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2012 Summer Program


APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2012


Recruitment & Hiring

The Director of Research, as well as a committee of various partners and associates, is responsible for the recruitment and hiring of our articling students. We anticipate that we will hire two students for the summer of 2012.

We are looking for creative, energetic individuals with a strong academic background and an interest in one or more of our areas of practice. We want congenial students who will foster an atmosphere of co-operation among all lawyers and staff, and who will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and the initiative to provide high quality legal service.

Nelligan O'Brien Payne is proud of its reputation as a bilingual law firm. Although skill in both official languages is not required, we encourage applicants who can work in both English and French.

Nelligan O'Brien Payne has traditionally looked to its summer students as its source for articling students. We recognize that people are our greatest asset and the key to our continued long-term success as a firm. We see the articling experience as the best possible opportunity to assess the personal character and professional potential of our future lawyers.

Nelligan O'Brien Payne has progressive policies relating to maternity and family leave and supports a workplace free of harassment.


Interviews

We will conduct interviews for the hiring of students in accordance with the general policy for the Ottawa region. We ask that all applications be received no later than Tuesday, January 31, 2012.


Submission of Application

If you are interested in applying, please submit the following:

  • Your resume
  • A covering letter detailing your academic background and interests, both inside and outside of law
  • Transcripts of undergraduate marks
  • A copy of first and second year law school grades
  • The name, address and telephone number of at least two references, one preferably a former employer


Please send or e-mail your application package to:

Christopher Rootham
Director of Research
Nelligan O'Brien Payne
Suite 1500, 50 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L2

E-mail: christopher.rootham@nelligan.ca


Should you have any questions, please contact our Director of Research - Christopher Rootham:

In the Ottawa area: (613) 231-8311
Anywhere else in Canada: 1-800-663-5769
E-mail: christopher.rootham@nelligan.ca
Fax: (613) 788-3667