Summer Student, Business Services

Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.  

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2025).

This role is an opportunity for you to join the world’s largest law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented post-secondary student to join our team as a Summer Student in the Business Services department. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience within a global firm and develop insights into the operations of a law firm.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Manager of Legal Support, and various other Business Services departments gaining exposure to a diverse range of tasks and special projects throughout the summer of 2025. These may include conducting document reviews, performing data entry, providing administrative support, drafting correspondence, assisting with event and coordination services. This hands-on experience will offer valuable insights and skill-building opportunities in a dynamic legal environment.

This position is ideal for students pursuing studies in legal studies or business administration who are eager to gain valuable, real-world experience in a dynamic legal environment.

This is a full-time (9AM to 5PM), fixed opportunity, commencing in May and ending in August and in office attendance is mandatory.

REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled or about to complete (May 2025) a university /post-secondary program (law-related studies preferred, but not required)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Word and Excel
• Strong analytical skills including ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly in both written and verbal format
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in the completion of assigned tasks

WHAT WE OFFER 

• This is a paid opportunity
• An opportunity to gain valuable, practical experience in the legal field.
• The opportunity to work within a motivated team on innovative and forward-looking projects.
• Access to formal and informal mentors who will offer support to your integration into the firm.
• Opportunities to expand your legal knowledge through a series of training seminars.
• Connections and networking opportunities within the firm and participation in various social events and client seminars, offering networking opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in a professional legal environment, guided by experienced legal professionals.
• Insight into using various technologies and applications essential for legal and business operation

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload your cover letter, resume and transcript (unofficial transcript is sufficient) as one PDF under “resume”.  Applications will be accepted until March 14, 2025. Unfortunately, due to the competitive nature of this role, applications received after this date will not be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay, we achieve this by aligning internal salary ranges for specific roles to similar positions in the external market. In the normal course, our practice is to hire, transfer and promote employees within the entry part of our range, adjusting as needed based on the prior experience, skills and competencies required for the role along with any market differentials. 
 
Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans, paid time off, savings plans, fitness subsidy, parental leave top up and more, our benefits are flexible, aligned to our core values and supports the various needs of our people. Additionally, our personal and professional development programs include people networks, mentorships, and leadership series programming to help people grow their career. 

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 14 consecutive years (2011-2024), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2024) for the seventh time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.canada@dentons.com.