Peter A Allard School of Law

Large Employer Careers Day: Standing Out in Any Market Panel

Want to get your summer or articling application noticed, regardless of whether you’re applying in Vancouver, Toronto, or Calgary?  Curious if your cover letter really matters? How many lawyers should you aim to meet (and mention in your application materials) ? And how do you navigate applying to the same employer in multiple markets?

Hear from recruiter and lawyer panelists on what they look for when reviewing applications, what to avoid, and how to best ensure your application ends up in the “yes” pile.

  • Ilana Schrager, Associate Director, Professional Resources – McMillan LLP (Calgary / Vancouver)
  • Kim Bonnar, Assistant Director of Professional Resources & Student Programs – Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (Toronto / Vancouver)
  • Kimberley Ho, National Director, Professional Recruiting – Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (Calgary / Toronto / Vancouver)
  • Ryan Baker, Director, Recruitment & Professional Development – Bereskin & Parr LLP (Toronto)

After attending the session, you can follow up with the panelists at the Large Employer Career Fair.


  • Career Services Office
  • All Students
  • Graduate Students
  • JD
  • Student Events
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