Book Reviews - So, You Want to be a Lawyer, Eh? by Adam Letourneau

Here is a collection of current reviews by readers of the book:

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)

About the Author - Adam Letourneau

Adam Letourneau earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Calgary in 1997. He then undertook a career in business, technology and publishing, gaining valuable experience in business start-ups and executive management. In addition to working on other ventures, Letourneau acted as Vice President of Operations of a high-tech/publishing company, and before that as Vice President, Editing Operations of a publishing house in the United States. While working in business, Letourneau earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Athabasca University in 2002. Letourneau earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta in 2005. While at the University of Alberta, he acted as Editor-in-Chief of the Alberta Law Review, among other leadership and academic positions. He also did a summer legal internship at a large multinational corporation. Letourneau is currently a partner in his own law firm, Letourneau Eden LLP, is the Chairman of Apeetogosan (Metis) Development Inc., and is President of a publishing house. In his spare time, Letourneau enjoys cycling, bodybuilding, fishing and gardening. Letourneau and his wife, Carmen, have two daughters and a son. They are expecting another baby boy soon.

Book Description - from the Publisher

So, you are Canadian or you would like to study in Canada and you have been considering law as a career, eh? There are around 85,000 lawyers altogether in Canada, with about 65,000 of them practicing law. That's approximately 0.027% of the total Canadian adult population. If you have heard rumours that getting into law school is difficult, and that law school is hard, your sources are correct. The standards are very high, both for GPA and for the LSAT score (standardized test for law school applicants). However, the odds are not insurmountable. If law is something that you have become passionate about, or if you think you would make a great lawyer, buying and reading through this book will help you to make your decision, and will help you to succeed in gaining acceptance to law school, to excel at law school, and to land a great job in the legal field.

There are 22 law schools in Canada in total. Some are considered more prestigious or desirable than others. Those schools in Quebec, with the exception of McGill will only allow you to practice law in Quebec. Each law school accepts between 50 and 200 law students each year. If you would like to know more about the process of getting into law school, read this book.

How do you know if law is the career choice for you? Well, that is not an easy question to answer. It is answered more clearly and in detail in this book. To start, you should do a personal inventory and see if you remotely fit into the following descriptions:

1. You have a reasonably high GPA in your undergraduate studies. 2. You like to write and write well. 3. You have great analytical skills. 4. You are a great problem solver. 5. You are a stickler for details. 6. You like taking on big projects. 7. You are honest and trustworthy. 8. You find yourself seeking out law related movies and books. 8. You set very high standards for yourself. 9. You have enjoyed a law-related course in the past. 10. You get upset when justice is not served. 11. You have compassion for others.

If you do, then start following your passion. Buy this book and find out - do you want to be a lawyer? If so, this book will tell you exactly how you go about it in Canada.

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Law Eh? by Adam Letourneau

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Thinking of becoming a lawyer? Attending law school in Canada? Every year, an estimated 16,000 to 20,000 people apply to 16 Canadian law schools. Do you want to be one of the less than 2000 that gets in? Do you want to be one of the those students that lands a great job?

Adam Letourneau, B.Sc., B.A., LL.B., a graduate of the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, and former Editor-in-Chief of the Alberta Law Review, reveals many insider tips on how to gain admittance to Canadian law school, how to cope and succeed in Canadian law school, and most importantly, how to land a coveted job post-graduation.

Drawing upon personal experience and the experiences of numerous other Canadian law students, Letourneau shares insights on the LSAT, applying for law school in Canada, study strategies, summer jobs, the articling application process and much more, along with plenty of context-specific information for the Canadian law student.

Here are just a few of the topics that are covered in the book:

• Statistics - How Many Lawyers are there in Canada?
• Is law for you?
• How many students apply to Canadian law schools and how many get accepted to law school in Canada? What are your chances?
• What does your GPA and LSAT really need to look like to gain admittance to various Canadian law schools?
• How to prepare for the LSAT
• What is law school in Canada like anyway?
• Help to decide what Canadian law school to attend.
• What is better - a JD or LL.B.?
• First Year attitude and behaviour tips to help you succeed!
• How to land a great summer job and ultimately an articling position.
• The best way to use your time in law school.
• How to land the article (job) of your dreams.
• How to land a great court clerkship.
• How to win at exam time.
• And much, much more...

This book will save you hundreds of hours of research, studying and worrying.

Also available in your local bookstore or university bookstore. Ask the clerk to order it from Ingram if it isn't immediately available.

Thinking of going to law school in Canada?

Thinking of becoming a lawyer? Attending law school in Canada? Finally --it's here-- the guidebook and the website you've been waiting for. Every year, an estimated 10,000 - 15,000 students apply to 16 Canadian law schools, vying for just over 2000 coveted spots. The competition is even fiercer for law students when applying for a job as an articling student.

In his book, and through this website, Adam Letourneau, B.Sc., B.A., LL.B., a graduate of the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, and former Editor-in-Chief of the Alberta Law Review, reveals many insider tips on how to gain admittance to law school, how to cope and succeed in law school in Canada, and most importantly, how to land a coveted lawyer job post-graduation.

Drawing upon personal experience and the experiences of numerous other Canadian law students, Letourneau shares general insights on the LSAT, applying for Canadian law school, study strategies, summer jobs, the articling application process, becoming a lawyer and much more, along with plenty of context-specific information for the Canadian law student.

Because the Canadian law school experience is unique, this book is the only full source of relevant information available to prospective and current law students in Canada. Letourneau will save you hours of research, hours of study and tons of stress.

This book is recommended to all students interested in law school in Canada, all students applying to law school in Canada and to law students in all three years of law school in Canada.