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CategoryRichards Buell Sutton LLP
Firm NameRichards Buell Sutton LLP
Source Status
Partially Source-ReviewedPartial official sources reviewed
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AvailableHigh confidence
OfficesVancouver
Summer Class Size1–2
Articling Class SizeNot verified
Hireback
Historical hireback outcomes are generally viewed positively.Specific hireback percentages not independently verified.
Office SizeNot verified
Firm TypeRegional full-service law firm
Practice Strengths
Real EstateLendingBusiness LawMergers & AcquisitionsSecurities+ 4 more
Student ProgramNot verified from official sources.
Culture Themes
No-asshole cultureLong-term retentionOpen-door environmentStrong mentorship+ 4 more
Recruiting Themes
Vancouver 2L Summer 2026: Participating in the Vancouver recruit and TRU Law OCI process.Applications are submitted through viLawPortal.The firm typically hires approximately 2–3 summer students annually.Students participate in formal rotations between litigation and solicitor work.+ 4 more
Interview Style / Insights
OCI interviews are approximately 17 minutes long.Interviews are generally conversational rather than highly formal.Candidates are repeatedly encouraged to be authentic and genuine.The firm places significant value on personality and cultural fit.+ 8 more
Sources Used
Firm Source Vault: richards-buell-sutton-llpNALP: richards-buell-sutton-llpVBA: Vancouver 2027/2028 Hiring Intentions
CompensationCompensation information to be verified.
BillablesBillable target information to be verified.
CultureOfficial website materials describe the firm at a high level. Student-specific culture details should be verified through recruiting conversations and current public materials.
WorkloadWorkload information is not verified from official sources. Students should expect workload to vary by practice area, office, deadline pressure, and matter flow.
Recruiting NotesRecruiting details should be verified directly with the firm or current public student materials.
Interview NotesNot verified from official sources.
Last Updated2026-05-30

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Real EstateLendingBusiness LawMergers & AcquisitionsNo-asshole cultureLong-term retention

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