T.E.A.M. Work (Training, Education and Mentoring)
Training
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We recognize that the best training is hands-on. As such our students become fully engaged in files and enjoy interaction with our lawyers and clients from day one. Working with the firm's partners, associates and staff, you will be able to take advantage of an enormous range of experience, expertise and talent allowing for the improvement of your drafting, problem solving, negotiation and oral advocacy skills. |
Library Orientation
Our Librarians conduct a library orientation and research seminars for all students. At the beginning of the articling year, the Librarians review the essential techniques of legal research and canvasses the primary Canadian resources in both print and electronic formats.
Each student attends a LexisNexis Quicklaw training seminar, and receives in-house training on Westlaw eCarswell LawSource. In addition, the Library organizes supplementary training as needed on other online databases, such as QP Legaleze, CCH Online, and Canadian Labour Law Library Online.
The Library also has access to LexisNexis, CLE Online, O'Brien's Internet, HeinOnline and Legal Trac, as well as to non-legal databases such as FP Infomart and DisclosureNet. Many of these resources are available to students from their desktop, while others are available with the help of the Librarian.
The Library staff are always willing to assist, and students are encouraged to contact the library for research help and individual training during their time at the Firm. The Firm also has full-time research lawyers who are available to help students throughout the year.
In addition, our formal In-House Student Training program ensures you have the necessary tools to assist you in achieving your true potential.
Education
During the articling term, we conduct over 25 in-house student educational seminars at which the firm's lawyers and other professionals discuss up-to-the minute developments and practice tips across a wide range of practice areas. Students also have the opportunity to attend one or two CLE courses of their choice, outside the office. Invitations to attend the firm's regular CLE programs for our associate lawyers, as well as section meetings and practice group lunches are also extended to our students.
Below is a small list of in-house student training seminars offered to our students.
In-House Student Training Seminars
Corporations
Business Ethics
IP
Personal Property Security Act
Trial Preparation
Litigation Ethics
Employment, Law & Practice
Arbitration Basics
Litigation Management
Working with Clients
Mentoring
Close, careful mentoring in a structured program ensures success. While all members of the firm are available and expected to assist in the supervision and training of our students, your mentor and principal are directly responsible for providing guidance and ensuring the quality of your experience.
For all our students, mentors and principals are assigned from our Student Committee. Mentors are assigned based on the area of practice interest you select. Your mentor provides confidential advice and acts as a sounding board to discuss all aspects of your experience, including workload, variety of work, feedback and any other areas of interest or concern. Your principal is responsible for ensuring that you meet all the articling requirements set by the Law Society of B.C.
Informal and formal feedback is communicated through your mentor. Through your mentor, you may also initiate a review of particular assignments or rotations. Formal evaluations are conducted once at the end of your summer articles and quarterly in your articling year.
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