Legal Research Intern

The Bank of Canada is offering a Legal Research Internship at 234 Wellington Street, Ottawa. This paid 4-month position provides law students with hands-on research experience in central banking law, financial regulation, and public sector legal work within walking distance of Parliament Hill and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 months (January - April or May - August 2026)
• Compensation: Paid — Government of Canada student rates
• Focus: Financial regulation, central banking legislation, and policy research

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on the Bank of Canada Act, Payment Clearing and Settlement Act, and related financial legislation
• Prepare research summaries and legal memoranda for the Legal Services team
• Assist with comparative legal research on central banking frameworks across G7 jurisdictions
• Support access to information and privacy request processing under the Access to Information Act
• Attend legal department meetings and professional development sessions

Eligibility

• Enrolled in a JD, LLB, BCL, or LLM program at a recognized Canadian university
• Bilingual (English/French) required for Ottawa position
• Strong academic record with interest in financial regulation or public law
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required for security clearance