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Bar Articling at BCF: Become a Business Lawyer

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The Bar Articling Period

The Bar articling period is the final step before you are admitted to the Bar. At BCF, it is also an opportunity to take your place within a team that will prepare you for a career in business law.

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Bar articling at BCF

In Quebec, Bar articling lasts six months. It takes place after the professional training program at the École du Barreau, under the supervision of an articling supervisor, and is the final step before being admitted to the legal profession.

At BCF, articling begins in January, June or September, depending on your path through the École du Barreau. View the École du Barreau requirements

At the heart of business

You will work in our main practice areas and contribute to matters for a diverse client base of Quebec and international businesses.

Articling supervisor and mentorship

Your articling supervisor will oversee your work, track your progress and support your professional development throughout the six months.

Evaluations and feedback

In accordance with Barreau du QuĂ©bec requirements, your skills will be assessed twice during articling: at the midpoint and at the end.