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B.C. giving $7.4 million to complete TRU law building

Written by Heather Gardiner Posted Date: October 15, 2012

TRU law’s new building will give students the space they need to flourish. (Illustration: Diamond and Schmitt)

Now in its second year, things are running smoothly at Thompson Rivers University’s law school.

Preparing for ‘call day’

Written by Kap Rooney Posted Date: October 15, 2012

With the arrival of fall and interview season in full swing, Canadian Lawyer 4Students will be running a series of articles over the coming months to assist students with the recruitment process. In part III, we get a current student at a large, commercial law firm to give advice on how to prepare for “call day” on Bay Street.

Getting hired in the Big Apple

Written by Wela Quan Posted Date: October 08, 2012

Forget Bay Street, some Canadian law students dream of getting a job in the Big Apple. (Photo: David Jones)

Every fall, thousands of Canadian law students participate in the gruelling recruitment process, hoping to land a coveted job at a top law firm.

Jackman’s $11-million donation to U of T law largest ever

Written by Heather Gardiner Posted Date: October 08, 2012

U of T’s law school is now well on its way to raising the $54 million need for its new building. Illustration: Hariri Pontarini

With a record-breaking $11-million donation, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law is well on its way to securing the $54 million needed for its new building.

Mind your manners: An etiquette guide for students

Written by Maureen Salama Posted Date: October 01, 2012

When I was in law school, one of the first things I learned wasn’t about the law; it was about the importance of my professional reputation.

Preparing for OCIs

Written by Kap Rooney Posted Date: October 01, 2012

With school starting and interview season forthcoming, Canadian Lawyer 4Students will be running a series of articles over the coming months to assist students with the recruitment process. In part II, we get a current student at a large, commercial law firm to give advice on how to prepare for your interviews.

Osgoode beefs up hands-on learning options

Written by Heather Gardiner Posted Date: September 27, 2012

Osgoode dean Lorne Sossin is a huge proponent of experiential learning.

It’s time to get your hands dirty, Osgoode students!

The law school subculture

Ab initio

Written by Rebecca Lockwood Posted Date: September 27, 2012

During the first week back at Osgoode, I overheard some of my classmates referring to law school as a “subculture.”

Western Law creates chair in corporate law following $1.5M donation

Written by Heather Gardiner Posted Date: September 17, 2012

Torys LLP partner Mitch Frazer (l) and Woodbridge Company Ltd. president and CEO Geoff Beattie (c) presented a $1.5-million gift to Western Law dean Iain Scott (r) on Sept. 12.

What could a law school do with $3 million? Plenty, says Western University law dean Iain Scott.

Lean on me

Fellow students can help with the transition into law school

Written by Heather Gardiner Posted Date: September 10, 2012

Image: Shutterstock

Along with the excitement of a new school year, it’s natural to feel a bit anxious. But don’t worry, there are fellow students who want to help with the transition.