Summer Student - The Legal Excellence Program

Summer Student - The Legal Excellence Program

Department of Justice Canada - National Litigation Sector - British Columbia Regional Office

Closing date: August 14, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
JUS26J-009721-000177 Selection process number
2026-JUS-EA-161018 Location
Vancouver (British Columbia) Employment tenure
Casual Salary
$70,647 Level
EC-01 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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About the position

Intent of the process
*THIS POSTER IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY*
*YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL*
Positions to be filled
5 Important messages
*THIS POSTER IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY*
*YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL*𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔
𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗛, 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗧: For summer students participating in the On-Campus Interview (OCI) process, application deadlines may be earlier than the application deadlines set out by the Vancouver Bar Association, as posted below. Contact your Career Services Office at your Law School for the applicable OCI deadlines.If your Law School is following the application deadlines set out by the Vancouver Bar Association, they are as follows: • Application Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:59pm PT
• Interview Call Day: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00am PT
• Interview Week: Monday, October 19, 2026 – Wednesday, October 21, 2026
• Job Offer Call Day: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 5:00pm PT (offers open until Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 5:00pm PT)Applicants must be qualified for enrollment as temporary articling students by the Law Society of British Columbia.Your application package must include the following:
• a cover letter,
• resume,
• undergraduate transcript, latest Law School transcript and
• name, title, phone number and email address of three (3) references we can contact.The detailed cover letter provides an opportunity for the candidate to describe how they meet the skills and attributes identified as well as explain why they want to work in the public sector and particularly at the Department of Justice.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.For References to make a meaningful contribution, they should have had an adequate opportunity to observe the applicant so that they are able to provide constructive comments regarding the consistency and quality of the applicant's behaviour. Please indicate on the list of names where you worked with the reference and in what capacity (for example, supervisor, professor, or stakeholder). Please direct all enquiries to: Andrea Finch, Email: a.

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret security clearance (depending on the position or as required) – At the time of appointment, candidates must meet the above condition of employment and maintain this condition throughout their employment.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the followingMinimum of 2 years successful completion towards a law degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

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Applied / assessed at a later dateA general knowledge of lawAbility to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later dateSolid academic standing in Law School
Demonstrated interest in public law
Demonstrated interest in litigationThe 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 below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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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 if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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