Career Services
Guiding students to start their careers
The Faculty of Law’s Careers Services provides valuable resources and guidance to help our students secure summer and articling positions. They work with students throughout their studies, ensuring they are well-equipped to land their dream job.
Our Services
Contact lawcar@ualberta.ca to book any of the services below. You can also browse our .
Advising
Meet with one of our careers advisors for a 1:1 advising session regarding your job search and career goals.
Resume + Cover Letter Reviews
Get help refining your resume and cover letter before you send them to prospective employers.
Interview Prep
Learn what to expect so you can head into your interviews with confidence.
Job Search
Get support in navigating the job search process.
Careers Outcomes
95 per cent of our graduates secure positions by the time they convocate. Our reputation, extensive network of alumni and experts, and the year-round guidance we provide help to ensure our students can secure jobs during school and after graduation. Take a peek at where U of A law students wind up working after graduation.
Careers Programming
We offer several events and programs throughout the year designed to showcase potential career opportunities, including mock interview, resume review sessions, networking socials, and speaker sessions. Browse events and register through our event platform 12twenty.
Log In to 12twenty
12twenty is your place to explore job postings, browse upcoming events and find career resources.
Firm Hops
Want to work in Vancouver or Toronto? Join us on a Firm Hop — meet us in either city and make direct, in-person connections with firms looking to hire, all organized by Careers Services.
For more information, contact lawcar@ualberta.ca.
Recruitment + Licensing Reminders
Please visit our page for a list of articling positions, summer positions and judicial clerkships with deadline information and how to apply. You will also find information about licensing in ß÷ßäÉçÇø, British Columbia, Ontario, and the United States.
Who We Are
Nicole Lachance
Manager, Career Services
’98 BA, ß÷ßäÉçÇø
LLB/BCL 2002, McGill University
Since 2023, Nicole has worked closely to guide students along their journeys, helping them craft application materials that pave the way towards their ideal articling positions. She enjoys engaging with law firms and is always cultivating new and exciting opportunities that benefit our students' futures.
lawmcs@ualberta.ca | 780-492-1962
Pat Neil
Career Development Officer
’80 BEd, ß÷ßäÉçÇø
’78 BSc, ß÷ßäÉçÇø
’84 LLB, ß÷ßäÉçÇø
Pat Neil has been working as a Career Development Officer since 2005 and led the office until it expanded in 2015. Pat thrives on guiding law students to showcase their strengths in job applications and interviews. She is widely respected in the legal community and is known for her strong connections with top law firms.
pneil@ualberta.ca | 780-492-7305
Samantha Kennedy
Career Services Executive Assistant
’19 BFA, ß÷ßäÉçÇø
Samantha has worked extensively in the theatre community in Canada as a stage manager, production manager, lighting designer, producer and more. Samantha loves interacting with students, as well as planning student events throughout the year.