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Carly Downs Articling Student

Speaks:  English

Primary phone: +1 416-862-5699

Email: carly.downs@gowlingwlg.com

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Primary office:  Toronto

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Carly Downs

Carly Downs is an articling student in Gowling WLG's Toronto office. She completed her Juris Doctor at Osgoode Hall Law School in June 2023 and graduated in the top 10th percentile of her class.

She served as a Student Board Member for the Community & Legal Aid Services Program at Osgoode and worked in the clinic’s Criminal Law Division.

Prior to law school, Carly completed her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. While attending York University, she volunteered with the John Howard Society and WUSC Refugee Sponsorship Program. She has a diploma in Music Business Management from Durham College.

Career & Recognition

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  • 2023

    • Education
       2023
      Osgoode Hall Law School, JD
    • Rankings & Awards
       2023
      Ron Ellis ’09 (PhD) Prize in Administrative Law
    • Rankings & Awards
       2023
      WeirFoulds LLP Prize in Administrative Law

  • 2022

    • Rankings & Awards
       2022
      Goodmans LLP Awards for Academic Excellence

  • 2021

    • Rankings & Awards
       2021
      McMillan LLP Award for Academic Excellence
    • Community
       2021
      Community & Legal Aid Services Program, Criminal Law Division Leader
    • Community
       2021
      Community & Legal Aid Services Program, Student Board Member

  • 2020

    • Rankings & Awards
       2020
      Fred M. Catzman Award for Community Involvement

  • 2019

    • Education
       2019
      York University, BA

  • 2018

    • Community
       2018
      John Howard Society of York Region, Direct Accountability Program Volunteer
    • Rankings & Awards
       2018
      Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (2018 & 2019)

  • 2017

    • Community
       2017
      York Refugee Sponsorship Program, General Member

  • 2014

    • Education
       2014
      Durham College, Diploma in Music Business Management

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