The Legal Excellence Program - Articling Student, Ontario Region

Statement of Merit Criteria
Articling Student, Ontario Regional Office
Group & Level: LA-01 (Articling Student)

Essential Qualifications

At the time of appointment candidates must have a law degree from a Canadian university. Alternately, the candidate must have a law degree from a university outside of Canada, together with a Certificate of Qualification issued by the National Committee on Accreditation.

• Good cumulative average in law school
• Knowledge of the work of the Ontario Regional Office of the Department of Justice
• Interest in a public service career with the Department of Justice
• Interest in a litigation practice
• Ability to analyse legal issues
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Judgment
• Language proficiency: English essential

Operational Requirements

• Candidates must be flexible with respect to hours of work, lunch breaks and rest periods.
• Candidates will be required to travel occasionally.

Condition of Employment

Security Clearance: Secret

Other

• Preference will be given to Canadian citizens
• Due to the number of applicants and the strict hiring deadlines imposed by the Law Society of Upper Canada, not all applicants will be interviewed