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her second year, Negrea was named stu- dent supervisor and was responsible for helping volunteers with advice and in- formation regarding procedures, while carrying 50 to 75 fi les. "My days fl ew by, I learned more than I could have imag- ined, and about things that were not covered in class," she says. When Negrea was three years old, her parents immigrated to Canada from Romania. She grew up in Toronto and received her bachelor of education from McGill University in 1999. Aſt er receiving her master's degree in educa- tion from the University of British Co- lumbia, she taught high school in Van- couver for six years. In Vancouver, she became involved with a rape crisis line, and then worked as a board member with Women Against Violence Against Women. "Th is experience really high- lighted the importance of having a justice system that responds to the needs of victims while also protecting the rights of the accused," she says. She notes the intellectual challenge of law school was one of the main fac- tors that drove her to pursue a degree My days fl ew by, I learned more than I could have imagined, and about things that were not covered in class. in law, and her experience in the class- room helped teach her to be patient and to communicate eff ectively — traits she credits for her success in law so far. Despite her focus on her studies, she says the experience she has gained working with legal aid is the most re- warding work she has done in her legal career. "I wanted to become directly involved in ensuring a fair and respon- sive justice system," she says. "Legal aid work sets precedents on a regular ba- sis and we provide excellent defences to clients who would otherwise be fac- ing the intricacies of the justice system on their own." Th is year, she will be articling with Legal Aid Manitoba, working mainly on criminal law fi les and some fam- ily maintenance cases. Her dream job would combine criminal law, femi- nism, and activism. She aspires to get involved with organizations like LEAF (Women's Legal Education and Action Fund) or Egale (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere), and hopes to continue developing her ca- reer in legal aid. n The Law of Contracts Sixth Edition A classic text, The Law of Contracts has been cited repeatedly by the courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. This work looks beyond the surface rules of this complex area of law to identify the underlying conflicting principles, so you're never in doubt about their implications. The sixth edition has been revised and updated to incorporate all the latest developments in contract law. New! Twelve Supreme Court of Canada Cases are referenced as well as relevant provincial Court of Appeal and Superior Court Cases. • • Hundreds of cases and issues are analyzed including: English and commonwealth cases that could potentially affect Canadian a number of issues in regards to: - Parol Evidence Rule - Tender Cases - Duty of Good Faith ORDER your copy today Hardbound • Approx. 800 pp May 2010 • Approx. $95 P/C 0819060006 ISBN 0-88804-450-X - Limitation of Liability Clauses - Notional Severance - Municipal Immunity from Contractual Liability - Specific Performance - Exemplary and Punitive Damages - Damages for Mental Distress for Breach of Contract Includes more than 4,000 cases The Law of Contracts, Sixth Edition delivers the same clear explanation and analysis of the law and its applications that practitioners have relied on for years. jurisprudence For a 30-day, no-risk evaluation call: 1.800.565.6967 CL0210 Canada Law Book is a Division of The Cartwright Group Ltd. Prices subject to change without notice, to applicable taxes and shipping & handling. WADDAMS_Law of Contracts 6th Ed (CL 1-2h) Students.indd 1 C ANADIAN Lawyer 4STUDENTS SPRING 2010 21 2/22/10 12:39:30 PM Professor Stephen M. W addams