Vancouver, British Columbia

Summer Student – Vancouver (2027)

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is a busy national litigation firm with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Ottawa. We specialize in employment law, as well as personal injury and insurance litigation.

Our firm is currently accepting applications for 2027 Summer Students at our Vancouver office. Student responsibilities include:

  • Legal document production (demand letters, claims, etc.)
  • Comprehensive research on various topics
  • Shadowing legal representatives at various appearances including mediations, motions, and trials
  • Completing various administrative duties as needed

More information on our student program can be found here. Salary for this position will be in the range of $6,500-$7,000 per month.

This position is hybrid, with the option to work remotely or from our Toronto office. For remote working, a reliable home internet connection is required.

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is looking for an individual who’s responsive, eager to learn, adaptable, and enjoys a fast-paced, and fun, environment. The right candidate will be someone who can see themselves practicing employment law, and has the right personality for a demanding litigation practice.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A demonstrated interest in litigation (specifically employment law)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A true professional with a customer service mentality
  • Excellent attention to detail and keen organizational ability
  • Flexibility to work independently or as part of a team
  • The ability to prioritize and meet urgent deadlines

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please send the following to Julia De Carli (Knowledge Management Lawyer & Student Program Manager) at julia.decarli@stlawyers.ca by Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:59pm PT:

  • Résumé
  • Cover letter
  • Law school transcript
  • Post-secondary transcript(s)
  • A list of upper-year courses
  • Up to 2 reference letters (optional)

NO writing samples and please note that we aren’t participating in OCIs. Any questions regarding the application process and our student program can be directed to Kevin Hamilton at kevin.hamilton@stlawyers.ca.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest! However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted (NO phone calls, please).

Applications from people with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP reviews and interviews students in accordance with the guidelines set out by the Law Society of British Columbia and the Vancouver Bar Association. For more information on this, please visit the Vancouver Bar Association’s website.