Applications are invited from law students who will have completed 2nd year or 3rd year, to start work Spring, 2012. There are five positions: 3 positions for 3rd year students (graduates) with the Public Prosecutions Division (two in St. John’s, 1 in Corner Brook) and 2 positions with the Civil Division, St. John’s (one for a 3rd year student (graduate), one for a 2nd year student).
The Civil Division and the Public Prosecutions Division work together to offer a comprehensive Program. The Program gives students the opportunity to develop the essential knowledge, skills and experience for practicing law. Throughout the Program students receive professional guidance and support from lawyers with experience and expertise and enjoy a wide array of challenging legal work, in an exciting work environment.
Ideally students will spend a rotation with each Division and a placement in a private firm, to ensure exposure to all areas of law. Students with the Civil Division will rotate through the Division’s 5 units (Central Agencies and Justice Policy, Litigation, Family Law, Resources/Regulatory and Corporate Commercial) for maximum exposure and learning opportunity. Students may have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and in high-pressure situations in areas of public law.
The Department of Justice is headquartered at Confederation Building, St. John’s. The Civil and Public Prosecutions Divisions operate from headquarters. The Public Prosecutions Division has 8 regional offices and a Special Prosecutions Unit; the St. John’s regional office and the Special Prosecutions Unit are located at Atlantic Place, Water Street, St. John’s.
Application and Interview Procedure
Applications should be forwarded, by November 18, 2011, in confidence (by mail or e-mail), to:
Applications must include a cover letter, resume, Law School transcript, the names of three references and indicate if the applicant is applying for St. John’s and/or Corner Brook. An applicant may indicate a preference for Civil Division or Public Prosecutions Division, if any.
Interviews for selected students will be held the week of December 19, 2011.
Note: Students must be eligible for admission to the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador as students at law and satisfy Department of Justice hiring requirements. Positions within the Department of Justice are considered “Positions of Trust” and as such successful candidates will be subject to a background check through police/court banks and other sources.
Thank you for your interest in our Articling Program.