Articling Student

2027-28 Articles

We welcome applications from motivated law students interested in gaining hands-on experience in Aboriginal law.

This role offers exposure to a broad and substantive practice, with opportunities to engage directly in files that have real impacts for Indigenous communities.

This is a full-time, in-office articling student position based in Victoria, BC. Regular attendance at our office is required to support mentorship and collaboration.

Madison Burt 2025-26 Articling Student heading to an oral history hearing to lead her first witness

As an articling student at Sequoia Legal, you can expect to:

Work closely with lawyers on active files involving Indigenous governance, consultation, economic development, and rights-related matters
Gain experience across a range of practice areas
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
Draft pleadings, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents
Assist with litigation matters, including file preparation, document discovery, working with experts and witnesses, etc
Review and analyze case law and legislation
Support client work and internal firm initiatives
Take on increasing responsibility over the course of your articling term
Attend internal and client meetings
Attend court proceedings and hearings where appropriate
Opportunities to travel to our clients’ communities
Receive mentorship, guidance, and regular feedback from lawyers and senior staff
Develop strong practical skills in a collaborative, team-based environment

We are committed to providing a supportive and engaging articling experience with meaningful, substantive work.

We offer:

Start date in May 2027
Monthly salary of $6,000
- Including salary paid during 11 weeks PREP
Payment of your PREP fees
Health Spending Account
Mentorship with top lawyers in the field of Aboriginal Law
Work in an office that has secure bike storage, free coffee/tea/snacks, and regular firm social events.

You offer:

Excellent legal analysis, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous issues.
- Post-secondary courses in Aboriginal Law, Indigenous laws, or the history of Indigenous peoples of Canada is an asset.
Currently enrolled in a Canadian law school with an anticipated completion date of April 2027

Our firm recognizes diversity as a source of strength. We are honoured to receive applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous candidates, and those who wish to self-identify as Indigenous are respectfully invited to do so in their cover letter.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join us in making a positive impact for Indigenous communities.

Please forward your CV, cover letter, transcripts, and a writing sample to Ashley Cogswell at ashley@sequoialegal.ca by Tuesday June 30, 2026 at 5pm PT.

Committed to reconciliation and providing excellent, client-centered service.

With a team of highly experienced lawyers, our firm handles a wide-range of matters impacting Indigenous communities today, for example, Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Litigation, Economic Development, Land-Use Governance, Impact Benefit Agreements, Consultation with Governments and Industry.