Queen’s Marque
600-1741 Lower Water Street
Halifax, N.S.
B3J 0J2
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, JD, 2022
University of Toronto, MEd, 2018
University of Toronto, BA, 2016
Activities
CBLA-NS chapter student representative Jan 2020- Current
President of Dalhousie Black Law Student Association April 2021- May 2022
Vice-President of Dalhousie Black Law Student Association Sept 2020- April 2021
Facilitator – Restorative Justice, Halifax Sept 2019- Current
Tutor – Black Educator of Nova Scotia, Uniacke Square Sept 2018- Sept 2019
Accolades
The Judge Corrine E. Sparks Award in Law for Excellence and Service June 2022
Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Presidents’ Leadership Award June 2022
Graduated Master’s program with High Distinction June 2018
Wiebke Smythe Community Service Award January 2016
Peer Journal Educator for York University Critical Disability Studies Program Summer 2016
Thought Leadership
Deadline extended on CAPSA guideline consultations
September 21, 2022