What Students and Articled Clerks Are Saying
“Working at the Clinic has helped shape not just my professional development but my own personal development. I am so grateful that this Clinic is up and running, and that I had the opportunity to be part of the first team.”
— Ella Hantho – Fall 2020
“The initio Technology and Innovation Clinic is the ideal setting to develop a broad range of practical skills and engage with the local startup community. I highly recommend the Clinic to students seeking to apply and expand their understanding of technology and business law. It is a great opportunity to strengthen your legal knowledge and skills, and gain invaluable insight into professionalism, the realities of practice, and the needs of startup clients.”
— Siobhan Quigg – Winter 2021
“My participation in startups’ legal needs has been an excellent learning opportunity. You will do lots of legal work for clients, but you will also build the skills to transition into practice, confident and ready to head out into the changing world of practicing law. The Clinic was a highlight of my time at Schulich, and provided me with skills and education I would not have otherwise received. I would highly recommend a semester at the Clinic.”
— Connor Wilson – Winter 2021
“Helping out real clients in the initio law clinic has been my favorite part of law school thus far. It's immensely gratifying to help new start-ups with their legal needs, and with businesses all using technology in such different and innovative ways, the work from client to client was always new and motivating. A totally unique work experience that's invaluable to students still in law school, especially those interested in technology.”
— Haley MacLean – Fall 2020
“Working at the initio Clinic was an eye-opening and rewarding experience. Getting real and practical experience working with clients, researching complex legal issues and drafting necessary documents for tech start-ups was one of my favourite law school experiences. I am grateful for Jacqui’s mentorship and guidance during our time at the Clinic and I am so excited to put these skills to use throughout my legal career.”
— Sarah Grey – Winter 2021
“Run, don’t walk, to a placement at the initio Technology and Innovation Law Clinic. Working in this Clinic has been the highlight of my law school career. If you are interested in Corporate Law or Intellectual Property, you will amass an invaluable amount of practical experience. Additionally, it is fun to collaborate with the other students, working to solve challenging client issues. Again, enroll. You will love it.”
— Courtney Jukes – Winter 2021
“During my time at the Clinic, I appreciated being able to help small startups who were in similar situations that I was in in my time as a startup co-founder, helping them navigate their way through whatever legal considerations that they might need to navigate. Additionally, the Clinic helped me experience fields of practice, such as privacy law, that I hadn’t had between my class or work experience. Hopefully, this experience will lead me to become a more broadly capable lawyer in my future practice.”
— Justin Wicks – Winter 2021
“The Clinic has been a great opportunity to work directly with some amazing start-ups in Nova Scotia. Over the past four months I’ve had the chance to learn and practice my skills, laying a foundation that will bring real value to my future practise.”
— Rob Law – Fall 2021
“The initio Technology and Innovation Law Clinic provides the perfect environment to sharpen your legal skills and to be involved with Nova Scotia’s fantastic start-up community. You’ll learn how to draft a variety of documents with precision and care. You’ll be surrounded by bright mentors and peers. And finally, you’ll be impressed by your clients’ innovative ideas and have the exciting opportunity to be part of their journey. I cannot recommend the Clinic enough to students who wish to hone the skills needed to succeed in the legal profession, especially those with a keen interest in technology and/or business law.”
— Tiffany Leung – Fall 2021
“If you are looking to improve your drafting skills, work in a collaborative peer to peer learning environment, and gain insight on how to differentiate yourself in the legal world the initio Technology and Innovation Clinic is the place for you! Rather than focusing on the theory of law in a standard law class, the Clinic enables students to work hands on with local entrepreneurs and troubleshoot their real legal issues. The Clinic is the perfect place to establish foundational knowledge that will carry you through your articles and into your legal practise as a whole. It was absolutely the highlight of my law school experience!”
— Haley MacIsaac – Fall 2021
“Working in the initio Technology and Innovation Law Clinic has allowed by to gain sufficient legal knowledge and practical legal experience with early stage-businesses in Nova Scotia. As a third-year student nearing the end of formal legal education, the clinic helps to provide a bridge between the classroom and realities of practicing law. I am so grateful of the opportunities the initio clinic provided me and for the wonderful people I was introduced to.”
— Sonja Gashus – Fall 2021
“Spending a semester working in the Technology & Innovation Law Clinic as undoubtedly been a highlight of my law school experience. One of the most unique benefits of being a student in the Clinic, is that it provides students with the opportunity to take a leading role on client work, while feeling completely supported.”
— Hannah Mirsky – Fall 2021
“I am honoured to have been the first-ever Articled Clerk at the initio Technology and Innovation Law Clinic. Articling at the Clinic was an unparalleled and rewarding experience. Not only did I draft a lot of contracts and precedents, I had abundant opportunities to meet with clients from various sectors, conduct legal research, and learn practice management skills. I frequently met with Jacqui to receive feedback and improve my work. It is unlikely that you will get this experience anywhere else.”