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Rotation System

During the articling term, students will be involved in two rotations:

1. Litigation/Real Estate/Trusts & Estates; and
   
2. Corporate/Commercial/Administrative/Municipal

We hope to ensure that students gain experience in all areas of the firm and gain an understanding of the fundamentals of our practice. However, the program is flexible and students are able to become more involved in the areas that are of interest to them. The atmosphere and size of our firm allows students to quickly assume significant responsibility on matters and transactions.

Seminars

Each of the Firm's practice groups conducts a seminar in a selected area of law during the course of the articling term, with an eye to providing a broad-based experience. The Firm also encourages attendance at the Canadian Bar Association seminars and participation in the Law Society of Upper Canada's Continuing Legal Education Program.

Principals

A Principal is assigned to each student at the beginning of their articles. The Principal's role is to ensure that the student receives the benefits from a broad spectrum of work and practical experience, and to ensure that the student has an appropriate workload, both in terms of quantity and quality of work. Further, the Principal provides advice, guidance and support to the articling student.

Evaluation, Feedback & Rehiring

Performance assessments are undertaken at regular intervals during the articling term and the results will be reviewed with the student. This is in addition to the formal evaluation of the Education Plan required by the Law Society of Upper Canada. When associate lawyers are hired by the Firm, primary consideration is given to our articling students. Many of the lawyers at Loopstra Nixon LLP articled with the Firm. Students who demonstrate both strong academic abilities and very good interpersonal skills are best positioned to be considered for rehiring.

Social Activities

The atmosphere within the firm is quite relaxed, which facilitates the development of strong professional and personal relationships. A big part of success in law comes through informal interaction. Accordingly, special lunches, parties, and evening social events are scheduled for the lawyers, students and staff. The firm also promotes a sense of community spirit by hosting an annual fundraising barbeque. Many of the lawyers are sporting enthusiasts - golf days and racquet sports are often scheduled between lawyers and students. A subsidized health club membership is also available to the students.

Salaries and Benefits

Salaries paid to students at the firm are competitive with those paid by other Toronto-area law firms of comparable size. Students receive two weeks paid vacation during their articles and are given a comprehensive benefit package.

Bar Admission Course

The Law Society of Upper Canada's Bar Admission Course requires students to complete the five-week Skills and Professional Responsibility Program prior to commencing the ten-month Articling term. Tuition for the Bar Admission course will be reimbursed to the student upon commencement of articles.

Andy Jairam 416-746-4710 x 272 ajairam@loonix.com

Lisa Del Col 416-746-4710 x 271 ldelcol@loonix.com