Current Externship Students

Grace is in her final year of the dual JD/MBA program at the Peter A. Allard School of Law and Sauder School of Business. Grace was born in Calgary, AB and completed her undergraduate degree in commerce at the University of British Columbia. Grace spent her 2L summer working at a national law firm in Vancouver. In her previous summers, Grace worked in the in-house legal department of a well-known Canadian retail company and at a boutique employment law firm. Outside of school, Grace enjoys skiing, golfing, cycling, and travelling. Grace is excited to participate in the Corporate Counsel Externship and further explore the intersection between law and business.

Kulshan is a third-year law student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. At Allard, Kulshan volunteered at LSLAP, serves on the board of UBC’s Law Review, is a peer-tutor for first-year law students, and is the co-president of the South Asian Law Students Association. He also plays on Allard’s Dead Precedents basketball club. Kulshan spent his 2L summer working at a large law firm in Vancouver. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate degree in finance at the University of Alberta. In his spare time, Kulshan enjoys playing sports, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

Angelica is a third-year law student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. She was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC. Prior to law school, she graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. Angelica spent her 2L summer working at a national law firm in Vancouver where she will be returning for her articles. She is interested in corporate and commercial real estate law. Outside of her academic pursuits, Angelica enjoys golfing, long bike rides and travelling. Angelica is looking forward to participating in the Corporate Counsel Externship and learning about a company's legal department. 

Tamara Kryschuk is a third-year student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. She was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, and completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Tamara spent her 2L summer in-house at an investment firm that specializes in real estate, capital markets and operating businesses and is a research assistant for an Allard professor. Outside of law school, Tamara enjoys exploring different cuisines, baking, and long walks around English Bay. Tamara is excited to participate in the Corporate Counsel Externship and further explore her interest in corporate law. 

Josh is a third-year law student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate degree in classical archaeology at UBC. Upon being informed that no Greeks or Romans ever came to Canada, he quickly pivoted to his secondary interest of law. Josh was a 1L summer articling student at Coal Harbour Law and more recently, he worked as a 2L summer student at Kornfeld LLP. In addition, Josh has worked as a research assistant for several Allard professors, studying commercial contracts and insolvency laws. Outside of his academic pursuits, Josh enjoys playing chess with his classmates and is a founding member of the Allard Chess Club. Josh is looking forward to participating in the Corporate Counsel Externship, which will allow him to learn more about the work of in-house counsel and apply what he has learned in his business law classes.

Stephanie Frankel is a third-year law student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Pharmacology at McGill University. Stephanie spent her 2L summer working at a large law firm in Vancouver and will return for her articles after her final year. At Allard, Stephanie has been actively involved, serving as the vice-president of the Sports, Entertainment, and Law Society, and as vice-president internal of the Allard Ski Team. Beyond her academic and extracurricular commitments, Stephanie has worked as a legal assistant at a medical technology company and as a server at Cactus Club. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting, traveling, playing sports, and reading.

Audrey is a third-year law student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Prior to law school, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience. Audrey spent her 2L summer working at a national law firm in Vancouver, where she will return for her articles. At Allard, Audrey volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada as Clinic Coordinator of the UBC ID Support Clinic and as an associate editor of UBC’s Law Review. She acted as the Director of Wellness for UBC’s Law Student Society. Outside of law school, Audrey enjoys dancing and reading. Audrey is excited to participate in the Corporate Counsel Externship to learn more about in-house counsel's work and responsibilities and further explore her interest in corporate law.

Rianna is a second-year student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Prior to law school, she obtained her Bachelor of Commerce at McGill University, specializing in Marketing and Labour-Management Relations/Human Resources. Rianna spent her 1L summer working at a large law firm in Toronto, where she rotated through practice areas including Labour and Employment as well as Privacy. Rianna has also previously worked within the HR department of a major Canadian fashion company and for a multinational bank. At Allard, Rianna has been involved in the Law Students’ Society, Pro Bono Students Canada, UBC Law Review, and the Women’s Caucus. Outside of her academic pursuits, Rianna enjoys live music, trying new restaurants, dance fitness, and travelling. 

Claire Lee is a second-year law student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Prior to studying law, Claire graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce, specializing in marketing. She also has an Interaction Design certificate from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. During and after her undergraduate degree, she worked in various start-ups and a global fintech company. More recently, Claire worked as a legal intern at Population Data BC, and as a Research Assistant for Professor Adam S. Hofri-Winogradow. At the Allard community, Claire is currently serving as the Co-President of the Allard Law and Business Society and is on the Board of Directors for UBC Law Review. Claire seeks to learn about the interplay between law and business in addressing commercial needs through the Corporate Counsel Externship. Outside of law school, Claire enjoys listening to music, designing websites, and travelling. 

Jessica Jones is a second-year law student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Prior to law school, Jessica completed her undergraduate degree in Criminology at Simon Fraser University while playing on the varsity women's basketball team and volunteering as a youth basketball coach. At Allard, Jessica has volunteered as an executive for the Sports Entertainment and Law Society, an educator for the Legal Education Outreach program and coordinator for the Hoop-Law Charity Basketball Tournament. Jessica spent her 1L summer working at a corporate and securities law firm in Vancouver and is excited to apply the skill-set she acquired in this role to an organization’s in-house counsel team. Through her participation in the Corporate Counsel Externship, Jessica looks forward to learning more about the intersection between business and law, as well as the unique roles and responsibilities of in-house counsel. Outside of law school, Jessica enjoys group fitness classes, hiking with her classmates and trying out new brunch spots. 

Gray Monczka is entering his third year of the combined JD/MBA program at the University of British Columbia. Over the past two summers, Gray has worked at Dentons in Vancouver as the 1L recipient of the Douglas Knowles, QC, Annual Internship in Insolvency Law and with Mirvish Productions in Toronto as part of the general management team. Prior to law school, Gray performed in musicals across North America and on television shows such as Schmigadoon! and The Boys. The Corporate Counsel Externship provides Gray the invaluable opportunity to apply what he has learned studying business and law in a professional setting as well as learn more about the responsibilities of in-house counsel.

Jackie is a third-year JD student at Allard School of Law. He is currently pursuing a semester abroad at the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law. Jackie is a research assistant for an Allard professor, supporting projects in corporate law and sustainability, climate governance, and gender and racial justice. In his 2L, Jackie worked as a summer student for a Canadian national law firm in Vancouver. In his 1L, Jackie served as an In-house Counsel Intern at A&W’s legal department and worked on franchise-related matters, including commercial leasing and franchise contracts. In addition, Jackie has worked for the graduate program at Allard Law since 2019, assisting with admission and student development matters. Prior to law school, Jackie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from UBC. He was dedicated to political economy and environmental politics in East Asia as he published articles regarding China and Taiwan and led a seminar on Taiwanese politics. In his spare time, Jackie enjoys singing, hiking and travelling.

Julie Park is a second-year law student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Julie grew up in Korea, Regina, and Vancouver. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate degree in Commerce, specializing in Accounting at the University of British Columbia. After her undergraduate degree, Julie obtained her Charted Professional Accountant designation while working as a tax specialist at KPMG for 5 years. More recently, Julie was a 1L summer articling student at McQuarrie Hunter LLP and is currently on the board of Ignite the Warmth Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing issues of poverty in Vancouver. Outside of work and school, Julie enjoys golfing and traveling and is a huge fan of the Tampa Bay Rays. Julie is excited to participate in the Corporate Counsel Externship and further explore her interests in business law.