Law Student

Thomas Cazelais Turcotte joined Lavery as a student in 2024 and will complete his articling in 2026.

He is currently completing his law degree at the University of Ottawa and will then complete the Juris Doctor program at the University of Montreal during the 2025-2026 academic year.

During his law studies, Thomas got involved in the student community, notably by sitting on the Jeux'Ridiques Board and representing his peers within the University of Ottawa civil law student association (AED). He is also involved in the mentoring program offered to first-year law students, as well as volunteering with the national student Pro Bono network.

Professional and Community Activities

• Pierre-Basile-Mignault moot court competition, 2024, Participant
• Mentoring program offered by the University of Ottawa civil law student association, 2022-2024, Mentor
• Pro Bono Student Canada, 2021-2022, Volun

Education

• J.D., University of Montreal, expected to graduate in 2026
• LL.L., University of Ottawa, expected to graduate in 2024