For the first time, law students are being encouraged to tweet during a moot. Unlike traditional moots where the use of social media is against the rules, this one will be all Twitter all the time.

West Coast Environmental Law will be hosting the world’s first Twitter moot on Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. EST. Continue Reading

Canadian Lawyer 4Students: The University of Western Ontario’s law school has a new student-run online law review. The Journal of Legal Studies published its first issue on Jan. 20. Continue Reading

Canadian Lawyer 4Students: While the Law Society of Upper Canada is looking at solutions to the articling crisis, practical training remains a key requirement, says the head of its articling task force. Continue Reading

Canadian Lawyer 4Students: The articling crisis in Ontario may soon come to an end if proposed solutions to resolve the shortage of articling placements get the green light from the Law Society of Upper Canada. Continue Reading

Canadian Lawyer 4Students: Having articled with a small firm, I was unable to leverage the name of a nationally recognized and respected law firm while searching for an associate position. As a result, I found myself with the unenviable task of having to aggressively self-market myself in order to secure a job. Continue Reading

Canadian Lawyer 4Students: For the first time ever, the Law Games were held in British Columbia last week and despite the distance, 600 participants from 16 schools gathered for four days of competition and camaraderie. Continue Reading

Canadian Lawyer 4Students: “Increase your online visibility,” Queen’s University media and film professor Sidneyeve Matrix told students at a recent lecture about building your own digital brand. Continue Reading