Student Recruitment
Come article with De Grandpré Chait to kickstart your career and set you on the path to success.
Here’s what you can expect from us.
Right from the start, you’ll be part of the team and in the heat of the action. You’ll be given mandates that range from simple to complex and will be called on to appear before the courts, research case law or draft pleadings. We’ll ask you for advice, take note of your input and consider any suggestions you may have for integrating new technologies or innovative practices.
In other words, you’ll be involved at every step of a file and will work closely with enthusiastic and experienced lawyers who are committed to helping you succeed.
Multi-talented individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What does a typical day at DGC look like?
No two days are alike! First off, we don’t have a mandatory rotation system. We want you to grow in the areas you’re interested in. Depending on the day, you may be called on to appear before the courts, research case law or draft pleadings. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive experience, making sure you’re involved at every step of a file.
What’s the interview process like?
As per the Entente de recrutement, we’ll be holding two interviews. We see these interviews as a chance to get to know each other. We’ll tell you more about the firm, ask you open-ended questions to get to know you and simulate situations to test your skills.
Is there a billable hour target?
We do not have a billable hour target for articling students. We believe that it’s important for you to focus on learning without added pressure, so you won’t be evaluated on your billable hours.
What are you looking for in an articling student?
Aside from academic background, we value qualities like integrity, teamwork, business acumen, client service, a sharp mind, autonomy, and involvement in charitable, cultural, sport or community organizations. We also see ourselves as an entrepreneurial firm. That’s why we’re looking for entrepreneurially-minded articling students who share this vision.
How important are academic grades?
Grades are one factor among others. We also look at professional experience and social and academic involvement.
How many students do you hire after the articling period?
Depending on our needs, we hire 4 to 6 students after each articling period. Our goal is to train our articling students in order to hire them after they complete their articling.
What’s the firm’s social life like
De Grandpré Chait cares about providing a friendly work environment. You’ll be invited to join a range of social and sporting activities organized by the firm’s social committee and associates’ council. We also organize happy hours.
How are articling students supported?
Various people will support you throughout your articling period, starting with your articling supervisor. You will also have mentors and coaches who will be there to listen and help you. Like all other employees at the firm, you will have support from the IT, business development and marketing, HR and internal services departments. We want you to be able to focus on working and learning without having to worry about logistics.
How are articling students paid?
De Grandpré Chait offers a competitive salary with benefits, and a company cell phone.
Can articling students work at the firm the summer before their articling period?
Students are welcome to work at the firm the summer before their articling period. This allows them to get to know the firm before their articling period officially starts.
University scholarships and partnerships.
For several years now, De Grandpré Chait has encouraged academic success through scholarships and involvement on university campuses. Excellence is an integral part of our values and we are proud to reward students who exceed expectations.
2022-2023 academic year:
- Université de Montréal
De Grandpré Chait Award for best grade in the Biens immobiliers course
$2,500 scholarship given to a student (insert link to news article) - Université du Québec à Montréal
De Grandpré Chait Award for best grade in the Droit fiscal course
$2,500 scholarship given to a student - University of Ottawa
De Grandpré Chait Award for best grade in the Droit fiscal de l’entreprise course
$2,500 scholarship given to a student - Université de Sherbrooke
De Grandpré Chait Award for best grade in the Droit fiscal de l’immobilier course
$2,500 scholarship given to a student - McGill University
De Grandpré Chait Award for best grade in the Droit immobilier course
$5,000 donation to the Law Prize Winners Bursary Fund for supporting students in their last year at the Faculty of Law on behalf of the recipient - Concordia University
De Grandpré Chait Award for best grade in the Biens immobiliers course
In partnership with the Jonathan Wener Centre for Real Estate
Key dates.
March 11th to 22nd : Course aux stages
