by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 11, 2018 | Commercial Leasing, Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Estate Planning, Law Practice Program, Litigation, Our Take on Things
I know it’s been a few weeks (during which time we’ve eaten all of our Halloween candy and done a lot of black Friday shopping) but here we are again for our third installment of “The Good Lawyer.” During our previous discussions on what makes for a good lawyer, we...
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 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 | Jul 18, 2017 | Law Practice Program
When I decided to go British Columbia for law school, I was met with excitement and congratulated for starting a new chapter in life. When I decided to article and work in BC, I was met with skepticism. Not because there is anything wrong with BC (I do prefer the city...
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...