Every year, Fasken’s Montréal office hires approximately 12 to 14 articling students at the end of the Course aux stages. We offer our future articling students, summer student positions as well as part-time and full-time student positions during the school year.
SUMMER PROGRAM
The summer program starts the third week of May and is open to all future articling students who have completed the second year of their university law program. As a student, you will work full-time for ten or more consecutive weeks. At the end of the first week of orientation, training and integration, you will join one of our practice groups. From day one, you will be given the opportunity to participate in the practice group’s various activities and you will also have the chance to work on major files. You will be involved in different ways in the files which will help you develop your legal knowledge and technical skills.
You will also be invited to a dozen weekly lunch seminars hosted by our lawyers to help you deepen your understanding of our various practice areas. Additionally, breakfast meetings with the student committee will be held twice a month to allow you to discuss your files with other students and share best practices. You will also participate in the firm’s activities such as seminars and team-building activities.
MEET OUR STUDENTSFALL-WINTER PROGRAM
The flexible fall-winter schedule will allow you to work at the firm while pursuing your university studies. You will have to perform a variety of tasks ranging from participating in client meetings to ad hoc writing and research, which will also allow you to take the breaks you need to prepare for your exams. To ensure the continuity of your files and to provide you with an optimal learning experience, we require students who are with us during the school year to work a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week. You will have the opportunity to split your time to work both from the office and from home.
SECONDMENTS
We invite our summer students to participate in a unique and flexible secondment program as part of their summer experience with the firm. This program gives them the opportunity to experience the practice of law with the firm’s long-time clients and explore the law from different angles. We also offer interested students the possibility of a secondment at one of our other offices in Canada or our London office. This type of secondment will allow you to grow your network at Fasken and create lasting relationships with your colleagues in other regions.
ARTICLING PROGRAM
Each articling period begins with three days of training and integration in the firm. Your articles will include three rotations of your choice with at least two different practice groups. This formula will help you better identify your interests and, more importantly, determine the field of practice you will want to pursue in the future.
Throughout your articling period, you will have the opportunity to participate in lunch-and-learn events hosted by our lawyers. You will also benefit from personalized support by your articling supervisor, who will answer your questions and provide you with the tools you need to meet your objectives.
The firm will be sure to offer you a collaborative work environment in which you can thrive and grow.
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MENTORING, TRAINING & EVALUATION
We also offer a mentorship program for our students and articling students. During your first summer as a student at Fasken, you will be paired with a mentor, who will play an active and important role in your integration and professional development. When you begin your articling period, your articling supervisor will be supported by mentors from each of our major practice groups. You will also benefit from the support of our professional development team and our recruitment committee.
You will receive feedback throughout your articling period and a formal evaluation at the end of each rotation to identify the skills you have acquired and those that need work. You will be invited to ask questions, raise concerns or provide comments at any time during your practical experience. These exchanges will allow us to ensure that your experience is tailored to your needs and expectations.
SALARY & BENEFITS
We are proud to offer summer and articling students one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages on the market. Articling students can enroll in our group insurance plan and employee assistance program from day one, which gives them access to insurance coverage and resources during the entire articling period. Given how costly licensing fees are, our firm covers all Bar-related costs and provides an allowance to assist our students during this critical period of their legal studies so they can focus solely on their performance without financial distractions.
We recognize the importance of a work-life balance and so our articling students receive three weeks of paid vacation annually to ensure that they can take a break and return to work re-energized. We also strongly believe in the health and well-being of our teams. To promote an active and healthy lifestyle, articling students can take advantage of the firm’s program that provides a fixed allowance to cover the cost of enrolling in a sports activity or purchasing sports or ergonomic equipment. At the office, all students have access to a training room and group fitness courses.
We know that mentoring is a key component of professional growth, which is why each articling student is paired with an experienced mentor in the firm, who will provide personalized guidance and ongoing support during the entire articling period. To proudly celebrate the successful completion of the articling period, the firm holds a private ceremony for students and their loved ones to highlight the dedication and achievements of our articling students.
OUR EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT
As a leader in the business community, Fasken is committed to maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the diverse communities within which the firm operates as well as supporting and promoting diversity so that all lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, students and staff know that they are valued and welcome.
We are proud of every member of our strong and dynamic team. We believe that diversity is a key ingredient in the success of our firm, as it helps foster inclusiveness, encourage innovation and enhance our capacity for problem solving.
Our Leader of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Letecia Rose, brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience. She has promoted inclusive environments in a wide range of sectors. At Fasken, Letecia leads efforts to develop a culture of inclusion and belonging, implementing transparent processes and strengthening commitment to an inclusive environment.
Fasken's student committee members complete unconscious bias training every year, with the goal of attracting and hiring a diverse group of talented students. Throughout the year, we are looking for ways to connect with students from all walks of life and we are always happy to meet those who are interested in our programs.
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Like most other Montréal law firms, Fasken’s Montréal office has signed the Entente de recruitment 2024/2025, which establishes the rules relating to the recruitment of law students. As a result, we do not recruit first-year students, not even for summer positions, which are only offered to our future articling students.
Your application must include a cover letter (addressed to Mrs. Valérie Giroux, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and Professional Development), your full resume and an official copy of all transcripts relating to your undergraduate studies. It is important to note that each application must be submitted online through the viRecruitPortal.
The site will be available from Friday, January 31, 2025, at 9 a.m. until Monday, February 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. No interview will be conducted before Monday, March 17, 2025.
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