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Toronto Student Program

We are looking for driven, creative & committed individuals to become our next students and, ultimately, our associates & partners. If you are looking to work in a fast paced, team environment that is committed to your success and development as a lawyer, we encourage you to read more about our student programs.

 

Summer Law Student Program  |  First-Year Internships  |  Summer Interview/Resume Preparation Workshop  |  Firm Tours  |  Articling Student Program  |  How to Apply  |  Resume & Interview Preparation Guides

Summer Law Student Program

Fasken's summer student program offers you:

An Experience Developed Just for You

Your summer experience at Fasken will be designed just for you. As part of our collaborative approach, we consult with each student prior to his or her arrival at the firm to discuss the student's goals and objectives. Each student is provided with a program specifically tailored to match his or her expectations and interests - there is no rotation and you will not be allocated to a specific group. Summer students have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas of their choosing or to focus on a specific area of interest.

Respecting the diversity and interests of our summer students, no two students will follow the same program throughout the summer. As a summer student at Fasken, you have the ability to direct your own career, with the assistance and guidance of our experienced Professional Development Team, our Student Development Committee, and firm mentors.

The Opportunity to Participate in an External Secondment

Our summer student secondment program was introduced in 2001. As part of the Summer Program, each student is encouraged to participate in an external secondment giving them not only the "Bay Street" experience but also another window into the practice of law. Our secondments offer the opportunity to experience the practice of law from one of a number of perspectives: that of a client, a government agency, or an NGO. Secondments are usually 4 weeks in duration and are planned for the end of the summer term. We will work with you to find a secondment opportunity that fits with your interests and goals for the summer. If you express an interest in a law-related secondment other than those traditionally offered, we will work with you to secure it. Below is a small sampling of more recent summer secondments:

  • Canadian Olympic Committee
  • Compass Group Canada Ltd.
  • CPA Canada
  • Electra Battery Materials Corporation
  • Enwave Energy Corporation
  • Fairstone Bank of Canada and its affiliates
  • Fasken Offices: Vancouver, Montreal, and London, UK
  • Hillcore Group
  • IAMGOLD Corporation
  • Kensington Capital Partners Limited
  • Manulife Financial
  • Noetic Fund
  • Ontario Human Rights Commission
  • Ontario Securities Commission
  • PC Financial
  • Pro Bono Ontario
  • Stryker
  • TD Bank Group
  • The Co-operators Group Limited
  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Toronto International Film Festival
  • University Health Network

Read what some of our summer students have said about their secondments:

The lawyers I worked with really went above and beyond to make sure I had opportunities to learn and be involved in meaningful ways. I appreciated the trust they placed in me and how active a role I was encouraged to take.

I really appreciated working with the in-house counsel and getting exposure to different tasks from the client's perspective. The client ensured I was getting good mentorship and meaningful work experience.

I really enjoyed my secondment. The team made an effort to integrate me into their work, and gave me assignments that were useful to the organization. I most enjoyed connecting with others on the team and learning to present legal research in a new way (i.e. where non-legal departments were the target audience).

If you would like to speak to one of our students to learn more about their secondment experience, please reach out to Ashleigh Rogers (arogers@fasken.com).

Challenging Work

Our Toronto summer student program provides a stimulating and challenging learning experience prior to your final year of law school. You will have plenty of opportunities and a lot to do in just a few short months. Our students work on some of the most noteworthy deals and cases in Canada.

As a Fasken student, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best lawyers around and to make meaningful contributions to matters that shape the Canadian business and legal landscapes.

Unparalleled Training and Mentoring

We are committed to our students. We want you to succeed, develop new skills and grow with our firm. We are not just looking to hire students, but also individuals who will become our associates and partners.

In addition to challenging work, we believe that the key to reaching your potential as a lawyer is excellent training and mentoring in a supportive environment. Everyone at Fasken - students, associates, partners and staff - recognize the importance of training and mentoring in your development. It is part of our culture.

While all members of the firm are available to assist in the supervision and training of our students, as a summer student you will be assigned three supervisors ranging in seniority and based on your chosen area(s) of interest. Your supervisors are directly responsible for providing guidance and ensuring the quality of your summer experience. One supervisor, usually a member of the Student Development Committee, will be your Designated Supervisor and will be responsible for providing you with formal feedback on a regular basis. This feedback is in addition to the informal feedback and support you will receive from our lawyers in the course of your work, and the comments solicited from your secondment experience.

An Introduction to the Business of Practicing Law

Your time at law school will provide you with an excellent foundation in the academic aspects of the law. At Fasken we build on that training and help you develop the additional skills required in the practice of law as a business.

Through our secondment opportunities and our Client Service Initiative we expose our summer students to the business side of the practice of law from day one. Our students have meaningful interactions with clients to expose them to the client service aspect of the practice law.

