Is it a realistic possibility to move from articling at a private firm in Windsor to an associate at Bay Street? I'm currently doing corporate commercial work.

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I no longer know the market well, but I would assume Anything is possible right now. Firms are losing people like crazy

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Thank you for your reply! I'm assuming they're probably not as picky about the experience they require as well, especially if it's a "minimum 1-3 years" experience position. Hopefully other people can chime in and provide some further insight

I would apply and network like crazy. You just need a toe hold in a lower tier firm and you can move up from there. The first step is the hardest.

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Thank you! Are there any forms you would recommend?

3 years ago I would have said no, but today? Maybe. What kind of work are you doing specifically, and what year of call are you?

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Okay, I'll take a look at them as well and other regional firms.

I would recommend getting a good recruiter as well. I made the move from articling to a 1st year position and found it was very beneficial.

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Thank you everyone. This is very educational!

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