BC REAL (Rural Ed. & Access to Lawyers)

[Glaucon]

Hey has anybody done a 2L internship through BC REAL?

I’m a an accepted UBC 0L so I know my interests will change a lot once I learn law + get some practical experience etc etc. But rn I’m super interested in rural firms // small town practice. BC REAL jobs seem like great opportunities in that regard.

I’d love to hear from people who have done a small town 2L internship, who have articled in rural firms, or who have other experience practicing law in a small town context.

What does the work feel like? What’s is your social life like being one of few lawyers in a small town? What are some lessons you learned? Do you ever end up working for individuals or organizations from local native reserves, or do those communities have their own legal service sector? Is compensation predictable, or variable between firms, years, etc? Overall pros and cons of rural practice?

 

Here’s a link for lurkers who have no clue what I’m talking about.

https://www.cbabc.org/Our-Work/REAL