2026 Summer Law Student - Calgary

Ecojustice; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental law firm in Calgary is seeking a summer law student for a 4-month contract in 2026. This position involves assisting with legal research, drafting memoranda, and providing general litigation support. Ideal candidates are law students with an interest in environmental law and strong research and writing skills. The role offers a flexible work environment and a monthly stipend of $4434.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning opportunities

$125 monthly for hybrid work

Qualifications

• Must have law school transcripts and letters of recommendation.
• Legal research memo as a writing sample required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal assistance on environmental law issues.
• Conduct legal policy and general research.
• Provide general litigation support.

Skills

Interest in environmental law

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

Law student

Job description

Overview

Location: Calgary

Employment Type: Contract Full-time Term (4 months summer 2026 placement)

Hours: 35 weekly

Salary: $4434 / month

Posting Date: July 21 2025

Closing Date: August 27 2025 at 5pm MT

• Summer students will be offered articling terms for 2027-28 in advance priority providing they prove satisfactory performance during the summer term.

About Ecojustice

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. If you are courageous collaborative and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment you will find your people here.

The Role

If you are a law student who wants to work for a public interest environmental law firm next summer then here is an outstanding opportunity for you to join Canada’s legal champion for a healthy environment. We are currently seeking one student to work in the Calgary office for the 2026 summer term. Should the successful student demonstrate satisfactory performance and skill they will be offered an articling position for the 2027-28 articling term before the end of the summer law student placement term.

It will be a learning experience that you will never forget! You will have the opportunity to work alongside people deeply passionate about the environment and social justice and contribute to the challenge and complexity of Ecojustice’s work.

As an Ecojustice summer student you will assist our professional staff by providing legal assistance on environmental law and policy issues by:

• Conducting legal policy and general research
• Preparing legal memoranda primarily in the areas of environmental and administrative law
• Responding to inquiries from members of the public about environmental law questions and issues
• Providing general litigation support (assisting in drafting pleadings and submissions preparing briefs of authorities etc.)
• Assisting in researching and writing Ecojustice Canada reports
• Assisting with requests for information and reviews under the Freedom of Information Act and Access to Information Act
• Interacting with clients and non-governmental environmental organizations

Role Success

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice equity diversity and inclusion and reconciliation (JEDI-R) into all aspects of our organization. We value students who have experience (lived, professional, volunteer) in building meaningful collaborative partnerships with equity-deserving groups and incorporating JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.

Typically we find that people who succeed in this role:

• 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 August 27 2025 at 5:00pm MT.

To apply please submit the following materials through our Career page at

• Law school transcripts and list of anticipated upper year courses
• A writing sample preferably a legal research memo from law school or your previous experience (7-10 pages maximum)
• Three letters of recommendation

These letters can be submitted with your application or, if your referee prefers, sent directly to the hiring team via email (please put your name in the subject line).

For your reference for this position we will be following the recruitment timeline as laid out below:

• Application Deadline: August 27 2025 at 5pm MT
• Scheduling of Interviews: September 18 2025
• Interview week: October 6-8 2025
• Offers start: October 10 2025 at 2pm MT
• Acceptance of offer: October 14 2024 at 2pm MT

Accessibility, Equity, 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. 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 us 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; 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).
• Learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering, Access Control System, Catering, Assessment, Communication

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1