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JOB PURPOSE:

There is an opportunity to article with the Law Society in 2025-2026 to support the Policy, Equity and External Relations division. 

The student will assist the Director and Strategic Policy Counsel in the development of programs and policy options, including performing research, writing research reports, drafting model policies for the legal profession and attending meetings with lawyers and benchers of the Law Society of Ontario.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Applicants must be 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.

The start date for the position is somewhat flexible, but will begin no later than August 11, 2025 for a 10-month contract or September 2, 2025 for 9-month contract.

Students interested in this articling opportunity are required to submit a cover letter, law school transcripts, and resume.

Please combine the requested documents into ONE SINGLE PDF document to upload, in the following order:

1. cover letter
2. law school transcripts and NCA transcript (if applicable)
3. resume
    

Applications must be received no later than July 14, 2025

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The Law Society has introduced a Distributed Workforce Model to leverage flexibility and agility, and to maximize employee productivity and engagement.  Work arrangements will be determined by role and departmental requirements.  The working arrangement for this position has been classified as hybrid, where the employee will regularly flex their work location between home and office.  The specific application of this will be communicated to applicants contacted during the recruitment process.

The Law Society of Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from persons representing the diversity of our community. We are committed to creating an accessible, barrier-free and inclusive workplace and are committed to continuing compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please make any requirement you may have for accommodation during the recruitment process known when contacted.

If you are unable to apply to this position due to the requirement for an accommodation of any kind, please email us at hr@lso.ca or call 416-947-3475. We appreciate all interest and will directly contact candidates under consideration.