Moustarah & Company Wish Sunam Jassar Well in her 3L Studies

Sunam Jassar Joins Moustarah & Company as a Summer Student

During the summer of 2018, Sunam Jassar joined Moustarah & Company as a law student in our Edmonton office. At the time, Sunam was completing her Juris Doctor degree at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law and was developing an interest in personal injury law.

Sunam’s time with the firm gave her an opportunity to gain practical exposure to the work performed by lawyers representing people who have suffered injuries. For a law student, practical experience can provide an important perspective on how legal principles learned in the classroom are applied to real-world client matters.

We were pleased with Sunam’s contribution to the firm and the enthusiasm she brought to her work. Our lawyers and staff enjoyed having her as part of the team and were happy to support her continued development as she progressed through law school.

Returning to Saskatoon for Her Third Year of Law School

At the conclusion of her summer with Moustarah & Company, Sunam returned to Saskatoon to complete her third year of law school.

Third year is an important stage in a law student’s education. Students begin preparing for the transition from academic study to professional practice while continuing to develop their legal research, writing, advocacy, analytical, and client-service skills.

At Moustarah & Company, we understand the importance of providing students with opportunities to learn from practicing lawyers and to gain exposure to the day-to-day realities of legal practice.

We were therefore particularly pleased that Sunam would be returning to the firm following her final year of law school to begin her articles.

Sunam Jassar’s Interest in Personal Injury Law

Sunam’s academic and professional background made personal injury law a particularly natural area of interest for her.

Before entering law school, Sunam studied Biological Science at the University of Alberta and developed experience in clinical research. Her science background and familiarity with medical information provided an interesting foundation for her interest in personal injury law, where lawyers frequently work with medical records, treatment information, expert evidence, and the effects of physical injuries on a person’s life.

During her time as a summer student with Moustarah & Company, she was exposed to different aspects of personal injury practice and had the opportunity to learn from lawyers working directly with injured clients.

Sunam also identified Health Law as one of her favourite subjects during law school, reflecting the connection between her earlier scientific studies and her developing legal career.

Why Sunam Chose Moustarah & Company

In an interview published by Moustarah & Company during her time as a summer student, Sunam explained that she was attracted to the firm because of its supportive environment and the opportunity to develop her legal skills.

She described the lawyers at Moustarah & Company as approachable and noted that she was given a variety of assignments and projects that exposed her to different aspects of personal injury law.

Her experience illustrates one of the ways a law firm can contribute to the development of future members of the legal profession: by providing students with meaningful exposure to legal work, experienced lawyers, client matters, research, and the practical application of legal principles.

Read the original interview with Sunam Jassar

From Summer Student to Articling Student

Sunam’s relationship with Moustarah & Company continued after her 2018 summer position. The firm subsequently announced that she would return as a 2019/2020 articling student after completing her law degree.

Articles are an important transition between legal education and professional practice. During this period, an articling student works under the supervision of practicing lawyers and gains practical experience in the profession.

We were proud to have the opportunity to continue working with Sunam and to support her as she moved from law school into the next stage of her professional development.

Learn more about Sunam Jassar’s articling position at Moustarah & Company

A Successful Transition into the Legal Profession

Sunam’s journey with Moustarah & Company continued through her articling year. On July 13, 2020, she was called to the Alberta Bar and officially became a lawyer.

We were extremely proud to celebrate this achievement with her. Becoming a lawyer represents years of academic study, practical training, examinations, and professional development.

Sunam’s story is also a meaningful example of the professional path that can begin with a summer student position and progress through articling to admission to the Alberta Bar.

Read our congratulations to Sunam Jassar on being called to the Alberta Bar

Sunam’s Next Chapter: Medical School

Although Sunam successfully entered the legal profession, her professional journey did not end there. Following her call to the Alberta Bar, she chose to pursue another area of interest and attend medical school at the University of Saskatchewan.

Her decision was particularly fitting given her earlier academic background in biological science, her clinical research experience, and her interest in the relationship between health and law.

While we were sad to see her leave Moustarah & Company, we were excited to see her pursue the next stage of her education and career.

We remain grateful for the time Sunam spent with our firm and proud of the work she accomplished during her summer student and articling positions.

Supporting the Next Generation of Lawyers

Moustarah & Company believes that the legal profession benefits when experienced lawyers take an active role in supporting and mentoring the next generation of lawyers.

Students and articling candidates bring new perspectives, strong academic backgrounds, and enthusiasm to a legal practice. At the same time, practical experience allows students to understand how legal theory translates into client service and professional responsibility.

Our experience with Sunam Jassar is one example of the firm’s commitment to providing law students with meaningful opportunities to learn, contribute, and develop their legal skills.

The firm has continued to welcome students and develop lawyers throughout its history. Our team includes lawyers and legal professionals with experience in personal injury law, criminal defence, and related areas of litigation and advocacy.

Moustarah & Company: Edmonton Personal Injury Lawyers

Moustarah & Company is an Edmonton law firm representing individuals and families in personal injury matters. Our personal injury lawyers assist clients dealing with the consequences of serious injuries, including injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions and other incidents.

Personal injury law requires more than an understanding of legal principles. Lawyers must also understand the medical, financial, employment, and personal consequences that an injury can have on an individual and their family.

Our firm’s work with law students and articling students provides future lawyers with an opportunity to observe and learn about these real-world aspects of legal practice.

Learn more about personal injury law at Moustarah & Company

Looking Back on Sunam’s Time with Our Firm

We are grateful for the contribution Sunam made to Moustarah & Company as a summer student and articling student. Her academic background, interest in health and personal injury law, and commitment to developing her legal skills made her a valued member of our team.

We were pleased to watch her progress from law student to articling student and ultimately to being called to the Alberta Bar.

Although her career ultimately took her in a different direction, her time with Moustarah & Company remains a positive part of the firm’s history.

Everyone at Moustarah & Company wishes Sunam continued success in her education, professional development, and future career.