By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: The Law Society of Upper Canada is the self-governing body for the legal profession in Ontario, regulating lawyers and paralegals practicing across the province.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $40,001 to $45,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
Formal leadership training
In-house training program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would typically occupy Law Clerk, Counsel, Office Assistant and Administrator positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General, Business, Criminology, English, Human Resources, Museum Studies, Public Relations / Communications
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: General, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources
Bachelor of Laws: General, Copyright / Patent, Corporate, Environmental, Labour, Real Estate
Bachelor of Science: General, Computer Science
Community College Diploma: General, Accounting, Agriculture / Horticulture, Communications / Public Relations, Computer Science, Cooking / Chef Training, Human Resources, Information Technology, Journalism, Legal Assistant / Law Clerk, Office Administration, Secretarial
Master of Arts: Human Resources, Museum Studies
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Microsoft Certifications, Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
