The Superior Court hires two (2) first-year law students to work in the Research Facility in Toronto each summer. The duties of the summer students primarily consist of providing legal research for the Office of the Chief Justice, as well as some administrative support duties. Summer students will also work extensively with the clerks of the Superior Court and may get a chance to work directly with judges. A summer student position is excellent preparation for a future clerkship.

Application Process

The Court seeks applicants possessing strong legal research and writing skills, strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills. Only first-year law students are eligible to apply. Summer student positions are held for three months beginning in mid-May and ending in mid-August. All summer students are paid in accordance with the salaries of first-year law students at the Law Student Programs website. Please visit their website for further information.

How to Apply

Summer student applications are due by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Please submit the following by email only to SCJ.summer@ontario.ca:

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• official transcriptsof law school and undergraduate grades; and
• three (3) reference names with contact information.

Applications should be addressed to:

Executive Assistant,
Clerkship Program,
Superior Court of Justice Office of the Chief Justice,
361 University Avenue, Room 620
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1T3.

If you have questions about the summer student program, please contact the Research Facility (scj.summer@ontario.ca).