Launch Your Legal Career with Us

Welcome to Smith Litkowski Summer and Articling Student Program – your gateway to a dynamic legal career in Criminal Defence. Our firm is committed to nurturing the next generation of criminal defence lawyers through a comprehensive and enriching experience. If you're passionate about criminal law, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact, consider embarking on your legal journey with us. Join our Student Program, where learning meets opportunity, and set the foundation for a successful and rewarding career in law.

About our Summer and Articling Student Program

At Smith Litkowski, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where aspiring lawyers can develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in their legal careers. Our student program is designed to provide a well-rounded and immersive experience, including a diverse exposure to cases at the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. There is no better way to prepare for a criminal law associate position in the Greater Toronto Area. 

Key Features of Our Articling Program:

• Mentorship: Our students are paired with a seasoned mentor who provides guidance, support, and valuable insights throughout their time with us. Your mentor will work with you to ensure that you are getting the experience necessary to become a leading criminal lawyer.
• Diverse Legal Experience: Our program exposes students to various cases and areas of practices, allowing them to gain hands-on experience in the criminal defence field, including both trial and appellate work. 
• Professional Development: We value the professional growth of our students. Mentoring sessions and seminars are organized to enhance legal skills, ethics, and practice management.
• Client Interaction: Our students will have the opportunity to interact with clients on a daily basis, participate in client meetings, and contribute to case strategy discussions under the supervision of our experienced lawyers.
• Research and Writing Skills: We value the importance of refining research and writing skills. Our students will have the chance to conduct legal research and case laws, draft and prepare legal documents, and draft memoranda, for various of cases.
• Court Exposure: Our program includes regular attendance at the set-date court to-speak-to and remand matters, assist in trial preparation, and the opportunity to attend and view trial proceedings and appeal hearings of our lawyers.

Application Process and How to Apply:

Our firm hires Summer Students and Articling Students each year. Applications are typically accepted around June for Articling Students and around September for Summer Students. Successful candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews. 

Please stay tuned for postings on our website and the viLawPortal when positions are available, and when our firm is accepting applications for the program.

Please contact HoaLe Smith at info@slcriminallawyers.ca with any questions or inquires about our student program.