Law Clerk (Accelerated) (LCKA)

Starts in January, September

Campus

Newnham

Delivery

Flexible

Duration

2 Semesters (9 Months)

Study Option

Full-time & Part-time

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

School

School of Public Safety

Important campus update: Starting in May 2026, the Law Clerk (Accelerated) program currently offered at Seneca@York Campus will be relocated to Newnham Campus.

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
LCP100	Professional Communication for Law Clerks	Flexible	Not offered	Flexible
	It is critical that law clerks possess excellent communication skills when interacting with key stakeholders in the legal sector and court system. This course outlines the professional standards of oral and written communication required when conversing and producing everyday correspondence, including letters, memoranda, emails, etc. Students refine their ability to speak, write, read, listen, and observe non-verbal cues in order to generate accurate and succinct messages in a respectful, timely, and effective manner.
LGL140	Canadian Legal System and Immigration Law	Flexible	Not offered	Flexible
	This course introduces students to the Canadian legal system. Students will explore the nature of law and justice in Canada, the structure of Canadian legal and judicial systems, governments role in law-making and important legislation affecting civil liberties in Canada. In addition, after distinguishing important categories and fields of law, the course will also focus on the basic principles of tort law and immigration law.
LGL142	Legal Contracts in Everyday Life and Social Media	Online	Not offered	Online
	This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of contract law. Contracts form the foundation of commerce in todays complex society. Students will learn what a contract is, when it is valid, how it may end, how a party deals with breach of contract, and the role of the courts in enforcing contracts and awarding damages for their breach.
LXA300	Criminal Law and Access to Justice in Canada	Flexible	Not offered	Flexible
	This course will engage students in an examination of the access to justice crisis for Canadians and will focus on the many ways that marginalization may impact on clients ability to seek meaningful justice, and discuss ways of enhancing their access to it. In addition, this course includes modules on the basic elements of the criminal justice system, including criminal offences and defences under the Criminal Code of Canada.
LXC212	Corporate and Commercial Law I	Flexible	Not offered	Flexible
	This subject introduces students to the various types of business organizations including sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. It examines the process of incorporation, the changes to corporate structure and the roles of directors, officers and shareholders of a corporation.
LXD220	Litigation I and Personal Injury	Flexible	Not offered	Flexible
	This subject introduces the student to the civil litigation process in Ontario, beginning with a descriptive overview of the process from the commencement of proceedings to the end of the trial. Students will follow a case study involving a personal injury lawsuit. Students will learn the basic elements of negligence as part of this case study. Students then study in detail the process through to the close of pleadings, focusing on the rules of procedure and on practical tasks often undertaken by law clerks, such as opening files, as well as drafting pleadings and affidavits of service. Motions with and without notice, will also be covered in this course.
LXM211	Family Law I	Online	Not offered	Online
	Family Law I is the first of two sequential family law subjects which focus on substantive law and theory, and practical skills that law clerks require in family law practice. The subject examines marriage, annulment, divorce, support, parenting, matrimonial property rights, enforcement of orders and agreements, and variation and indexing of orders and agreements.
LXR216	Real Estate I	Online	Not offered	Online
	This introduction to real estate law covers Ontario land registration systems and specific interests on land. Topics include estates and interests in land, government controls on the use and disposition of land, registered owner status, and relevant statutes, title searching in both the Land Titles and Registry systems, mortgages and liens, residential tenancies, and condominiums.
LXY150	Legal Document Production	Online	Not offered	Online
	It is essential that law clerks in any legal environment possess excellent computer skills. This course is designed to develop students technical abilities and introduce them to the professional standards of document production through the use of word processing skills. Students will learn to transcribe a variety of correspondence and produce documents in accordance with the professional standards upheld by the legal sector. Students will improve their proofreading skills, as well as the accuracy and speed of their typing abilities. Students will develop practical skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
LXY250	Legal Office Procedures and Project Management	Flexible	Not offered	Flexible
