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Several paths to full service Bay Street law remain. These are canvassed in prior threads. I expect you can readily unearth them.

Almost certain to be accepted.

Some firms pay materially more .

No more reason to feel nervous about meeting them then any other human being. No reason to feel nervous about meeting anyone.

Articling often involves significantly longer days then suggested and get looped into a big trial and say good bye to your life...so litigation is predictable to that extent.

You do not need to stay for the entire reception. Make a positive impression and then leave if you need to go elsewhere.

I don’t know the Vancouver market very well but the suggestion that there are something approaching 10 large firms paying first year associates $103k+ seems a stretch.

Exactly...there is no magic to this.

Agreed...you will likely have more debt then if you attended other schools, so it may take longer, but it will happen.

I am surprised anyone accepting an offer from the U of T wouldn't have been aware of these issues. No one forced them to enroll at U of T.

Agreed. You can and should be no more then 750 words.

A great option but as you suggest more as a change of pace.

This is key. If either you aren’t planning on pursuing biglaw or money isn’t an issue it is difficult to justify the more expensive schools. As frequently noted on this forum there is relatively little to differentiate Canadian law schools. There are some exceptions. For example if it’s biglaw or bust the U of T may warrant the additional expense. In most instances, however, save your money. A law degree is a great asset but no guarantee of financial security.

It’s very concerning. Bringing Ryerson law on line will only exacerbate the problems.

They are comfortable enough with their circumstances to have them published. I know many people who left biglaw. Who knows what opportunities this couple may have had.