Student Hiring Information Grid

Hiring Grid
Do you hire 1st Yr. Summer Students	No
Do you hire 2nd Yr. Summer Students	Yes
Do you hire Articling Students	Yes
How many 1st Yr. Students students did you hire for 2025	No
How many 2nd Yr. Students students did you hire for 2025	6
How many Articling Students students did you hire for 2025	6
1st Yr. Summer - 2026	No
2nd Yr. Summer - 2026	6
Articling Students - 2026	6
1st Yr. Summer - 2027	No
2nd Yr. Summer - 2027	6
Articling Students - 2027	6
1st Yr. Summer - 2028	No
2nd Yr. Summer - 2028	No
How many Articling Students will you hire for 2028	No
1st Yr. Summer - Rotation	N/A
2nd Yr. Summer - Rotation	N/A
Articling Students - Rotation	N/A
1st Yr. Summer - Split/Secondment	No
2nd Yr. Summer - Split/Secondment	No
Articling Student - Split/Secondment	No

Hiring Criteria

First Year Summer Students
FIRST YEAR SUMMER STUDENTS: Do you recruit first year summer students?	No
When is the application deadline for first year summer students?
When is the interviewing period?
Do you participate in on-campus interview (OCI) programs to fill such positions?	Yes
Description of first year summer program:	FIRM DESCRIPTION Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is a dynamic and entrepreneurial business law firm recognized for its resourcefulness, creativity, and unwavering commitment to client service. Our clients include publicly traded companies, financial institutions, securities dealers, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, and a broad range of individual, family-owned, and privately held businesses. As a full-service firm, we provide expertise across all major areas of business law, including corporate/commercial, securities, banking, technology, tax, real estate, and litigation. We are equipped to manage complex, sophisticated mandates with a high degree of technical proficiency, while maintaining the personalized service, accessibility, and responsiveness of a mid-sized firm. At Fogler, Rubinoff LLP, we foster a collegial and collaborative environment where lawyers are encouraged to build meaningful practices that reflect their professional interests and long-term goals. PRIMARY PRACTICE AREAS Our principal areas of practice include: Banking and Financial Services Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Restructuring Commercial and Residential Real Estate Corporate Finance Estates, Wills, Trusts, and Charitable Organizations Health Law Labour and Employment Law (Management-side) Litigation Mergers and Acquisitions Securities Tax Law Technology and E-Business DESCRIPTION OF SUMMER PROGRAM Our summer program provides students with a comprehensive and practical introduction to the practice of law within a full-service business firm. Summer students are assigned to a single practice rotation and work closely with lawyers across a range of our core practice groups. Students are actively engaged in substantive legal work, including drafting transaction documents and pleadings, attending client meetings, assisting with closings, conducting research, and observing court proceedings. Each student is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides guidance, support, and helps facilitate integration into firm life. Our goal is to deliver a well-rounded, hands-on experience that reflects the realities of practice at Fogler, Rubinoff LLP and equips students with the skills and confidence needed for a successful legal career.
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How many weeks is the first year summer program?	Thirteen

Second Year Summer Students
SECOND YEAR SUMMER STUDENTS: Do you recruit second year summer students?	Yes
When is the application deadline for second year summer students?	As per the LSO guidelines.
When is the interviewing period?	As per the LSO guidelines.
Do you participate in on-campus interview (OCI) programs to fill such positions?	Yes
Description of the second year summer program	By virtue of our size and hands-on approach in dealing with our clients’ legal and business issues, law students are exposed to all elements of complex matters, transactions and cases. You will participate in drafting, research, negotiation and client communication, and be encouraged to take on a meaningful role interacting directly with our lawyers and clients. From day one, you will be mentored and coached so that you will have the confidence that comes from knowing you have the support and feedback you need to excel. Collegiality and comradery among colleagues is a cornerstone of our firm’s culture. The personal, approachable nature of our firm is enhanced by regular socials and an open door policy to create a friendly and caring environment. You will be invited to participate in the active social life of our firm and that of our Associates’ committee, so that you can build relationships and discover for yourself that Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is more than just a law firm.
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How many weeks is the second year summer program?	13 weeks

