The Firm Hop is planned for 2 days, on May 2-3, 2023.  This is a unique opportunity to visit and meet firm representatives while within the firm and outside the formal interview setting. Firms have mentioned that they have identified students of interest during this event.

The University of Calgary faculty of law is coordinating the registration of students from the above western Canadian law schools. The Firm Hop is planned for 2 days, within the timeframe of May 2-3, 2023.  This is a unique opportunity to visit and meet firm representatives while within the firm and outside the formal interview setting.  This is an amazing opportunity for any student who wishes to work in this location, better understand the job market, and expand their network.

You are expected to attend all sessions. Your name/email/law school/year of study will be forwarded to participating employers. If something unexpected arises and you cannot attend a particular session, you are responsible for letting the employer know. The contact information for each employer will be included in the Master Schedule. 

Confirmed Firms/Organizations on the two-day tour so far include those that are bolded:

Tuesday, May 2nd - Firm Hop Day One 

  • 09:00 - 10:00; Lenczner Slaght
  • 10:15 - 11:15; Osler
  • 11:30 - 12:30; Goodmans LLP
  • 12:45 - 2:00; Gowling WLG (Firm Luncheon)
  • 2:20 - 3:20; Davies
  • 3:35 - 4:35; McCarthy Tetrault LLP

Wednesday, May 3rd - Firm Hop Day Two 

  • 09:00 - 10:00; Torys
  • 10:15 - 11:15; Blakes
  • 11:30 - 12:30; Fasken
  • 12:45 - 2:00; BLG (Firm Luncheon) 
  • 2:20 - 3:20; Bennett Jones

If you are interested in attending, please forward an email to lawcareers@usask.ca. In the subject line of the email <year in law, your first and last name>  -  (All Years) Western Canadian Law Schools’ Toronto Firm Hop 2023 - May 2 - 3th, 2023.  Each law school is able to have 5 students that are representative of their school for the two-day tour.  After that a wait list will be created.  Each law school needs to send their confirmation numbers and their wait list to the UCalgary, by Friday, March 31, by 12:00 MT.

Event Details

When:
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Location:
Toronto, Various Firms and Organizations

Contact

Shari Thompson, Director of Career Development