Decorated soldiers entering Law

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By Communications Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
The Faculty of Law at The University of Western Ontario will admit two Canadian Forces members this fall under a new program for Canadian Forces personnel released for medical reasons.

Corporal Chris Housser (British Columbia) and Captain Trevor Pellerine (Nova Scotia) will start classes at Western in September. Housser was awarded the General Campaign Star for service in Kandahar, while Pellerine received a Canadian Forces’ Decoration and a Mention in Dispatches.
 
The following notation appears in military documents concerning Pellerine’s service in Afghanistan:
 
“On 4 June 2008, Taliban insurgents ambushed and surrounded a partnered Canadian and Afghan Company of soldiers, bringing intense and deadly fire to bear from three sides for over ninety minutes. Despite the intensity of fire, Captain Pellerine skillfully controlled multiple air and aviation assets that enabled the withdrawal of the entrapped and beleaguered Company. His tactical skill and courage under fire as the Forward Air Controller saved Canadian and Afghan lives and are testament to his resolve and training.”
 
Pellerine is a member of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Shilo, near Brandon, Man. The program provides CF personnel being released for medical reasons with an opportunity to take a civilian legal education, in recognition of their service.
 
Western Law provides a simplified application process and special consideration for admission. Prospective candidates require at least two years of university or the equivalent and successful completion of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and an admission essay.
 
“Western’s support has turned my situation into a very exciting opportunity,” says Pellerine. “This is a great offer, for which I am truly grateful.”
 
Law Dean Ian Holloway says he’s pleased to have both soldiers join the program.
 
“With their life experiences and the leadership skills acquired during their years of service, I am sure they will make a great contribution to both Western Law and the legal profession. We encourage all qualified CF candidates to apply under this program.”
 
The program with law schools is one of “many opportunities” members of the Canadian Forces have when leaving the service, says Major-General Walter Semianiw, the Chief of Military Personnel, in Ottawa.
 
“This show of support from Western Law will allow former CF personnel to transfer their skills to a rewarding new career."

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