Union: The Society
Job Number: J0625-0489
Job Title: 2026/27 Articling Student - Refugee & Immigration (Toronto)
Job Type: Articling Student
Contract Duration (months): 10 months
City, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Location: Toronto
Job Category: Legal
Job Classification: AS
Role Designation:
LAO Workplace Based - Role is physically based in an in-person LAO workplace.
Open Positions: 2
Posting Date: June 13, 2025
Closing Date: June 27, 2025
Salary: $72,149.57/Year
Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.
As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.
If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.
Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

REFUGEE LAW OFFICE PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

To provide legal representation and advice to refugee claimants, permanent residents, and persons with precarious immigration status. LAO is seeking an articling student with a background and interest in Immigration and Refugee law and someone who demonstrates a passionate commitment to working with vulnerable migrants and who is able to work collegially in a public sector environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Eligible to undertake articles in Ontario.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice or public interest work.
• Knowledge of immigration and refugee law systems and processes
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including persons living with mental health and addictions challenges
• Demonstrated excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
• Solid understanding of the mission of Legal Aid Ontario.
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and video platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Fluency in English is a requirement. Fluency in French and/or in other languages (such as Arabic, Spanish, Tamil, Punjabi, and Dari/Farsi, Spanish etc.) will be considered an asset.

Please refer the Job description for details