Associate Program
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The Associate Level Program consists of four courses: Litigation, Corporate, Real Estate and Estates. The program is designed to enhance the education and skills of law clerks already in the profession, expand the knowledge of experienced legal assistants and provide the basic academic foundation needed for people with legal experience planning a career as a Law Clerk. These courses are designed to prepare students to write The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario's Provincial Examinations. The exams are worth 100 % of your course mark and are written online.
To receive the Associate Program Certificate, you must successfully complete the examinations in all four Associate Level Programs (i.e. Litigation, Corporate, Real Estate and Estates) within ten (10) years. A minimum grade of 60% is required to successfully pass the course. Students who attain a grade of 80% or higher will be recognized with an Honours Seal.
Exam and Refund Policy: Examinations cannot be rescheduled under any circumstances. Course fees are non-refundable beyond the withdrawal deadline indicated on the registration page. Additionally, course and examination fees are neither transferable nor deferrable to future sessions.
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Real Estate
This course provides the student with a broad foundation of legal concepts and applications relevant to the legal practice area of residential real estate -
Litigation
A diverse area of civil practice that presents you with a wide range of duties and responsibilities. -
Estates
This course deals with the preparation of will, powers of attorney and the administration of estates. -
Corporate
This course examines the various types of business ownerships. -
Methods of Learning
ILCO’s Associate Program courses are available online with live instruction. -
Courses & Exam Schedule
Course and Exam Schedule: 2025/2026 -
Exam Format & Technical Requirements
All exams are closed book except for the Associate Litigation exam. The exam may be completed on an online delivery platform and will be proctored online via a Zoom link provided by ILCO. -
Education Awards
If you are an ILCO member and achieve the highest grade on the provincial associate exam(s) or on any fellowship exam you are eligible to be considered as a possible recipient of an ILCO Education Award.