lunches on a daily basis. Not everyone got food though: Near- ly 40 per cent said their workplace didn't even provide cook- ies. Some students were clear that the perks were much more than just the "things" they received. "The interaction with the partners and insight from veteran support staff" were the best perks for one student. Others said they greatly benefi ted from in-court experience. All in all, most students had positive things to say about their
summer work term. It provided them with valuable knowledge, both of the law and of how an offi ce operates. Even those with less work in the academic side of things said they still gained from their time. "Even though it was mostly legal secretary stuff, I learned so much . . . and learned to appreciate the role support staff play that much more!" said a second-year student. Many fi rms are making cutbacks to perks and bonuses
under the current economic conditions. Canadian Lawyer 4Students summer survey will be back again next year to gauge the impact that has on the reviews.
WHAT YEAR ARE YOU IN? (FOLLOWING THIS SUMMER'S TERM)
2L 27% 3L
73%
HOW MANY SUMMER STUDENTS WERE THERE AT YOUR FIRM?
6%
4 - 10 1 - 3
14% 10 - 15
More than 15 22%
58%
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DAILY WARDROBE?
professional
Followed the latest fashion trends
4% 47%
Always a top-notch
Martin's Annual Criminal Code, 2009, Student Edition
Step above jeans and t-shirt
4%
Comfortable in business casual
45%
Also Available Martin's Pocket Criminal Code, 2009
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