Where to Study to Practice in Newfoundland and Labrador

[CuriousLad]

Although I am not a Newfoundlander or a Labradorian (I happen to be the only member of my family not to be born in the province or to have grown up and lived there), I do hope to practice in the province one day. After having read through this forum, I understand that it is advisable to study where one intends to practice. However, as I'm sure many are aware, the Memorial University of Newfoundland does not have a law school. Therefore, I was wondering if it mattered where I intended to pursue a law degree if one of my primary goals was to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador? For reference, I have not yet written my LSAT, but I will be sitting the exam in February (if one has any tips as to how to get from a 155-157 to a 160 in a month, that too would be appreciated). Thus, I cannot really predict where I would be able to study, anyways.  The only which thing I can sort of predict is my GPA which floats around an A/A- depending on the course. 

[chaboywb]

Cox & Palmer and Stewart McKelvey are two relatively large firms with offices in St. John's. Having a look at their lawyers, the vast majority have degrees from Dalhousie, followed by UNB, followed by a mix of other law schools from across the country. Dal has a good reputation. I'd say it's your best bet, followed by UNB. Beyond those two, go with wherever you'd be happy to live for three years.

I suggest calculating your cGPA/L2/B2 so that you can get realistic advice on your chances.

[Dinsdale]

You'll probably make the most connections at Dal, to be sure, and the big firms mentioned above have their largest offices in Halifax, which can't hurt for networking purposes.  But really, choose the best school you can get into or the city where you'll be happy for three years.  There were people from all across the country (incl. Nfld) in my year at Queen's and I imagine that is the case for other Ontario schools too.