Who are individuals seeking licensing as barristers referred to as?

Individuals seeking licensing as barristers are referred to as licensing candidates. This terminology specifically denotes those who are in the process of completing the necessary requirements to gain their license to practice law as a barrister within Ontario. Licensing candidates typically complete a series of examinations, practical training, and other compulsory activities as part of the licensing process.

The other terms refer to different roles within the legal profession: legal practitioners encompass all lawyers who are licensed to practice law; law clerks are trained professionals who assist lawyers by performing legal research and drafting documents, but they are not licensed to practice law themselves; paralegals provide legal services within a defined scope and are regulated separately from lawyers. Thus, using the term licensing candidates accurately identifies individuals specifically preparing to obtain their barrister license.