Maggie Sainty Articling Student


Speaks:  English, French


Primary office:  Toronto



Maggie Sainty

Maggie Sainty is an articling student in Gowling WLG's Toronto office. Shebrecently graduated from the French Common Law program (magna cum laude) at the University of Ottawa.

Throughout her time at law school, Maggie was actively involved in the community. For example, she was a teaching assistant for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Public Law, as well as a research assistant for topics such as environmental law, human rights, and ESG. Furthermore, she had the opportunity to work at Reach Canada through Pro Bono Students Canada where she provided legal referral services for people with disabilities.

She also volunteered with Canadian Legal Education Ontario as a community legal educator. She also served as VP of Athletics for the Common Law Students’ Society at the university. Maggie was the recipient of the “La bourse de l’Association du Barreau du Comté de Carleton” (Carleton bar association scholarship).

Before starting at law school, Maggie completed a dual degree in international business, where she spent two years at Brock University and two years at Neoma Business School in Reims, France. She earned a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Bachelor in International Business Management respectively.

Career & Recognition

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  • 2023

    • Education
       2023
      University of Ottawa, JD
  • 2022

    • Community
       2022
      Ecojustice Canada, Student Legal Intern
  • 2021

    • Community
       2021
      Environmental Law Students Association, Event Manager
    • Community
       2021
      Equality Law (legal clinic at the University of Ottawa), Student Legal Intern
    • Community
       2021
      International Law Students Association, 1L Representative
    • Community
       2021
      Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers – uOttawa Chapter, Communications Coordinator
    • Community
       2021
      Reach Canada, Student Legal Intern
    • Community
       2021
      Student Mentor for 1L students
    • Community
       2021
      University of Ottawa, Common Law Students’ Society, VP Athletics
    • Community
       2021
      University of Ottawa, Social Justice Society, President
  • 2020

    • Education
       2020
      Brock University, BBA International Dual Degree Co-op
  • 2019

    • Education
       2019
      Neoma Business School - Reims, France, CESEM (Bachelor in International Business Management)
  • 2015

    • Rankings & Awards
       2015
      Dean’s Honours List (2015 - 2019)