At Fogler, Rubinoff, we believe our Student Program is not only an opportunity to introduce students to the practice of law but to assess top quality candidates for a future with our firm. As a law student with Fogler, Rubinoff you値l experience a wide variety, scope and complexity of work. Working with our talented legal team, you値l benefit from a unique, hands-on experience that will position you for future career opportunities and success.
As a student at Fogler, Rubinoff you値l provide vital services to both the firm and our clients. Participating in drafting, research, negotiation and client communication, you値l be encouraged and expected to take on a meaningful role. In doing so, you値l have the confidence that comes from knowing you have the support and feedback you need to excel.
By virtue of our size and "hands-on" approach in dealing with our clients' legal and business issues, law students are exposed to all elements of complex matters, transactions and cases. Working at Fogler, Rubinoff you値l interact directly with our clients and lawyers in the resolution of client matters - a level of exposure unique to our firm. You will also be invited to participate in the active social life of our firm so that you can build relationships and enjoy a rewarding, well-rounded experience.
ARTICLING PROGRAM
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP will engage four articling students for the 2006-2007 articling term. The articling program consists of four general practice rotations, including:
Business Law (corporate/commercial, corporate finance/securities, tax and wills and estates),
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Commercial Real Estate and Banking Financial Services and
Securities and Administrative (employment, labour, public and health law).
Our articling program is designed to expose students to each of our main areas of practice. The firm痴 size and resources, however, give us the flexibility to offer students the opportunity for additional exposure to specific areas of interest.
It is anticipated that students will complete the Barrister and Solicitor Exams required by the Law Society of Ontario, prior to commencing their articles with us in mid August.
Guidance and Support
The members of our Student Committee oversee our student programs. The Co-Chairs act as Articling Principals to guide and help you address issues and meet your educational and professional goals. They also act as a liaison between lawyers, staff and students.
In addition, you値l be assigned a lawyer who is designated as your mentor to provide additional support and guidance.
The Co-Chairs of the Student Committee are available to provide guidance and information to students and to regulate and monitor their workload. They also provide constructive feedback during the articling period and ensure that you are exposed to all of the elements of our firm's articling education plan, as approved by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM
Fogler, Rubinoff痴 summer student program runs from May through to August. Summer students are assigned to work under the supervision of lawyers in one of the four major departments of the firm.
While in a practice group, you値l work with a variety of lawyers and will receive the same salary as the Articling Students at the firm. You will be encouraged to participate in the social events held over the course of the summer to ensure that you get to know our other summer students, lawyers and support staff.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Fogler, Rubinoff student experience includes an educational program that focuses on a comprehensive range of subjects and issues.
The program is comprised of luncheon seminars presented by various members of the firm, as well as presenters from outside the firm. Topics are chosen in a variety of areas of specialization to reflect real-life situations and provide practical plans of action in approaching legal problems in addition to practical topics such as practice management.
MENTOR PROGRAM
Each of the summer and articling students is assigned a mentor as an additional dedicated resource. The mentors are generally Senior Associates or Junior Partners who are committed to the student痴 professional development. Mentors and students are encouraged to meet on a regular basis to discuss any number of topics, and to assist with the integration of the student into the firm.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
The personal, approachable nature of our firm is enhanced by social events throughout the year, such as weekly breakfasts and monthly informal evening social events held on site, where all members of the firm have an opportunity to meet and chat.
Others event highlights include our annual Summer Fun event, December Holiday Party, student and associate activities and golf and baseball tournaments. As one of our students, you値l be welcomed and encouraged to participate in all of the firm's social programs to enhance your experience with Fogler, Rubinoff.
RESOURCES
Fogler, Rubinoff is located in The Toronto-Dominion Centre at 95 Wellington Street West, in the heart of Toronto's financial district. Our offices use the latest in computer equipment and personal computers or laptops are available to our lawyers and students for word processing and research, with access to Quicklaw, CD Rom research tools, e-mail and the Internet.
The firm's library is computer-equipped and contains an extensive collection of books, periodicals and case reports. We have a full-time Research Librarian and Director of Research who are available to assist students wand associates with research assignements.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP offers students a salary competitive with that of other downtown Toronto law firms. Upon accepting an articling position with the firm, you will receive $4,000 towards the cost of third year law school tuition. Summer students receive the same salary as our articling students.
As an articling student, you will receive two weeks of paid vacation during the course of your articling term. Additional benefits include life insurance, an extended health care and dental plan, Canadian Bar Association membership and fitness allowance. Fogler, Rubinoff also pays Law Society and bar admission fees for articling students.
At Fogler, Rubinoff, we know that the members of our firm are the key to our continued success. Ours is a growing firm and we remain committed to growth from within the ranks of our summer and articling students. Associates who have been with the firm since articling are eligible for partnership after five years of practice.
When we consider hiring students back, our decision is based on their character, quality of work and performance; in short, on their ability to strengthen our firm as we continue to deliver the highest quality of legal services and expertise to each and every client.
A FINAL WORD
Fogler, Rubinoff is a vibrant, dynamic firm where our associates and partners are encouraged to build a legal practice compatible with his or her individual aspirations and personality.
Our firm has been exceptionally successful and we look to exceed these results in the future. We practice law in an informal, relaxed atmosphere that we believe has contributed to our growth and success. We seek law students who have achieved a high academic standing in their law school class and are motivated, energetic, resourceful individuals with a wide variety of interests and a thirst for practicing law in a "hands-on" environment.
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US
Submit your application to article or particpate in the summer student program at Fogler, Rubinoff and begin building your future.
The deadline for submission of applications to article is mandated by Law Society of Upper Canada Guidelines and interviews with our firm are conducted in accordance with such rules.
In your application package please include a cover letter, resume, copies of all academic transcripts and a list of upper year law school courses. Applications should be sent to:
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
Barristers and Solicitors
95 Wellington Street West
Suite 1200
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Z9
