law students
start with a leading firm
Look within McMillan and find a modern, ambitious Canadian business law firm:
- protecting and advancing client interests all over the globe from offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Hong Kong with close to 400 lawyers
- that is recognized for its cross-border leadership in the United States and in the critical growth markets of Asia
- dedicated to professional excellence in an atmosphere of collegiality and respect
with everything you'll need
leading training and development
Grow with our "best on the street" continuing training program that provides an intensive learning experience focused on key success factors: legal and business expertise, effective decision making, superb client service, and the people, process and time management skills required in everyday practice.
top-tier work
Take advantage of the best advancement opportunities with assignments that matter, clients that challenge you and highly skilled, creative colleagues.
supportive environment
Be part of our dynamic, positive and team-oriented culture that delivers on the promise of mentoring, nurtures long-term relationships, inspires enthusiasm and motivates every one of us to put forth our best efforts in achieving our goals.
"Our ambition is to continue to be a first-class business law firm while still being a great place to work."
— Andrew J.F. Kent, Chief Executive Officer, McMillan
guiding values
We are a firm that believes deeply in the notion that how you do things is as important as what you do. We conduct our practice in accordance with the firm's core values:
Respect:
We believe that individuals flourish in an environment of mutual respect, recognition, and appreciation for others. We believe that diversity and flexibility enhance our team approach to meeting challenging legal issues.
Teamwork:
We are proud of our collaborative working environment. Our students and associates benefit from honest and timely feedback, formal mentoring and informal guidance, and early opportunities to take on responsibility under the supervision of seasoned practitioners.
Commitment:
We are committed to upholding the firm's values and achieving our clients' goals in a timely and efficient manner.
Client Service:
We anticipate our clients' needs, advance their business priorities, and aim to exceed their expectations whenever possible.
Professional Excellence:
We encourage our lawyers to seek opportunities for growth and learning. We apply our skills, expertise, and judgment to develop creative and effective solutions.
Our values come to life in all we do, and our pro bono program is one example of these values in action. McMillan believe that a strong commitment to community is an important responsibility. We have a pro bono policy and an agenda of projects to which you can contribute.
OUR STUDENT PROGRAMS
develop your skills
Students are a vital part of our continuing growth and success. Students are our future associates and partners. We recognize that our long-term success requires an investment in your future at every stage of your career. That's why our training programs are continuing, intensive and tailored to your needs.
our student program is just the beginning
We deliver our formal training with a building-block approach. Our student programs include an intensive up-front training curriculum which bridges the gap between law school and practice and positions you for success. As an associate and partner, you will benefit from general and practice specific internal training programs and access to external continuing education sessions.
what you'll learn:
- fundamentals of law in practice
- business-focused legal thinking
- people and practice management skills
- client service
how you'll learn:
- structured curriculum with writing and research programs, oral advocacy exercises and practice and industry insights
- flexible, individualized training and development plans
- personal guidance of your mentor and your professional development team
- ongoing support and feedback
you'll know where you stand
Hone your experience with a candid, timely evaluation program that will always let you know how you're doing and how to progress. It's a constructive way of keeping you on the right track and headed for a great future.
surround yourself with good work
At McMillan, you will gain real world experience from day one. In our team-focused environment, students and associates are encouraged to take on significant responsibilities at each stage of their development.
meaningful assignments
You will be an integral part of the McMillan client service team. You'll be actively solving problems and helping to create opportunities for our clients. You'll be exposed to drafting, research, analysis and presentations—all in the practical context of deals, closings, negotiations, court appearances and client meetings. Students are also encouraged to have direct client contact wherever possible.
collaborative support
You will be supported with a contemporary, open, respectful and innovative work environment. Be part of our dynamic, positive and team-oriented culture that delivers on the promise of mentoring, nurtures long-term relationships, inspires enthusiasm and motivates every one of us to put forth our best efforts in achieving our goals. Teamwork is not a buzzword in our firm. It's an operating style that keeps productivity high and encourages the constant exchange of ideas.
the importance of mentoring
Quality mentoring is crucial to your future success as a lawyer. Our mentoring program ensures that all of our professionals have consistent access to meaningful career development advice.
open, honest recruitment
McMillan is committed to open and honest recruitment practices.
We focus our recruitment efforts on choosing students who we believe will succeed as associates. We aim to provide students with a realistic view of our student programs and the practice of law at our firm. Our students are highly-valued members of the firm and we fully integrate them into our teams.
Our goal is to maintain continuity in the training and development of our professionals at all stages.
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