Canadian Business College
Career-focused training

Train for
a career as a
law clerk
in just one year.

Build practical skills in real estate law, litigation, estates and corporate law through career-focused training from Canadian Business College.

Study online, hybrid or on campusInstructor-led online learning from anywhere in Ontario, or in person at three GTA campuses.
OnlineTorontoNorth YorkMississauga
120-hour practicumGain experience in a real-world legal environment.
Legal drafting & researchDraft legal documents and conduct legal research.
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01 Your training

Learn the skills to
support legal teams.

Learn how to draft legal documents, conduct research and apply legal theory in real-world scenarios.

You’ll train to write and edit legal letters, memos and reports for law firms, corporate legal departments and government offices.

Real estate law

Learn the documents and procedures behind property transactions.

Litigation

Support the steps of civil litigation.

Estates & family law

Study estates, family law and employment law.

Corporate law

Learn corporate law procedures and documents.

WHAT’S IN THE DIPLOMA

22 courses, one clear goal

The diploma covers the Canadian legal system, legal research, litigation, real estate, corporate, estates, family and criminal law, and a field placement.

Introduction to the Canadian Legal System
Microsoft Office
Legal Research
Legal Communication & Legal Transcription
Torts
Contracts
Litigation
Debtor-creditor
Corporate
Alternate Dispute Resolution
Ethics
Real Estate
Criminal Law
Provincial Offences
Administrative Law
Tribunal Practice
Estates
Family Law
Employment Law
Procedures and Professional Conduct
Legal Document Applications
Field Placement
02 Career possibilities

See where your new
skills can take you.

Get the training, tools and support you need to launch your legal career, in just one year.

Graduates can pursue legal roles in law offices and the court system. Explore six areas connected to the skills you’ll build.

Real Estate Law Clerk

Support lawyers with property purchases, sales and mortgages.

WHAT YOU MIGHT DO
Prepare real estate documents
Coordinate closings
Track deadlines
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
These courses in the program prepare you for this role:
Real Estate Legal Document Applications Contracts

Employers set their own hiring requirements.

03 Practical experience

Gain Real-world legal experience.

The Law Clerk program includes a 120-hour practicum placement, giving students valuable hands-on experience in real-world legal environments.

You’ll be prepared to work in law firms, corporate legal departments and government offices.

120-hour practicumHands-on experience in a legal setting.
Diploma programEarn your diploma in 52 weeks.
Career support includedGet help with résumé writing, career tips and job listings.
04 Flexible learning

Online doesn’t mean learning alone.

CBC’s remote learning is interactive and instructor-led, and available from anywhere in Ontario.

Prefer a mix? CBC offers online, hybrid and in-person formats. The online classroom provides instructor-led sessions with one-on-one support, and the hybrid option combines virtual and on-campus learning.

Live online classesInteract with instructors and classmates in real time.
Instructor-led learningLearn with instructor support rather than studying on your own.
Anywhere in OntarioComplete the program remotely.
05 Why Canadian Business College

Guidance from the start.
Support along the way.

Canadian Business College pairs career-focused training with support designed to help students prepare for employment and explore funding options.

You’ll get hands-on training from industry professionals, plus career services including résumé writing, professional-development workshops, career tips and access to active job listings.

Career-focused diplomaTraining in legal research, drafting and procedures.
Career servicesRésumé writing, workshops, career tips and job listings.
Financial guidanceFinancial aid advisors help you explore funding options.
Three GTA campusesToronto, North York and Mississauga.
IN ABOUT
52 WEEKS
OF TRAINING TOWARD YOUR
LAW CLERK DIPLOMA
Practical training
Supportive learning
Job-ready skills
Career services
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