André Bacchus, director of professional development at Heenan Blaikie LLP in Toronto, says articling students shouldn't take it personally if they don't get hired back.

So you didn’t get hired back. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, many others are in the same position, which is why it’s time to swallow that rejection pill and learn a new craft — that of the job hunt.

You’re young and there’s lots to learn about a life in law. Photo: Shutterstock

With most summer students starting at the big law firms last week, Canadian Lawyer 4Students spoke with recruiters and career services professionals to compile a list of the top 10 ways to make the most out of your summer.

Lawyer Daniel Sorensen says you need to be extremely cautious about what you post on Facebook.

You might want to think twice before posting that photo of you skiing on Whistler Mountain — you never know where it could end up.

Université Laval moot team: (l to r) Élise Paiement, jury member Serge Gakwandi, Isabel Charron, and Morgane Aroua.

“I have yet to meet a contestant in the Concours Pictet whose face does not light up when they recall the experience,” professor Françoise J. Hampson once said. As law students who recently participated in the competition, we tend to agree with this statement.

Law students at the University of British Columbia used a scribble board to release some of their exam-time stress.

It’s that dreaded time of year again — when your diet consists mainly of coffee and granola bars, you’re running on an average of three hours of sleep, your eyes sting from staring at textbooks, and you’re living in your sweats — yep, it’s exam time!

The Financial Post recently reported that your law school transcripts leave a lasting impression on your career path. At the articling and junior associate level, this would not surprise me. In fact, this is a reality I am well aware of.

Sarah Armstrong, a member of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP’s student development committee, says switching to a pass/fail system wouldn't change much for recruitment.

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law is considering changing its grading system. Rather than receive an A, B, or C letter grade, students would be given a high honours, honours, pass, low pass, or fail rating.

Lawyer Mary Cornish presents the award for top oralist to University of Windsor law student Andrew McLean at The Wilson Moot.

The excitement of mooting season has come to an end. And now, instead of practising oral arguments, it’s time to hit the books and get ready for exams. 4Students has gathered the results of this year’s regional, national, and international competitions. Special mention goes to Western University, which fared very well in this year’s events.

(l to r) Justice Brian Lennox, CBC reporter Hallie Cotnam, and Justice Heather Perkins-McVey. Photo: Amna Qureshi

In 2011, eight women were appointed to the federal judiciary compared to 41 men.

Growing up, my grandfather always told me that if I wanted to go into politics, I should first get my law degree. His speeches about the strong connection between law and politics reverberate in my mind now as I walk through Osgoode Hall Law School.