Closer Education Grant Winner — Chloe Byfield

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Meet Closer's 2026 Winter Grant Winner

Preparing students for today’s legal industry requires more than theory alone. As real estate law continues to evolve alongside digital tools and workflows, students need practical exposure to understand the responsibilities and expectations of modern conveyancing.

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As part of Closer’s 100% free Education Program, the Education Grant selection process invites students to submit an original written or recorded essay demonstrating their understanding of real estate law, digital conveyancing workflows, and the role of today’s law clerks.

Chloe’s submission stood out for its thoughtful reflection on what it means to “work smarter” in today’s legal environment, highlighting the importance of efficiency, adaptability, and the role of technology in supporting modern workflows.

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Discover Chloe's Winning Essay

Essay topic: “The legal industry is changing fast. In your view, what does it mean to “work smarter” as a law clerk today and how can technology support that goal?”

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In this submission, Chloe explores how law clerks can improve efficiency by leveraging automation and collaborative tools, while continuing to build the skills needed to succeed in an evolving legal landscape.

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‍👉 Explore the full submission here

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Supporting Career-Ready Students

The Closer Education Program is built to help students develop confidence with the tools, expectations, and workflows they will encounter in professional practice. By learning in an environment aligned with industry standards, students graduate better prepared to contribute from day one.

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We congratulate Chloe on receiving the Closer Education Grant and thank the educators who continue to make this program possible. Together, we’re supporting the next generation of skilled, practice-ready law clerks.

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Bring Closer to Your Classroom

If you have questions about the Closer Education Grant Program, or if you’re interested in bringing Closer into your classroom, please contact our program facilitator: charity.dekker@closer.ca.

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We would love to partner with your program and support your students.

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