Summer Student Program

Students are an integral part of the process of growth at Cohen Highley LLP.  Our evolution as a firm depends upon a solid group of students.  The firm has developed articling and summer student programs that benefit the student, while also providing for our firm’s future.

2025 Recruitment Timeline:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 20, 2025

CALL DAY: Thursday, January 30, 2025 starting at 8:00 a.m.

INTERVIEWS: Monday, February 10, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

OFFERS: Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Application packages should include:

• Cover letter (specifying which office you are applying to)
• Resume
• A copy of your undergraduate and law school transcript to date

Who we are:

Founded in London, Ontario in 1974, Cohen Highley LLP is a multi-disciplinary, full-service Firm dedicated to the highest standards of practice. Every member of our team operates with accessibility, innovation, and professionalism in their forefront. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the community, the legal profession, and the individuals both within and outside of our organization.

Compensation:

Under review for 2025.

Culture and Benefits:

Due to the short duration of a summer student term, summer students are not entitled to benefits. However, in the likely event our summer student returns as an Articling student, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Hands on Experience:

We recognize that hands on experience is an important part of the learning process. During their employment term, students will assist and work with lawyers on files, gaining valuable experience.

Studens will have the opportunity to attend trials, appeals, examinations, motions, pre-trial conferences, preliminary hearings, and other matters. Every effort is made to accommodate a student’s special interests in particular areas of practice and to allow students to follow the progress of the files they have worked on. Ultimately, the student experience has the potential to be what you make of it. If there is something you are looking for or would like to learn – just ask!

Mentorship Program:

Each articling student is assigned to one of our lawyers for their employment term. This creates an opportunity to meet regularly to discuss progress and address questions as they arise. This person will be your go-to for advice and guidance on all situations. Though, you are not limited to just this one person. Students are very much encouraged to build their network amongst the wealth of resources within the firm.

Setting you up for Success (Training and Development):

Wondering what your first week as a summer student might look like? You will begin by spending your first week with our learning specialist, who will provide you with detailed training of our systems. Over the course of your employment term, a number of seminars will also be arranged on a variety of topics.

The Student Seminar Program is designed to give students insight into different areas of practice, as well as an overview of proceedings in these areas.  The lecture topics range from docketing and file organization to legal research and writing.

Student Responsibilities:

Summer students will assist and work with Licensees on files gaining experience in:

• Investigation, interviewing and legal research;
• Drafting pleadings, motion records and other proceedings;
• Conducting examinations and cross examinations;
• Incorporation of companies; and
• Drafting wills and assisting in estate administration

There is no formal rotation for Summer students.

Commitment to the Community:

We recognize that Cohen Highley LLP is a part of a broader community and that we have the opportunity to lead by example to ensure our communities are strong and vibrant. Our students play a large role in that.

Accessibility:

Cohen Highley LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

How to Apply:

Applications can be sent via email to  or may submitted through the viLaw Portal (https://recruitcdn.viglobalcloud.com).

Applications should include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Undergrad and law school transcripts

It is preferable that applications be sent via email as one attachment.

Applications should be directed to the attention of:

Ken Fraser, Hiring Committee
One London Place, 255 Queens Avenue, 11th Floor
London, Ontario N6A 5R8
email: