Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them to achieve success.

The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally diverse school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.

Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.

We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

Job Description
Casual Non-Union POSTED: October 6, 2026
DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. October 20, 2026

Articling Student (1 Position)
Legal Services
Casual Non-Union (10 Month Term)
Salary: $73,837 annual (Prorated based on Articling Term)
(plus 7.4% in lieu of vacation & statutory holidays)

Overall Purpose
Toronto District School Board (TDSB) invites applications for one articling student position for the 2027/28 articling term. Our articling student program is 10 months in length and usually begins in July/August and ends in May/June each year.

TDSB offers a robust articling student program that provides the opportunity to develop legal skills in a supportive and team-oriented environment. Students play a key role in supporting the work of TDSB Legal Services, in the areas of:

education
human rights
corporate/commercial
privacy
labour and employment
construction and procurement law

Summary of Duties
Throughout their articles, students will have the opportunity to have independent carriage of files and work with counsel on complex legal matters, including:





draft court documents, including pleadings, facta, and affidavits
engage in internal investigations and prepare reports
assist with witness preparation
attend mediations and hearings
draft contracts
apply policies and procedures
advise administrators and senior team on a variety of legal issues
engage in legal research and draft memoranda

Qualifications
eligibility for articles, in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario
an interest in public law
ability to draft correspondence and legal documents
strong time management and organizational skills
ability to work effectively on multiple concurrent projects under strict timelines
enjoy working independently, with minimal direct supervision
strong research, writing and oral communication skills
working knowledge of online legal research tools

Special Requirements
requires some travel to schools and TDSB sites, law offices, courts, tribunals,
ability and willingness to work extended hours (evenings/weekends) as required

Additional Information
Hours of Work: 35 hours

Work Term: 10 months

Application Process

Applications must include the following:

resume
undergraduate and law school transcripts
writing sample (max. 5 pages)

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.

TDSB receives and reviews applications and interviews applicants in accordance with the guidelines and rules established by the Law Society of Ontario. Please refer to the Law Society of Ontario for more information.

We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the hiring process.

The TDSB follows a hybrid work structure where some employees may be able to work remotely at times, based on operational requirements. Please refer to Policy P103, Flexible Working Arrangements for more information.

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📌 Articling Student (Casual) (Ontario)
🏢 Toronto District School Board
📍 Ontario