Student At Law Program at Alberta Justice
Alberta Justice offers a well-rounded and extensive articling program designed
to expose students to as many areas of the practice of law as possible.
Each year we typically hire 10 students (six for Edmonton, four for Calgary).
The application deadline for the 2007-2008 Student-At-Law program was May 10, 2006. The competition is now closed. Thank you to all applicants for their interest.
Please check this website in early April 2007 for information regarding the 2008-2009 Student-At-Law program.
Program Information: Alberta Justice Student
At Law Program
A typical rotation includes (not necessarily in this order):
| |
Weeks |
EDMONTON |
CALGARY |
| Civil Law Branch |
13 |
12 |
Criminal Justice Division
And Criminal Appeals |
13 |
10
5 |
| Family Law |
9 |
10 |
| Public Trustee |
8 |
8 |
| Option |
6 |
4 |
- Civil Law Branch - barrister and solicitor work, including
chambers applications, trial preparation, legal research and opinion work,
drafting pleadings and commercial documents, advising government departments
and agencies, observing and conducting discoveries and observing court proceedings
and appeals.
- Criminal Justice Division - conducting summary conviction
prosecutions (primarily in Traffic Court), assisting Senior Crown prosecutors
in preparing for trials involving indictable offences and researching and
preparing Court of Appeal factums.
- Family Law Branch - appearing in Provincial Court and Queen's
Bench on maintenance enforcement matters, child welfare, paternity, and legal
research.
- Public Trustee - appearing in court on dependent adult
applications, assessing quantum, and conducting estate matters.
- Options - students may work in one or more specialized
areas, such as Constitutional Law, Securities Commission, Environmental Law,
Municipal Affairs, Environmental Prosecutions, Legislative Counsel, Alternative
Dispute Resolution, Health & Wellness, or may return for more experience in
one of the four areas listed above.
| Contact Person: |
Dana Purves (780) 644-1399 |
| Year Founded: |
1905 |
| Total Number of Lawyers: |
over 400 |
| Handicapped Access: |
Yes |
Branch offices: General Prosecutions offices are located in
various Alberta communities. Civil Law offices are located in Calgary and Edmonton.
Articling positions are offered in Calgary and Edmonton.
Language(s) Most Used: English
Benefits: Variety of benefits provided similar to those of
other government employees, excluding Pension and Long Term Disability.
Salary: $37,260/annum
When Interviews Conducted: June 2006
Bar School Fees Paid: Yes
Hired Back Ratio: Varies from year to year and is based on
position availability and the competition process.
Unique Articling Programs Offered: Options available.
Hiring Criteria: The interview plan will assess interpersonal
skills, interest, and initiative, as well as academic achievement and activities
related to law.