Articling Student 2027 - 10-Month Contract

Manulife is seeking two Articling Students for a 10-month articling placement within its in-house legal department for the 2027-2028 articling term, providing hands-on experience in commercial, corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters. This articling opportunity, beginning in July 2027, will appeal to individuals interested in business and financial services law who love to take initiative, are client-focused, and are exceptionally strong in delivering high-quality results.

As part of the placement, you will work with a high-caliber legal team in a leading global financial services organization.

• →Law degree and a strong academic background.

• →Demonstrated interest in commercial, corporate, regulatory, litigation, and/or insurance law, with prior experience in a legal setting considered an asset.

• Highly motivated and proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic.

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to both legal and business audiences.

• Advocacy, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

• A high level of comfort working with technology and a keen passion for learning new systems, including digital literacy of MS Office and web-based legal research tools and other web-based resources.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-collaboratively.

• Strong client service mindset.

• Demonstrated attention to detail.

• Critical thinker able to work well independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.

• Proven time management skills and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to investigate facts, identify issues, determine organizational objectives, consider alternative solutions, analyze risk and advise clients on the appropriate course of action.

To apply for one of these placements, you will be required to submit the following:

• Cover letter (please address your letter to the Manulife Articling Committee).
• Resume.
• Law school transcripts, plus final year course selection.
• Two professional/academic reference letters.

Please submit all applications materials in one single PDF file. All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on October 19.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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