Stewart McKelvey’s articled clerks – many of whom are also musicians, adventure travelers, athletes and more – play an active role in client meetings, closings, mediations, administrative hearings, examinations for discovery, trials and more and are encouraged to pursue their diverse personal and community interests outside of the Firm. The Firm’s rigorous professional development program provides clerks with the breadth and depth of experience needed to build a career in litigation, advocacy or business law and is supported by the Firm’s formal and informal mentorship opportunities.
Education & Career
Education
Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law, JD, 2020
Dalhousie University Rowe School of Business, MBA, 2020
Mount Allison University, BA (Honours), 2016
Activities
Multi-disciplinary representative, Law Students Society, 2018 – 2020
Vice president of Administration, Lacrosse Nova Scotia, 2018 – present
Vice president communications, JD/MBA Association, 2018 – 2019
Vice president and co-founder, Free the Children MTA, 2012 – 2016
Lacrosse coach, Calgary Axemen Lacrosse Club, 2011 – 2015
Accolades
Alistair Fraser Award for Excellence in Public Law
Alistair Fraser Entrance Scholarship
Mills Family Marketing Award and Douglas C. Mackay Entrance Award
Dean’s List
Michael J. Tucker Award in Political Science
Mountie of the Year Award
Margaret Pauline Siddall McMath Prize for Community Leadership
Residence Leadership Award