About us
One firm, One Osler
Osler’s “One firm” model emphasizes collaboration, integration, and excellence across all areas of expertise within the firm to deliver exceptional service and tailored solutions to its clients.
This model promotes a culture of teamwork and collaboration, providing you with ample opportunities to engage in cross-office mandates and build a strong network. With access to a diverse network of mentors and resources, you can create a strong foundation upon which to build your legal career. Consistent with our values of parity and fairness, our One Firm Model strives to deliver an exceptional student experience across all offices.
What We Offer
Mentorship
We recognize the immense value of mentorship in shaping the careers of our future lawyers. In a supportive and welcoming environment, you will have the opportunity to learn from and work with many of the best business law experts in Canada.
At Osler, you will be provided invaluable guidance and practical insights from seasoned legal professionals at various levels. Through timely and regular feedback from junior and senior mentors, as well as the Student Programs team, you will be immersed in an enriching learning experience. We invest in you.
Our students are an integral part of the firm. You will be involved in all stages of our client work and make a real contribution to our team. Our Summer and Articling programs are designed to challenge you in a supportive environment where you can thrive and grow into exceptional lawyers.
Professional Development
We offer one of the most comprehensive professional development programs in Canada. Our high-quality orientation program, practice workshops, and on-going legal training are designed to develop your expertise as specialists in an increasingly complex business and legal landscape.
You will participate in a program curated by Osler’s in-house Career Development Officer designed to help you develop critical practice management skills and create your own professional story. These sessions cover topics including: The Art of Feedback, Goal Setting with a Purpose, Practice Management, Resilience and more!
Our dedicated Career Development Officer is also available to provide individual on-going coaching and career development expertise to our students in all offices.
Innovation
Our commitment to embracing change and evolving with the technological landscape will challenge you to sharpen your analytical skills and identify creative legal solutions. As part of your Osler experience, you can expect unparalleled support resources that match the quality of our legal services.
These resources include dedicated Knowledge Management lawyers who support our practice groups, training specialists, dedicated teams that assist with the production of documents, cutting-edge AI with Osler Works Transactional & Legal Operations, a comprehensive library, a marketing and business development team, as well as being assigned a skilled legal assistant as of your first day as a student.
Osler is fueled by a commitment to collaborative excellence and driving forward-thinking solutions where everyone contributes to a collective mission and thrives in a culture of teamwork. We approach challenges with creativity and purpose, leveraging technology and innovation to address client needs and drive positive change.
About our recruitment and articling experience
There is no better way to learn about the Osler experience than to speak with someone who has lived it. We welcome the chance to speak with you about our recruitment and articling experience!
Osler Culture
Putting People First
Supportive and collaborative environment
Osler fosters a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect that sets the foundation for a supportive and collaborative environment. We believe that diversity in all its forms is a strength, and we actively seek to create a welcoming space where individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives feel valued, included, and heard.
Firm-wide culture of giving back
Consistent with its people-first approach, Osler is dedicated to equal opportunity by participating in numerous initiatives and programs, volunteering time, and taking on numerous Pro Bono matters. As a summer student, you can also be directly involved by using your three paid volunteer days to give back to an organization in your community that supports the initiatives and efforts of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Social Activities
We support a healthy social network through a variety of engaging activities where students can informally connect with members across the firm. From casual dinners and get-togethers to sporting events and team building activities our students are integrated into the firm from their very first day.
Some of our recent favourites include karaoke nights, escape games, sporting events, wine tours, boating activities and so much more! We prioritize real relationships and open communication, fostering an environment where individuals can be themselves and build meaningful connections.
“The Fit”
We are not about fitting in; we are about fitting together.
From our seasoned partners to our new recruits, we all share the values of kindness and collaboration, a dedication to excellence, a commitment to ongoing learning, and mutual respect.
You belong at Osler if you are a motivated team player, hard-working, humble, and are looking to be inspired by those around you. We are competitive with the market, but not with each other.
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
