A person generally is not entitled to act as a lawyer in Canada unless they have completed a "period of articles." That phrase refers to the fact that admission to the bar depends upon proof that a person went to law school for a certain length of time.

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While completing law school is a requirement to become a lawyer in Canada, the phrase "period of articles" refers to the mandatory practical training period that follows graduation from law school. This period is also known as articling, and successful completion is one of the requirements for admission to the bar.

A Person Generally Is Not Entitled to Act as a Lawyer