The Canadian Section is for NALP members with a particular interest in Canadian legal education, Canadian law school career services, and issues surrounding legal employment and admission to the bar in Canada.
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2025-26 Section Co-Chairs: Laura Pringle, University of Victoria Faculty of Law and Waleska Vernon, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
July 2025 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin+ Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with section members to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2026 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin+ articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Brainstorm current topics and suggest at least 2 educational webinars to be produced in a timely manner throughout the year.
Canadian Directory of Legal Employers (CDLE)
Continue to monitor and track membership and usage of the CDLE. Enhance marketing the CDLE to employers who have yet to sign up, particularly employers in rural, western Canadian regions and among small and mid-sized firms. Collaborate with the Diversity Working Group with an eye on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the collection of employer demographics and to assist with identifying challenges that may prevent employers from submitting their information.
Diversity Working Group & DEI Liaison
Collaborate with the CDLE Working Group with an eye on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the collection of employer demographics and assist with identifying challenges that may prevent employers from submitting their information.
The DEI Liaison will identify and address issues related to DEI within the section and work with the VP of DEI as a member of the DEI Steering Committee.
Winter Meeting
Develop content, arrange speakers, and coordinate logistics with NALP staff for the Canadian Section Winter Meeting.
Identify key topics that should be presented and explore new or recurring matters related to student recruitment and associated issues in Canada.
Canadian Research Working Group
Provide input to the Director of Research and Chief Data Strategist on suggested changes to NALP’s Canadian legal industry surveys.
Develop French language translations for law student surveys.
Profile and encourage Canadian member participation in NALP research surveys.
Continue to identify and assess where the working group may partner with the NALP Foundation to collect Canadian data.
On-Campus Interview Advisory Group
Coordinate national OCI schedule on an ongoing basis, with input from both law schools and employers and representation across regions.
Summer & Articling Recruitment (SAWG Toronto)
Continue to revise, as needed, the “Best Practices for Toronto Summer and Articling Recruitment Activities” guide for regions throughout Canada and the “NALP Summary of Best Practices.”
Continue to collaborate with the OCI Advisory Group and the Canadian Legal Career Development Network and provide feedback to the Law Society of Ontario on recruitment procedures.
Set viLawPortal electronic application service dates for students and employers in markets across Canada and report dates to section.
Collaborate with the National Recruitment Survey Working Group to evaluate new approaches.
Vancouver Summer & Articling Recruitment
Provide employers and law students with guidance regarding the Vancouver Bar Association’s guidelines for regular and summer articles interviews. Revise, as needed, the best practices guide for remote interviews and the “Recruitment Guidelines” resource.
Set viLawPortal electronic application service dates for students and employers in local markets and report dates to section.
Well-Being Champion
Identify specific well-being issues faced by the section and propose and institute well-being initiatives to address these issues. Participate as a member of the Well-Being Section.
2024-25 Section Co-Chairs: Lindsay Kantor, Torkin Manes LLP and Laura Pringle, University of Victoria Faculty of Law
June 2024 Board Report (PDF)
November 2024 Board Report (PDF)
February 2025 Board Report (PDF)
March 2025 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin+ Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with section members to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2025 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin+ articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Brainstorm current topics and suggest at least 2 educational webinars to be produced in a timely manner throughout the year.
Canadian Directory of Legal Employers (CDLE)
Continue to monitor and track membership and usage of the CDLE. Enhance marketing the CDLE to employers who have yet to sign up, particularly employers in rural, western Canadian regions and among small and mid-sized firms.
Build on the enhancements recently added to the CDLE. Review viLawPortal for how information is tracked. Create a best practice guide for the data collection process.
Collaborate with the Diversity Working Group with an eye on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the collection of employer demographics and to assist with identifying challenges that may prevent employers from submitting their information.
Diversity Working Group & DEI Liaison
Continue to generate ideas and plan the December 2025 Diversity Summit. Further explore the initial concepts of data collection challenges, best practices in diversifying the talent pipeline and programs and initiatives aimed at attracting, advancing, developing and retaining diverse talent.
Determine if the NALP Foundation can contribute helpful data.
Collaborate with the CDLE Working Group with an eye on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the collection of employer demographics and assist with identifying challenges that may prevent employers from submitting their information.
The DEI Liaison will identify and address issues related to DEI within the section and work with the VP of DEI as a member of the DEI Steering Committee.
Winter Meeting
Develop content, arrange speakers, and coordinate logistics with NALP staff for the Canadian Section Winter Meeting.
Identify key topics that should be presented and explore new or recurring matters related to student recruitment and associated issues in Canada.
National Recruitment Survey
In coordination with NALP’s Director of Research, determine next steps after the implementation of changes including the development of an outreach plan.
Continue to collaborate with the Diversity Working Group with an eye on equity, diversity, and inclusion relating to the survey. Explore how the central recruiting software (viLawPortal) might collect background/demographic information on students applying to recruiting programs in collaboration with NALP.
Work with NALP’s Director of Research to identify best practices in the design and implementation of future surveys, with input from the Canadian Student Recruitment Working Group, the Diversity Working Group, and the Summer & Articling Working Group.
On-Campus Interview Advisory Group
Coordinate national OCI schedule on an ongoing basis, with input from both law schools and employers and representation across regions.
Industry Data Collection
Continue to identify and assess where the working group may partner with the NALP Foundation to secure Canadian data.
