2027-2028 Articling Law Student

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, ON, Canada
$50,596.00 - $62,433.28 annually (2,026 rates of p...
On-site
Carriage of litigation files
Preparation for various tribunals
Conducting research and preparing opinions
The program provides Articling Law Students with an opportunity to work within a broad range of practice areas and instructs students in the professional responsibilities of being a lawyer

Job Summary

  • The program provides Articling Law Students with an opportunity to work within a broad range of practice areas and instructs students in the professional responsibilities of being a lawyer.
  • Articling Law Students usually have complete carriage of litigation files within the Small Claims Court jurisdiction.
  • Articling Law Students are entitled to dental and extended health benefits, as well as life insurance.

Matching Summary

The program provides Articling Law Students with an opportunity to work within a broad range of practice areas and instructs students in the professional responsibilities of being a lawyer.

Salary

$50,596.00 - $62,433.28 annually (2026 rates of pay)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • carriage of litigation files
  • preparation for various tribunals
  • conducting research and preparing opinions
  • drafting legislative proposals
  • attendance at Provincial Offences Act Court

Nice-to-have

  • demonstrated interest in municipal government
  • bilingualism is an asset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree
  • Certification of Qualification from the NCA
  • strong research, writing and communication skills
  • proficient with MS Office and Westlaw

Work Rights

Not specified

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