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Student profile The intersection of law and hip hop
Evaluating CPLED Page 16
The western Canadian bar admission program still has its weaknesses, but administrators are on a mission to fix that.
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Students' page The political diary of an articling student
9 Friend or foe?
There are definitely mixed views on the value of laptops in the classroom.
29 A moot point
Getting involved in mock-appeal classes and competitions not only bulks up your resumé but also hones advocacy skills that can benefi t you in all areas of practice.
13 Tips from the top
Tricks, tips, and words of wisdom from some of the country's managing partners.
25 Big versus littler
Firms of diff erent sizes off er diff erent experiences for students-at-law.
38 The pros and cons of...
St. John's, community legal clinics, Winnipeg, and health law.
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