The Summer Program at Blaney McMurtry is designed to provide second year law students with the opportunity to work in an area of their choosing in either our corporate/real estate or litigation practice areas. We feel that the summer session is too short for a formal rotation system, so we will match each student with a lawyer in his or her chosen practice area who will act as a mentor during the summer session.  Summer students will receive interesting and varied assignments from lawyers in either our corporate, real estate or litigation practice areas, similar to those given to articling students.

We believe in involving our students in all facets of our practice. Considerable emphasis is placed on each candidate’s sense of initiative and willingness to assume responsibility. Our students are continually challenged and can expect to become involved in matters of increasing complexity and responsibility as their abilities develop.

Blaney McMurtry is committed to the development of the student as a professional. Through our Mentor Program, students are teamed with a senior associate or partner of the firm. The mentor monitors the student’s workflow and provides both formal and informal feedback as to the student’s progress. The mentor program affords a unique opportunity for each of our students to establish an ongoing relationship with an experienced member of the firm.

Blaney's summer program is open to second-year law students.

For more information on Blaney McMurtry's Summer Student Program, please contact:

Alva Orlando, Professional Development and Research Partner
416.593.3980
or
Janice McLaren, Professional Development Coordinator
416.593.7221 ext.2222
 

Alva Orlando is responsible for recruitment, managing student and associate programs and for the implementation of educational programs and the continuing development of the lawyers and students within the firm.

To assist our students in the fulfillment of their responsibilities, Blaney McMurtry provides a full complement of law librarians, title searchers and conveyancers, process servers, litigation and corporate clerks, messengers and information services personnel.

We use the latest computer and communications technology, incorporating state of the art systems and databases, and encourage students to take advantage of our in-house computer software training facility. All students are on-line with Quicklaw and the Internet at their desks.

Blaney McMurtry lawyers are involved in many outside activities such as teaching at law schools and the Bar Admission Course, participating in professional and industry seminars, writing and editing legal publications and specialized newsletters. We regularly publish a wide variety of different newsletters and other material on areas of law of interest to our friends and clients.

Members of the firm are also active in our respective communities, holding positions of significant responsibility in local religious, charitable, social, amateur athletic and non-profit organizations. We consider participation in the profession and the community to be a life-long responsibility. We expect our students to involve themselves with these kinds of organizations as a way of fulfilling, in part, our obligations to the community in which we practice.

We anticipate hiring 7 summer students for 2014 through the on-campus interview process in the fall of 2013. We comply with all Law Society of Upper Canada rules with respect to student recruitment.

To be considered for a position as a summer student, please send your curriculum vitae, together with copies of transcripts from law school and your pre-law degree(s) and a short covering letter to:

Alva Orlando
Blaney McMurtry LLP
2 Queen Street East, Suite 1500
Toronto, Canada  M5C 3G5
416.593.3980 TEL
416.593.5437 FAX
aorlando@blaney.com

Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing a dignified and professional work environment, free from discrimination.

THE BLANEY INTERVIEW
Interviews begin at 8:00 a.m. and run every 1 ½ hours. Our interview teams consist of 4 lawyers. Your interview will take approximately 1 hour. Two firm members will meet with you for a 30 minute interview, at which time they will then switch with two other firm members who will complete the remaining 30 minutes of your interview.

THE BLANEY TOUR
After your interview, one of our articling students will take you on a 10-15 minute tour of the firm where they will introduce you to more of our lawyers.

SECOND INTERVIEWS
Please note that we do not participate in second interviews.

BLANEY MEALS
We offer meals to select candidates. Those candidates who are selected will be invited to a meal with several Blaney lawyers and 3-4 other candidates. This allows both you and our firm members to get to know each other in a less formal environment.

REMEMBER THE STUDENTS
When touring the firm with our articling students, take them up on their offer to answer your questions! They have been through the process recently and will be able to candidly answer your questions and share their experiences. Speaking with the students will also help you decide whether Blaneys is a good "fit" for you.

THE OFFER
Offers will be made at 5:00 p.m. sharp on Wednesday, November 6th. Offers will remain open for 24 hours from the time of offer, pursuant to the LSUC guidelines.

We hope you will find this information helpful and wish you the best of luck during the 2014 Summer Student Recruitment process!!