	An understanding of legal office procedures and project management is essential to the success of any law clerk. This course introduces students to the responsibilities of a law clerk and the number of issues related to the organization and operation of a legal office, including ethical and professional standards, document preparation and service, and accounts and records management. This subject familiarizes students with the elements of project management and emphasizes teamwork in order to create systems for staying organized and methods for collaborating with colleagues and resolving conflicts.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
FPL435	Field Placement for LCKA	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person	Not offered
LGL411	Legal Research	Flexible	Flexible	Not offered
	This subject provides students with an introduction to legal research and basic techniques of good legal writing. Students develop the skills necessary to analyze simple legal problems and to research basic legal questions. Students learn how to find and update primary sources of law using both paper and computerized sources. Students learn how to read, interpret and apply statutes, regulations and cases. Emphasis is placed on Ontario and federal law.
LXC312	Corporate and Commercial Law II	Flexible	Flexible	Not offered
	This subject continues to build on the content covered in LXC212. Topics include business financing transactions, the rights, remedies and priorities of secured and unsecured creditors, transactions dealing with the purchase and sale of a business, an examination of bankruptcy proceedings and an overview of intellectual property law.
LXD311	Litigation II	Online	Online	Not offered
	This subject is a continuation of LXD 212, Litigation I, examining procedural rules, proceedings, processes and documents from discovery through to trial in the Superior Court. In addition, this subject examines special procedures including the commercial list, simplified procedure, Case Management and mandatory mediation, and commencement of appeals.
LXE411	Estates	Flexible	Flexible	Not offered
	This subject is a study of the laws and procedures concerning the drafting of wills, powers of attorney and estate administration in Ontario. The first part of this subject concentrates on the laws relating to testacy and intestacy and basic will drafting. The remainder of the subject examines aspects of estate administration including administration prior to obtaining a certificate, estate certificates, asset administration, passing of accounts, income tax returns and powers of attorney.
LXJ432	Debtor Creditor	Flexible	Flexible	Not offered
	An introduction to debt collection procedures including commencement of proceedings, obtaining default judgment, enforcing judgments and orders, Small Claims Court actions, and documenting debt settlements.
LXM322	Family Law II	Flexible	Flexible	Not offered
	Family Law II is the second of two sequential family law subjects dealing with substantive law and theory, and the practical skills that law clerks require in family law practice. This subject examines court procedures and the preparation of relevant family law documents and court forms, and separation agreements.
LXP215	Professional Conduct and Career Development	Flexible	Flexible	Not offered
	It is essential that law clerks possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of recruitment practices in order to advance their careers in the legal sector. This course provides law clerk students with an overview of application processes, workplace standards, and current industry trends in career development. Students learn how to expand their professional networks, and develop their presentation abilities and practical problem-solving skills as necessitated by the recruitment process. In collaboration with the School of Leadership and Human Resources, students will produce a professional resume and cover letter, participate in a simulated interview process, and utilize professional online platforms such as LinkedIn as tools to develop their employment marketability and advance their careers.
LXR350	Real Estate Law II and Technology	Online	Online	Not offered
	In this subject, students are taken through the steps of a standard real estate transaction, both a purchase transaction and a sale transaction, from receipt of the agreement of purchase and sale through to closing and post-closing requirements. Students will learn how to produce legal correspondence and the documents using Conveyancer software and well as the Ministry-prescribed forms using Teraview.
LXY350	Legal Software Applications I	Flexible	Flexible	Not offered
	This subject introduces students to specialized legal software and provides them with an opportunity to further develop their word processing, proofreading, and keyboarding skills.
LXY450	Legal Software Applications II	Flexible	Flexible	Not offered
	This course gives students an opportunity to continue to develop their Microsoft Word and keyboarding skills. Students are also introduced to legal software used in the areas of estate, litigation, and legal accounting.

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