Adam Downie

Biography

 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. EXPECTED BAR ADMISSION Nova Scotia, 2017 EDUCATION York University - Osgoode Hall, LLM, 2016 University of Leeds, LLB, 2015 Saint Mary's University, B.Comm, 2012 AWARDS Head of School Prize, University of Leeds President's Award for Top Student-Athlete, Saint Mary's University Two time CIS Academic All Canadian ACTIVITIES Volunteer, Saint Michael's Hospital, 2015 - 2016 Creator/founder, Postgraduate law and criminal justice club, University of Leeds, 2013 - 2015 Postgraduate representative, law society, University of Leeds, 2013 - 2015 Course representative, graduate program, 2013 - 2015

Research Interest

 corporate affairs