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Province to double articling positions in Crown prosecutor’s office for law students
Nov 25, 2019 | 12:08 PM
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The Alberta government is doubling the number of articling positions for law students in the Crown prosecutor’s office to 16.
Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer says the increase will give prosecutors more time to focus on higher-priority files and ensure more jobs for law student graduates.
Articling students are able to provide most legal services under the supervision of another lawyer.
Opposition justice critic Kathleen Ganley said she agrees with the move in principal, but recent budget cuts will make it difficult for students to get enough time in a courtroom.
