Tips for Articling Students in Canadian Lawyer 4Students

Michael McKiernan of Canadian Lawyer 4Students interviewed Omar Ha-Redeye on articling tips for law students in the Spring 2012 issue,

1. Think small

Bay Street firms run their articling programs like a well-oiled machine and provide a large chunk of the available spots, so it’s no surprise that they’re front of mind for law school career counsellors, says Toronto lawyer Omar Ha-Redeye. But the 2011 Ontario call advises more students to think small. “I think for people who are going into litigation, smaller firms are better options. I was in court more than anybody I know. I was really thrown into the mix and was on my feet the whole time,” he says.