Each year, the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada (the Court) select up to 3law clerks per judge to support them in their work. Law clerks play a vital role by conducting in depth legal research, preparing memoranda of law and assisting with a wide range of tasks essential to the Court’s decision making process.

Clerking at the Court is a unique, career shaping experience. It offers unmatched exposure to complex and significant legal issues, direct mentorship from Canada’s most respected jurists and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of Canadian jurisprudence. If you strive for excellence, enjoy intellectually rigorous work and are motivated to have real impact at a pivotal stage of your legal career, this role may be the perfect fit.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to hire up to 27law clerks to support the Court’s 9judges.

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

- Work location: In-person presence at the Supreme Court of Canada, 344Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario
- Group and level: Law Clerk LP-00
- Salary: $85,440annually; a relocation lump sum may be provided
- Duration: 1year term appointment beginning midAugust2028

- Experience in researching and analyzing Canadian legal matters
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work effectively under pressure




- Membership in a bar
- Academic excellence at law school
- Receipt of academic honours or distinctions in law studies, such as placement on the Dean’s List, graduation with honours or an award recognizing academic achievement
- Law-related graduate studies
- Publications
- Experience in one or more of the following fields of law:
- Criminal Law
- Administrative Law
- Aboriginal Law
- Constitutional Law
- Private Law
- Quebec Civil Law

Conditions of employment

- Secret security clearance

Operational requirements

- Willingness and ability to work extended hours, including outside core hours and overtime on short notice.

Equity, diversity and inclusion – Self-declaration

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce reflective of the Canadians we serve. The Court encourages applicants to self-declare if they belong to any of the designated groups under the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44. Applicants may do so in the Application Form.

Equity, diversity and inclusion – Our commitment

The Court is committed to having inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted about a job prospect or interview, you should advise the Court in a timely manner of any accommodation measures you require in order to participate fairly and equitably. Please send all accommodation requests to the Law Clerk Program by email: [email protected]. Information received about accommodation measures will be treated confidentially.

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