Law Guy

Cameron Mitchell (1L)

Hometown: Spruce Grove, AB

Undergrad: Multi-Media Studies

What is your best law school moment so far (besides being asked to be law girl/guy)?
My first SLS case. It’s pretty cool being able to help someone who really needs it. I never thought I would be getting involved with actual cases so soon, but it’s been a great experience.

What is your worst law school moment so far?
My first SLS case… although “worst” maybe isn’t the best word. Scary seems better. Having someone rely on you to help with such an important issue in their life is scary. Going to court is scary. Even wearing a suit is scary.
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Law Girl

Avril Fisher (1L)

Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta. Home of the world’s largest cowboy boot.

Undergrad: English Literature at Concordia University, Montreal.

What is your best law school moment so far (besides being asked to be law girl/guy)?
Learning how to play rugby with the Panda Bearristers, including escaping our first game with only semi-permanent injuries.

What is your worst law school moment so far?
Choking on an almond in the library. Embarrassing and scary.
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He Said, She Said: 1L Summering

He Said: Summer!
Lamont Bartlett (3L/MBA)

The question of whether or not to summer after first year has been a staple in the Canons since I entered law school 2 years ago. Having had the opportunity to face the first-year summering decision two summers in a row (Thank you JD/MBA program), I am in the unique position to comment on both the pros and the cons of first-year summer positions. After weighing the alternatives, I’m strongly in favour of summering for the following reasons.

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The NHL’s Western Canada

Dhruv Gupta (2L)

The Edmonton Oilers have made a habit of giving their fans something to be excited about every year with strong performances in their home openers. Last year began with a 4-1 drubbing of the Calgary Flames with Jordan Eberle scoring the goal of the year. This year was no different with a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout. This year Oiler’s, much like last year, have low expectations coming into the year with their second straight dead last finish. This year’s excitement comes in the form of, 2011 number one overall pick, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The Burnaby Winter Club product did not disappoint starting as the Oilers’ number 1 centre and finishing as the game’s third star. Nugent-Hopkins scored the game-tying goal in the third period, leading to a playoff style ovation from the Rexall faithful.
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Moot Point: New Recruitment Rules

Brendan Sawatsky (2L)

Why Wait?

In the past, the recruitment rules for law students were different for Calgary and Edmonton. The new rules have remedied this so that firms in both cities are on level playing fields. However, the rules have created a disparity between first and second year students. Unlike in previous years, first year law students will not receive offers of employment at the same time as second year law students. Instead, they will have to wait until the end of February, nearly 4 months later. Many 1L’s are stress cases without having to wait an extra 4 months to find out if they will have a summer job. Students start looking for summer employment in January and if they are still waiting to find out if they have a summer job at a law firm this puts them in a difficult position.
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Even Tiger Woods Couldn’t Lose This Tournament – El Hacko Golf

Tareyn Warren (2L)

Every September students from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law participate in the annual El Hacko golf tournament; an event which entails competition between the utmost “talented” golfers for the prestigious title of El Hacko golf champion. This “talent” takes the form of Dhruv Gupta; dressed as if emerging from the cover of a magazine displaying exceptional form and finishing with a follow through that can simply be described as beautiful. If only the results were as pretty.
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Law’s a Beach Round-Up

Graham Henderson (2L)

The Law’s A Beach Softball Tournament, sponsored by Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP, brought law students together for an afternoon of high-spirits, competition, and leisurely physical exertion. The event included food and refreshments, sponsored by Fasken Martineau Dumoulin LLP, and an after-party at Oil City Roadhouse. Here is a summary of the final results of Law’s A Beach Softball Tournament, sponsored by Blakes:
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Fall Intramural Update – Ultimate Frisbee and Flag Football

Jason Buttuls (3L)

The school year was barely in swing and already we were scrambling to get our teams signed up for intramurals this year. The pressure was on to secure the first intramural win of the season for the law faculty. As it stands right now we have a chance at bringing home two sets of T-Shirts this fall.
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Canons’ Fodder: monthly advice column

Miss Chiff (0L)

Dear Miss Chiff:
I sucked the face of a fellow cohortian at Avenue last week. Is my reputation shot?
Ponyjugged
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Interview with Johnny Avenue

Dhruv Gupta (2L)

I thought I’d interview our faithful bartender Johnny Lacasse at Avenue Pizza about how his actual thoughts of law students. Here’s a small tidbit of what actually happens on all those faithful Thursday nights at Ave. So next time you guys are there, give Johnny a shout out for his awesome service and putting up with your Thursday night antics…
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