Continue to profile and encourage participation where NALP has an existing survey.
Provide input to NALP’s Director of Research on School Salary Survey.
Focus on outcomes for the 2023 class.
Summer & Articling Recruitment (SAWG Toronto)
Continue to revise, as needed, the “Best Practices for Toronto Summer and Articling Recruitment Activities” guide for regions throughout Canada and the “NALP Summary of Best Practices.”
Continue to collaborate with the OCI Advisory Group and the Canadian Legal Career Development Network and provide feedback to the Law Society of Ontario on recruitment procedures .
Set viLawPortal electronic application service dates for students and employers in markets across Canada and report dates to section.
Collaborate with the Canadian Student Recruitment Working Group and the National Survey Working Group to evaluate new approaches.
Vancouver Summer & Articling Recruitment
Provide employers and law students with guidance regarding the Vancouver Bar Association’s guidelines for regular and summer articles interviews. Revise, as needed, the best practices guide for remote interviews and the “Recruitment Guidelines” resource.
Set viLawPortal electronic application service dates for students and employers in local markets and report dates to section.
Well-Being Champion
Identify specific well-being issues faced by the section and propose and institute well-being initiatives to address these issues. Participate as a member of the Well-Being Steering Committee.
2023-24 Section Co-Chairs: Myriah Graves, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP and Christi McAuley, Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law
February 2024 Board Report (PDF)
November 2023 Board Report (PDF)
July 2023 Board Report (PDF)
2022-23 Section Co-Chairs: Lisa Cunningham, Wildeboer Dellelce LLP and Karine Laframboise, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law (Common Law)
April 2023 Board Report (PDF)
February 2023 Board Report (PDF)
November 2022 Board Report (PDF)
July 2022 Board Report (PDF)
2021-22 Section Co-Chairs: Katrina Henn, Weirfoulds LLP and Sophie Roy-Lafleur, McGill University Faculty of Law
April 2022 Board Report (PDF)
February 2021 Board Report (PDF)
November 2021 Board Report (PDF)
July 2021 Board Report (PDF)
2020-21 Section Chair: Myriah Graves, Fogler Rubinoff LLP
April 2021 Board Report (PDF)
February 2021 Board Report (PDF)
November 2020 Board Report (PDF)
July 2020 Board Report (PDF)
2019-20 Section Chair: Julie Banting, Queen's University Faculty of Law
April 2020 Board Report (PDF)
February 2020 Board Report (PDF)
November 2019 Board Report (PDF)
July 2019 Board Report (PDF)
2018-19 Section Chair: Danica Steadman, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
April 2019 Board Report (PDF)
February 2019 Board Report (PDF)
July 2018 Board Report (PDF)
November 2018 Board Report (PDF)
2017-18 Section Chair: Maryanne Forrayi, University of Calgary Faculty of Law
April 2018 Board Report (PDF)
February 2018 Board Report (PDF)
November 2017 Board Report (PDF)
July 2017 Board Report (PDF)
2016-17 Section Chair: Lynn Iding, McInnes Cooper
April 2017 Board Report (PDF)
February 2017 Board Report (PDF)
November 2016 Board Report (PDF)
July 2016 Board Report (PDF)
2015-16 Section Chair: Stacy Keehn, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law (Common Law)
April 2016 Board Report (PDF)
February 2016 Board Report (PDF)
November 2015 Board Report (PDF)
July 2015 Board Report (PDF)
2014-15 Section Chair: Leann Beggs, Gowling LaFleur Henderson LLP
April 2015 Board Report (PDF)
February 2015 Board Report (PDF)
November 2014 Board Report (PDF)
July 2014 Board Report (PDF)
2013-14 Section Chair: Jennifer Lau, University of British Columbia Faculty of Law
2012-2013 Summer Articling Best Practices Guide (PDF)
April 2014 Board Report (PDF)
February 2014 Board Report (PDF)
November 2013 Board Report (PDF)
July 2013 Board Report (PDF)
2012-2013 Section Chair: Marketta Jokinen, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
April 2013 Board Report (PDF)
February 2013 Board Report (PDF)
November 2012 Board Report (PDF)
July 2012 Board Report (PDF)
2011-2012 Section Chair: Michelle Gage, Norton Rose OR LLP
April 2012 Board Report (PDF)
Diversity Working Group Response to CBA Draft (PDF)
February 2012 Board Report (PDF)
November 2011 Board Report (PDF)
July 2011 Board Report (PDF)
2010-2011 Section Chair: Terri Karpish, University of Saskatchewan College of Law
November 2010 Board Report (PDF)
2010 Best Practices Guide for Toronto Summer and Articling Recruitment Activities (PDF)
July 2010 Board Report (PDF)
2009-2010 Section Chair: Kara Sutherland, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
April 2010 Board Report (PDF)
February 2010 Board Report (PDF)
November 2009 Board Report (PDF)
July 2009 Board Report (PDF)
2008-09 Section Chair: Lisa Blair, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law
March 2009 Board Report - PDF
February 2009 Board Report - PDF
July 2008 Board Report - PDF
2007-08 Section Chair: Chantal Morton, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
July 2007 Board Report - PDF
November 2007 Board Report - PDF
February 2008 Board Report - PDF
April 2008 Board Report - PDF
2025 Canadian Associate Salary Survey Report - PDF only
2025 U.S. Associate Salary Survey - Hard Copy