How We Select Our Students

Articling Students

For the 2009-2010 articling year, we currently expect that we will hire two students for our Calgary office, two to three for our Edmonton office, and one for our Yellowknife office. The following general timelines are applicable:

• Resumes: Should be submitted by May 18, 2008 to the Student Committee. The covering letter should indicate whether the application is for Calgary, Edmonton or Yellowknife.
• First Interviews: Candidates for first interviews are selected primarily on a review of resumes and transcripts. These interviews will occur in June in accordance with the Law Society’s protocol. The interviews will be conducted by one or two lawyers in Edmonton and Calgary.
• Second Interviews: On the strength of the first interviews, certain candidates may be invited for a second interview, again conducted by one or two lawyers.
• Offers: Will be made at the end of the interview process in accordance with the timeline stipulated by the Law Society’s protocol.
  

There are several qualifications that the Students Committee considers in deciding which applicants to interview and hire. Academic record, interpersonal skills, extra-curricular activities, previous work experience, general background and interests are all important factors. Ultimately, the interview remains the single most important element of the selection process. Our firm looks for talented and interesting individuals who will be good lawyers and who are intelligent, well-rounded people. We hire strictly on merit.

Summer Students

We have completed our hiring for the Summer of 2008. Historically we hire one student for our Calgary Office and two students for the Edmonton Office. For 2009, resumes should be submitted by January 14, 2009 to the Student Committee. Covering letters should indicate which office the application is for.