Student Programs
 

Founded in 2018, Reedman Law offers summer and articling opportunities in a Vancouver boutique focused on commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring.

 

Students work alongside our lawyers on disputes involving businesses, debt and competing claims to assets, gaining practical experience in how files are prepared and advanced.​

 

We recruit when we can provide meaningful work and appropriate supervision. We look for people who want to develop as litigators and contribute to a small team.

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The work

Our practice brings together advocacy and advice. Students may work on matters across these connected areas:

• Commercial disputes and asset recovery: business and lending disputes, civil fraud, breaches of trust and claims involving misappropriated assets.

• Insolvency and restructuring: receiverships, bankruptcy proceedings, proposals, restructurings and disputes among creditors and other stakeholders.

• Distressed property and enforcement: foreclosures, security enforcement, guarantee claims and judgment recovery.

• Insolvent estates and fiduciary disputes: creditor claims against estates, disputes over trust property and the conduct of executors or trustees.​

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Your role as a student

You will work directly with the lawyers responsible for your assignments. Depending on the files underway and your experience, your work may include:

• Researching legal issues and explaining their practical implications for a file.

• Preparing drafts of pleadings, affidavits, court submissions and correspondence.

• Reviewing evidence and helping lawyers prepare for hearings, examinations and settlement discussions.

• Attending court, examinations or mediations where appropriate.

• Communicating with clients under supervision and helping to advance their matters.

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Assignments and responsibility develop with your skills. You will see how research, evidence and procedural decisions contribute to a client’s overall strategy.

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Supervision and development

Students learn through supervised work and feedback from the lawyers handling their assignments. That includes comments on written drafts and conversations about legal analysis, strategy and professional judgment. We encourage questions and explain the reasons for revisions so students can apply what they learn.

 

During articles, your principal oversees your training and progress. We also cover reasonable professional development costs and encourage involvement in the insolvency community.

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Summer opportunities

We consider first- and second-year law students when summer positions are available. Summer students contribute to active files through assignments suited to their experience, with close supervision.​ A summer placement offers an opportunity to explore the practice and get to know the firm. We consider both returning summer students and applicants who have not previously worked with us for articling positions.

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Articling and admission training

Articles provide supervised practical experience as part of the Law Society of British Columbia’s admission requirements. Our focus is on helping students develop the skills and judgment needed to begin practice.​ We cover the Law Society enrolment fee and PREP tuition in full and provide paid time to complete PREP. The timing of articles and PREP, including the training format and paid study arrangements, is agreed before the placement begins.

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Who we hope to meet

Our student opportunities suit people interested in litigation and the financial issues behind disputes. We place particular weight on clear writing and careful research. You should be willing to work through financial records, ask questions and respond constructively to feedback.

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We value reliability and consideration for colleagues. Working with clients facing difficult decisions also requires patience and discretion. Previous insolvency experience is not required.

 

We consider academic results alongside experience, interests and the quality of an application. We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds, including internationally trained lawyers with experience in insolvency, restructuring or banking.

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Opportunities and applications

Current vacancies, eligibility requirements, compensation and application dates are set out in our student recruitment posting. Please review that posting before applying.

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For questions about student opportunities, contact careers@reedmanlaw.com. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process.

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All enquiries and applications will be treated in confidence.

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Anticipated Openings

 

Articling: 2027–2028 term

• Positions available: [We have now filled our 2027 / 2028 position]

• Salary: $68,000 per annum

• Also covered: Law Society enrolment fee and PREP tuition in full, paid time to complete the program

• Application deadline: N / A

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Summer (1L or 2L): 2027

• Positions available: 1-2

• Salary: $55,000 per annum

• Application deadline: Expected to open applications after November 1, 2026

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