Kiran Mahal and Marie-Ève Plamondon can attest that a clerkship at the Supreme Court of Canada is not only welcomed at S&C, it is highly valued.
With 13 offices worldwide, the Firm is known for handling complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Many nationalities are represented among our bench, including dozens of Canadian lawyers.
“That built-in network is key—in terms of having mentors as you transition to U.S. law, but also from a cultural standpoint,” says Kiran.
Marie-Ève agrees, adding, “It’s great to have colleagues who understand the Canadian viewpoint available to help shape how you think about U.S. law.”
After completing clerkships at the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, Marie-Ève was undecided between practicing in Toronto or New York, until S&C put her in touch with current and former Canadian associates.
“They all spoke about the meaningful work they had done, such as taking on significant responsibility on pro bono matters. Most importantly, they praised what a great community it was,” Marie-Ève says.
Kiran, who was a summer associate and clerked at both the Supreme Court of Canada and Court of Appeal for Ontario before re-joining the Firm, noted that her clerkship experience helped her get acclimated quickly as a lawyer in New York.
“As a clerk, I learned the importance of clear and concise legal writing and how to distill complex research, arguments and facts into an accessible format,” says Kiran. “That experience has been directly transferable to my day-to-day work as a litigation associate and critical to my growth.”
