James (Jim) C. Cheng
Articling Student
Jim is an Articling Student, working primarily in the areas of corporate and commercial law, financing, and wills and estates law.
Profile
Jim is an Articling Student, working primarily in the areas of corporate and commercial law, financing, and wills and estates law.
Jim first joined TDS as a summer student in 2023 and returned in 2024 before receiving his Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba in 2026.
During law school, Jim served as an executive member of the Business Law Group and was recognized for his academic achievements, including several awards for the highest standing in multiple courses. Prior to law school, he earned a BA and an MBA and worked as a Financial Data Analyst while also operating his own small business (a hobby farm!).
Having lived on three continents and traveled to more than 40 countries, Jim enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends and is always on the lookout for exceptional food and memorable dining experiences.
Additional Information
JD, University of Manitoba – 2026
MBA, Collaborative MBA (Joint Program via Bluffton University (Ohio), Canadian Mennonite University (Manitoba), Eastern Mennonite University (Virginia), Goshen College (Indiana)) – 2019
BA (Double Major in Business Administration and Social Science), Canadian Mennonite University – 2016
Expected in June 2027 (Manitoba)
Cecil Black Memorial Prize – Taxation of Trusts and Estate, University of Manitoba (2026): Highest standing in Taxation of Trusts and Estates.
ZSA – National Post Richard Leipsic Prize, University of Manitoba (2026): Awarded for a graduating student of the Juris Doctor program with high academic standing in Corporate Law courses.
Dean’s Honour List and Pitblado Scholarship, University of Manitoba (2024, 2026): Pitblado Scholarship is awarded to the top 10 students in the Faculty of Law based on GPA rankings.
D.A. Thompson Q.C. Prizes in Law – Property Law, University of Manitoba (2024): Highest standing in Property Law
D.A. Thompson Q.C. Prizes in Law – Torts, University of Manitoba (2024): Highest standing in Tort Law
Maitland Steinkopf Entrance Scholarship, University of Manitoba (2023): Awarded for early admission to the Faculty of Law and the demonstration of both high academic achievement and the personal characteristics associated with the highest standards of the profession.
Robson Hall Business Law Group (2023-2025)
Student Volunteer, Pro Bono Students Canada (2023-2024)
Property Committee member – Bethel Mennonite Church (2020-2024)
“Third one’s the charm”? – not when it comes to experts!, Robson Crim, Co-authored with Marianna Pozdirca
