ISSP 2L Employer Listing - Law Society of Alberta Backup Staging

Indigenous law students who wish to participate in the program and meet the applicant criteria are invited to apply.

To register for this program, you must be a law student of First Nations, Inuit or Métis descent. You must also be enrolled in your second year (2L) of law school, with 2L completion in April 2025.

Qualifying Students must submit their application directly to the employers you have selected in your ISSP Student Registration Form.

Firms/organizations interested in participating in the ISSP program can apply here.

The 2L Employer listing below will be updated as firm/organizations applications are received. Use the arrows beside the headers to filter the opportunities by firm name, location or application deadline. Click on the plus sign beside the firm/org to find out more about this opportunity.

Firm/Org	Location	Application Deadline	Apply	Qualifications	Areas of Practice
Alberta Law Reform Institute	Edmonton	2/28/25	Apply	We are seeking 2L students interested in law reform, and would consider candidates from either Edmonton or Calgary.	The Institute works on a variety of projects throughout its tenure in most areas of civil law in Alberta. We are currently involved in a large project on reviewing the Residential Tenancies Act with to view to update it to current tenancy situation and to help address houselessness.
Legal Aid Alberta	Calgary/Edmonton	1/31/25	Apply	Students who have an interest in criminal law, child protection, family law and immigration law and have taken some courses in those areas would be an asset. Experience in working with low income individuals especially through a not for profit or volunteer capacity that services out low-income clientele. Experience in working with Student Legal Services or student Legal Assistance or an equivalent law school practical program with client exposure is beneficial.	All students will work in various areas of our practice including criminal law, family law including child protection and assist with court duty counsel work. In addition, students may get the opportunity to assist LAA Indigenous Liaison and participate in the various Indigenous Courts and work on the LAA Indigenous Action Plan and projects related thereto. There are two positions available at the Edmonton office and one position at the Calgary office.
Suncor Energy Services Inc.	Calgary	3/6/25	Apply	You are currently a 2nd year student in a common law degree program at a Canadian university and returning to full-time studies after the work term. Must be eligible for and registered in the Law Society of Alberta's 2023 Indigenous Law Student Summer Employment Program. Attach your most recent transcripts with your application in order to be considered. Alignment with our values: safety above all else, stronger together, operational discipline, curiosity and lifelong learning, and act with integrity.	Indigenous law, regulatory law, commercial law, employment/labour law, environmental law, intellectual property, corporate law
Imperial Oil Limited	Calgary	1/15/25	Apply	Team player prepared to work with a small group of lawyers in house.	A variety of areas including corporate commercial, research, employment and contract drafting and reviews.
NorthRiver Midstream Inc.	Calgary	3/31/25	Apply	NorthRiver is looking for the following qualifications: Enrolled in an accredited Canadian law school Strong legal research and writing skills Strong time-management, attention to detail, and organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills Self-motivated individual who works well with others and will participate in a group term project with the other summer students	Students will work closely with all of the lawyers at NorthRiver across a variety of practice areas and will be involved in all stages of active matters. There is not a formal rotation or placement with a specific business unit - rather NorthRiver will provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of practice areas that impact the business. This includes a wide range of business and corporate law matters, detailed commercial work, employment and labour matters, commercial litigation, debt financing and structured lending mandates, regulatory and environmental law, tax law and real property matters. There will also be the need for substantive legal research and document drafting throughout the summer. Students will also be asked to attend a variety of internal and external meetings with other NorthRiver lawyers. As with all summer students who join our organization (not just law students), those individuals are seen as valued members of the organization and will have the opportunity to work directly with our internal clients on a regular basis. The lawyers at NorthRiver will provide guidance and support to our summer law students (both formally and informally) through regular meetings, mentorship and practical applications of the law to our business.