How to Apply

Please note the Toronto office is not accepting applications for articling positions at this time.

For more information on our program including hiring information and other relevant details please view our profile on the NALP website.

Applications for the Summer Student Program should be submitted via the viRecruit Law Portal. Other applications may be submitted in writing to:

Robin Spillette
Student Recruitment and Talent Leader
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
333 Bay Street, Suite 2400
Bay Adelaide Centre, Box 20
Toronto, ON M5H 2T6

Applications should include copies of transcripts for university undergraduate studies and law school.

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First-Year Internships

Fasken is pleased to invite first-year law students to apply for the following internships:

Our Labour, Employment & Human Rights Law internship entails both file work and special projects with various members of Fasken’s leading Labour, Employment & Human Rights Group. Our Litigation intern would have exposure to files and work similar to that of a second-year summer student.

The internships will run from May 5, 2025 through August 8, 2025 in our Toronto office and are paid positions.

Applications will be accepted between February 18 and February 24, 2025. The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on February 24.  To apply, please select the corresponding link below:

For further information, please contact:

Robin Spillette
Student Recruitment & Talent Leader
rspillette@fasken.com

 

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Summer Interview/Resume Preparation Workshop

Fasken is pleased to invite students to our annual Summer Student Resume and Interview Preparation Workshop. This Workshop is for students who are seeking a 2026 2L summer position in Toronto and who will be eligible to article in 2027. The workshop will provide students with all the necessary tools to prepare for the 2026 Toronto Summer Recruitment Process, including tips for cover letter and resume preparation, and the interview process. 

Workshop Format and Dates:

This is a two-part workshop. Students will first attend an in-person session on June 5. Using the guidance and tips learned in the workshop, each student will then prepare and submit a resume and cover letter to Fasken. On June 17, each student will gain valuable practice and feedback at an individual virtual mock interview/resume review meeting with a Fasken lawyer who has reviewed their application materials.

SESSION ONE – In Person Workshop at Fasken’s Toronto Office (333 Bay St., Suite 2400)
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET 

**Following Session One, all participants will be required to submit their resume and cover letter no later than 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 10. 

SESSION TWO – Virtual mock interview/resume review meeting with a Fasken lawyer
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: Each student will be invited to attend one 30 minute meeting, at one of the following times: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, or 6:30 p.m. ET

How to Register

Registration will open at 12:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025. A link to register will be available on our website in the "Summer Interview/Resume Preparation Workshop" section (note: the link will not be active until 12:00 pm ET on May 8, 2025). To register, students must confirm that they will participate in both Session One and Session Two.

Registration will be on a first-come, first served basis with a limited number of spots available for each law school. Spots fill very quickly, so please diarize the registration date and time.

Robin Spillette
Student Recruitment and Talent Leader
rspillette@fasken.com
+1 416 868 7817

Ashleigh Rogers
Student Program Specialist, Talent Team
arogers@fasken.com
+1 416 865 4385

 

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Firm Tours

We are pleased to offer a Firm Tour to law students eligible to apply for 2026 Second Year Summer Student positions. The tour will take place in person on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

We will share tips on applications and interviews, and students will meet with members of the Student Development Committee and current Fasken summer students to ask questions about the recruitment process and Fasken’s student program. Students will also hear from lawyers who practice in Fasken’s Business Law, Litigation, and Labour, Employment and Human Rights groups and have the opportunity to ask questions.

For more information or to register for the Firm Tour, please send an email to:

Ashleigh Rogers
Student Program Specialist, Talent Team
arogers@fasken.com

 

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Articling Student Program

Historically we fill our articling complement through our summer law student program and, as such, do not participate in the articling interview process.

Our articling program follows the same philosophy as our Summer Student Program. We work to ensure that your articling term closely resembles the experience you will receive as an associate with our firm. Having a full-service practice, we offer you a flexible rotation system designed to give you practical experience in our major practice areas, while ensuring you retain the freedom to customize your articles to suit your particular interests. Prior to commencing your articles, we will work with you to plan your rotation schedule, which if you wish, may be adapted during your articling term as your interests evolve.

Articling Students will have two mentors. Your mentors will provide guidance and ensure the quality of your experience. They are responsible for your professional development. You all also receive support from our Professional Development team and Student Development Committee.

Our Student Development Committee and firm mentors also provide ongoing feedback to our students throughout their articling term. This feedback assists our students in developing the necessary skills to become excellent lawyers. Recognizing that feedback goes both ways; students are also encouraged to raise questions, concerns or comments at any time.

Throughout the year, students may participate in firm-wide student training seminars, professional development programs for lawyers, practice group meetings, regional and client events and community activities.

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Resume & Interview Preparation Guides (PDF Downloads)

 

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