Summer Students
Build Your Future Here
Summer Students
Build Your Future Here
Summer Students
Build Your Future Here
A Summer to Shape Your Future
Your summer 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. As a summer student, 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 future 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 summer 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 committed to your development and 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.
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London
London, Ontario offers young professionals the best of both worlds — a welcoming, small-town feel paired with the amenities of a growing city.
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Toronto
It’s a hub of innovation and ambition, where young lawyers can build their networks and grow their careers, in the friendly atmosphere of a boutique-style workplace.
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InclusiVe and Welcoming
Join a workplace where your expertise is recognized, your ideas are welcomed, and your career can thrive. Explore our current opportunities below and take the next step with Lerners today.
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.