Develop your expertise and advance your career

Your hard work and passion for law has brought you here. We believe articling should deliver the real experiences and skills that set the foundation for a fulfilling and impactful legal career — guided by your unique goals and interests.

Articling at Kornfeld

Mentorship from top legal minds

You’ll have unrivalled access to our seasoned lawyers and staff, without the bureaucracy of a large firm. Our lawyers are creative and compassionate experts in their field, known for solving complex challenges with innovative legal strategies. Students work one-on-one with mentors in each practice area, and benefit from regular feedback and support from lawyers across the firm.

Real experience, tailored to your interests

You’ll be a contributing member of the team from day one—joining client meetings, attending court proceedings, working on cases, sharing your ideas and actively participating in Kornfeld life. While we encourage students to gain experience working across all of our practice areas, we collaborate to identify the areas that best reflect your interests and goals and to empower you to evolve and adjust throughout your articles.

Collaborative and friendly environment

While our work includes a range of challenging and high-profile cases for major business and real estate clients, you’ll find a culture of care and collaboration only possible in a boutique office atmosphere. We foster a supportive culture that empowers professional growth, champions work-life balance and giving back to our community. In your time here, you’ll build relationships with mentors and peers that may last a lifetime.

Articling at Kornfeld

Mentorship from top legal minds

You’ll have unrivalled access to our seasoned lawyers and staff, without the bureaucracy of a large firm. Our lawyers are creative and compassionate experts in their field, known for solving complex challenges with innovative legal strategies. Students work one-on-one with mentors in each practice area, and benefit from regular feedback and support from lawyers across the firm.

Real experience, tailored to your interests

You’ll be a contributing member of the team from day one—joining client meetings, attending court proceedings, working on cases, sharing your ideas and actively participating in Kornfeld life. While we encourage students to gain experience working across all of our practice areas, we collaborate to identify the areas that best reflect your interests and goals and to empower you to evolve and adjust throughout your articles.

Collaborative and friendly environment

While our work includes a range of challenging and high-profile cases for major business and real estate clients, you’ll find a culture of care and collaboration only possible in a boutique office atmosphere. We foster a supportive culture that empowers professional growth, champions work-life balance and giving back to our community. In your time here, you’ll build relationships with mentors and peers that may last a lifetime.

What our students have to say

My articling experience at Kornfeld was incredibly enriching and formative, thanks to the firm’s exceptional balance of autonomy, mentorship, and substantive legal exposure. Kornfeld afforded me the opportunity not only to refine and expand my existing legal interests but also challenged me to explore complex practice areas beyond those I encountered in law school. As a mid-size firm, I was able to build meaningful professional relationships with a diverse group of practitioners. I had the chance to collaborate closely with accomplished lawyers at all levels of seniority, benefiting immensely from their supportive mentorship and the extensive range of legal matters to which I was exposed.

Dakota Koch, 2024/2025 Articled Student

Dakota Koch

Working at Kornfeld over the summer and during my articles has been an extremely enriching and positive experience. The lawyers here have taken the time to involve me in their files in meaningful ways, from giving me ample opportunities to draft claims to encouraging me to speak with clients. The firm fosters an environment which focuses on hands-on learning while also providing essential supports and guidance along the way. I truly believe Kornfeld is a fantastic firm where students can develop a strong foundation for their legal skills.

Catherine Yue, 2023 Summer Student & 2024/2025 Articled Student

Catherine Yue

The summer student experience at Kornfeld was a challenging, yet rewarding first step into the practice of law. I look forward to returning to article with a passionate group of lawyers and staff.

Olivia Armstrong, 2024 Summer Student & 2025/2026 Articled Student

Olivia Armstrong

My summer at Kornfeld was an enriching experience that provided me with invaluable hands-on legal training. I worked on a wide range of complex and intellectually stimulating files alongside industry-leading lawyers. Kornfeld has confidence in their students and trusts them to take ownership of client files and actively pursue work that aligns with their interests. The firm’s warm, patient, and development-focused approach to students creates the perfect environment for young lawyers to learn and grow.

Calvin Speedie, 2024 Summer Student & 2025/2026 Articled Student

Calvin Speedie

Ready to bring your ambition to Kornfeld?

We encourage interested students to spend some time learning about our work, perspectives and team before applying. If you have further questions, you’re welcome to reach out to the contacts below.

We follow the Vancouver Bar Association deadlines and guidelines, including sending out an Intent to Call e-mail to applicants selected for interviews.

Devin P. Lucas, Partner

T 604.331.8306
E dlucas@kornfeldllp.com

Jennifer Funk, Firm Administrator

T 604.331.8304
E jfunk@kornfeldllp.com

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