Students
Students
Students
Build Your Future Here
Are you looking to build a rewarding legal career that blends professional excellence with personal fulfillment?
Since 1929, Lerners has welcomed generations of law students who began their careers with us. Our commitment to legal excellence is matched only by our dedication to teaching and mentoring. You won’t just observe — you will participate and collaborate on challenging files to evolve into the lawyer you aspire to be.
Shape Your Legal Career
Your student experience is designed to be more than just a first step — it’s a meaningful introduction to the practice of law in a supportive, inclusive, and hands-on environment. You’ll be immersed in real legal work, guided by experienced lawyers who are committed to your development.
We provide personalized mentorship, skills-building opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of practice areas so you can explore your interests and start building the confidence and capabilities you'll need as a lawyer. At Lerners, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute, learn, and grow as a valued member of our team.
Build Skills, Make Connections, Enjoy the Ride
Your time here is thoughtfully structured to give you the best possible introduction to law firm life. Through our formal work distribution program, you’ll receive a variety of meaningful assignments across different practice areas, ensuring broad exposure and real responsibility. Our mentorship program pairs you with experienced lawyers who are invested in your success.
Beyond the work, you'll enjoy a calendar of planned social activities designed to help you build connections, experience our firm culture, and feel part of the team from day one. At Lerners, we’re here to support your growth — every step of the way.
InclusiVe and Welcoming
Join a workplace where your expertise is recognized, your ideas are welcomed, and your professional growth is encouraged.
We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity and/or gender expression. Lerners is committed to ensuring that each individual will have genuine, open and unhindered access to employment opportunities.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources.
Read more about Diversity & Inclusion at Lerners.
OUR STUDENT RESOURCES TEAM
Tiffany Lau leads and manages the firm’s student program, beginning with the recruitment process and continuing through all aspects of the students’ firm experience, including onboarding, training, mentorship, performance evaluations, and career development.
Andrea Catlin has been a valued Lerners team member for over 20 years. In directing assignments to legal students, she considers their workload and the type of experience each student has or needs and assigns projects accordingly. Andrea’s approach ensures that by the end of their term, each student has worked with a variety of lawyers on different tasks and in most of the major areas of law we practice.