Articling Student 2028 - Civil Law - Barreau du Québec

Work environment
The Department of Justice has approximately 4,800 employees working from coast to coast. While roughly one half of the departmental staff are lawyers, there are a number of other professionals committed to ensuring a fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.► ARTICLING AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (OTTAWA/GATINEAU):Articling positions in the National Capital Region offer opportunities in more than 60 sections and units across four main areas: policy development, legislative drafting, litigation, and advisory and consulting services. These internships provide hands-on experience in various fields of law including: - Administrative and Constitutional law
- Indigenous Law
- Environmental Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
- Crown LiabilityThe articling period in the National Capital Region consists of two rotations: one in a litigation section and one in a non-litigation section.For additional information regarding Articling within the National Capital Region (Ottawa/Gatineau), please visit the following website: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/recru/lep-pea/ncr-rcn.html► ARTICLING AT THE QUEBEC REGIONAL OFFICE (MONTREAL OR OTTAWA):Articling students in the Quebec Regional Office will be assigned to either the Civil Litigation Directorate (Montreal or Ottawa) or the Tax Litigation Directorate (Montreal).Varied and challenging articling opportunities are offered, including in the following areas of litigation:- Administrative and Constitutional law
- Indigenous Law
- Environmental Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
- Crown Liability
- Immigration Law
- Labour and Employment Law
- Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance Law
- Environmental LawFor additional information regarding Articling within the Quebec Regional Office (Montreal or Ottawa), please visit the following website: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/recru/lep-pea/quebec.html

Intent of the process
Position to staff:• Three (3) bilingual positions (bilingual imperative CBB/CBB and CCC/CCC) in the Quebec Regional Office (Montreal and Ottawa).• Five (5) positions with various language requirements (Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and English or French Essential) in the National Capital Region (Ottawa/Gatineau).A pool of partially assessed or fully qualified candidates will be created to staff similar articling positions within the Department of Justice Canada with various language requirements (Bilingual imperative with various profiles, English or French essential), work location (Ottawa, Gatineau, or Montreal), operational requirements, organizational needs, and/or conditions of employment.Upon request, this pool may also be shared with other federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) to staff similar articling positions in their organization. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application and assessment-related information being shared with other federal organization if they ask for it, to consider your application to staff a similar position within their organization.To manage the number of applications, a volume management strategy (for example: top-down selection, random selection and/or the application of asset qualification(s)) may be used at any time to identify who will be invited for further assessment.

Important messages
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.► WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for highly skilled students who are excited about the practice of law in the government sector and who are committed to public service, including respect for public service values and ethics.► ELIGIBILITY FOR ARTICILING: You must be registered to article in accordance with the École du Barreau du Québec by December 31, 2028, and must remain so during the articling appointment.ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND INSTRUCTIONS► STEP 1 - ScreeningPART A: Job ApplicationApply online through jobs.gc.ca* and answer the different questions.*If you need to be accommodation to apply online, please contact INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605 for assistance and to review this job advertisement over the phone. Otherwise, you must submit your job application through your GC Jobs account.PART B: Required DocumentsPlease submit the following documents by email to the address: :1. Resume
2. Copy of your official transcript
3. Covering Letter (to be addressed to Annie Chrétien, Legal Excellence Program)► INSTRUCTIONSTo be considered for the PRE-SCREENING, you must submit a complete application, including your registration via EmploisGC as well as your three (3) documents sent by email, no later than February 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.Please note that they will be used for screening purposes to determine who may be invited to the next assessment steps.WRITE YOUR COVERING LETTER explaining why you should be chosen for an articling position within the Department of Justice considering all the factors below:• Combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience (including experience acquired in an academic, training, professional, or volunteering environment within and outside of Canada, etc.)
• Interest in public law and public service
• Social and community engagement
• Communication skills
• Strengths and SkillsYour covering letter and resume will be used to assess your education, training, and/or experience (essential and asset qualifications), as well as your ability to communicate effectively in writing. They must be written in an effective, professional, and compelling manner.The recommended length for your cover letter is 500 to 750 words. A minimum font size of 12 points and a font type such as Arial, Verdana or Tahoma are recommended.► STEP 2 – Written ExamIf you are successful at the screening phase, you may be invited to a written exam that will take place between February 23, 2026, and March 2, 2026. The test will be administered remotely over the internet using the Simple Survey platform.► STEP 3 – InterviewInterviews will be conducted between March 16, 2026, and March 26, 2026. The interview will be administered remotely using the Microsoft Teams (MS Teams) video conferencing platform or in person if you have selected this option at the time of your application.************The Department of Justice is now reimbursing the following fees for all articling students hired into the Legal Excellence Program:- Application/enrollment fees
- Fees for exams and study materials
- Licensing fees to be an articling studentThe Department of Justice will also reimburse the Call to the Bar fee to those who will be offered a term or indeterminate position as Counsel immediately following their Call to the Bar ceremony.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR ARTICILING: You must be registered to article in accordance with the École du Barreau du Québec by December 31, 2028, and must remain so during the articling appointment.

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• Willing and able to travel, as required.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS IN SUPPORT OF AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
The Department of Justice is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian population it serves. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+**/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) communities, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment, or selection decision. This information will only be used in connection with this selection process.* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act.**2SLGBTQIA+: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and people who identify as being part of sexual and gender diverse communities.HOW TO SELF-DECLARE
If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, or a member of a racialized group, self-declaration information will be collected via your job application profile, under the Employment Equity section.Please note that the Affirmation of Indigenous Identity Form will be used later in the process to affirm your self-declaration as an Indigenous person (First Nations, Inuit or Métis). For more information on this requirement, please consult the Questions and Answers page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/guides-tools-appointment-framework/affirmation-indigenous-identity-form.htmlIf you are a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) communities, self-declaration information will be collected via a non-screening question in your job application.

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EDUCATION:ED1 - Articling students (not yet eligible for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries in the Province of Quebec) must hold a Bachelor of Law degree (that is: Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Juris Doctor (J.D.), LL.L, or equivalent) at the time of appointment.Note: If you obtained your law degree from outside of Canada, you must apply to the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) or the Barreau du Quebec to have your legal education credentials evaluated. It is your responsibility to arrange for completion of the NCA or Barreau du Quebec’s requirements in time to commence your articles.

COMPETENCIES: • Comp1 - Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Comp2 - Thinking things through.
• Comp3 - Working effectively with others.
• Comp4 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented.All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

ABILITIES:• A1 - Ability to analyze legal problems.
• A2 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• A3 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual imperative CBB/CBB, Bilingual imperative CCC/CCC and English or French essential.

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EDUCATION• AED1 - Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a bachelor’s or master’s degree with acceptable specialization in a field relevant for the position being staffed (for example, accounting, tax, finance, economics, or business administration, etc.)

AED2 - In the process of completing a specialized graduate diploma (DESS) in taxation, a master's degree in tax (M. Fisc), or Master of Laws in taxation (LL.M) from a recognized post-secondary institution.

EXPERIENCE:• AEX1 - Experience conducting legal research, preparing legal drafts and/or providing legal advice in an academic, training, professional, or volunteering environment within and outside Canada.

AEX2 - Experience providing legal or administrative support in a legal environment within the federal, provincial, or municipal government (for example, Department of Justice Canada, Ontario Tribunals, Municipal Court).

KNOWLEDGE• AK1 - Knowledge of the Department of Justice Canada and it's mandate.

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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