Generally, we hire six to eight summer students every year.
We will be hiring summer students for summer 2027 in accordance with the Vancouver Bar Association Guidelines.
Applications for summer positions generally open in early June. The VBA deadline for summer student applications is Friday, August 14, 2026, although students are encouraged to connect with their law school’s Career Services Office to ensure that their On-Campus Interview (“OCI”) application deadline is not earlier. We participate in OCIs for virtually all Canadian schools; these interviews occur throughout September.
We anticipate interview week to begin Monday, October 19, 2026. We currently expect in-firm interviews will be conducted in-person.
To apply for our summer student program, please direct your cover letter, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and your undergraduate marks to the attention of Christine York, Director of Associate + Student Programs. You may also include reference letters, and a list of law courses you intend to take, although these are not required. To ensure your application is not missed, we ask that you submit your application within timeline provided by the VBA guidelines.
We encourage you to submit your application through the online portal, vilawportal.com. We also accept applications through mail or e-mail.