Canadian Lawyer 4Students

Spring 2010

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

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4STUDENTSwhat's inside? 20 Student profile Negrea's setting precedents 12 So you wanna be a criminal lawyer, eh? 30 Student's page Hammered into an Ironman 6 Paying the piper Advice on how to pay for law school with as little or as manageable debt as possible. 9 Tips from the top Law firm managing partners impart their wisdom. 16 LLMs: What are they good for? 4Students canvasses academics, recruiters, and LLMs to get the skinny on whether or not to get that extra degree. 22 The importance of fit Being comfortable with yourself is an important part of fi nding the best place to launch your legal career. 25 Pros and cons of practising in . . . • construction law; • Ottawa; • Whitehorse; and • trusts & estates law www.canadianlawyermag.com/4students C ANADIAN Lawyer 4STUDENTS SPRING 2010 3 PHOTO: JOHN HRYNIUK

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