Articling has been a rewarding way to apply my curiosity and passion for learning to help others navigate the legal system.
About Edward Sanders
Edward is a Student-at-Law at Weir Bowen LLP. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta in 2025, following undergraduate degrees in both Biology and English. His academic background gave him both analytical and communication skills, which inspired him to pursue a career in law. He was also motivated by a desire to help others and to explore a profession that would allow him to continually learn across a wide range of subjects.
During law school, Edward developed a strong interest in torts, personally injury, constitutional law, and international law. He was a member of the University of Alberta’s Wilson Moot team, which won the national competition in 2024. This achievement highlighted his skills in both written and oral advocacy and gave him valuable experience in complex problem solving.
Outside of the office, he spends much of his time outdoors. He enjoys sailing, rock climbing, and hiking.
Education
2020 – Bachelor of Science – University of Alberta
2022 – Bachelor of Arts (First-Class Honours) – University of Alberta
2025 – Juris Doctor – University of Alberta
Professional Associations
Canadian Bar Association
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The lands on which Edmonton sits and the North Saskatchewan River that runs through it have been the sites of natural abundance, ceremony and culture, travel and rest, relationship building, making, and trading for Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Edmonton is located within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Metis homelands and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuline (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
Weir Bowen acknowledges the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.