2025-26 Articling Student

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Ecojustice Full time

AT A GLANCE

Location: Toronto

Hours: 35 Weekly

Salary: $60,329.67 per year

Posting Date: May 28, 2024

Closing Date: June 28, 2024 at 5:00pm ET

ABOUT US

At Ecojustice, we build a case for a better earth every day We fight, and win, for our planet in court.

Our Mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We use the power of the courts to defend what we value most. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. You will find your people here if you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment.

About The Role

Ecojustice offers a unique articling experience, focusing on environmental law. We are currently seeking one Articling Student in the Toronto office for the 2025-26 term to provide litigation support to our program team of lawyers by:


  • Conducting legal, policy, and general research
  • Preparing legal memoranda primarily in the areas of environmental and administrative law
  • Drafting pleadings and preparation of case books
  • Assisting in researching and writing Ecojustice reports
  • Assisting with requests for information and reviews under the Freedom of Information Act and Access to Information Act
  • Interacting with clients and other non-governmental environmental organizations

Role Success

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups, and in operationalizing JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.


Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role bring:


  • Have a demonstrated interest in environmental law and a desire to work in the public interest area
  • Are familiar with environmental and administrative law
  • Possess excellent research and writing skills

Application Process

Applications must be received on or before June 28, 2023. Please submit the following documents in your application:


  • Cover letter (may be addressed to Ecojustice Hiring Committee) and Resume
  • Law school transcripts
  • Writing sample, preferably a legal research memo from law school or your previous experiences, 10 pages maximum
  • 3 letters of recommendation (may be addressed to Ecojustice Hiring Committee)*

*These letters can be submitted with your application or, if your reference prefers, they can be sent directly to the hiring team via email at careers@ecojustice.ca (please request they input your name into the subject line of the email).

The recruitment timeline will be as follows:


  • Application deadline: June 28, 2024 at 5pm ET
  • Interview call day: July 19, 2024
  • Interview week: August 12-14, 2024
  • Offers start: August 14, 2024

Our Commitment To Workplace Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.


We encourage applications from people with relevant job-related skills and who come from communities which have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identify during the application process if they choose to do so.


Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process is accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contact careers@ecojustice.ca for any accommodation requests.

Great Reasons To Join Us

  • Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.
  • A flexible work environment and work schedule that best suits you and how you work - choose a hybrid, remote, or full office setup and receive $125 monthly for selecting hybrid
  • Colleagues dedicated to environmental impact through their work at Ecojustice (99% mission alignment rating from internal surveys).
  • A culture of collaboration where employees are fostered by their managers (97% manager relationship rating from internal surveys).
  • A focus on supporting your health and well-being through an employer-paid extended health benefits package, employee and family assistance program, and a wellness spending of $500 per year (prorated to align with hire date).
  • Learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.


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