Campus Recruiting

OCIs
Will you be participating in OCIs this year?	Yes
Schools:	Dalhousie University, Dalhousie Law|Lakehead University|Osgoode Hall Law School, York University|Queen's University, Faculty of Law|University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section|University of Toronto, Faculty of Law|University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law|University of Windsor, Faculty of Law|Toronto Metropolitan University

Other Campus Recruiting
We will be recruiting students from the following law schools (outside of the OCI process)	McGill University, Faculty of Law Lakehead University Thompson Rivers University University of Alberta, Faculty of Law University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law University of Calgary, Faculty of Law University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law University of Victoria, Faculty of Law
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Methods of Recruiting Articling Students – Hiring Summary

	2025	2026
No. of 1st Year Summer Students	0	0
No. of 1st Year Summer Students Offered Articling Positions (region dependent)	0	0
No. of 2nd Year Summer Students	6	6
No. of 2nd Year Summer Students Offered Articling Positions	6	6
Quebec: Number of future articling students working as a 2nd year summer student
Atlantic: No. of articling students hired during 2nd year January recruitment
No. of additional articling students hired (in some regions, in addition to students hired through the summer process)

How can I learn more about your student program and workplace? We welcome students to reach out to our summer and articling students to gain firsthand insight into the firm and the student experience. We also host a firm tour in early summer for those interested in exploring our culture and seeing our offices in person. For Quebec and Atlantic Employers: Do you allow your articling students hired to work for you during their second year summer?

Articling Students

Articling Students
When do you hire articling students?	It is always our intention that our 2nd year summer law students return to article with us. If additional articling students are required, the hiring is done pursuant to the LSO guidelines.
Do you still have any articling positions open for this year (starting 2026)?	No
Do you anticipate having articling positions open for next year (starting in 2027) for external candidates outside of your current student hires (if any)?	No
If so, how many positions do you anticipate having for external candidates?
Do you allow students to work during the licensing process in your jurisdiction?	Case-by-Case
Description of articling program	Our articling program is designed to provide students with the tools they need to enhance their skills. Workshops on a variety of legal issues and areas of specialization are designed to reflect real-life situations and provide practical plans of action in approaching legal problems and practice management. As well, our four general practice rotations expose articling students to each of our main areas of practice, including: •Business Law (corporate/commercial, tax, wills and estates) •Securities Law •Litigation and Dispute Resolution •Commercial Real Estate, and Banking and Financial Services Our students are encouraged to become actively involved in all aspects related to our clients’ matters. By virtue of our size and hands-on approach in dealing with our clients’ legal and business issues, our students are exposed to all elements of complex matters, transactions and cases. During your articles, you will interact directly with our clients and lawyers in the resolution of client matters - a level of exposure unique to our firm. By working hand-in-hand with associates and partners, articling students gain an appreciation of day-to-day life at the firm and are exposed to a variety of practices. Each student is assigned a mentor as an additional dedicated resource whose role is to facilitate their professional training, skills development and assist with the integration into the firm. We also host a variety of social events to give you the opportunity to get to know us outside of the office. Past events have included weekly breakfasts, informal evening socials, our annual Summer Event, December Holiday Party, volleyball tournaments and other student and associate specific activities. As one of our students, you will be welcomed and encouraged to participate in all of the firm's social programs to enhance your experience. It is anticipated that students will complete the Barrister and Solicitor Exams required by the LSO prior to commencing their articles with us in early August.
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Foreign Trained Students/Lawyers

Do you offer internships?	No

Summer/Articling
Do you accept applications for summer/articling positions from foreign trained students/lawyers?	Yes
If yes, do applicants need to have an Assessment Report from the National Committee on Accreditation (in Québec, an attestation from le Barreau du Québec) before applying?	No
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Application Process

Required Application Materials
Required Application Materials	Resume cover letter reference list post secondary transcripts law school transcripts list of upper year courses
Comments	Reference letters are recommended.

Preferred Method of Application
Preferred Method of Application	viDesktop Portal Email
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Cover letters should be addressed to:

First Year Lawyer Hiring Information

	2025	2026
How many articling students did you offer a first year lawyer position?	3	4
How many articling students in your articling program were seeking a position?	5	6
How many additional first year associates did you hire outside of your articling student program?	2	0
How many of the additional students clerked?	0	0