Internship opportunities are usually available throughout the year, but subject to the applicant’s qualifications and grades. Our structured internship program exposes interns to all practice groups in the firm and gives them the opportunity to work closely with partners and associates on active files. A typical internship with our firm will involve:
Research on legal issues
Attending and observing client meetings and conference calls
Legal writing including drafting or assisting with the preparation of legal opinions, correspondence, court papers, written submissions, contracts and others
Assisting partners or lawyers with writing articles on legal issues or case updates
Assisting with trial preparation
Attending court with the firm’s litigation team to observe court proceedings
On the job training including file management, client relationship management, ethics and related IT skills
Attending the firm’s social events Interns are required to prepare an internship report at the end of the program and will be given constructive feedback on their performance.
Our internship placements typically range from 4 – 12 weeks. It is our preference that interns complete at least 1 year of their LLB degree before applying.