by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 19, 2018 | Articling, Law Practice Program
I recently had lunch with a colleague who often teaches a University class. While I have yet to teach an entire semester, I do enjoy speaking to classes as a guest speaker and I enjoy working with Law Practice Program Candidates and High School students in my role as...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 15, 2017 | Articling
I’ve had the privilege of being a Mentor Lawyer to over twenty-four of the Law Society’s Law Practice Program (LPP) Candidates over the past three years. These are lawyers who have graduated law school and are choosing the LPP instead of Articling. The...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 8, 2017 | Articling, Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Law Practice Program
When I was in grade 8 and asked what I wanted to be when I grow up, I knew that it was to work in a law firm. I knew I didn’t want to become a lawyer, or be part of Reception (not that there is anything wrong with that!). I knew I didn’t want to go to Court, but...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 4, 2015 | Articling, Law Practice Program
This Blog is solely my opinion, something I’m always happy to share. While I am proud to be a Subject Matter Expert and Mentor Lawyer for the Ryerson Law Practice Program (LPP) these thoughts are my own and may not be shared by others in the LPP. Wow. That was a...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 8, 2014 | Articling, Law Practice Program
I’ve been called to the Bar of Ontario since 1993 – that’s 21 years for those keeping score. In order to become a lawyer I had to: 1. graduate from law school with an LLB; 2. attend a one month practical Bar Admission Course; 3. Article (intern) with...
