Student Program at DCLLP
Duncan Craig LLP has a unique and fulfilling summer and articling student program developed by our established Student and Articling Committees. As we learn and grow with the needs of student groups each year, we continue to evolve and elevate our program to bring high value to your experience at the Firm. The contributions made by our students provide the firm the chance to improve our program and mentorship every year, keeping us at the forefront of choice when determining where to begin your career. Students are important members of the firm and are supported and encouraged throughout their learning years to challenge themselves and maximize learning opportunities so that they can develop into confident lawyers.
Structured Articling Program with Practice Rotations
Our program consists of a formal rotation between litigation and solicitor practice areas, ensuring students gain experience in different areas of law. Each rotation includes a relocation of the student’s office, providing a better understanding of the daily experiences of lawyers in each practice group.
Articling students can expect to:
- Conduct legal research and writing
- Draft correspondence, contracts, and legal documents
- Attend meetings, transaction closings, court applications, and questionings
- Participate in chambers applications and document filings at the Alberta courts
Through this experience, students become comfortable attending and speaking in court, building essential advocacy skills.
Performance Reviews & Feedback
Students receive two formal reviews with the Articling Committee, where they receive partner feedback on their work and have the opportunity to discuss their experiences.
Firm Culture & Social Engagement
Duncan Craig LLP encourages articling students to actively participate in firm social events, allowing them to connect with partners, associates, and staff in a more informal setting.
Hireback Policy
Duncan Craig LLP hires students with the goal of retaining them as associates and developing them into future partners.
- There is no set number of articling students hired annually; typically, two to three students are brought on each year
- The decision to hire associates is based on fit with the firm and available work in specific practice areas rather than a fixed quota
Additional Benefits of Articling at DCLLP
PREP Day for CPLED Students
Articling students enrolled in the PREP Program receive one full day off per week to focus on PREP assignments from home.
Principals & Mentorship
Each student is assigned a principal, in accordance with the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta.
The Articling Committee carefully pairs each student with a principal who has the time, energy, and personality to provide effective mentorship. Students and principals are encouraged to meet regularly to discuss workload, legal experiences, and any challenges or questions that arise.
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Duncan Craig LLP offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits to all articling students.
2026 Summer Student Applications Information
- Applications open Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Applications close Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Interviews will take place the week of February 17, 2026, following the timeline set by the Law Society of Alberta.
Application Requirements
- Cover letter
- Complete resume
- Official transcripts from law school and undergraduate studies
- Any letters of reference you wish to submit
- Apply through viLawPortal
2027/2028 Articling Student Application Information
- Applications accepted in Spring 2026
- Interviews will take place the week of June 1, 2026, following the timeline set by the Law Society of Alberta
- Apply through viLawPortal
Inquiries About the Articling & Summer Student Program at DCLLP
For all questions and inquiries related to the articling student recruitment process, please contact the Chair of the Articling Committee.
While opportunities are posted as they arise, we also welcome expressions of interest from individuals who believe their experience and values align with our firm.
Award-Winning Excellence in Legal Services
Duncan Craig LLP is proud to be recognized among Canada’s top-performing law firms for our commitment to excellence, client service, and legal knowledge. These distinctions highlight firms that have demonstrated outstanding performance in their practice areas and across regional and national markets.
Top 10 Law Firm in Alberta
Duncan Craig LLP has been ranked among the Top 10 Law Firms in Alberta in Canadian Lawyer’s Top Western Law Firms 2025–26. The distinction recognizes firms delivering national-level results with regional insight, combining legal excellence, responsiveness, and value-driven service. This ranking reflects Duncan Craig’s long-standing reputation for practical, results-focused advocacy, deep community roots, and trusted client relationships across Alberta and Western Canada.
Best Law Firms – Canada 2026
This edition of this prestigious ranking evaluated 1,231 Canadian firms across 68 practice areas in 24 metropolitan regions, including Edmonton. This recognition underscores our dedication to delivering top-tier legal solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
Additionally, 16 Duncan Craig LLP lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers™ for their excellence in their respective practice areas.
With nearly two decades of legal industry recognition, these awards serve as a trusted resource for those seeking specialized legal experience. Duncan Craig LLP is honored to uphold this standard of excellence for our clients across Edmonton, Alberta and beyond.
