About
Jayne holds a Law degree and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and is passionate about helping students realize their educational and career goals. Through her former role as Director of Career Services at two different British Columbia law schools, Jayne has coached and advised hundreds of law students and alumni on their resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, networking, law-related career paths and market trends, recruitment cycles, and other career-related matters. During these years, she built strong connections within law schools across Canada and developed a firm understanding of the law school admissions process.
Prior to her role advising law students, Jayne practiced law in various capacities, including as a corporate solicitor for both a mid-sized firm and a boutique firm, a senior contract advisor for a major Crown Corporation, and as a sole practitioner. Her diverse experiences in the legal profession have helped inform her ability to advise students on navigating various legal career pathways.
She also uses her background in elite sport, coaching, and clinical counselling to help individuals enhance their mental performance, overcome challenges, and develop resiliency.
Jayne graciously lives on and works from the unceded ancestral territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people, where she maintains an active lifestyle of mountain biking, trail running, and skiing.
Working with both prospective and current law students, Jayne can assist with various aspects of navigating educational and career pathways, including:
Prospective law students:
- Working with undergraduate students to assist with the process of applying to law school, including determining which law schools to apply to, supporting applications, and navigating admissions procedures
Current law students:
- Planning and preparing for the summer student or articled recruitment process (including guidance about the process and consideration of potential employers)
- Preparing applications (including guidance about cover letters, resumes, and other application materials)
- Preparing for interviews (including tips and mock interviews)
- Navigating the interview stage of the recruitment process