2027 Summer Law Student - Toronto

Ecojustice • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an outstanding opportunity for a law student who wants to work for a public interest environmental law firm next summer. The role is based in the Toronto office for the 2026 summer term. Successful candidates demonstrating satisfactory performance and skill will be offered an articling position for the 2027-28 articling term before the end of the summer law student placement term. This role offers a learning experience where students will work alongside passionate individuals dedicated to environmental and social justice, contributing to the complex work of Ecojustice.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in environmental law and a desire to work in the public interest area
• Familiarity with environmental and administrative law
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Experience (lived, professional, volunteer) in building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-deserving groups, and incorporating JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal, policy and general research
• Preparing legal memoranda, primarily in the areas of environmental and administrative law
• Responding to inquiries from members of the public about environmental law questions and issues
• Providing general litigation support (assisting in drafting pleadings and submissions, preparing briefs of authorities, etc.)
• Assisting in researching and writing Ecojustice Canada reports
• Assisting with requests for information and reviews under the Freedom of Information Act and Access to Information Act
• Interacting with clients and non-governmental environmental organizations

Benefits

• A flexible work environment and work schedule that best suits you and how you work
• Learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree