TO: PROSPECTIVE ARTICLING CANDIDATES Campbell, Marr LLP is searching for one articling student for the 2009–2010 Articling year. We provide an excellent atmosphere for new lawyers to learn and grow. Nine of our last ten articling students continue to practice law in Manitoba today. Our Firm Campbell, Marr LLP is a mid-size law firm situated in downtown Winnipeg. We currently have twelve lawyers and one articling student. We practice in many areas of the law, including Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Real Estate, Wills and Estates, Agricultural Law, Aboriginal Law, Foreclosure and Collections and Professional Governance. Expectations and Goals We do not segment your articling experience into predetermined departments for predetermined time periods, but instead have you cover various areas of law throughout the year. Although you will be articled to one principal who will have the overriding responsibility for your articles, you are expected to work for all lawyers throughout the year, becoming exposed to various practicing styles and techniques, and gaining experience in a wide variety of practice areas. Your interests are also taken into account, as we attempt to ensure additional exposure is given in specific areas of interest. You will be expected to conduct research, appear in court, meet with clients, draft pleadings, draft contracts, agreements, wills, etc., and attend to various other client related matters. You will be provided with a private office, laptop computer, telephone, voice mail and secretarial support. You will be provided with access to online resources for research. You will be expected to move rapidly from observing, learning about and participating in particular matters, to be being able to have conduct of such matters with minimal assistance. However, we operate an open door policy and you are welcome to ask questions and receive assistance on any matter when required. We take pride in assisting our students in becoming capable lawyers able to grow and contribute to the legal community. Feedback You will meet regularly with your principal and will receive feedback throughout the year from the lawyers with whom you work. You are provided with a comprehensive evaluation twice during the articling year. Salaries & Benefits We provide a competitive compensation package to our students. In addition, you participate in our group life, disability and health plan. We provide you with free parking in the lot adjacent to our professional building and pay your bar admission course fees. Future We consider future potential as a primary focus in assessing articling candidates. We have a great record of offering continued employment to students at the conclusion of their articles. Prospects of future employment as a lawyer in our firm will depend upon our then current needs and your performance during your articling year. If you have any questions about articling positions at Campbell, Marr LLP, please contact us at the address below, Attention: Articling Committee, or by e-mail at articling@campbellmarr.com Thank you for considering a career at Campbell, Marr LLP.

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