BarTalk December 2002
Volume 14, Number 6

If you are considering hiring a student for an articling position, there are still a number of highly qualified third-year law students at both UBC and the UVic who are seeking articling positions for the 2003/2004 term. Moreover, the UBC and UVic Career Services offices would be pleased to assist you with your search.

Both offices have observed a significant drop in the number of articling positions available in the Lower Mainland and BC in general. In past years, only 7-10 per cent of the graduating class had not secured articling positions by early fall (summer being the primary recruiting period). This year, however, that figure increased to a staggering 25-30 per cent at UBC and UVic. It is worth noting that these figures do not reflect the calibre of students still looking for articles. Indeed, a number of outstanding students with strong academic records are still available.

Articling is an important – not to mention, mandatory – stage in the legal training process. Articling principals, through their assistance and guidance, provide students with the requisite knowledge and skills to become competent legal professionals. Hiring an articling student is an excellent opportunity for members of the bar to provide training and mentorship.

If you, or your firm, are interested in hiring a student for an articling position, please contact either of the Career Services offices. The offices will circulate your job posting and help you to identify qualified candidates.

University of British Columbia
Danielle Raymond, Director of Career Services
Judy Pozsgay, Associate Director of Career Services
UBC, Faculty of Law
1822 East Mall, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z1
Tel: 604-822-0846 or 604-822-6350
Fax: 604-822-8108
Email: lawcdo@interchange.ubc.ca or pozsgay@law.ubc.ca

University of Victoria
Nancy Pye, Career Development Officer
UVic, Faculty of Law
Fraser Bldg, McGill Rd, PO Box 2400, STN CSC
Victoria BC, V8W 3H7
Tel: 250-472-4719
Fax: 250-721-8146
Email: nancypye@uvic.ca

This article was published in the December 2002 issue of BarTalk and is subject to the copyright by the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, 2005, all rights reserved.