There’s nothing like mentioning the search for an articling position to provoke some anxiety in the mind of a law student. Much of the stress flows from a sense of not having sufficient information about the process. The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch wants to help students relax a little by getting straight goods on articling positions. This survey was designed to get some basic information and practical advice about the process from the perspective of a current articling student, to be shared with incoming students.

The CBA BC Branch thanks everyone who participated in the Articling Survey and entered the draw for a CBA golf shirt.

Congratulations to Kim Willey, winner of the CBA golf shirt!

Q1: Where can you get help with resume writing and interviewing skills?

Q2: What should your resume include?

Q3: What information should be in your covering letter?

Q4: Where can you find the best places with information on available positions?

Q5: Are there any alternative or less common ways of finding an Articling position, like electronic bulletin boards?

Q6: What can you expect once your application goes in?

Q7: How do you prepare for an interview?

Q8: What kind of questions will you be asked in an interview?

Q9: What questions should you ask the interviewer?

Q10: How do you assess a job offer?

Q11: Where do you look for help?

[posted June 3, 2005]