Articling Student - Summer 2027

The National Judicial Institute (NJI) is an independent, bilingual, not‐for‐profit organization, based in Ottawa and Montreal, with a mandate to provide continuing education to members of the judiciary across Canada. An acknowledged world leader in the design and delivery of judicial education, the NJI also shares its expertise in judicial training abroad. In its international work, the NJI seeks to strengthen the rule of law through judicial education and judicial reform.

Since its inception in 1988, the NJI has offered in-person programs and a wide range of digital resources designed to foster judicial excellence. As part of its curriculum, the NJI delivers over 70 in-person judicial education programs each year. The NJI’s digital resources include self-study courses, Electronic Bench Books, podcasts, videos, judge-facing tools, and more. Alone or in partnership with courts and other organizations, the NJI delivers the majority of the education provided to judges in Canada. 

The NJI is searching for an Articling Student to fulfill a ten (10) month, full-time contract beginning in Summer 2027, based in Ottawa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a contributor to the Digital Education and In-Person Education departments, your job duties will consist of the following:

1. Work with your articling principal, Education Directors, Assistant Director, Counsel and members of the program and project teams to ensure cohesion between logistical planning processes and program content and resource development and delivery;
2. Provide assistance at in-person judicial education conferences at different locations across Canada as needed;
3. Research legal issues and deliver results in a clear, concise manner;
4. Draft input for judicial education materials and assist with design and development of online tools and resources for judges, as requested; and
5. Respond to requests for support from the CJO and CEO and across the NJI as overseen by your articling principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.);
2. Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to Office 365
3. Fluently bilingual in French and English (Reading, Writing and Oral); and
4. Ability to research legal databases such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, and CanLII.

While not essential, these qualifications would also be of benefit:

1. Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.) or Licentiate of Laws (LL.L); and
2. Experience working in a not-for-profit organization.

Current annual salary: $56,702.

In order to be considered for the position, please ensure that your application includes the following: a cover letter, resume, and post-secondary education transcripts.
Please submit your completed application below.

The deadline for submission of applications is May 26, 2026, at 5:00 pm.  

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. The National Judicial Institute is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with provincial Human Rights and Accessibility legislation. If contacted for an interview or employment testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.