Articling at Clark Wilson LLP

Diversity, excitement and practical learning support.

Have you read the same old clichés in the articling sections of every major law firm's website? Expect something different here. Expect to learn what it's really like to article at Clark Wilson LLP and expect to read honest testimonials from our people.

Clark Wilson LLP is the law firm of choice for business in BC. As you can see throughout our website, our services include the core and complementary practice areas that BC's businesses and business leaders require. You'll get the best attributes of a large law firm - exposure to many different areas of law, challenging work, and a broad client base - without sacrificing the benefits of a closer, more hands-on environment.

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While we are one of British Columbia’s largest law firms, we have chosen not to become a national law firm. We are proud of our British Columbia roots and we remain intent on preserving the culture, values and identity which have made us successful. Our focus is on serving the legal needs of business in British Columbia and that strategic focus is a major reason why we have thrived, growing from 57 lawyers in 2000 to over 75 lawyers today.

Our independence is one of our greatest strengths. We are not bureaucratic. We are able to make decisions quickly and run our business efficiently to best serve our clients – many of the most significant and sophisticated enterprises in British Columbia.

We are business-minded and entrepreneurial. We have invested in and successfully developed one of the largest US / Canadian cross-border corporate finance and securities practices in Canada. We also developed the leading web-based resource for the real estate industry in British Columbia, BCRElinks.com. In developing this website, we have demonstrated initiative and creativity, providing the real estate industry with a valuable resource while significantly raising the profile of our commercial real estate practice group. These are just a couple of examples of why the way we run our business and practice law distinguishes us from other law firms.

Are you interested in pursuing a successful business law practice that sets you apart from the competition? If so, consider starting your legal career by articling at Clark Wilson.

Students tell us that they are thrilled with the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners on quality files for large clients, while also having enough autonomy to handle their own workload. This is important for both firm and student. Once you have completed your rotations in each of our business / solicitors and litigation departments, you'll be able to make informed decisions about the type of work that you would like to do and who you'll want to work with. We, in turn, will be able to place you in an area that is best suited to your interests and skills.

The result? A more fulfilling career for you, better service for our clients, and a better firm for all of us.