Black@Blakes Internship at Blake, Cassels & Graydon

The role

This Black@Blakes Internship at Blake, Cassels & Graydon in Toronto, Canada, is designed for Black-identifying first-year JD students or second-year combined program students who are members of BLSA Canada or a BLSA chapter. The internship aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession by providing financial support and practical experience within a law firm environment.

What you'll do

Participate in personalized firm tours
Engage in job-shadowing opportunities
Work on diversity-related initiatives
Work on pro bono matters
Work on other projects that give further insight into the practice of law in a business context
Develop recruitment and interviewing skills
Participate in various professional development programs at the Firm

What we're looking for

Be a member of BLSA Canada or a BLSA chapter at a Canadian law school

Be a student in their first year of a J.D. program, or the second year of a combined four-year J.D. program, or an international student completing an LL.M. at a Canadian law school, in good standing

Submit a résumé

Submit undergraduate transcripts

Submit law school transcripts

Submit a 500-word statement outlining interest and what you hope to gain from participating in the internship program

Benefits

C$5,000 for each student

Coverage of costs to attend the BLSA Canada Annual Conference

Flexible time commitment around school and other personal obligations

One business day/eight hours per month commitment expected

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