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Laura DeVries
Associate (Summer Student 2013/14)
Vancouver
One of the most interesting assignments I have worked on so far was a pro bono task for a non-profit client organization.
McCarthy Tétrault is genuinely committed to contributing its expertise through pro bono work, and students often gain some of their most valuable experience from these varied and interesting files. My task in this case was to research the rules governing a particular aspect of charity and non-profit fundraising, and to communicate what I learned to the client in a memorandum.
" My task in this case was to research the rules governing a particular aspect of charity and non-profit fundraising, and to communicate what I learned to the client in a memorandum. "
The rules turned out to be more complex than they seemed at first, and I had a lot of fun unravelling the maze. The lawyer who gave me the task was fantastic in terms of giving the background scoop on the work the organization does, how McCarthy’s came to be involved in the file, and how my work would be used by the client. He also gave really helpful feedback on the memo I wrote and had me communicate directly with the client when we were finished. It was extremely rewarding to apply my legal education and training to give practical advice to real people.
This is pro bono work at McCarthy Tétrault.