Judicial Clerkships
UCalgary Law students have secured judicial clerkships with all levels of courts from those at the provincial level, federally and at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Explore clerkship opportunities by region
Through a judicial clerkship you will gain an inside view of the judicial system, work directly with judges and further develop your research, legal writing and ability to analyze legal problems. A judicial clerkship is prized by many in the legal community and will add lasting value to your professional profile.
When should you apply?
You will generally apply towards the end of the fall semester or early in the first semester of your winter term of your second year of law school (a small number will be due earlier in the Fall term, possibly as early as October).
Are you serious about applying?
If so, take note of these tips:
- Select a Fall course with a paper. You’ll need to submit a polished upper-year paper, with sound legal analysis, with your application.
- Attend the Candid Conversations on Clerking Session offered by the CPDO each fall.
- Speak to others who have previously clerked.
- Focus on your studies – solid grades will be needed to apply.
Keep checking regularly on Elevate under Law Resources for updates from the various Courts and additional handouts.
Opportunities with the Supreme Court of Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
Details on the 2026-2027 Clerkship program are not yet available. Please check back soon.
Deadline: October 29, 2023
SCC Checklist & Internal Dates for UCalgary Law Students
2025-2026 Checklist for Students – Part 1: due October 29, 2023
2025-2026 Checklist for Students – Part 2: next steps for students (upon conditional acceptance)
2025-2026 Checklist for Students – Part 3 (Referees): to be provided to referees
Supreme Court of Canada Checklist for Alumni Applicants
2025-2026 Checklist for Alumni – Part 1: due October 29, 2023
2025-2026 Checklist for Alumni – Part 2: next steps and required documents for January
2025-2026 Checklist for Alumni – Part 3 (Referees): to be provided to referees
Webinar for Law Students Interested in SCC Clerkships
Opportunities with the Federal Courts
Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada & Tax Court of Canada
Federal Court & Federal Court of Appeal & Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada Law Clerk Program
Websites:
Federal Court Law Clerk Program
Federal Court & Federal Court of Appeal and Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada
2026-2027 Clerkship Program & Application Information
Applications Portal Opens: November 25, 2024
Applications Deadline: January 14, 2025, by 5 PM EST
Tax Court of Canada
Details on the 2026-2027 Clerkship program are not yet available. Please check back soon.
2025-2026 Clerkship Program & Application Information
Application Deadline: January 5, 2024, 11:59 ET
Opportunities in Alberta
Alberta
Court of Appeal of Alberta
2026-2027 Clerkship Program & Application Information
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024, at noon
Alberta Court of Justice
Details on the 2026-2027 Clerkship program are not yet available. Please check back soon.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023, at noon
King's Bench of Alberta
2026-2027 Program & Information
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024, at 12 PM
Law Grad gets Variety of Experience in Clerkship Opportunity
Opportunities in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia Court of Appeal & Supreme Court
British Columbia Court of Appeal & Supreme Court Website
Details on the 2026-2027 Clerkship program are not yet available. Please check back soon.
Applications deadline for Articling 2025-2026 is, January 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. Pacific Time
Application Process for Clerkship Positions in the 2024-2025 term
Referee Guidelines
Opportunities in Atlantic Canada & the Maritimes
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
2025-2026 Court of Appeal Clerkship Program
Deadline: October 18, 2024 by 4:30 PM AST
New Brunswick
Court of Appeal of New Brunswick
Details on the 2026-2027 Clerkship program are not yet available. Please check back soon.
Clerkship - Court of Appeal of New Brunswick
Application deadline: January 31, 2024
Opportunities in Northern Canada
Yukon
There are currently no opportunities available.
Opportunities in Ontario
Ontario
Court of Appeal for Ontario | Cour d’appel de l’Ontario
Details on the 2026-2027 Clerkship program are not yet available. Please check back soon.
Posting will be active on Vi Law Portal beginning December 15, 2023
2025-2026 Clerkship Program & Application Information
2025-2026 Clerkship Program & Application Information - French
Application deadline: Monday, January 24, 2024 at 5 p.m. ET
Ontario Superior Court of Justice | Cour supérieure de justice
Details on the 2026-2027 Clerkship program are not yet available. Please check back soon.
Posting will be active on Vi Law Portal beginning December 15, 2023
2025-2026 Clerkship Program & Application Information
2025-2026 Clerkship Program & Application Information - French
Application deadline: Monday, January 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. ET
Opportunities in Quebec
Quebec
For students with a civil law degree and excellent written and spoken knowledge of both English and French.
Cour D'appel Du Québec
Opportunities in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Court of King's Bench of Saskatchewan
Details on the 2026-2027 Clerkship program are not yet available. Please check back soon.
Saskatchewan Provincial Court
Details on the 2026-2027 Clerkship program are not yet available. Please check back soon.