Articling



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A proposal to resolve the articling crisis

There is an articling crisis in Ontario. Many students enticed to law schools by the prospect of being a lawyer, can’t overcome the final hurdle because they can’t find an articling job. Ten months of…



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Is Law School Worth It?

Following up on a New York Times article about the rapidly depreciating value of a law degree, Concurring Opinions has some advice on whether going to law school is a good career choice. The gist of…



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Articling Positions are Cool Too

It’s no secret that the economic crisis has affected the legal industry by reducing the number of entry-level positions in the field.  And although Canada is still positioned better than the U.S., there are many…



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No Articles? The Extreme Option.

In January 2008, the Law Society of Upper Canada (“LSUC”) Licensing and Accreditation Task Force issued a Consultation Report in which it predicted that for the licensing period 2009-10, there would be a gap of…