Articling Student, Litigation Services, Professional Regulation - August 2026 - June 2027 (10 months, Toronto)
About The Position
The Law Society of Ontario is seeking an articling student to work in the Litigation Services department of the Professional Regulation Division for the 2026-2027 articling term. Under the supervision of their principal, the articling student will spend 10 months supporting the Discipline Counsel and Discipline Paralegal in the Litigation Services department. The articling student will assist with hearings before the Law Society Tribunal and/or courts, conduct research, draft research memoranda, draft documents for hearings, assist counsel with hearing preparation, interview witnesses, and otherwise assist with identifying legal issues and applying the Rules of Professional Conduct, the Law Society’s By-Laws and the Law Society Act. There will be opportunities to attend hearings and to perform some independent advocacy under supervision.
Requirements
- Registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process with the Law Society of Ontario
- Knowledge of legal research databases and Microsoft Office suite is an asset
- Proficiency in oral and written French is an asset
- Cover letter (no more than one page, 12-point font, 1.5 spacing)
- Law school transcripts and NCA transcript (if applicable)
- Resume (no more than two pages, 12-point font)
Responsibilities
- Assist with hearings before the Law Society Tribunal and/or courts
- Conduct research
- Draft research memoranda
- Draft documents for hearings
- Assist counsel with hearing preparation
- Interview witnesses
- Identify legal issues and apply the Rules of Professional Conduct, the Law Society’s By-Laws and the Law Society Act
- Attend hearings
- Perform some independent advocacy under supervision
Benefits
- Full reimbursement of licensing fees
- Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
