Amazon.ca - 5 STARS - "This book was very informative. It walks you through the law school experience in Canada, from applying to first year all the way to choosing your articles. I was very pleased with the wide range of, from the best way to manage your study time to the advantages/disadvantages of laptops in classes. It also addresses the big issues (articles, interviews, etc) from a variety of viewpoints. That is to say, it can function as a road map to big law, small firms or a variety of other law goals.
Finally, the conversational tone of the book made it a more entertaining read than many reference books. It seemed more like a friendly discussion with someone who had been through it already than a boring list of facts and suggestions. All in all a great purchase."
~Ian Gordon
Amazon.ca - 5 STARS - "I have read a number of guidebooks on how to succed at law school and this is by far one of the best. Mr. Letourneau's book is excellent, clear and offers pretty much some of the best advice when it comes to navigating law school and beginning your career. He clearly outlines the steps you have to take to succed while in law school and gives you serious food for thought about what you may want to do after law school. If your thinking of law school, are already on your way, or already there, this book is an excellent resources to help you understand what is going on and what you should be doing.
I just have one thing to say: wish I had found the book before entering law school!"
~Dan (Ontario, Canada)
Amazon.ca - 5 STARS - "I picked up this book out of curiosity because of the catchy title. Once I started reading it, I knew it was a must have. It gives an honest discussion of why one should consider a career in law,the LSAT and application process, the realities of law school, and how to keep one's sanity while being a successful student. It gives specific strategies to use (scarce) study time effectively. It ends by giving practical tips on articling. It was a treat to read something about the Canadian Law school experience. This book is worth every dime I spent on it and I know I will refer to it as I am getting into the routine of law school."
~Kelly "Kelly" (Western Canada)
Amazon.ca - 5 STARS - "Alan Dershowitz once remarked that giving advice is among the most hazardous of undertakings. He contends that one should always be skeptical of 'wholesale' or 'one-size-fits-all' advice; the best advice is always custom tailored to the particular person seeking it.
I am happy to report that Adam Letourneau's 'So You Want To Be A Lawyer, Eh?' is a truly unique and remarkable resource that assembles the hard-learned lessons from Letourneau's own experiences as a former student (and Law Review Editor in Chief) at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law in addition to a broad sampling of advice from his peers at other Law Schools.
As an entering 1L myself, I'm particularly interested in advice on the following issues: Is law the right profession for me? How should I prepare for class and study for exams? Are 1st year law grades 'all important'? How and when should I look for a coveted articling position?
SYWTBALE offers lots of terrific advice on all the abovementioned questions, and more (e.g. 'Should I have a laptop for law school'). More importantly, the wide range of perspectives offered in SYWTBALE lets the reader extrapolate from Letourneau's experiences to one's own unique situation. SYWTBALE is organized in such a way that a prospective law student, current law student, or recent law grad can each jump in and read only the information they find most relevant.
This book is by far the most comprehensive, helpful, and thoroughly readable resource on the Canadian law school experience I've yet encountered. Don't miss it!"
~Son H. Le (Calgary, AB)
Amazon.ca - 5 STARS - "The book is an absolute must-read for those considering pursuing a career in the law. A number of books address the topic in the U.S. context; however, this is the first book I have encountered that thoroughly addresses: (1) Canadian law school life, (2) tips that will help one land the articling position of their choice; and (3) work as an articling student and junior lawyer in Canada. The book is very comprehensive, well-written, and well-researched."Amazon.com - 5 STARS - "Applying to and attending law school in Canada can be a challenging process. Unlike the many books that focus on the experience in the US, this book specifically looks at the Canadian system. 'So, You Want to Be a Lawyer, Eh?' outlines the process and offers tips to improve your results in the application process, at law school and in finding an articling position. I will be attending law school next year and I am confident that this book will help me succeed.
I highly recommend anyone considering a career in law in Canada to read this book!"
~Jaime (Ontario, Canada)
Amazon.com - 5 STARS - "As a future Canadian law student, I was frustrated with the lack of guide material available to Canadian law students. All of the material I was able to find was aimed toward American students. Since there are some differences between the way the two countries educate their lawyers, it was important to find a book like this that addresses the particular elements of Canadian Law School.
I highly recommend this to anyone contemplating law school in Canada."
~F. Voisin (Ontario, Canada)
Amazon.com - 5 STARS - "This book proved to be a good reference material that is written in laymen terms and formatted in an easy to follow chronological order taking you from the application process to the law school experience to seeking out law firms for articling.
The author, an articling law student, has taken the time to explain what potential law students should consider when seeking a career in this field.
This book also provides reference to several websites that will be useful in preparing one for the LSAT to selecting a law school to financing your education.
I definitely recommend this book as a planning tool for highschool/university students and mature adults considering a career in this field."
~Natasha L. Bastien
Chapters.ca - 5 STARS - "I bought this book about six months ago while going through the important decision-making process of investigating law school. This book offered excellent advice (and reassurance) about everything from the LSAT to articling to practicing as a professional. It was well worth investing in this book before making the much larger investment of actually going to law school!! I would hightly recommend that someone purchase this book before they even consider going to law school in Canada."
~Sean (Calgary)
Chapters.ca - 5 STARS - "Although there a number of books about applying to and attending law school, 'So, you want to be a Lawyer, Eh?' looks specifically at the process in Canada. Written from the perspective of a recent law school graduate, this book is informative and entertaining in detailing the experience of someone who has been through the whole law school experience. I will be attending law school this September and I feel that this book has given me a good understanding of what to expect. I'd highly recommend this book for anybody who has applied or is thinking of applying to law school in Canada!"
~James (Ontario)
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