The articling program at Gowlings appeals to students looking for challenging and diverse assignments. Such students typically demonstrate superior academic achievement, initiative, leadership and self-reliance.

We have designed our rotation programs with the three objectives in mind:

1. encourage exposure to the practice areas of the Firm;
2. provide contact with a wide cross-section of lawyers; and
3. offer the flexibility necessary to meet individual interests.

Our articling program consists of two main rotations: advocacy and business law. Generally speaking, students spend approximately six months with each group. They gain exposure to all the Firm's practice areas and work with all of its lawyers.

At Gowlings Waterloo Region, students receive regular feedback and ongoing guidance. During the course of the year, students meet with their Principals for formal assessments as required by the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC). We view these sessions as supplementary to the daily opportunities for informal feedback made possible by an "open door" policy of accessible partners and associates.

The articling committee Chair has regular lunch meetings with students to review rotation schedules and discuss the articling experience. The Chair is also available to meet with students as required.

Articling students are an important source for the recruitment of lawyers at Gowlings and are hired with the expectation of a long-term association with the Firm. Student salaries are among the most generous in the Waterloo Region.