Regina
Articling Student Programme
Hiring
The Regina office hires 1-2 additional students for its articling programme (depending on the number of summer students returning to article).
Rotations/Student Experience
Our students are exposed to a wide variety of experiences during their articling year. There is no formal rotation in the Saskatoon office. Rather, each student is assigned to one principal who is then responsible for mentoring the student and ensuring that each student gains experience in as many areas of the law as possible, in both the litigation and solicitor areas.
On the litigation side, our students help with the preparation of trials; junior at trials; appear as counsel at trials in Provincial Court (including Small Claims); appear as counsel in Chambers; attend with lawyers at examinations for discovery; meet with clients; assist lawyers on large litigation cases; and conduct research. Students are given full responsibility for Small Claims files — they learn to deal with clients directly, attend settlement conferences, negotiate settlements, interview witnesses and conduct the trials. This is done under the supervision of experienced litigators.
On the solicitors’ side, our students prepare documents for buying, selling and financing business ventures; prepare wills; assist in the probate of estates; draft agreements and letters of intent for commercial contracts; review and research taxation issues; help with the preparation of construction contracts and research construction-related issues; assist in the conveyance of real property; support due diligence efforts in commercial transactions; attend at closings of transactions; participate in client meetings; and conduct other general research.
Social & Charitable Events
We encourage our students to participate in all aspects of firm life, including social activities and student-specific activities. In the past, we have arranged both social and charitable activities.
Feedback
Our Students receive formal reviews according to the requirements of the CPLED. In addition, we provide informal feedback throughout the entire year in order to provide timely and constructive advice and areas for improvement.
Professional Development
Throughout articling, students continue their professional development with additional continuing legal education programmes designed specifically for them. Students are invited to attend all firm-wide and practice-specific continuing legal education seminars. We also provide students with on-going training and seminars to develop their practical and legal skills using seminar formats specifically designed for students.