ISSP 1L Employer Listing - Law Society of Alberta

Indigenous law students who want to participate in the program and meet the applicant criteria are invited to apply.

To register for this program, you must be a law student of First Nations, Inuit or Métis descent. You must also be enrolled in your first year (1L) of law school, with 1L completion in April 2023.

Qualifying Students must submit their application directly to the employers you have selected in your ISSP Student Registration Form.

Firms/organizations interested in participating in the ISSP program can apply here.

The 1L Employer Listing will be updated in alignment with the Law Society Recruitment Rules 49.2 and 49.3 and will be posted starting in mid-December 2022.

Listings below will be updated as firm/organizations applications are received. Use the arrows beside the headers to filter the opportunities by firm name, location or application deadline. Click on the plus sign beside the firm/org to find out more about this opportunity.

Firm/Org	Location	Application Deadline	Apply	Qualifications	Areas of Practice
Gish Law Office	Lacombe	4/30/23	Apply	Recruiting a 1L or 2L student with an interest in the following areas of practice: non-urban community, sole practitioner, and/or solicitor work only. Please note: Employer is unable to provide articles after graduation. There is a possibility for employment of associates who have completed their articles.	Real estate - Farm, Residential, Commercial Wills and Estates Corporate and Tax Matters Practice Management Exposure
Enbridge	Calgary	2/12/23	Apply	Are you a first- or second-year Indigenous Law Student who is interested to work as part of an innovative and collaborative team? Our Corporate and Regulatory legal teams will provide development opportunities and practical skills needed to build your career! Duration of placement: This is a 4-month opportunity from May to August 2023 What you will do: Performing legal research. Writing legal opinions and memoranda. Assisting with regulatory hearings as required. Assisting with transactions and financings. Participating in meetings with in-house and external counsel and internal clients. Reviewing and drafting of agreements and other corporate documents. Providing general support to legal counsel, paralegals and other Legal Services staff. Who you are: You are currently enrolled in first or second year of a Canadian law school and will be returning to full time school immediately following the work term. Effective and professional communication both verbal and written with ability to communicate with all levels within the organization. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently. Effective time management and organizational skills with attention to detail. Proven digital literacy and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint). Ability to actively and consistently represent Enbridge’s core values (Safety, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion). Legal research experience is an asset (Westlaw, Quicklaw, etc.) Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially with handling critical legal documents and company information. Working conditions: Office based role. Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s (Hybrid Work Model) offers the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Relocation assistance is not provided.	Regulatory or Corporate Law
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP	Calgary	2/1/23	Apply	1L or 2L students. Looking for strong academics, with well-rounded life experience. Interested candidates should apply through the ViLaw Portal.	All areas of business law.
Suncor Energy Inc.	Calgary	1/31/23	Apply	You are currently a 1st or 2nd year student in a common law degree program at a Canadian university and returning to full-time studies at the conclusion of this position Must be eligible for and registered in the Law Society of Alberta’s 2023 Indigenous Law Student Summer Employment Program	Oil and Gas, Regulatory, Corporate, Indigenous Relations, employment, privacy.
Miller Thomson LLP	Vancouver	2/3/23	Apply	Applicants must be an Indigenous student in their first year of study at a Canadian law school and be able to demonstrate ties to their Indigenous community. We review the student's whole application including their educational history, employment experience, volunteer activities and extra-curricular interests. Applications will be accepted through the ViLaw Portal. Please note in your cover letter that you are applying through the Indigenous Summer Student Program.	Our summer students handle a variety of assignments for all our practice groups during their summer term at Miller Thomson. Students will have the opportunity to work within the areas of Administrative Law, Business, Litigation, Real Estate and Tax. Students are also encouraged to be entrepreneurial, and seek work and experiences of interest to them.
