2027 Summer Student – St. John’s, NL – 1L

Cox & Palmer LLP; San Juan de Terranova; Presencial; CAD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Onboarding program

Formal mentorship

Monthly rotation schedule

Inclusive culture

Competitive compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Cox & Palmer LLP in St. John's, NL, is accepting applications for the 2027 1L summer student program. The program runs May 3, 2027, to August 13, 2027, with articling clerks joining on June 1, 2027.

The Summer Students will work across a wide range of practice areas, receive formal mentorship, and rotate through a monthly schedule while gaining hands-on experience in research, drafting, and client meetings. The firm emphasizes an inclusive culture and competitive compensation.

Formación

• Proven research skills and ability to navigate complex issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines.
• Demonstrated curiosity, analytical nature and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively when needed.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare research assignments, legal documents, and correspondence.
• Draft memos and agreements.
• Attend discoveries, court proceedings (motions/trials) and client meetings.
• Assist with closings.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic and paper client and administrative files.
• Process large volumes of documents with careful organization.
• Perform tasks with high detail and accuracy.
• Other duties as required.

Conocimientos

Research skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Independent/work independently

Educación

1L law student

Herramientas

Legal research tools

Descripción del empleo

2027 Summer Students | St. John’s, NL | 1L Students

Our St. John’s, NL office will be accepting applications for 1L summer student positions.

The 2027 St. John’s, NL summer student program (for 1L’s and 2L’s) will begin on May 3, 2027, and end on August 13, 2027. Articling Clerks join on June 1, 2027.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive onboarding, equipping you with tools to succeed throughout your summer;
• Formal mentorship to ensure a smooth transition from law school to legal practice;
• A monthly rotation schedule working closely with experienced senior lawyers;
• Interesting and rewarding work in a wide range of practice areas;
• An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities; and
• Competitive compensation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a summer student/articling clerk at Cox & Palmer, you can expect to:

• Prepare research assignments, legal documents, and correspondence;
• Draft memos and agreements;
• Attend discoveries, court (motions, trials, etc.) and client meetings;
• Assist with closings;
• Maintain up-to-date detailed and accurate electronic and paper client and administrative files;
• Process large volumes of documents with the ability to use technology to store and organize files diligently;
• Perform tasks with a high degree of detail and accuracy; and
• Other duties as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A STUDENT

• Dedicated work ethic, high level of integrity, and a commitment to client service;
• Proficient research skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines;
• Demonstrated curiosity, analytical nature, and problem-solving skills; and
• Self-motivated and can work independently but also values working collaboratively

SELF-IDENTIFICATION

Cox & Palmer values the strength that equity, diversity, and inclusion bring to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.

We welcome and encourage candidates who self-identify as members of equity-deserving groups – including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community – to share this in their cover letter. Self-identification is a voluntary and confidential process. The information provided will be reviewed by our Talent Committee to ensure an inclusive recruitment and selection process and will not be used for any other purpose.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

In your application, please include the following:

• Resume; and
• Relevant transcripts (all undergraduate marks and current law school transcript).

The deadline to apply for students studying outside of Atlantic Canada is November 15, 2026 for the St. John’s, NL office. The deadline to apply for Atlantic Law Students is January 18, 2027, for all Cox and Palmer offices – you are encouraged to apply through your law school.

ACCOMMODATION

If you require any supports in the recruitment process for the purpose of accommodation, please contact Kathryn Hunt, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail]

Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).