Articling Student

Stikeman Elliott LLP is accepting applications for Articling Students at its Montreal office at 1155 Rene-Levesque Boulevard West. This paid 10-month articling program offers rotations through multiple practice groups and is conducted in both English and French, reflecting Montreal's bilingual legal market.

Program Details

• Duration: 10 months (starting September 2026)
• Compensation: Paid — competitive articling salary
• Rotations: Corporate/M&A, Tax, Competition, Securities, and Litigation groups
• Language: Bilingual (English/French) work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Rotate through 2-3 practice groups to gain diverse experience in business law
• Draft legal memoranda, contract summaries, and research opinions in English and French
• Assist with M&A due diligence, securities filings, and competition law analysis
• Attend hearings at the Palais de Justice de Montreal and Quebec Superior Court
• Participate in the Barreau du Quebec professional training course (Ecole du Barreau)

Eligibility

• BCL/LLB or JD candidate from a recognized Quebec or Canadian law school
• Eligible for the Barreau du Quebec admission process
• Bilingual (English/French) required
• Strong academic record with interest in business law