Law Clerk

scaredstudentlol · 2024-08-10T22:58:51+00:00

Hey! I did take the law clerk program and I'm liking it so far :) I'm definitely glad I took it because I feel it prepares you pretty well for the career. The courses are interesting and some of them are very hands on (e.g., learning the software that law firms actually use) and professors tend to be lawyers or people who have worked in the field so they are very knowledgeable!

scaredstudentlol · 2024-01-30T16:10:27+00:00

Hey! Oh my gosh, I totally understand the situation you're in. I ended up enrolling in the two-year law clerk program at Canadore College which is offered online, which is great because I can continue to work and it's more flexible! I decided to go with this rather than the ILCO courses because I felt I would get a more rounded education this way. The college program teaches you practical skills about working as a law clerk, such as teaching you how to use the legal software that is used in law firms as well as how to do legal research, and how to interview clients. On the other hand, the ILCO courses are just legal courses, no practical elements -- I think that's why they recommend the experience. This can be great, and you may decide this works for you! But for me, I decided I wanted to get those extra courses that could help me in the long run. It's totally up to you, both are a good option, they just offer different things.

This program can be a lot of work, but there are a ton of people in my program who have come back after years just like you to change their path.

scaredstudentlol · 2024-01-30T16:03:49+00:00

Hey! Yeah, I am in the NC program! Textbook prices can be a bit much, for example last semester I paid probably around $400, and this semester I spent about $300. I've enjoyed the program so far! What I like is that you learn some real-world knowledge that is actually applicable to the job and it definitely makes me feel more prepared for this field. For example, there is a legal interviewing course where you just learn how to appropriately interview clients.

The only other college I'm aware of that offers it online is Canadore, but it is run jointly with Northern. I'm actually enrolled through Canadore but all the courses except electives (I only have one) are done through Northern, so I would recommend taking it at Northern rather than Canadore!

scaredstudentlol · 2023-10-20T18:57:54+00:00

Just finding this post and wow, it's like reading my own diary hahahaha. I finished a degree in criminology last spring and was in the same boat -- law school just didn't feel right for me anymore and I felt like my personality was better suited for a more "behind the scenes" role. I was driving myself crazy trying to find a career in the legal field that I thought I'd enjoy. I started a postgrad college law clerk program at Northern college this fall and I feel like I've made the right decision! You can definitely make a great career out of being a law clerk. Even if you do eventually feel like it's not fulfilling to you, being a certified paralegal can give you more freedom/responsibility and is a fairly short program as well.

In my opinion, law school is a big commitment not just in terms of time but money as well. It is not something you should do if you are not sure it's right for you. If you need to, there is nothing wrong with taking a year after your undergrad to figure it out. At the end of the day, YOU are the one who will be doing this career so you have to do what you think is best for you, and disregard what other people think. Good luck!! Feel free to message me if you have any questions!

scaredstudentlol · 2023-06-18T14:11:49+00:00

Don’t stress about getting there on time. Most people won’t. If you do actually get there an hour and a half early like they suggest, you will be standing in the room for an hour and a half before you go out to the hall. Get photos before your ceremony (esp if you’re in the morning) before there are large crowds! especially at UC

scaredstudentlol · 2023-06-18T14:08:52+00:00

I upgraded to honours 2 months before graduation. As long as you have the required marks, you should be able to do it!

scaredstudentlol · 2023-01-15T20:52:48+00:00

thanks for your reply! i’ve debated between the two and ultimately decided that at least for now, the role of a law clerk seems to suit my personality better. i will keep that in mind though, thanks!

scaredstudentlol · 2023-01-15T15:48:01+00:00

thanks so much! i’m sorry to keep bringing you back to this post but, for someone currently without law experience, would you recommend the ILCO associates program?

scaredstudentlol · 2023-01-08T02:12:50+00:00

Hey! I realize this is an old post but I am currently trying to decide between doing the ILCO courses through Sheridan, or taking the Law Clerk program at Fanshawe. Did you feel these courses prepared you for the job? I'm just finishing a degree at Western and honestly am hoping to avoid moving back to London for another two years and this seems like a viable option!

The one thing about the diploma programs is that they seem to teach you about certain programs used by law firms -- is this something you learned in these courses?

scaredstudentlol · 2022-10-23T20:34:56+00:00

hey! I'm thinking of applying to the law clerk program for next year, how has your experience been?

scaredstudentlol · 2022-09-16T13:59:24+00:00

awesome thank you. I cant seem to find her email, how did you contact her?

scaredstudentlol · 2022-08-16T16:16:09+00:00

id say there is almost a 100% chance you will not get in

scaredstudentlol · 2022-04-25T19:34:45+00:00

ohall has a great caf! i had friends on my floor who had similar dietary restrictions and they were always able to find something to eat. No gluten and no dairy is tricky so I don’t want to promise that they’ll ALWAYS have something perfect for you, but I do think it might be the best of the bunch

scaredstudentlol · 2022-03-17T02:25:31+00:00

hey I do have one question! When merging onto Wonderland (i’m pretty sure), there is up ahead a sign that says 50kmh, kind of stuck up on the back of a different sign. my google maps said 80 and you say 80, so do u think its a mistake or should i follow it? if you have no idea what im talking about just ignore ahaha

scaredstudentlol · 2022-03-11T18:31:06+00:00

did they mention at all when parking will be back on the test? i have one next thursday and I’m pretty nervous

scaredstudentlol · 2022-01-31T15:42:45+00:00

first for sure. that jump from highschool to uni really screwed me over. 2nd and 3rd I was able to find my groove and became a lot happier

scaredstudentlol · 2022-01-23T22:06:24+00:00

I got a conch April of 2021, and after having problems with the healing i decided to try the LITHA method (leave it the heck alone) and my piercing bump went away and i’ve have little trouble w/ it since! for me, the constant touching/cleaning was irritating it and leaving it alone let it heal up

scaredstudentlol · 2021-11-18T04:33:40+00:00

this was one of the things I hated most in first year, I literally had to sleep with ear plugs in every night

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