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Articling Student (2028-2029)
Department of Justice Canada - National Litigation Sector– Atlantic Regional Office
Closing date: November 27, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
JUS26J-017144-000253
2026-JUS-EA-518887
Halifax (Nova Scotia)
$47,707 - salary under review
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Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
For further information on the organization, please visit Department of Justice Canada.
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- About the position
- Conditions of employment
- Operational Requirements
- You need (essential for the job)
- Language requirements (essential for the job)
- You may need (asset qualifications)
- Our commitment
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Preference
- How to apply
- Hiring organization contact
About the position
A pool of candidates will be created to staff articling positions primarily at the Department of Justice Canada Atlantic Regional Office.
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An interview will be administered.Reference checks may be sought.Language tests will be administered to confirm proficiency for bilingual positions.You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at: http://www.cicic.ca.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.Candidates are to note that all results and invitations will be sent electronically. We request therefore that you provide us with a valid electronic address when you apply.
You need (essential for the job)
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 (i.e. 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.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Working effectively with others
Ability to analyze legal problems
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC
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You may need (asset qualifications)
Satisfactory cumulative average in law school. For purposes of this process, “satisfactory” is defined as a minimum cumulative average of B. (Note: for candidates with law degrees from a university outside Canada, proof of a Canadian equivalent "B" cumulative average must be provided at time of application).
*Consideration may be given to other factors impacting academic standing.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. 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) community, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing 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.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide- Your résumé
- A cover letter - In your cover letter you should introduce yourself, demonstrate your interest and experience working in public service, and in civil litigation, and explain why you would be an ideal candidate for an Articling student position in the Atlantic Regional Office (ARO). In addition, please send your law school transcript to
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.