Law Society of Alberta	Calgary	2/3/23	Apply	Successful completion of first- or second-year law school Well-developed research and writing skills Strong organizational skills Excellent team player Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite Experience working in a law office environment is an asset Summer students should be ready to commit to working full-time in our Calgary office for the months of May to August 2023.	Early Intervention Program As a first- or second-year law student, spending a summer working at the Law Society of Alberta (“Law Society”) is an exciting way for you to kickstart your career and gain valuable insight into what it takes to be successful in practice. The Law Society regulates the legal profession in the public interest by promoting and enforcing a high standard of professional and ethical conduct by Alberta lawyers. In alignment with the Law Society’s vision, mission and strategic plan, the Early Intervention department provides a mechanism for people to convey concerns about a lawyer; assesses information for regulatory risk; and triages matters to either the discipline process or the early intervention process to provide feedback and learning opportunities to lawyers. By working as a student in the Early Intervention department, you will gain a unique perspective into the legal profession that is different from any experience in a firm environment. Not only will you further develop your legal knowledge by providing support to lawyers on staff through legal research, writing and assistance, but you will also gain valuable insight into your professional obligations as a lawyer after graduation. You will observe firsthand what some of the potential pitfalls or challenges are in practicing law, and will also gain highly practical knowledge on how to avoid and address these challenges in the future. Throughout the course of the summer, you will have the opportunity to: attend orientation sessions to familiarize yourself with all areas of the Law Society; participate in weekly Early Intervention team meetings to discuss the intake files each member is working on and recommendations for triage; spend time with staff from the Practice Management department to gain practical tips on managing a law practice; attend at least one hearing, should there be one scheduled during the course of your work term; meet with lawyers in various departments across the organization; observe Chambers at the Court of King’s Bench if publicly accessible, gaining valuable knowledge about court decorum, filing processes and civil procedure; and receive regular feedback from your supervisor and participate in a formal performance review at the end of your term, learning key areas of strength and development. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting the Early Intervention Counsel with review of documents and preparation of draft correspondence. Reviewing and updating Early Intervention resource lists and tools. Working on projects and initiatives related to regulatory innovation. Working with the Practice Management department on files, including shadowing meetings with lawyers about available supports and practice improvements. Providing clerical support. Capacity permitting, completing other duties as directed and assigned within other departments in the Law Society.
Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association	Calgary	2/3/23	Apply	Successful completion of the first or second year in law school Well-developed research and writing skills Strong organizational skills Excellent team player Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite Summer students should be ready to commit to working full-time in our Calgary office from May to August 2023.	As a first or second-year law student, spending a summer working at Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association (“ALIA”) is an exciting way for you to kickstart your career and gain valuable insight into what it takes to be successful in practice. The Law Society of Alberta (the “Law Society”) regulates the legal profession in the public interest and is required by provincial statute to provide Alberta lawyers with an indemnity program. ALIA, a subsidiary of the Law Society, provides the mandatory indemnity program, which includes defending, repairing, and resolving professional liability claims, as well as dealing with misappropriation claims. Claims are managed by an internal claims team (claims counsel and claims specialists), who may also utilize external defence counsel or ALIA’s in-house counsel department where required. By working as a student with ALIA, you will gain a unique perspective into the legal profession that is different from any other experience in a firm environment. Not only will you further develop your legal knowledge by providing support to lawyers on staff through legal research, writing and assistance, but you will also gain vital insight into practice risks that lawyers face daily and practical steps that can be taken to manage and avoid those risks. Your opportunities will include conducting research on claim files and presenting your recommendations to the claims and in-house counsel teams, as well as assisting ALIA leadership on ALIA projects. Throughout the course of the summer and reporting to ALIA’s General Counsel and Senior Manager, Risk, you will have the opportunity to: attend orientation sessions to familiarize yourself with all areas of the Law Society and ALIA; work alongside the leadership of ALIA, including the General Counsel and Senior Manager, Risk, on projects; meet with lawyers in various departments across the Law Society and ALIA; spend time with the practice management team to gain practical tips on managing a firm; observe Chambers at the Court of King’s Bench if publicly accessible, gaining valuable knowledge about court decorum, filing processes and civil procedure; and receive regular feedback from your supervisor and participate in a formal performance review at the end of your term, learning key areas of strength and development. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to ALIA leadership, claims professionals, in-house counsel and staff; Conduct legal research on active files and present recommendations to the claims and in-house teams to make informed decisions on claims; Write legal memorandums on client matters; Assist with governance matters and internal projects; and Work on other matters as assigned.
