Seneca Polytechnic
Law Clerk (Accelerated)
| School: | Seneca Polytechnic |
| Faculty: | Newnham |
| Degree: | Diploma |
| Field of Study: | Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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| Description: | This is an accelerated program for students who have already graduated with a degree or diploma and is designed for students who can demonstrate that they have previously achieved the academic equivalents of four general education credits and College English. This allows the completion of the professional subjects in the curriculum over a period of three semesters instead of four.
As a student, you'll train to become a law clerk, assisting lawyers in private law offices and in the law departments of government and industry. You’ll acquire an understanding of the general principles of law and receive specific training in the skills appropriate for law clerks. |
| URL: | Law Clerk (Accelerated) at Seneca Polytechnic |
| Length: | 13 Month(s) |
| Cost per year:* | |
| Careers: | Court RecordersParalegalsTrademark Agents | |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Program Eligibility:
- A degree or post-secondary diploma from an accredited institution. Applicants with substantial completion (75%) of a degree may be considered.
- Academic equivalents for four general arts education credits and College English
- Students with credentials from a foreign institution must be evaluated course by course through WES or ICAS
- English Proficiency at the post-secondary level |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | High degree of computer literacy and keyboarding skills at 35 w.p.m. are recommended for your success in the program. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.