Articling Student 2026 -2027

Hydroone; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Articling Students for the 2026-2027 term. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in litigation, corporate, and real estate law. The successful candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers, preparing legal documents, assisting in court cases, and engaging with clients. This role promises to enhance your legal skills while contributing to a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment. If you are passionate about law and eager to learn, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your legal career.

Qualifications

• Strong research and legal writing skills required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal memoranda and assist in litigation tasks.
• Support litigation team in trials and court proceedings.

Skills

Research Skills

Legal Writing

Communication Skills

Litigation Knowledge

Corporate Law Knowledge

Real Estate Law Knowledge

Securities Law Knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

In-house law department (practice includes litigation, corporate and commercial, employment, regulatory, real estate, administrative, pension, and securities law) requires two (2) Articling Students for the 2026-2027 articling term. One position will be strictly litigation focused.

Job Duties:

Position #1 (General): General Articling Student (2026-2027)

Throughout the year the student will divide their time among the following areas in these approximate percentages, which may vary depending on the lawyers’ needs and workload: Litigation 25%, Corporate/Commercial 40%, Securities 25% and Real Estate 15%.

There will be no organized system of rotation through the practice areas as the student will work in all areas throughout the term of articles.

• The student will prepare legal memoranda advising supervising lawyers of the results of research and other tasks performed.
• The student will also assist in the preparation of reporting letters advising clients of the status of various matters and assist in the preparation of opinion letters to clients under the supervision of the instructing lawyer.
• Depending on the nature of the matter, the student may report on matters directly to the client by telephone or by letter after consultation with the instructing lawyer.
• The student will also assist our law clerks in the administration of Small Claims Court cases and, providing the opportunity is available, will conduct Small Claims Court trials.
• The student will assist in other aspects of the litigation practice, such as attending examinations for discovery with the instructing lawyer, attend motions and trials.
• The student will also work on corporate/commercial matters and assist with due diligence.

Position #2 (Litigation): Litigation Articling Student (2026-2027)

Throughout the year the student will assist and support the department’s litigation team (lawyers and law clerks). The litigation student’s time is expected to be 100% litigation. The type of work may vary depending on the lawyers’ needs and workload,

• The student will prepare legal memoranda advising supervising lawyers of the results of research and other tasks performed.
• The student will also assist in the preparation of reporting letters advising clients of the status of various matters and assist in the preparation of opinion letters to clients under the supervision of the instructing lawyer.
• Depending on the nature of the matter, the student may report on matters directly to the client by telephone or by letter after consultation with the instructing lawyer.
• The student will also assist our law clerks in the administration of Small Claims Court cases and, providing the opportunity is available, will attend Settlement Conferences, motions, and conduct Small Claims Court trials.
• The student will assist in all aspects of the litigation practice, such as attending and supporting files before the Superior Court of Justice, including attending and preparing for examinations for discovery, motions and trials, with the instructing lawyer. Where appropriate, the student may also attend and argue procedural motions.

Salary (for both positions): $70,000.00 per annum pro-rated over 10 months

Information Required:

• Cover Letter (MUST indicate for which position you are applying)
• Resume
• Law School Transcripts
• Minimum of 2 Letters of Reference

Start and End Date of Position:

• July 2026 - May 2027 (litigation position)
• August 2026 – June 2027 (general position)

Deadline:5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025 (in accordance with the Law Society of Ontario’s 2026-2027 Articling Recruitment Procedures). Please submit your application through the viLaw Portal.

Please note that we are operating on a hybrid model across all Hydro One offices, with mandatory two days in office.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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