family Law 2 Estates Law Corporate and Commercial Law 1 Corporate and Commercial Law 2 Civil Litigation 1 Civil Litigation 2 Real Estate Law 1 Real Estate Law 2 Office Procedures and Strategies Introduction to Legal Office Administration Bookkeeping for the Office Professional Foundations of Legal Research Debtor and Creditor/Landlord and Tenant Law Law of Torts and Contract Microcomputer Applications Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $2,685.76 Student fees: $870.22 One-time fee: $112.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator LAW CLERK LCLR BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES 49 GeorgianCollege.ca