Student Testimonials:
Meet our Past Students

"I am a newly called associate at Clark Wilson LLP in the Corporate/Commercial and Higher Learning pracitice groups. I grew up on Vancouver Island in Campbell River, and obtained my undergraduate degree in Political Science from SFU and my law degree from UBC. I completed my summer articles here at Clark Wilson LLP and following a clerkship at the BC Court of Appeal, I completed my regular articles here as well.

I chose to undertake all my post-secondary education in BC because I was born and raised here and there is no other place I would rather start my career. Having completed my summer articles at Clark Wilson LLP, I can say the same about this firm: there is no other place I would rather start my career. As a locally-based law firm with a vision to be the law firm of choice for business in BC, Clark Wilson LLP was the right fit for me.

Articling and now working as a lawyer at Clark Wilson LLP has been really fulfilling and every day has offered fresh opportunities to become involved in new and interesting files and projects . The lawyers and staff at Clark Wilson LLP are a dynamic and diverse group who truly understand and demonstrate what it means to be a team. As a summer student and as a regular articling student, I enjoyed a great deal of responsibility early on but guidance was provided and readily available when needed . One thing that I found exciting about articling was that I was encouraged to take the initiative both in seeking out files and in taking responsibility for the work involved. I cannot recommend the summer articling and regular articling experience at Clark Wilson LLP enough, and I am very e xcited to be starting my career here."

Shauna Towriss
Articling Class of 2006

"As a student at UBC applying for a summer articling position, I was attracted to Clark Wilson LLP by the firm’s focus on business in British Columbia, the summer rotation through both business and litigation practice groups and the firm’s commitment to hiring students for the long term. I completed my summer and regular articles here and was continually impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit, the collegiality of the lawyers and staff, and the level of client contact. Even as a student, opportunities abound to work directly with clients and to meet with and develop relationships with B.C.’s current and upcoming business leaders.

Since moving to Vancouver in elementary school, I have come to appreciate all that makes Vancouver a first rate city in which to live and work. As a student, and now as an associate at Clark Wilson LLP, I have been given the opportunity to experience the best of what Vancouver has to offer while gaining the experience and training I need to excel in the practice of corporate law. Everyday, I am immersed in the transactions that fuel our economy, and after work I have time to enjoy the city’s many world class features. What’s more, the lawyers at Clark Wilson LLP are supportive and engaging, taking time to instruct and provide advice and encouragement along the way, and this, as I’ve learned, does not end when become an associate. This was a great firm in which to article, and is an even better place to practice law."

Michal Jaworski
Articling Class of 2005/06

"I grew up in Langley and graduated from UBC with a B.Sc. in 1996. After undergrad, I took a few years off school and worked first for an electronics company and then for a biotechnology company before starting law school. I summered at Clark Wilson LLP after second year and started my full articles here in May 2004.

Many firms in Vancouver offer well rounded articles, but when you are making a choice, the people you work with make all the difference. At CW, the lawyers and staff are energetic and enthusiastic about their diverse practice areas. Guidance is readily offered, and people are genuinely interested in helping you get the most out of your articles. By hiring students with a view to keeping them on in the long term, CW fosters an environment of cooperation which makes articling here a very positive experience.

I feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to article with such a supportive firm!"

Tasha Coulter
Articling Class of 2004/05

"I summered and then articled at Clark Wilson LLP. I chose to begin my career with Clark Wilson LLP because of their reputation as one of the leading business law firms in B.C. and because of the great people who work here. My articling year provided me with the opportunity to experience a broad range of practice areas in transactions alongside some of the best legal counsel in the city. I was always treated as a part of the team and I felt my experience and responsibility grow with each file I worked on. At the end of the working day, there were numerous opportunities to take part in firm sponsored events which helped me to develop relationships with my fellow co-workers and with clients of the firm. I would encourage anyone who is looking for a well-balanced and dynamic legal career to apply to Clark Wilson LLP. I am pleased to now be an associate in the Corporate Finance / Securities department of Clark Wilson LLP."

Cam McTavish
Articling Class of 2003

"I originally joined Clark Wilson LLP as a summer student because I was impressed by the frank and honest manner of all the members of the firm whom I met during the interviewing process. And they did not disappoint! From day one of my summer articles, I was extended support, trust, and camaraderie by both lawyers and staff members alike, making my first summer with the firm a very valuable and rewarding experience.

As we all know, articling requires a great deal of hard work, but Clark Wilson LLP made the articling process both exciting and fulfilling. The amount of responsibility, control, and autonomy offered to students is truly impressive, and the firm’s open door policy ensured that whenever I needed advice and assistance there was never a shortage of people willing to lend a hand. While often challenging, articling with Clark Wilson LLP provided me with the skills necessary to become a highly competent member of the legal profession. Now, as an associate in the litigation department of Clark Wilson LLP, I appreciate the training provided to me more than ever, and am proud to be a member of this firm."

Valerie Dixon
Articling Class of 2003

"I spent the Summer of 1983, prior to entering my 3rd year of law school at UBC, articling at Clark Wilson LLP as a summer student under what was then called a "Service Scholarship". Unlike the current summer program, the firm was assigned to you by the law school.

My articling experience, even as a summer student, was excellent and when asked if I would return for regular articles, I didn't hesitate in accepting.

I quickly became part of the team and had the opportunity to work on complex matters, attend Court, meet with clients and handle files. This "hands-on " involvement as a student continued when I returned to complete regular articles after 3rd year. As the saying goes, I've been with the firm ever since and never looked back. The professional opportunities presented to me and the congenial atmosphere at the firm has made my decision to stay with Clark Wilson LLP for the duration of my career an easy one."

Diane Bell,
Articling Class of 1985

"I articled at Clark Wilson LLP in 1968 and never left the firm. Throughout the years I have maintained an open door policy to articling students because one of the best ways to "learn the ropes" is from more experienced practitioners. To learn from one's own mistakes and not repeat them is worthwhile but to learn from mistakes of others and not incur them in the first place is invaluable."

Derek Mullan, Q.C.
Articling Class of 1967

"My articling experience at Clark Wilson LLP opened my eyes to the realities of the practice of law. I had extremely capable mentors who were generous with their time, and by the time I was called to the Bar in 1967 I had the confidence and training to practice to the firm's high standards.

Our students at law are the lifeblood of the firm and the partners of tomorrow and, as a senior member of the Bar, I try to live up to the example set by those who trained me by keeping my door open, involving students in my files, and participating in their development into lawyers."

David Buchanan, Q.C.
Articling Class of 1966