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Indigenous law students who wish 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 second year (2L) of law school, with 2L completion in April 2025.
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 2L Employer listing 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 |
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| Advocate Law | Red Deer | 5/30/26 | Apply | Organized individual with connections to Alberta. | Criminal and Child Welfare |
| Suncor Energy Inc. | Calgary | 1/16/26 | Apply | We are looking for a student with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to readily adapt to changes in priorities and plans. You will be working in our legal affairs department in Calgary and will assist our team in the provision of legal services and support to Suncor. Our Indigenous Student Program is another way we are progressing the way we think and act to build mutual trust and respect with Indigenous Peoples. | As a fully integrated energy company, Suncor offers a diverse and dynamic legal environment. The Indigenous Legal Student will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of practice areas, including:
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| Legal Aid Alberta | Edmonton and Calgary | 2/7/26 | Apply | Students who have an interest in Criminal and Family Law. Students who have an experience working with vulnerable clients with challenges in their lives that have caused them to come into conflict with the law. It is preferable for students to have volunteer experience working with our clients, experience with SLS or SLA is preferred. We are looking for two students for the Edmonton office and one student for the Calgary office. | Criminal Duty Counsel, Family Law - Child Welfare, and Criminal Trial Group. |
| Enbridge | Calgary | 2/25/26 | Apply | Are you a first- or second-year Law Student who is interested in working as part of an innovative and collaborative team? Our Regulatory and Indigenous law team 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 2026. WHAT YOU WILL DO: • Perform legal research. • Write legal opinions and memoranda. • Assist with regulatory hearings as required. • Assist with Indigenous partnership transactions and financings. • Participate in meetings with in-house and external counsel and internal clients. • Review and drafting of agreements and other corporate documents. • Provide 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 and High Performance). • 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. At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US, VISIT WWW.ENBRIDGE.COM Please Note to include: Cover Letter, Resume and Updated School Transcripts. | Regulatory and Indigenous Law |