So, You Want to Be a Lawyer, Eh?: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Prospective and Current Canadian Law Students - Softcover

Letourneau, Adam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0973809205 ISBN 13: 9780973809206

Publisher: Writing on Stone Pr Inc, 2005

Synopsis

Thinking of becoming a lawyer? Attending law school in Canada? Finally-it's here-the guidebook you've been waiting for. Every year, an estimated 10,000-15,000 people apply to 16 Canadian law schools, vying for just over 2000 coveted spots. The competition is even fiercer when applying for a job as an articling student. Adam Letourneau, B.Sc., B.A., LL.B., a graduate of the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, and former Editor-in-Chief of the Alberta Law Review, reveals many insider tips on how to gain admittance to law school, how to cope and succeed in law school, and most importantly, how to land a coveted job post-graduation. Drawing upon personal experience and the experiences of numerous other Canadian law students, Letourneau shares general insights on the LSAT, applying for law school, study strategies, summer jobs, the articling application process and much more, along with plenty of context-specific information for the Canadian law student. Because the Canadian law school experience is unique, this book is the only full source of relevant information available to prospective and current Canadian law students. Letourneau will save you hours of research, hours of study and tons of stress. Recommended to all students interested in law school, all students applying to law school and to students in all three years of law school. For more information on this book, and for a variety of Canadian law school resources, go to www.canadalawstudent.ca.

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About the Author

Adam O. Letourneau earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Calgary in 1997. He then undertook a career in business, technology and publishing, gaining valuable experience in business start-ups and executive management. In addition to working on other ventures, Letourneau acted as Vice President of Operations of a high-tech/publishing company in Calgary, and before that as Vice President, Editing Operations of a publishing house in the United States. While working in business, Letourneau earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Athabasca University in 2002. Letourneau earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta in 2005. While at the University of Alberta, he acted as Editor-in-Chief of the Alberta Law Review, among other leadership and academic positions. He also did a summer legal internship at a large multinational corporation. In his spare time, Letourneau enjoys cycling, bodybuilding, fishing and gardening. Letourneau and! his wife, Carmen, have two daughters, Zoë Skye, Soleil Rhiannon and a son, Zane Olen.

Edition details

• Publisher: Writing on Stone Pr Inc
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0973809205
• ISBN 13: 9780973809206
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280