The law societies of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society are seeking feedback on the types of training and mentoring articling students are receiving, issues related to discrimination or harassment and how prepared articling students feel to practice law in the 21^st century.

In 2019, a similar survey was conducted and has now been revised to capture any additional information that may be relevant in 2024. Through two distinct surveys—one targeting articling students and new lawyers and the other tailored for principals, recruiters and mentors—the law societies aim to identify parallel issues within the articling system from their unique perspectives.

Take the surveys at the links below:

• For articling students and new lawyers
• For Principals, recruiters and mentors

The survey takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous and confidential. 

Please encourage as many articling students, Principals, recruiters and mentors in your network to complete the survey. The surveys will remain open until the end of the day on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

A third-party consultant will analyze the data for trends and improvements, ensuring findings are not linked to personal identities when presented publicly. A summary of the findings will be shared once finalized. The results of this online engagement will help the Law Societies make more informed decisions about their programs and resources, especially as they relate to articling, lawyer competence, equity, diversity and inclusion.

For more information on the articling survey, read the FAQ or contact Feedback.