Articling Student - Corporate

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is accepting applications for Articling Student positions in its Corporate group at Commerce Court West on Bay Street, Toronto. This is a paid, 10-month articling program that forms part of the licensing requirements of the Law Society of Ontario.

Program Details

• Duration: 10 months (starting August 2026)
• Compensation: Paid — competitive articling salary aligned with Bay Street market rates
• Rotations: Exposure to corporate/M&A, securities, banking, and private equity practice groups

Key Responsibilities

• Assist associates and partners with M&A due diligence, corporate governance, and securities filings
• Draft board resolutions, closing documents, and shareholders' agreements under the CBCA
• Attend client meetings, closings, and Ontario Securities Commission hearings as an observer
• Conduct legal research on corporate and securities law issues using CanLII and Westlaw Canada
• Participate in the firm's professional development program and mentorship initiatives

Eligibility

• JD or LLB candidate graduating in 2026 from a recognized Canadian law school
• Eligible for the Law Society of Ontario Licensing Process
• Strong academic record with demonstrated interest in corporate and securities law
• Previous summer or internship experience at a law firm preferred