Welcome to your student centre

In a constantly evolving world, it is essential to cultivate and promote the talents that shape our future.

We firmly believe that our law students are our leaders of tomorrow. Your ambition is ours and supporting you in your professional development is our top priority. 

Lavery offers a stimulating work environment and outstanding mentorship to support your aspirations. The next generation is at the heart of our practices, and we ensure it always shines throughout the Lavery network.

We believe that excellence starts with happiness at work, and that success requires the right tools and support.

That’s why we’re committed to:

  • Helping you build the right habits to excel in your legal practice today and tomorrow.
  • Giving you exposure to a wide range of files and exceptional clients.
  • Building your network with access to our partners and legal professionals.
  • Letting you explore different practices that interest you, thanks to our rotational articling program.  
  • Getting to know the real you, and answering every question along the way.
  • Prepare conferences and panels involving our professionals.

You’ll contribute to meaningful files that build your autonomy as a legal professional.

You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Prepare the conduct and closing of business transactions 
  • Draft legal documents such as legal and strategic opinions, demand letters, procedures and plans of argument
  • Represent clients before the courts 
  • Conduct legal research and help develop the theory of the case  
  • Help with trial and arbitration preparations
  • Attend client meetings
  • Play a supportive role during negotiations and mediation sessions
  • Be involved in out-of-court examinations

Recruitment through the Course aux stages

Every year, we organize a range of university recruitment activities as part of the Course aux stages:  

  • Virtual coffee chats 
  • Webinars with our experts 
  • Informal networking activities
  • Practical legal activities 

The purpose of these activities is to get to know you and to prepare you to become one of tomorrow’s leaders.

Not bound by the Entente de recrutement, but want to work in a high-performance environment, guided by some of Canada’s top legal professionals?

Send us your application: recrutementetudiants@lavery.ca