Whether you choose to practice or not, a law degree opens a world of career possibilities: be creative and you will find many ways to use your law degree. The following is a preliminary source of information regarding legal careers. Law Students should consult with the Career Development office at their law school for more comprehensive career information and professional consultation.
Information for Law Students
"What I Wish I Knew in First Year Law School"
The summer students at Goodman and Carr LLP have put together a guide entitled "What I Wish I Knew in First Year Law School" The guide tackles topics such as Do's and Don'ts, How to keep up with your readings, Summaries, Note Taking Study Groups and more. The latest guide is available at http://www.goodmancarr.com/pdfs/2006FirstYear.pdf.
Student Survival Website
The lawyers at McMillan Binch Mendlesohn LLP have designed a website for law students to answer questions about law school and the legal profession. The student survival site is at http://www.mcmillanbinch.com/StudentSurvival.aspx.
"What I Wish I Knew About Getting a Summer Job"
The summer students at Goodman and Carr have put together a guide about the summer job process for second year law students. The guide provides insights into preparing for On Campus Interviews (OCIs) call day, interview survival tips, handling offers and other related topics. The guide can be found at http://www.goodmancarr.com/pdfs/2006SummerJob.pdf.
BLSAC Articling Book
To view the BLSAC Articling Book, please click on the image adjacent.
Legal Employment Resources
The following links provide information and resources for conducting a legal job search:
| ZSA Legal Recruitment Services | ZSA is Canada's leading and only national recruitment firm. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, ZSA serves the legal recruitment needs of both law firms and corporations across Canada. |
| Robert Half Legal | Robert Half Legal is a leading provider of legal professionals on a project and full-time basis. They specialize in the placement of attorneys, paralegals and legal support personnel for law firms and corporate legal departments. |
| Lexpert Law Student and Associate Recruitment Guide | The Lexpert guide is designed to provide student and associates with an inside view of the major law firms and boutique law firms in Canada. |
| Department of Justice | Provides information about career opportunities with the Department of Justice. |
| Department of Justice | Provides information about career opportunities with the Department of Justice. |
| Six Degrees | Six Degrees provides legal professionals with entertaining and informative social forums to network. This forum is designed to introduce you to the people in your profession, and provide you with information related to professional development seminars, local community initiatives and upcoming social events. |