I then asked (ok -forced) the MB Students to share a bit more about themselves and about their favourite parts of articling at a civil litigation firm.
I have put together below some of their best (in my humble opinion) answers.
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Q2: Settlement conference – It makes me feel like the lawyer, I thought I would be. Q3: The Bancroft Court of Justice - Because of the beautiful countryside drive. Q5: Harvey's– in two words: Original Burger |
| Q2: Motion all the way Q4: Mediations – You generally get to hear the whole story from the beginning and really get a sense of the issues in the case. Q5: IQ– Quinoa, the superfood. |
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Q1: Rule 49 - Offer to Settle - Because why can't everyone just get along? Q3: The Oshawa Court of Justice - Because it reminds me of 'Gringotts Wizarding Bank' (from Harry Potter, for those that don't indulge in wizardry). Q5: Aroma– FREE chocolate, need I say more. |
Q1: Rule 37 – Motions! Q3: The Orillia Court of Justice – My first Settlement Conference. Q5: IQ – healthy and delicious! |
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Q1: Rule 49 – It promotes a resolution of the issues and
"punishes" those who are not willing to cooperate or be an effective lawyer. Q4: Mediations - Another opportunity to resolve the claim and make the client happy. Q5: Chinese noodle soup place at the Sheraton Hotel -when I visit my colleagues in Toronto. |
| Q2: Settlement Conference - I like the opportunity to meet opposing counsel face to face. Q4: Examinations for Discovery - Network Reporting has great food! Q5: Thai Express – Not exactly "express" but worth the wait! |
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Q2: Motions - I think it's a good opportunity to practice oral advocacy and to have to think quickly on your feet. Q4: Mediations - I haven't been to a lot of them and it is interesting to watch different lawyers' negotiation strategies. Q5: Freshii – I collect points on my phone and get free meals. |
| Q3: The Cobourg Court of Justice - I took the train there at 6:50 am in the middle of a snowstorm! Q4: Mediations - I like to see how different mediators engage both sides. Q5: Sandwich Box is my favourite lunch spot – 'you don't make friends with salad' (-Bart and Homer Simpson) (This is mine :) Wishing you a Happy Easter & Long Weekend!
RS
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