Summary
Description
The British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General offers interesting and varied articling experiences at its offices in Victoria. The Ministry will be interviewing soon for summer articling student positions starting in May 2026. Further information about the Articling Student Program is available at Summer Articles – Province of British Columbia.
Students who complete their summer with the Legal Services Branch will work with the Small Claims Program on their own files. These files enable students to build skills in litigation, practice management, client service, and effective communication. Students are supported by supervising lawyers, who provide advice and guidance with issue spotting, legal drafting, courtroom and file preparation, and any questions that arise along the way.
The three summer student positions will lead to articles for 2027-28, subject to satisfactory performance, and any budget/hiring freeze constraints during the summer 2026 temporary articles and subject to budgetary approval. Applications for articles not linked to summer positions are expected to be accepted from mid-January until late February 2026. Details on how to apply for those positions will be available through the home page of our website starting in January 2026.
We are committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens per the Public Service Act. We welcome and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the BC Public Service.
Application Deadline
11:00pm Pacific Standard Time, Friday, August 15th, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Who can apply
Those enrolled in 2L at a Canadian law school and will finish by May 2026, with 3L to complete. Applicants are also eligible to apply if you are enrolled in a 3L of a 4 year program (e.g. JD/JID, etc.) and have one year remaining left to complete.
How to apply
Email your completed application (list of requirements below) to agarticling@gov.bc.ca to Michelle Li’s attention.
- The application form, together with:
- A cover letter (not to exceed two pages);
- Your resume (not to exceed three pages); and
- A copy of your law school (LLB/JD) transcript(s).
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Who to contact with questions:
Sheri Li (Legal Services Branch and/or Application Process Questions)
Phone: (778) 405-3430
Email: agarticling@gov.bc.ca
Estimated Schedule
Applications Open: July 17, 2025
Applications Close: August 15, 2025
Written Interviews: September 8-12, 2025
Oral Interviews: September 29-October 8, 2025
Reference Checks: October 9-10, 2025
Offers Sent: October 13-14, 2025
Regrets Sent: October 15-16 2025
Please note that these timelines are estimates to help you schedule in advance; however, they are subject to change.
How many Positions:
Up to three. These positions will be located in Victoria.
Indigenous Students:
The Ministry of Attorney General is particularly interested in receiving applications for positions from Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Metis) law students. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous may make use of the BC Public Service’s Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service. To learn more about this service please visit Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service – Province of British Columbia or contact indigenousapplicants@gov.bc.ca.
Preliminary shortlisting may be done based on law school transcripts and the clarity, accuracy, and completeness of application materials. Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to provide further documentation at that time, including confirmation of law school grades and references. All applicants will be contacted by mail or email. Successful applicants will be required to undergo criminal record checks.
