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2026‐2027 Law Clerk Program Application

We are no longer accepting applications for 2026-2027.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

  1. A completed PDF application form (updated June 2024); 1 2
  2. A cover letter addressing all requirements stated on this posting; 3
  3. A curriculum vitae; 4
  4. Copies of transcripts for all post-secondary studies, including any post-graduate courses (except the law school official transcript)(in PDF format);
  5. Official law school transcript (must be sent directly by the university as per instructions provided in the poster);
  6. 2 writing samples, between 5 and 10 pages in length each, authored entirely by the applicant. If you are proficient in both official languages, you must provide 1 writing sample in English and 1 in French. All pages must be numbered and include the applicant’s name. Factums produced for Court proceedings or a moot court are not accepted;
  7. 4 letters of reference (included with the application OR submitted directly by a referee).

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Submitter information

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Candidate’s contact information

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(all post-secondary studies other than official law school transcript)

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Under Part 3, 4 and 5, please include up to 4 work or research experience and extracurricular activities that you wish to highlight.

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If you are submitting a copy of your cover letter in both English and French, please include both versions in 1 document.

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If you are submitting a copy of your curriculum vitae in both English and French, please include both versions in 1 document.

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Date modified: 2025-03-10