ART STU - Articling Student

Posting Title
ART STU - Articling Student
Position Classification
Articling Student
Union
N/A
Work Options
Remote
Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Salary Range
Maximum $64,946.70 annually
Close Date
3/10/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Attorney General
Ministry Branch / Division
Office of ADAG/Legal Services Branch
Job Summary
Articling Student Program - Notice of Articles
The British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General offers interesting and varied articles at its offices in Victoria and Vancouver. Further information about the Articled Student Program is available at: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/for-legal-professionals/articled-student-program .
BC Prosecution Service -This is an articled student experience primarily devoted to the practice of criminal law in Crown Counsel offices across the province; offers to successful applicants, including choice of office, will be made in the order the applicants have ranked on the oral interview. Students should be prepared to live in or near the community where they have accepted an articling position for the articling term. The application materials must clearly indicate that the applicant has successfully completed, or will enroll in, a Canadian evidence course and a Canadian criminal law course or has related experience in Canadian criminal law. NCA accreditation for these specific requirements will not suffice.
Legal Services Branch - This is an Articling Student experience primarily devoted to the practice of common law in BC. Successful applicants will be offered a choice between being located in Victoria (primary location) or Vancouver. A preference may be applied for students who have successfully completed, or who will enroll in, a Civil Procedure course or have experience in Canadian common law.
Application Deadline
11:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Sunday, March 10, 2024. Late applications will not be considered.
Who Can Apply:
Anyone who is entitled to work in Canada as of May 1, 2025 and is eligible and required by the Law Society of British Columbia to complete articles in order to practice law in BC.
How to Apply:
**Applications made online through this website will NOT be accepted.** You must visit the Applying for Articles website and see attachments for information on how to apply for these positions.
Your application package must include all of the following documents:

• Completed application form;
  
• Cover letter (not to exceed one page);
  
• Resume (not to exceed three pages); and
  
• Transcript of law school grades (LL.B./J.D.)
  
  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable with application; shortlisted applicants may be required to have their university send an official transcript directly to us.
    
  • If you completed law school outside of Canada, you must provide us with documentation showing that you are either pursuing a Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation or have been granted the certificate. You will need to have been granted that certificate by May 1, 2025.
    

Send your completed application materials to the attention of Michelle Li by one of the following methods:
Email (preferred): AGArticling@gov.bc.ca
Regular mail: Legal Services Branch
Ministry of Attorney General
PO Box 9280 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9J7
Courier: 1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC V8W 2C5
Preliminary shortlisting may be done based on law school grades and the clarity and completeness of application materials. Applicants selected to move forward may be asked to provide further documentation at that time, including confirmation of law school grades and references.
We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise AGArticling@gov.bc.ca of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Questions should be directed to:
Michelle Li
Legal Office Manager, Articling Student Program (LSB)
(778) 405-3749
AGArticling@gov.bc.ca
Sheri Li
Legal Assistant, Articling Student Program (LSB)
(778) 405-3430
AGArticling@gov.bc.ca
Sandra Scherly
Director, Business Operations (BC PS)
(778) 974-3166
Sandra.Scherly@gov.bc.ca
Estimated Schedule
Applications Open February 5, 2024
Applications Close March 10, 2024 at 11 pm. PST
Written Interviews April 2 - 5, 2024
Oral Interviews (LSB) April 22 - 30, 2024
Oral Interviews (BC PS) April 22 - May 7, 2024
Please note that these timelines are estimates to help you schedule in advance; however, they are subject to change.
How Many Positions
Up to 6 positions available as follows.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future vacancies.
Indigenous Student Stream
The Ministry of Attorney General is particularly interested in receiving applications from Indigenous law students who are First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service can help Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status],Métis or Inuit) interested in BC Public Service job positions. To learn more about this service please visit the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service page or contact indigenousapplicants@gov.bc.ca . Indigenous law students are invited to apply for the Indigenous-specific position as well as the open stream articling positions.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We welcome and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, and others who may contribute to diversity in the BC Public Service. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Additional Information:
Criminal Record Check is required.
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Students
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