Summer Articling Student

The British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General offers interesting and varied articles at its Crown Counsel offices around the province. The BC Prosecution Service will be interviewing soon for temporary summer articled student positions starting in May 2024. Further information about the Articled Student Program is available at: Articled Student Program - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

Under the guidance of Crown Counsel, students work on files relating to criminal prosecutions.

There are six summer student positions that will lead to articles for 2025/2026, subject to satisfactory performance during the summer 2024 temporary articles, successful completion of law degree, including Canadian Evidence course, and subject to budgetary approval. Applications for articles not linked to summer positions are expected to be accepted from mid-January to late February 2024. Details on how to apply for those positions will be available through the home page of the BC Government’s articling website starting in January 2024.

Application Deadline
11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time, October 9, 2023.

Who Can Apply
Anyone who is currently enrolled in Law School in Canada who will have completed their second year by May 2024.

Students should be prepared to live in or near the community where they have accepted an articling position for the articling term.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Liz.Seward@gov.bc.ca.

How to Apply
**Applications made online through this website will NOT be accepted.** You must visit Applying for Articles - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) and see attachments for information on how to apply for these positions. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submit your application by 11:00pm Pacific Time, October 9, 2023 following the instructions at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/for-legal-professionals/articled-student-program/summer-articles

The following documentation is required in order for your application to be considered. Do not submit any materials other than what is set out below.

• the application form, together with:
  • a cover letter (not to exceed one page), indicating your preferred location(s);
  • copy of your law school (LLB/JD) transcript;
  • your résumé (not to exceed three pages); and
  • If your grade point average (GPA) is not on a 4, 4.33, or 9 scale, include your completed GPA Calculator spreadsheet (provided).

Who to Contact with Questions:
For questions about the application process or articles with the BC Prosecution Service contact: Liz Seward, Deputy Director, Regional Operations at 778-699-2329 or Liz.Seward@gov.bc.ca.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Liz.Seward@gov.bc.ca of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Estimated Schedule

Applications Open September 20, 2023
Applications Close October 9, 2023
Written Interviews October 16-17, 2023
Oral Interviews October 23-27, 2023
Reference Checks October 30-31, 2023
Offers Sent November 2-3, 2023
Regrets Sent November 8-10, 2023

Please note that these timelines are estimates to help you schedule in advance; however, they are subject to change.

How Many Positions
Up to 6 positions available as follows:
1 available in Victoria.
1 available in Vancouver, North Vancouver, or Richmond.
1 available in Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford, or Surrey.
1 available in Kamloops or Kelowna.
1 available in Prince George.
1 available in Vancouver (Criminal Appeal & Special Prosecutions).

An eligibility list may be established to fill future vacancies.

Indigenous Student Stream
The Ministry of Attorney General is particularly interested in receiving applications from Indigenous law students who are First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Indigenous law students are invited to apply for the Indigenous-specific position as well as the open stream articling positions. Each year, the B.C. Prosecution Service dedicates at least one regular articling position to an Indigenous law student. For more information on this contact Liz.Seward@gov.bc.ca.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service can help Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis or Inuit) interested in BC Public Service job positions. To learn more about this service please visit the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service page or contact indigenousapplicants@gov.bc.ca. Indigenous law students are invited to apply for the Indigenous-specific position as well as the open stream articling positions.