Articled Student - Law

Company Description

DT Law is a boutique law firm serving clients across Langley, Surrey, White Rock and the Greater Vancouver Area. This position is for our office in Langley. Our practice is designed to support both business and personal legal needs- from strategic advice in the boardroom to advocacy in the courtroom- through a client-first, solutions-oriented approach.

Our practice areas include: Commercial and Corporate Law, Litigation, Franchise Law, Family Law, Mediation & Arbitration, Immigration & Appeals, and Wills & Estate Planning.

Role Description

DT Law plans to hire one additional Articled Student to join our team. This is a full-time articling role that offers hands-on experience across a broad practice, with supervision, mentorship, and structured opportunities to build practical skills.

You will assist counsel on a mix of solicitor and litigation matters, which may include corporate/commercial transactions, contract work, litigation, dispute resolution (including mediation/arbitration), immigration matters (including appeals-focused work), and wills/estates files.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will support lawyers and the broader team by working under the supervision of your Principal, by:

• conducting legal research and drafting memoranda on a wide range of issues (business, litigation, immigration, and estate-related);
• learning, drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents, including contracts and transaction documents (e.g., commercial agreements and corporate documentation);
• assisting with litigation files (including drafting pleadings/materials, organizing evidence, and preparing for hearings and trials);
• assisting with dispute resolution matters, including mediation and arbitration preparation;
• supporting various practice areas files, including appeals-oriented matters as required;
• supporting wills and estates files, including estate planning and probate/litigation-adjacent work as needed;
• attending court/tribunal proceedings and client meetings where appropriate, and participating in training and professional development.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• a J.D. or LL.B. (or equivalent);
• eligibility to enrol in the Law Society of British Columbia Admission Program by your articling start date;
• strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills;
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional, client-service mindset;
• strong organization and time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

NCA and Internationally Trained Lawyers

We welcome applications from:

• NCA candidates (those who have completed NCA requirements), and
• internationally trained lawyers from common-law jurisdictions, provided you will be eligible to enrol in the Law Society Admission Program by the start of articles (including, where applicable, holding an NCA Certificate of Qualification).

IT & Legal Research Skills

Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and CanLII is expected, along with strong overall technological proficiency. Candidates should be comfortable using modern legal software, document systems, and productivity tools to conduct efficient research and support file management.

Language Skills

Fluency in English is required. Additional language skills are considered an asset (e.g., Persian/Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, or other languages), but are not required.

How to Apply

• Please submit your CV via the LinkedIn Easy Apply link (preferred) or email it to [email protected] (not both).
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity

DT Law is committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences.