How many students do you hire?
We currently anticipate hiring 1-2 students for the upcoming articling year, but this number is not written in stone. We look for good people, and will hire more students if exceptional candidates are available.

Do you have a rotation system?
No. Instead of using a formal rotation system, students are given the opportunity to work in all of the firm's practice areas. As an articling student at Kanuka Thuringer LLP, you will work closely with your principal to ensure that you receive well rounded articles.

What kind of work will I do?
You can expect to do legal research and to assist other lawyers with their files. You will be exposed to both commercial solicitor work and to litigation in most of the firm's practice areas, and you will be given the opportunity to meet with clients and to manage files. If you prefer a certain area of law, we will try to give you additional exposure in that area, to the extent possible while still ensuring you receive a well rounded articling experience.

How many billable hours are expected?
We do not have formal quotas for expected billable hours, either for articling students or associates; individual targets are negotiated with associates as part of compensation discussions. While you can expect to work hard, the firm recognizes the need for a balance between personal and professional lives.

What resources are available to students?
You will have your own office, and will share a secretary. You will have desktop access to the firm's Intranet, which includes links to precedents and resource material. You will also have desktop access to several on line legal research services, including Quicklaw and Westlaw eCarswell. In addition, we have remote access capability that allows users to log on to our network from out of the office. We also have an extensive library, containing textbooks and hard copies of many case reporting services.

What do you look for in a candidate?
Primarily, we want candidates who we think will be a good "fit" with the firm, and who are interested in making a career in Regina or Swift Current. We are looking for candidates who have high standards and who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, whether academically or through other activities and interests. Basically, we are looking for intelligent, well rounded people who have the potential to succeed practising law.

Do you keep students after articles?
We hire all students with the expectation that they will subsequently join the firm as associates. While an associate position is not guaranteed, in practice virtually all students are offered jobs after articles.

What benefits do you offer?
The firm pays for all Law Society and insurance fees for its lawyers, as well as for a disability insurance plan, Canadian Bar Association and Regina Bar Association memberships, and continuing legal education seminars. The firm also pays for a downtown parking spot for all associates. We also offer flexible time, and have granted associates leaves of absence in certain cases.

We also provide Blackberry wireless handhelds, which include cell phone capability, to all of our lawyers and students at firm expense. We also pay for home high-speed internet access for all of our lawyers and students.

Will I receive a salary during the Bar Admission Course?
The firm pays your full salary during the Bar Admission course, and for all fees relating to the course and your call and admission to the Bar.

What are your start dates?
Starting dates are flexible, and are set by agreement. We are usually able to accommodate starting dates that are requested.

How do I apply?
Please send your resume including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two references together with university and law school transcripts (photocopies are acceptable) to:

Kanuka Thuringer LLP
Barristers and Solicitors
1400- 2500 Victoria Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X2

Attention: T. Micheal McDougall
Phone: 306.525.7211
Fax: 306.359.0590
Email: T. Micheal McDougall

Applications by email are encouraged.