Real Experience

Here are some examples of what kept our 2011 summer students busy:

• Azim Remani (Toronto)
  I worked closely with a partner and an associate on two securities matters. I became familiar with the details of various financing transactions and had opportunities to work directly with clients and counsel for the other parties on the transactions.
• Stephanie Voudouris (Osgoode)
  I worked on a share purchase transaction. I participated in discussions with the lawyers about the issues informing the deal and I really saw how my contribution fit into the bigger picture of the file.
• Carly Cohen (Western)
  I was asked to do searches on possible slogans for a high-end clothing store fall 2012 campaign.  I investigated whether any of the proposed slogans would infringe on any other trademarks and what their uses were in Canada. I will see one of the slogans being used this fall!
• Chris Selby (Western)
  I wrote a comprehensive memo that was given directly to the CEO of a client. I would never have imagined that I would be given this much responsibility, this early!
• Alec Milne (Toronto)
  I got the chance to observe a senior litigator participate in two cross-examinations, The litigator took care to inform me on points of strategy and procedure throughout the process.
• Jessica Braude (Osgoode)
  The best part about my summer has been having the opportunity to attend two discoveries, one cross examination, three client meetings, one settlement conference and two hearings - now that is what I call hands on work.
• Jeremy Bornstein (Western)
  One of the most interesting files I worked on this summer was a bankruptcy and insolvency litigation matter. I wrote a substantial part of the factum that was used to argue before the court. Several of my arguments  formed the basis of the judge’s questions to opposing counsel.
• Anita Kim (Dalhousie)
  When I first found out I was working with Len Glickman on a paper on product placement for my summer project I was pretty happy. Len was one of the lawyers I knew I wanted to work with this summer. After a busy first month here, not only did I learn a lot about product placement and the entertainment industry, but I am also listed as a co-author of the paper and had to sign a release form for publication! 
• Steven Pulver (Western)
  I helped draft a memo, factum and book of authorities for a motion at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Not only did I get to attend the motion, a few of the cases I dug up for the memo ended up in the judge’s decision!
• Caitlin Russell (Queen's)
  Working on a private placement offering for a mining company gave me my first taste of securities law.  After a few weeks on the file I was relied on for knowledge about the company and drafted various documents for the closing. 
• Monique Emdon (Windosr)
  This summer, I was solely responsible for filing a small claims defence. Although I had supervision, I was the main client contact and made sure all the filing requirements were met. It was great to feel I could provide a direct service to a client even at this early stage of my legal career.