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Posting Title

Position Classification

Articling Student

Union

N/A

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Salary Range

$68,567.38 annually

Close Date

10/23/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

8/31/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division

BC Prosecution Service/Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions

Job Summary

The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) offers interesting and diverse articles at its Crown Counsel offices around the province. The BCPS is now hiring for a temporary summer bilingual articled student who would be expected to start in May 2027.

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. Bilingual articled students are expected to perform the accountabilities of their role in both French and English.

Who Can Apply

Anyone who is currently enrolled in Law School in Canada who will have completed their second year by May 2027. Must be eligible to work in Canada.



Must be able to speak and write fluently in French and English.

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

Application Deadline

11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time, October 23, 2026.

Who to Contact with Questions

For questions about this posting, please contact: Daphne Kvenich, Deputy Director, Regional Operations at

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise 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.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

Additional Information

An eligibility list may be established to fill future vacancies.

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

This position is excluded from union membership.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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