Enbridge	Calgary	2/2/25	Apply	Are you a first- or second-year Indigenous Law Student who is interested in working as part of an innovative and collaborative team? Our Regulatory and Indigenous law team will provide development opportunities and practical skills needed to build your career! DURATION OF PLACEMENT: This is a 4-month opportunity from May to August 2025. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Performing legal research. Writing legal opinions and memoranda. Assisting with regulatory hearings as required. Assisting with Indigenous partnership transactions and financings. Participating in meetings with in-house and external counsel and internal clients. Reviewing and drafting of agreements and other corporate documents. Providing general support to legal counsel, paralegals and other Legal Services staff. WHO YOU ARE: You are currently enrolled in first or second year of a Canadian law school and will be returning to full time school immediately following the work term. Effective and professional communication both verbal and written with ability to communicate with all levels within the organization. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently. Effective time management and organizational skills with attention to detail. Proven digital literacy and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint). Ability to actively and consistently represent Enbridge’s core values (Safety, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and High Performance). Legal research experience is an asset (Westlaw, Quicklaw, etc.) Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially with handling critical legal documents and company information. WORKING CONDITIONS: Office based role. Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s (Hybrid Work Model) offers the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Relocation assistance is not provided. Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US, VISIT WWW.ENBRIDGE.COM Interested applicants can apply by email to Mark Shilliday at mark.shilliday@enbridge.com. Please include a Cover Letter, Resume, and Updated School Transcripts.	Regulatory, Indigenous Law
NOVA Chemicals	Calgary	1/31/25	Apply	Successfully completed first year (1L) or second year (2L) of a Canadian law school by April 2025 No previous experience is required, although, it will be seen as an asset. Excellent skills in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and internet searching tools Demonstrated organizational skills with a keen ability to understand priorities High attention to detail Ability to handle and maintain confidential company information Ability to work independently and collaborate with others in a team environment Strong interpersonal and communication skills	In this position you will gain exposure to a broad range of legal work which supports all aspects of NOVA Chemicals’ operations. The type of work will be dependent on your interests, abilities and experience gained during law school and any prior work experience. The legal work assigned may relate to any of the following areas of practice: Legal Research Litigation, including e-discovery and records management Employment Law Environmental Law Joint Ventures Corporate Law Contract negotiation, review and drafting Mergers & Acquisitions
Law Society of Alberta	Calgary	1/31/25	Apply	Successful completion of first- or second-year law school Well-developed research and writing skills Strong organizational skills Excellent team player Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office 365 Suite Ability to exercise solid judgment Ability to analyze regulatory concepts and processes	Counsel: The Counsel department provides support and assistance in identifying and addressing risk factors associated with unprofessional conduct. Counsel represents the Law Society in all types of internal hearings and appeals, including disciplinary hearings. They also represent the Law Society at all levels of court, as required. Early Intervention/Practice Management: The Early Intervention department intakes complaints and/or concerns about a lawyer; assesses information for regulatory risk; and triages matters to either the discipline process or the early intervention process to provide feedback and learning opportunities to lawyers. The Practice Management department provides resources to lawyers to employ a range of strategies and skills to support the delivery of efficient and effective legal services and internal processes. They help lawyers manage and mitigate risks to their practice and use technology and innovation to improve legal services. Education: The Education department focuses on addressing strategic initiatives related to assessing and enhancing lawyer competence and includes work related to the Law Society’s mentorship programs, legal technology and technological competence. Education also oversees the Indigenous initiatives and the equity, diversity and inclusion work of the Law Society and leads the Law Society’s Innovation Sandbox. Depending on which department you work with, your day-to-day responsibilities may include the following: Performing legal research and writing legal memorandums. Providing legal support and assistance, which could include reviewing and summarizing documents or drafting basic pleadings for regulatory matters. Undertaking department-specific project work as directed, such as developing precedent banks or updating templates and resource materials.
Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association	Calgary	1/31/25	Apply	Successful completion of the first or second year in law school. Well-developed research and writing skills. Strong organizational skills. Excellent team player. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.	Throughout the course of the summer and reporting to ALIA’s General Counsel and Senior Manager, Risk, you will have the opportunity to: Attend orientation sessions to familiarize yourself with all areas of the Law Society and ALIA. Work alongside the leadership of ALIA, including the General Counsel and Senior Manager, Risk, on projects. Meet with lawyers in various departments across the Law Society and ALIA. Spend time with the practice management team to gain practical tips on managing a firm. Observe Justice and Applications Judges at the Court of King’s Bench if publicly accessible, gaining valuable knowledge about court decorum, filing processes and civil procedure. Receive regular feedback from your supervisor and participate in a formal performance review at the end of your term, learning key areas of strength and development.