Law Clerk Diploma

About this programme

Program Codes B258 – Distance, Haileybury Campus (CH) – Fall Intake B258W – Distance, Haileybury Campus (CH) – Winter Intake Refer to the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) for up-to-date program availability and to apply. The following reflects the planned progression for full-time offerings of the program. Northern’s two-year Law Clerk program is delivered exclusively online and is offered in both fall and winter intakes, providing flexibility to students in preparation for a career as a law clerk. Graduates of our Law Clerk program play an essential role in supporting the delivery of legal services within Canadian legal and administrative environments. They acquire the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours necessary to contribute effectively under the supervision of licensed professionals. Our program provides foundational knowledge of substantive and procedural law, which graduates apply when conducting legal research, preparing documentation, and navigating procedural requirements across core practice areas. Graduates are prepared to communicate with clients, legal professionals and other parties in accordance with legal, ethical and organizational standards. They manage workloads, client files and deadlines, draft and process legal documentation, and use current technologies to organize, analyze, and manage information. Throughout the program, students will strengthen their cultural awareness and demonstrate their ability to work respectfully with diverse populations while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and regulatory expectations.