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Articling at SimpsonWigle LAW

Articling at SimpsonWigle LAW
Our team of expert legal professionals at our law firm, located in Hamilton, Ontario, continuously utilize extensive reference materials in combination with advanced technology to ensure precision and timeliness in their work.

Applications for the 2024-2025 Articling term are to be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Please fill out the form below and only include the following documents:

  • Covering letter
  • Resume
  • Copy of your law school and undergraduate transcripts to date (official transcripts may be requested at the time of your interview)

If required, references and reference letters will be requested of you at a later date. Please do not include these with your initial submission.

We will be contacting applicants for interviews by Friday, May 20, 2022. We regret that we will contact only those to whom we will grant interviews. Your application will be read by a member of our management team and that person will respond to any questions you have that are not addressed by the foregoing.

Your articling experience at SimpsonWigle LAW will include:

Rotation

You will complete two rotations while articling at the firm, one with our litigation group and the other with our transactions lawyers.  As a student, you will get exposure to all areas of our practice.

Mentorship

You will be assigned a mentor who will regularly meet with you to discuss how you are progressing and to provide guidance on your skills development.  We are direct, open and informal; you will get the feedback you need to grow.

Professional Development

SimpsonWigle LAW LLP provides an excellent arena for the hands-on experience that should form the basis of your training.  You will be given a great deal of responsibility for the files you work on and the opportunity to be exposed to or be involved in all stages of client work including client meetings.

Compensation

In addition to a base salary which is competitive in the market for 2023 articling students, you will receive extended health and dental coverage for the duration of your contract, two weeks paid vacation and half the cost of your Bar Admission exams.  

Application Form

SimpsonWigle Law LLP. complies with the guidelines of the law society of ontario in conducting interviews for articling positions in hamilton.​