SO, YOU WANT TO BE A LAWYER, EH?
Law School in Canada, 3rd Ed.

BY ADAM LETOURNEAU, QC, JD, LLM
WITH MITCHELL HEYLAND, JD


Every year, an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 people apply to Canadian law schools, vying for just over 2,000 coveted spots. The competition is even fiercer when applying for a law job. Adam Letourneau, QC, graduate of the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, recipient of a post-graduate degree from University College London Faculty of Laws, Bencher of the Law Society of Alberta, former Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Alberta Law Review and Managing Partner of LETOURNEAU LLP, reveals in this 3rd Edition many insider tips on how to gain admittance to law school in Canada, how to cope and succeed in law school, and most importantly, how to land a coveted law job post-graduation.

Drawing upon personal experience and the experiences of numerous Canadian law school graduates, Adam Letourneau, QC shares, in the 3rd edition, insights on the LSAT, applying for law school, study strategies, summer jobs, the articling application process, succeeding as a lawyer and much more. Letourneau, along with new co-author Mitchell Heyland, will save you hours of research, hours of study and tons of stress. Including new law school graduate comments, updated admissions information, what being a lawyer is like, salary updates and more. 

The 3rd Edition is here! Available in Print and eBook versions.  The authors have released through RCT Press the 3rd edition in March of 2019.  Watch for it on Amazon.ca.  With new chapters based on the Adam Letourneau, QC's years of experience as a lawyer, Chartered Arbitrator, and Chartered Mediator, experience as a Bencher, and as a graduate and post-graduate law student, as well as new chapters from co-Author Mitchell Heyland about how to successfully apply to law school in the U.S. as a Canadian citizen, the third edition will prove to be a valuable resource to the prospective and current Canadian law student.
The author has recently negotiated copyright back from the original publisher, and the new publisher (RCT Press) and has released the 3rd edition as a print and e-Book - Now Available!


5.0 star REVIEWS FOR 2ND EDITION and 1st edition

5.0 out of 5 stars - Amazon.com
Juan Doria, Author of "The Slacker's Guide to Law School: Success Without Stress"
ByJuan Doriaon July 28, 2008

I'm a big fan of Canada, and in the past, I've had good experiences visiting its major cities and skiing its slopes. I've also had the good fortune of having some dear Canadian friends. When I was in law school, one of them recommended I read "So You Want to be a Lawyer, Eh?" by Adam Letourneau. The clever title alone was enough for me to want to read it.

It is a very accomplished book - well written and organized. Canadian law students are lucky that it is available, and from what I've seen, it appears to be unchallenged as Canada's ultimate guide to law school. It would be a useful prerequisite for anyone entering law school in Canada.

Yet I would recommend it to American law students as well. The most I got out of it was an interesting comparative look at what our colleagues from the North have to suffer through. But, though there are some key differences in the Canadian and American systems, there are even more similarities, and as the book goes on, it's easy to forget that the action is taking place north of the border. Just because the title says "eh" at the end of it, it would be a mistake for American law students to think the book is not applicable to them.

A good, useful book for anyone who wants to be a lawyer; Canuck or otherwise.

5.0 out of 5 stars - Amazon.ca

Very informative, easy to read, worth picking up, May 30 2011
By Shakey

This book is a great asset that I have no regrets buying. As a recent undergrad graduate contemplating law school, I couldn't help but stumble across the thousands of "don't do it" sites from the USA. I was trying to find a Canadian perspective on what law school would be like, and what my possible legal career would mean was pretty impossible to find, until I found this book.

The author helps create a step-by-step process for law school hopefuls and ends things with what it is like to be a lawyer, as well as some insight on knowing now what he wished he knew then. The helpful tips he provides in between should make law school much easier than those who do not know what to expect going in.

I believe that since the author had a career and a family before entering law school, he was able to write the book and offer a sobering impression on what a life in law is like, and that there are those who can make it in the profession and be successful while still having a life outside of the job.

The title of the book is called "So You Want To Be A Lawyer, Eh?" not "So You Are Thinking About Becoming A Lawyer, Eh?" even though it does help with some of those questions. If you are looking for a book that will help convince you to go to law school, or that being a lawyer is right for you, it doesn't exist, as it also doesn't exist for other professions. Follow the steps the author provides on exploring the legal profession.

