Offre d’emploi

Étudiant(e) d’été de première année 2026 (en anglais)

Toronto
Temporaire - Temps plein

Overview

There are currently openings for first year summer students at Blakes. The summer student program at Blakes allows students to experience what it is like to practice law at a top tier law firm, get to know Blakes lawyers and gain an understanding for the Firm’s culture.  Students will complete two rotations over the course of the summer, and they will be assigned a mentor in each rotation. The mentor’s role is to facilitate students professional training and skills development. Another way the Firm assists students in enjoying their summer is through social events.   These events ensure that students get to know one another as well as lawyers at the Firm.  

Blakes has more than 600 lawyers in offices across Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, New York and London. The Firm handles transactions of all sizes and levels of complexity, including issues which are local or multijurisdictional, practice-area specific or interdisciplinary.

Blakes is committed to providing legal services within a workplace environment that is rich in its diversity of perspectives, backgrounds and cultures.   The Firm also takes a leadership role in supporting pro bono legal initiatives and has one of the largest pro bono programs in Canada.

The anticipated summer student salary is $2,000 per week. 

For further information about Blakes, please visit our website at www.joinblakes.com.

When applying to Blakes, please submit the following documents:

  • Cover Letter (addressed to Kari Abrams, Director, Legal Personnel & Professional Development, Employment Counsel)
  • Resume
  • Law School Official Transcripts
  • Other Post-Secondary Official Transcripts
  • List of Proposed Upper Year Courses

If you encounter any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact Holly Cumming, HR Coordinator at holly.cumming@blakes.com 

  • Other Relevant Applicant Information

    Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation

    While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening, and evaluating applications.

    • About Blakes

    At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.

    How to Apply

    We are now accepting applications for the 2026 First Year Summer Student position and all interested applicants may apply through the viLaw Portal.

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