Q.
Do You Hire all Your Students at the End of Their Articling Period?
A. That is definitely our goal. We are proud to be able
to offer a position to most of our articling students. You will
understand that with only one or two students per year, any hireback
percentage would be misleading.
Our articling program has, however, been our main source of growth
during the last few years.
Q.
How Many Years of Practice are Required to Become a Partner?
A. There is no set mathematical formula. At Spiegel Sohmer,
partnership is determined based on three main criteria: mastery
of a specific field of law, billable hours consistently in excess
of the norm and volume of business brought to the firm. In most
cases, more than one criterion has contributed to partnership.
Q.
With a Name Like Yours, Are There any Francophones in Your Office?
A. Of course! There are 13 francophone attorneys out of
a total of 28. All of the other attorneys speak French, in some
cases better than the francophones.
Q.
How important is it to master the French language to work at Spiegel
Sohmer?
A. In Quebec, while the courts are bilingual, the language
of litigation is primarily French. Therefore, if you are considering
practicing in this domain, you will have to be comfortable speaking
and reading French. Do not worry if you are not there yet as long
as you have the commitment to do what it takes. In any event,
no matter which type of law you want to do, bilingualism will
always be an assets.
Q.
Can Students Work Part-time During Their Academic Year?
A. Of course, it helps us tremendously.
Q.
To Whom do I Send my C.V.?
A. Please send your letter of introduction, your c.v. and
a copy of your most recent transcript to:
Me Alexandre Dufresne
SPIEGEL SOHMER
5, Place Ville-Marie
Suite 1203
Montreal Quebec
H3B 2G2
Spiegel
Sohmer has instituted a strict employment policy that excludes
any discrimination based on race or ethnic origin, gender, age,
sexual orientation, legal status and any other form of illegal
discrimination.
