Canadian Lawyer 4Students

Fall 2011

Life skills and career tips for Canada's lawyers in training

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4STUDENTS 7 Feature New-style interviewing Recruiters' tips to succeed in the changing landscape of law firm interviews. 31 Student profile Yes, councillor Corinna Traill is doing double duty on her town council while preparing to become counsel. what's inside? 13 Tips from the top 16 The elusive brass ring 35 What clients want Think you have what it takes to complete a joint degree program? 23 Getting to in-house The in-house counsel bar is growing but it's not that easy for students who want to go directly into a company's law department. 27 New kid on the block Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C., is the first new Canadian law school in over 30 years to open its doors. A former software company executive who's now in law school gives his take on the expectations you need to meet as a legal service provider. 38 Pros and cons of practising . . . • in Calgary • personal injury law • in Trois-Rivières • litigation 46 Students' page A dose of reality from Western law student Faith Feldman. www.canadianlawyermag.com/4students C ANADIAN Lawyer 4STUDENTS NSW-sponsor_4st_Sep_11.indd 1 7/28/11 8:54:17 AM F all 2011 3 SARA TYSON

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