• Law Clerk Program
• Pay and Benefits

Applications are invited for positions of law clerks to the Judges of the Federal Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. Approximately forty-two (42) positions are available: twelve (12) with the Federal Court of Appeal and thirty (30) with the Federal Court. Please specify in your covering letter which Court(s) you wish to have your application considered by.

Federal Court of Appeal and Federal Court, Ottawa, Ontario.

One (1) year - between May 1, 2007 and September 4, 2008 (tentative).

$47,046 per annum (salary range effective June 2005). We offer a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance.

Under the direction of the Judges to whom they have been assigned, law clerks research points of law, prepare legal memoranda and generally assist the Judges.

1. Graduation from a recognized Canadian Law School or equivalent;
2. Language proficiency in English or in French is essential. Some positions are designated bilingual CBB.

Certain law societies recognize the service of the law clerks as fulfilling all or part of their articling requirements. Candidates should verify this with the law society of the jurisdiction in which they will seek admission to practice.

Candidates must forward by January 27, 2006:

1. a curriculum vitae (specify citizenship);
2. official transcripts of law school marks and copies of transcripts for all other post-secondary studies;
3. three (3) letters of reference;
4. a letter explaining why the position is being sought; and
5. sample(s) of legal writing.

All material should be sent to:

Marc D. Reinhardt, LL.L.
Courts Administration Service
90 Elgin Street, Mailroom, 6th floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H9

Judges of the Courts may visit the law schools to promote the law clerk programs in the fall of 2005 and conduct interviews during the period March to May of 2006. Confirmation of these visits and the details pertaining to them will be forwarded to the Dean's office.

Please note that preference will be given to Canadian citizens. We are committed to employment equity. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further information, please contact Marc Reinhardt (Federal Courts) at (613) 995-4547 or visit the following websites:Federal Court of Appeal or Federal Court.