Law Clerk Humber Polytechnic

Overview

Learn from practising lawyers and law clerks who will give you the inside scoop on the current trends and opportunities in the field. As a law clerk, working under the direct supervision of a lawyer, you will be an important part of the team that allows the lawyer to succeed. 

The Law Clerk diploma programme from Humber Polytechnic includes courses on contract, tort, real estate, corporate and family law, as well as in litigation, legal research, wills and estates, and more. Your solid knowledge on diverse areas of law, competence in a range of legal and court procedures, and strong written and oral communication skills will make you a valuable team player in the profession.

Key facts

• This programme prepares you for careers as a law clerk or legal assistant, supporting legal teams in areas such as litigation, corporate law, real estate, and family law. You build practical, industry-relevant skills in legal documentation, research and procedures used in Canadian legal environments.
• The programme provides broad exposure to key areas of legal practice, including litigation, corporate and commercial law, real estate, family law, wills and estates, torts, and legal research. You develop drafting, documentation, procedural, and communication skills required to support legal professionals in client-facing and administrative contexts.
• Students complete a mandatory 120-hour field experience in the final semester, with legal organizations in the Greater Toronto Area, providing opportunities to apply learning in real workplace settings and build professional connections. The curriculum emphasizes professional standards, court procedures, and workplace expectations across a range of legal environments.

What you will learn:

• legal research, documentation and drafting techniques
• court procedures and legal processes across practice areas
• communication skills for client and legal team interactions
• professional standards and ethical considerations in legal environments

• application of legal knowledge through field experience

• students interested in legal support roles within law firms or legal organizations
• individuals seeking practical training across multiple areas of law
• graduates looking to build experience before pursuing further legal or business education