Canadian Lawyer 4Students

Practising in Regina LIndsAY WACHOLtZ, Mcdougall Gauley LLP + PROS: • As a result of the positive economic changes in Saskatchewan, our lawyers are engaged in dynamic and challenging areas of law, representing international, national, and local clients. Due to the growth in the economy, career development opportunities are endless. • The bar in Regina is smaller compared to larger centres, and as a result we enjoy a high level of collegiality. • In terms of lifestyle, Regina is a wonderful place to work and raise a family. There are no long commutes to and from work, even if you decide to live in the many bedroom communities surrounding Regina. Among its attributes, Regina has a beautifully revitalized downtown core, with easy access to parks and recreational activities. - CONS: • Being a smaller centre there are some growing pains, such as limited flight options with few direct flights. • If you don't enjoy skating, skiing, or tobogganing, the winter can seem long. * Practising in Regina CARRIe HO, Kanuka thuringer LLP + PROS: • An exciting time to be living and practising in Regina given the strong economy and influx of people and businesses. • Being the capital city of Saskatchewan, Regina has abundant opportunities for work in both the public and private sectors. • Maintaining work-life balance is the norm, rather than the exception. • Being a smaller centre, billable "targets" are comparatively lower but there is enough work to be done that one can put more time in at the office and obtain commensurate compensation. • The size and nature of the bar allows you to practise with and learn from well-established practitioners but also allows you to make a name for yourself and cultivate your reputation very early in your career. • The recent influx of people and businesses has brought with it more ideas and initiatives for community groups, cultural events, and better entertainment for all ages, which has had a positive influence on the already high quality of life and provides new opportunities for people to get involved in the community. - CONS: • Winters can be long and cold but you are usually rewarded with beautiful, long summer days. • With the strong economy and influx of people into the city, the housing market is tight and can be difficult to enter into if you are a first-time homeowner. • Average compensation levels are likely lower than larger centres but the trade-off is the flexibility to pursue endeavours outside of the office. • You have to be realistic about the work and scale of transactions you will be involved in given the geographic location of Regina and the fact that many head offices of large corporations are not in Saskatchewan. C A N A D I A N Law yer 4 students Spring 2013 29

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