Law Society of Alberta	Calgary	2/3/23	Apply	Successful completion of first- or second-year law school Strong research, analytical and writing skills Well-developed organizational skills Excellent team player and strong ability to work independently, and Proficiency with Word and Excel Summer students should be ready to commit to working full-time in our Calgary office for the months of May to August 2023.	Policy and Education As a post-secondary first- or second-year law student, spending a summer working in the Policy and Education Division at the Law Society of Alberta (“Law Society”) is an exciting way for you to kickstart your career and gain valuable insight into what it takes to be successful in practice.  The Law Society regulates the legal profession in the public interest by promoting and enforcing a high standard of professional and ethical conduct by Alberta lawyers. In alignment with the Law Society’s vision, mission and strategic plan, the Policy department provides support to the Board of Directors, Board committees and task forces, executive leadership team, Law Society departments, Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association and Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education for the development of rules, protocols and guidelines, and policies for the regulation of the legal profession. The Education team focuses on addressing strategic initiatives related to assessing and enhancing lawyer competence and includes work related to the Law Society’s mentorship programs, legal technology and technological competence. This team also oversees the Indigenous initiatives and the equity, diversity and inclusion work of the Law Society and leads the Law Society’s Innovation Sandbox. By working as a student with the Policy and Education division, you will gain a unique perspective into the legal profession that is different from any experience in a firm environment. Not only will you further develop your legal knowledge by providing support to lawyers on staff through legal research, writing and assistance, but you will also gain valuable insight into your professional obligations as a lawyer after graduation. You will also have the rare opportunity to help shape the legal landscape in the province, gaining in-depth knowledge of the Legal Profession Act, the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta and the regulation of the legal profession. You will help develop policies as to how lawyers in Alberta should be regulated and practise law. Throughout the course of the summer, you will have the opportunity to: attend orientation sessions to familiarize yourself with all areas of the Law Society; spend time with the Practice Management team to gain practical tips on managing a firm; attend (observe) at least one Conduct hearing, should there be one scheduled during the course of your work term; meet with lawyers in various departments across the organization; observe Chambers at the Court of King’s Bench if publicly accessible, gaining valuable knowledge about court decorum, filing processes and civil procedure; and receive regular feedback from your supervisor and participate in a formal performance review at the end of your term, learning key areas of strength and development. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: assisting the Policy and Education team with legal research, environmental scans and data evaluation; writing memos summarizing research, environmental scan reports and data reports, and providing analysis; attending department meetings and other required meetings; capacity permitting, completing other duties as directed and assigned by other departments in the Law Society.
Imperial	Calgary	2/10/23	Apply	Looking for a team player who is committed to learning in a variety of areas.	A variety of areas including commercial work, environmental, labour and employment.
Wells Family Law	Calgary	3/1/23	Apply	Must be registered as a first year or second year law student and must be returning to legal studies in the fall. The candidate(s) must also be eligible for and registered in the Indigenous Summer Student Program. The candidate(s) must be willing to practice in a busy family law practice.	Family law
Student Legal Assistance	Calgary	2/27/23	Apply	We are looking to hire an indigenous law student preferrably from UCalgary Faculty of Law. Optimaly, the student will have participated in SLA as a volunteer law student caseworker or if from another Faculty of Law, participated in a law student clinic, during the academic term. SLA is funded for one position through the Alberta Law Foundation and would consider either a 1L or 2L student to fill the one position. The candidate selected will have a passion for providing access to justice for low-income and marginalized clients.	The summer student will represent SLA's clients in matters before the Provincial Court of Alberta in the family, civil, criminal and traffic divisions and before certain administrative tribunals such as the Residential Tenancies Dispute Resolution Service