Summer Articling Student

The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) offers interesting and varied articles at its Crown Counsel offices around the province. The BCPS is now hiring for temporary summer articled student positions starting in May 2024.

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

Students articling with BC Prosecution Service work closely with prosecutors in all aspects of trial work, both at the provincial and Supreme Court levels. Students may be asked to do legal research, assist in interviewing witnesses, appear at arraignment hearings, handle disclosure, and assist in the preparation of witness examinations and arguments. They will assume conduct of trials of summary conviction matters and bail hearings, and will often make other court appearances. Students may also be requested to assist in the preparation of appeals, either of summary conviction or indictable matters. Students will be exposed to all aspects of a prosecutor’s work, including providing advice to police during the course of an investigation, reviewing reports to Crown Counsel and assisting in charge approval.

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 12, 2023.

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

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.**

Please see instructions below. Please note that late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

• a cover letter (not to exceed one page), indicating your preferred location(s);
• copy of your law school (LLB/JD) transcript; and
• your résumé (not to exceed three pages).

To apply, please send the above-noted materials via email to Liz.Seward@gov.bc.ca.

Preliminary shortlisting may be done based on law school grades and the clarity and completeness of application materials. Applicants selected to move forward may be asked to provide further documentation at that time, including confirmation of law school grades and references.

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 Close October 12, 2023
Written Interviews October 18-20, 2023
Oral Interviews October 30 – Nov 3, 2023
Reference Checks November 6-8, 2023
Offers Sent November 9-10, 2023
Regrets Sent November15-17, 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.

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.

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. We welcome and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, and others who may contribute to diversity in the BC Public Service. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Additional Information:
Enhanced Security Screening and a criminal record review will be required.

This position is excluded from union membership.