Articling Program

Overview

Alberta Justice has a diverse and comprehensive articling program. It gives students extensive opportunities for:

• courtroom experience
• legal research and writing
• assisting client government departments

Eligibility

All applicants must possess a valid Alberta driver’s licence.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated:

• academic excellence
• superior advocacy skills
• eligibility to article in Alberta for the 2026-27 articling year

Previous government experience is considered an asset.

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse public service workforce that reflects the qualities and differences of the broader population it serves. The Government of Alberta is equally committed to an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the diversity of employees and supports them to actively engage in the workplace and achieve their full potential.

How to apply

Step 1. Gather your documents

All applicants must possess a valid Alberta driver’s licence.

Applications must include all of the following information:

1. Academic transcripts for undergraduate or pre-law and law school grades
   • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, though photocopies of official transcripts may be requested.
   • For law schools outside of Canada, we strongly recommend you provide grade equivalency information from your academic institution, as well as those transcripts.
   • If academic excellence cannot be assessed based on information you provide, your application may not be considered.
2. Cover letter
   • must not use any natural language generators (NLGs) like ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) when writing your cover letter or resume
   • maximum one page, no less than 12 pt. font
   • must describe your interest in articling with Alberta Justice
   • must state and rank your preferred articling work locations
     • ACPS Regional Offices - various locations
     • Combined ACPS and LSD – Edmonton or Calgary
     • LSD - Civil
   • if applying for an ACPS Regional Office
     • You must state and rank a preference for the regional office location(s).
3. Resume
   • must not use any NLGs like ChatGPT and other LLMs when writing your cover letter or resume

Step 2. Apply

Apply online at the viLawPortal.

If you cannot apply online, email jsg.articles@gov.ab.ca for instructions.

Step 3. Interviews

Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

• First interviews will be held June 2 and June 3, 2025.
• Second interviews will be held June 5 and June 6, 2025.
• Interviews will be conducted via video or telephone conference.

Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to rank, in order of preference, the office location(s) where they are prepared to work.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.

Contact

Connect with the articling program:
Email: jsg.articles@gov.ab.ca