Overview

There are currently openings for second year summer students at Blakes. The summer student program at Blakes allows students to experience what it is like to practice law at a top tier law firm, get to know Blakes lawyers and gain an understanding for the Firm’s culture. Students will complete two rotations over the course of the summer, and they will be assigned a mentor in each rotation. The mentor’s role is to facilitate students professional training and skills development. Another way the Firm assists students in enjoying their summer is through social events. These events ensure that students get to know one another as well as lawyers at the Firm. Blakes has more than 600 lawyers in offices across Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, New York and London. The Firm handles transactions of all sizes and levels of complexity, including issues which are local or multijurisdictional, practice‑area specific or interdisciplinary.

Blakes is committed to providing legal services within a workplace environment that is rich in its diversity of perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. The Firm also takes a leadership role in supporting pro bono legal initiatives and has one of the largest pro bono programs in Canada.

Compensation

The anticipated summer student salary is $2,000 per week.





Application Process

When applying to Blakes, please submit the following documents: Coordinated with Grace Smith, Counsel, Student Programs and Skilled Resources.

- Cover Letter (addressed to Grace Smith, Counsel, Student Programs and Professional Resources)
- Resume
- Law School Official Transcripts
- Other Post-Secondary Official Transcripts
- List of Proposed Upper Year Courses

If you encounter any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact Holly Cumming, HR Coordinator at

Other Relevant Applicant Information

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening, and evaluating applications.

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📌 2027 Second Year Summer Student (Toronto)
🏢 Blakes
📍 Toronto