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    1 guide · Updated October 19, 2026

    Law firm career guides

    Guides to private practice careers in Canada: firm types, practice areas, billable hours, lateral moves, partnership, and life as a junior associate.

    Guides for lawyers and law students building a career in private practice in Canada: how firms differ, what junior lawyers do in each practice area, how hours and bonuses work, and how to move between firms. Each guide links to its sources.

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    This is general career information, not legal or financial advice. Firm practices differ, so confirm details with the firm or people who work there.