You’ll undertake six-month rotations in both Litigation and Business Law, exploring a broad range of practice areas, meeting with and learning from many accomplished lawyers.
Comprehensive Training
Your articling experience begins with an in-depth orientation to BLG Calgary and all its resources. You’ll also attend weekly seminars on topics such as:
- common types of motions in Queen’s Bench chambers
- insolvency and corporate restructuring
- securities practice
- government relations
- litigation practice and procedures
BLG Calgary articling students are also invited to participate in Firm-wide training programs offered throughout the year to all our lawyers.
Open Door Mentoring
You‘ll be assigned a principal and an associate mentor to support you throughout your articling experience. Your associate mentor will answer your questions, provide advice and guide you through professional events.
Hands-on Experience
BLG Calgary articling students tackle the same kind of work as our junior associates. While assisting lawyers on major matters, you will:
- attend hearings, questionings and mediations
- draft memoranda and contracts
- conduct due diligence and research
- work on pro bono projects and cases
You’ll also manage your own Small Claims Court matters—invaluable practical experience BLG is proud to offer.