Life skills and career tips for Canada's lawyers in training
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32 F a l l 2 0 1 4 C A N A D I A N L a w y e r 4 s t u d e n t s AndReA WILLeY, Associate, duncan Craig LLP Practising in Edmonton * PROS: + • The Edmonton bar is a small community and is very collegial. As a junior associate I have been able to benefi t from this working environment both inside my fi rm and with opposing counsel. • Edmonton has a wide range of fi rms including international fi rms, regional fi rms, and boutique specialized fi rms. Most lawyers can fi nd one that fi ts their wants and needs without leaving the city. • The oil and gas industry ensures there is a steady fl ow of clients. As well, Edmonton fi rms tend to service the northern communities, including Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie. • Edmonton is known as the "Festival City." During the summer, you are able to attend a music or art festival most weekends. is includes the internationally renowned Edmonton Folk Music Festival and the Edmonton International Fringe Festival. • Edmonton has an extensive trail system that snakes through its river valley. e river valley has remained largely undeveloped and is an outdoor space for anyone's use. CONS: – • While servicing outside communities can be a pro, it is also a challenge. Court appearances, settlement meetings, and questionings can be diffi cult to schedule, as extensive travel time must be worked into your schedule. With respect to court appearances, masters and justices in remote areas may only sit once or twice per month, therefore, setting matters down in a timely fashion can become diffi cult. • The winter can be long especially with the shortened days. Although, we are known as a sunny city, the short days in the winter o en mean you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark. • The downtown core is not as inviting as other cities in Canada. However, it is in the midst of development and we are hopeful that the new arena will bring some life to the downtown area. Subscribe today to the ultimate source of legal information for upcoming lawyers! Keep up-to-date and informed. To order your copy visit www.canadianlawyermag.com or call 416.609.3800 or 1.800.387.5164 SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND RECEIVE: r JTTVFTDPOUBJOJOHVOCJBTFESFQPSUJOH BOEBOBMZTJTPG$BOBEBTMFHBMMBOETDBQF r '3&&FYDMVTJWFBDDFTTUPUIFCanadian Lawyer EJHJUBMFEJUJPOBOEEJHJUBMFEJUJPOBSDIJWFT r '3&&XFFLMZFOFXTMFUUFSm$BOBEJBO-FHBM/FXTXJSF FEJUFECZUIFTBNFFEJUPSTUIBUDSFBUFCanadian Lawyer STUDENT PRICING print & digital $ 39 ntitled-1 1 14-07-18 9:25 AM