Post-articling job search

[BCLawStudent20]

Given posted jobs for new calls are few and far between, I'm curious if anyone has any advice on how to find first year associate positions, or any insight into how the market is generally for solicitor jobs right now in Vancouver. Seems like many students are in the market for post-articling associate positions this year so may be a useful discussion for many people. 

[Dinsdale]

This is one of the toughest moments to get a job in law, for sure.  There are always many students in the market at this stage because every year lots of firms don't hire back 100% of their complement.  Relying on postings is very likely to be unsuccessful, as you say.  This is not unique advice, but you have to hustle and network.  Uncover "unposted" openings before others do.  Utilize all resources at your disposal, including your student director (if you're at a big firm) or your mentor / articling principal if you're not.  Get them to set up coffee chats for you.  Ask everyone you meet if they have one person they could arrange for you to meet.  Prepare for these meetings with your "elevator pitch".

Edited April 19 by Dinsdale