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ARTICLE · 12 MAY 2024

Transitioning From Law School To Articling

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The transition from law school to articling is ripe with both eagerness and trepidation. As I reflect on my own experience, I'm reminded of the uncertainties I faced and the invaluable lessons that I've been left with.

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Margaret Klassen
Margaret Klassen
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The transition from law school to articling is ripe with both eagerness and trepidation. As I reflect on my own experience, I'm reminded of the uncertainties I faced and the invaluable lessons that I've been left with.

The reality is that most law students enter articling with limited work experience and/or exposure to a law firm (with the exception of a 2L summer role, if so fortunate). This can harbour feelings of inferiority and "imposter syndrome" which I am all too familiar with as a first-generation professional. This is not a unique feeling – the move from student to professional is significant. That is why we all must stick together and share our experiences and advice.

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