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@theCBE · 10-29-2008, 10:26 AM

I am currently undergoing the NCA process, writing my first 3 exams in Jan. I didn't go to law school in the US though so I'm not sure how writing the bar will impact your application but it definately can't hurt. There is a place on the application form that specifically asks whether you have been admitted to the bar and what practical legal experience you have had. If you are planning on applying for a summer internship at a canadian law firm you would probably want to do that ASAP because i'm pretty sure most of the deadlines for the summer of 09 are in November. At least at the big law firms.

Besides that all I can tell you is to get your application in as early as you can. NCA takes at least 3 months to evaluate an application.

10-29-2008, 10:26 AM	#6
@theCBE Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Calgary Exp:	I am currently undergoing the NCA process, writing my first 3 exams in Jan. I didn't go to law school in the US though so I'm not sure how writing the bar will impact your application but it definately can't hurt. There is a place on the application form that specifically asks whether you have been admitted to the bar and what practical legal experience you have had. If you are planning on applying for a summer internship at a canadian law firm you would probably want to do that ASAP because i'm pretty sure most of the deadlines for the summer of 09 are in November. At least at the big law firms. Besides that all I can tell you is to get your application in as early as you can. NCA takes at least 3 months to evaluate an application.