Opportunities for Law Students in the Age of COVID-19 and Beyond: a resource list for in-house counsel

  • June 21, 2020
  • Barbara De Dios, corporate counsel, Canadian Dental Services Corporation

In appreciation and support of students who may be experiencing difficulties with the job market as a result of COVID-19 or other varying or related circumstances, and in efforts to support our profession during these times, the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association - Ontario Chapter has compiled a resource list of career development divisions and contacts at various law schools across the province of Ontario, in the event that its members may have opportunities available at their respective organizations (or know of opportunities within their networks).

It is no secret that COVID-19 has impacted economies significantly. While this is a commonly considered concept during these trying times, this article summarizes specific career division contacts who may be able to connect in-house counsel across Ontario with law students or new graduates in search of work in the context of these unprecedented times. Students may have recently learned that summer or articling students have been rescinded as of result of impacts that COVID-19 may have had on organizations or law firms.