ART STU - Articling Student

Posting Title
ART STU - Articling Student

Position Classification
Articling Student

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
Richmond, BC V7C 4M9 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range
Maximum $66,895.05 annually

Close Date
3/14/2025

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division
Legal Services Branch and BC Prosecution Service

Job Summary

The Ministry of Attorney General hires articled students every year, one year ahead of the start date of their articles. Students work with the Legal Services Branch or the BC Prosecution Service and can also work with other branches during articles.

The Team
The Legal Services Branch (LSB) is a collaborative and close-knit team supporting the Attorney General as the legal advisor to the government of British Columbia. As an established team, LSB ensures public affairs are administered in accordance with the law and provides students with opportunities to gain hands-on legal experience. Team members work with a variety of roles, including legal counsel, mentors, junior lawyers, and Legal Office Managers. With a strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, LSB prioritizes professional growth, providing education on legal drafting, advocacy, mental health, and practice management to develop well-rounded lawyers.

The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) promotes public safety, justice and respect for the rule of law by making principled charge assessment decisions and conducting fair and effective prosecutions and appeals. Crown Counsel conduct prosecutions and appeals in every level of court in communities across the province.

The Role
BC Prosecution Service -This is an articled student experience primarily devoted to the practice of criminal law. Offers to successful applicants, including choice of available 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, Friday, March 14, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

Who Can Apply:
Anyone who is entitled to work in Canada as of May 1, 2026 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 two pages);
  
• 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, 2026.
    
  • For BCPS applicants, application materials must clearly indicate the applicant has successfully completed, or will enroll in and complete prior to May 1, 2026, a Canadian Evidence course and a Canadian Criminal Law course or has related experience in Canadian criminal law. If you completed law school outside of Canada, NCA accreditation for these specific requirements will not suffice.
    

• Applicants for the BCPS bilingual (French and English) articling student position must have the ability to speak and write fluently in both French and English. This must be clearly noted in the application materials.

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 transcripts and the clarity, accuracy, and completeness of application materials. Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to provide further documentation at that time, including confirmation of law school grades and references. All applicants will be contacted by mail or email. Successful applicants will be required to undergo criminal record checks.

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
Manager, Articling and Professional Development Programs (LSB)
(778) 405-3749
AGArticling@gov.bc.ca

Sheri Li
Legal Assistant, Articling and Professional Development Programs (LSB)
(778) 405-3430
AGArticling@gov.bc.ca

Sandra Scherly
Director, Business Operations (BCPS)
(778) 974-3166
Sandra.Scherly@gov.bc.ca

Estimated Schedule
Applications Open February 3, 2025
Applications Close March 14, 2025 at 11 pm. PST
Written Assessments April 7 to 11, 2025
Oral Interviews (LSB and BCPS) April 28 - May 16, 2025

Please note that these timelines are estimates to help you schedule in advance; however, they are subject to change.

About this Position:

Up to 20 positions available - for LSB, there are 5 positions in total, including 1 position dedicated for Indigenous law students. For BCPS, there are up to 15 positions available, including up to 2 positions dedicated for Indigenous law students and 1 position for bilingual (French and English) law students.

LSB locations are Victoria and Vancouver.
The BCPS locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and may not be a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available for positions with LSB; those positions may be able to work up to a few days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future vacancies.
Criminal Record Check is required. For BCPS applicants, Enhanced Security Screening is required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Articling students with the BCPS must be ready, willing, and able to routinely:

• deal with disturbing cases, including images of child sexual assault and child sexual abuse;
• deal with victims and witnesses who have been subjected to or witnessed traumatic events, including sexual abuse, catastrophic injuries, and death, or have suffered other forms of extreme personal loss;
• deal with traumatic violence or death scenes including images of and evidence about deceased persons with catastrophic injuries;
• manage sensitive, graphic, and highly confidential information; and,
• be the object of negative public or media comment or criticism with limited ability to respond.

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. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category
Court and Judicial Services, Students