ARTICLING PROGRAM
Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP’s articling program is designed to give students a positive, productive and supportive learning experience. Students are exposed to all areas of practice and are involved in the daily operations of the firm, enabling them to improve their legal skills and assist in providing service to clients.
There are three primary aspects to EKB's articling program:
Rotations
After a comprehensive orientation program, students begin a litigator or solicitor rotation, each of which lasts approximately four months. These rotations are followed by a general rotation.
EKB’s rotation system offers students exposure to the various areas of law practised at the firm. During each rotation, students work closely with the lawyers practising in these areas. Students' work includes legal research and writing, participation in client meetings, examinations, trials, and negotiations, as well as preparation of correspondence, agreements, wills, and pleadings.
Professional Development
EKB is committed to the professional development of our students. To enhance their legal knowledge, students are encouraged to attend Continuing Legal Education seminars and other professional courses at which leading practitioners provide current information on a variety of topics, including legal research and writing, drafting business agreements, trial advocacy, and important updates and developments in Canadian, US and international law.
EKB's Professional Development Program, also offers students a wide range of professional development lectures.
Mentoring
As part of our Mentoring Program, each student is assigned a principal mentor, a partner of the firm who provides one-on-one guidance on matters including professional responsibility, client relations, file management, and office and practice procedures. Each student is also assigned an associate mentor, who is available to answer questions and help guide the training of the student.
EKB encourages students to fulfill their Professional Legal Training Course requirements prior to articling, but we are willing to accommodate the scheduling needs of individual students.
Many of our past and present students have clerked with courts at various levels in different jurisdictions. EKB encourages students who are interested in this valuable experience to apply for a clerkship.
