BMO & Blakes Indigenous Summer Student Program
Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) have a strong commitment to providing legal services in a workplace which is rich in perspectives, backgrounds and culture. The BMO & Blakes Indigenous Summer Student Program has been established to provide an opportunity for an Indigenous undergraduate student who is considering law school to gain work experience in a law firm environment and in a bank/corporate environment, to observe lawyers in the different workplaces and to perform a variety of tasks.
The student will work for 4 weeks in the Blakes Toronto office, with a focus on projects that provide exposure to the practice and business of law. The student will also work for 4 weeks in the Legal & Regulatory Compliance Group of BMO in Toronto. The student will be mentored by members of both BMO and Blakes.
Who can Apply?
This Program is open exclusively to Indigenous undergraduate students.
Structure of the Program
The Program will run for 8 weeks starting in June 2024 and is a paid internship.
How to Apply
Please submit your application directly to our online portal by clicking submit application. Applications should be submitted no later than May 24, 2024. Applications can be addressed to Tiziana Panza, Recruitment Manager.
The application should include:
- a cover letter containing a brief statement of what the student would like to get out of the Program
- a résumé
- transcripts
Process
Only successful candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. The interview may take place by video-conference or by telephone with representatives of BMO and Blakes.
Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with different perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and cultures.
The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Who We Are
Blakes is a leading Canadian law firm with offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal, New York and London. At Blakes, we are all about our people. We are committed to not only providing exceptional client experiences, but also an exceptional experience for legal professionals and administrative professionals by fostering an open and inclusive workplace culture. As a winner of Canada's Best Diversity Employers award, as well as Greater Toronto's Top Employers award, we know that diversity and inclusion are not simply initiatives on the perimeter of our business — they are the core of our success. We understand the importance of fostering an environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a Firm starts with the hiring, development and retention of top talent.
BMO is a leading bank driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives.