We serve a diverse range of clients on a  broad spectrum of legal issues. Practising both trial and appellate advocacy, our lawyers appear at all levels of courts and before many administrative tribunals across the country.

We are recognized leaders in business litigation, with clients that include many national and multinational corporations. We also enjoy a counsel practice and have referred to us interesting and complex cases to litigate. Our business litigation practice includes shareholder disputes, insolvency, securities and class action litigation, among other areas.

In addition to business litigation, a substantial part of our practice includes the representation of physicians in malpractice actions and disciplinary matters. Our practice also includes intellectual property, insurance, administrative and employment litigation.

A little of everything!  Involved at all stages of the litigation process and given a great deal of responsibility, students draft pleadings and factums, prepare motion records and conduct legal research.  Articling students attend court on opposed and unopposed motions and, in some cases, take carriage of small claims court files.  Students meet with clients and witnesses, attend examinations for discovery and regularly accompany our lawyers to all levels of courts and other tribunals. 

Because our goal is to produce superior advocates, our students are given broad and intense exposure to the litigation process.

We look for well-rounded students whose initiative, self-reliance and leadership abilities are readily apparent in their professional and personal lives. Academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in advocacy are also essential. Above all, we seek students with a passion for litigation and the desire and capability to develop the skills required to become successful advocates.

As our firm is committed exclusively to litigation, there is no rotation system.  Students are given the opportunity to work with all our lawyers on a wide variety of litigation matters. A student who has a special interest in an area of our practice is encouraged to express that interest.  While we do not offer a rotation outside the firm, on a case-by-case basis, articling students may have an opportunity to do such a rotation in an area they find of particular interest that is relevant to their training at our firm.

We pay a salary that is competitive with the large downtown Toronto firms. Articling students receive full salary and tuition during the Bar Admission Course, regardless of hire-back. We also offer a dental, health and life insurance plan, a health club membership and paid vacation.

Our offices are on the 25^th and 26^th floors of 130 Adelaide Street West in downtown Toronto. Our articling and summer students have secretarial support and laptop computers. Given the firm's varied practice, we have always maintained a comprehensive in-house library including electronic research tools.

Our firm is a collegial one where all members try to know what others are doing and to provide support to them in their work. Students will be assigned a mentor who will be a resource to ensure a smooth introduction to the firm.

Our articling and summer students are an extremely important part of our firm. Our size allows students to quickly become part of the fabric of the firm. A variety of social events are held throughout the year in which members of the firm have the opportunity to spend time together on a more informal basis.

We observe the guidelines for recruiting summer and articling students set annually by the Law Society of Upper Canada. 

Applications should be addressed to:

Ms. Nina Bombier 
Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP
Suite 2600, 130 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, Ontario  M5H 3P5

You should include in your package a covering letter expressing why you are interested in our firm, a résumé and a copy of your law school and undergraduate transcripts. Reference letters, while helpful, are not mandatory.

If you require further information please call:  (416) 865-9500,
fax: (416) 865-9010,
or e-mail: nbombier@litigate.com
Toll-free: 1-877-80LSRSG