If you are willing to drop tens of thousands of dollars on going to law school in Canada, it is worth spending the money and getting this very affordable book.

5.0 out of 5 stars - Amazon.ca
Amazing!, April 23 2009
By Bavarian Cow Riot "Bavarian Cow Riot" (Toronto, ON Canada)

I loved it, gave me a real head start on understanding what I needed to prepare for - gives many links to other resources and has his own blog and website available for those who want more info or even correspondence. Totally comprehensive on all aspects of applying, getting through law school, and how to prepare for what comes after!


 5.0 out of 5 stars - Amazon.ca
A must-have guide for anyone considering a Canadian Law School, Aug. 14 2008
By B.Dub

As someone who did not grow up with parents in the legal field, I had NO idea what to expect out of Law school in Canada. While I found countless publications describing US Law schools, this is the only book that I found that truly explains the Law school experience from a student's point of view in Canada. I highly recommend this book for anyone considering Law school in Canada. It is written in plain English and guides you from the application process all the way through each year of Law school.

5.0 stars - Chapters.ca
By Maegan_White

This book is by far one of the most helpful resources when preparing for law school. I wish I had come across it sooner, as I spent hours researching each school and emailing as many people as possible for tips and guidance. But it's all in this book, seriously. Buy it and read it from cover-to-cover. Not only is it informative and essential through your law school experience, but it's really an interesting read. Adam is funny and successfully keeps his readers engaged. I would recommend it to anyone thinking of pursuing a law school education.

From 1st Edition:

5.0 out of 5 stars - Amazon.com
Excellent Tool for Potential Law Students
By Natoshia L. Bastien
October 19, 2005

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.


5.0 out of 5 stars - Amazon.com
Superb!
December 20, 2005
By Paul Blachford

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.
5.0 out of 5 stars - Amazon.ca
Informative, Comprehensible, Indispensable, Jan. 13 2009
By D. Beesley "reader" (Canada) -
(REAL NAME)   

This is a must buy for anyone thinking about entering the legal field. I've had an interest in law school for years but there was no comprehensive resource out there for Canadians. This books is written in plain English and is well organized. It's full of hints and tips. I feel that once I get in to law school, this book will really be my secret weapon, my ace up the sleeve.

I can see how this book would be useful to students in their undergrad considering law school or students in any year of law school.

It was refreshing to read about how the legal sector is in CANADA, not the US.

P.S. I emailed the author to ask him a few further questions. He posts his email address all over the book offering to send materials or answer questions...He got back to me within 24 hours with very full and informative response. The author really cares about his readers and seems willing to take time to answer questions.

Thanks Adam!

5.0 out of 5 stars - Amazon.ca
By Amazon Customer on September 5, 2017

Good book if you are interested in this field.

From 1st Edition:

Amazon.com
"As a future Canadian law student, I was frustrated with the lack of guide material available to Canadian law students...it was important to find a book like this that addresses the particular elements of Canadian Law School." -- --F. Voisin, Ontario,  (1st Edition)

Amazon.com
"I have read a number of guidebooks on how to succeed at law school and this is by far one of the best." -- --Dan, Ontario,  (1st Edition)

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"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." -- --Jaime, Ontario,  (1st Edition)

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"This book provides an honest and fair appraisal of the law school process, from applications to graduation. I was truly interested in a law school resource that took me `behind the scenes' and into the law school atmosphere, and this book met such an objective." -- --N. Peterson, Vancouver,  (1st Edition)

5.0 out of 5 stars - Amazon.com
A must for any lawyer to be in Canada
February 8, 2007
By Krista M. Glegloff

This book is a comprehensive survey of all topics related to becoming a lawyer in Canada. It provides information that will assist you from your first thoughts of wanting to attend law school up to the day you are finally called to the bar, as well as web links and names of other books that may be of assistance. It is honest and thorough and I would recommend it for anyone who is considering law school, on the path to law school or already in law school. This book is a fresh account of everything law school related that does not deceive, patronize or beat around the bush. The author uses his own experiences and that of his colleagues to provide helpful examples and problem solving techniques. It is evident to me, in reading this book, that the author is selflessly committed to providing the most accurate, up-to-date and constructive advise to Canada's future law community. Mr. Letourneau's out-of-the-box thinking and open personality wonderfully complement this books unique style. [...]
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