On Thursday, December 12, Jacko (Jack) la Grange was called to the Alberta Bar Association at the Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller.
la Grange has been in Drumheller for over a year and has been articling at Barry & James LLP, under the principalship of Colin Kloot.
Kloot told the court he had no reservations about his application.
“As a student, he took instruction with ease and turned out work that was impeccable and high calibre,” he told Justice of the Court of King’s Bench Darren Reed.
“I have impressed upon Jack that integrity is of the utmost importance.”
Prior to coming to Drumheller la Grange practiced law in South Africa and taught English in South Korea for three years. He also has a masters in International Trade Law.
He also had praise for Kloot, who has guided the career of six previous students at law. la Grange will be his final.
“Your leadership has been inspirational and it is an honour to be your final student.”
This was Justice Reed’s first appearance in Drumheller and he noted that Alberta is the last province to do in-person bar calls.
la Grange was the first student to be called to the bar in person in Drumheller since 2018.
