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
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.
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.
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.
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 Articling Student
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
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
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
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
Difference
For over 30 years, we’ve helped businesses navigate adversity and advantage in real estate, commercial matters, and litigation, creating a firm renowned for innovative strategies, sound law, and an ability to punch above its weight.
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Articling Program
At our firm, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of lawyers. Much like our summer student program, we aim to hire articling students who will grow with us and, ultimately, become associates and partners in the firm.
About the Program
Our articling program offers a structured rotation, half of which is spent in our Litigation Group and the other half in our Real Estate and Corporate/Commercial Groups. These two rotations will provide you with experience in a broad range of practice areas, helping you build a well-rounded skill set. Along the way, you’ll receive hands-on mentorship, practical experience, and the support of a collaborative team – all designed to help you develop the skills and confidence you need to thrive in your legal career.
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 Lucas, Partner
T 604.331.8306
E dlucas@kornfeldllp.com
Jennifer Funk, Firm Administrator
T 604.331.8304
E jfunk@kornfeldllp.com
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 Articling Student
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
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
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
Summer Program
Our summer student program is designed for second-year law students looking to gain practical experience in all aspects of business law.
About the Program
Given the shortened summer articling term, there is no formal rotation structure in our summer program. Our summer students have the freedom to explore different practice areas and take on a variety of tasks, including conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, attending client meetings, and accompanying lawyers to court. We encourage students to take initiative, seek out work that aligns with their interest, and actively contribute to the team. This approach gives you the flexibility to shape your experience and focus on areas that are most meaningful to you.
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 Lucas, Partner
T 604.331.8306
E dlucas@kornfeldllp.com
Jennifer Funk, Firm Administrator
T 604.331.8304
E jfunk@kornfeldllp.com
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 Articling Student
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Kornfeld LLP?
Our goal is to expose our students to a broad range of practice areas, giving them the opportunity to work on all aspects of a file from beginning to end. We are a firm where diversity is personified. We help our students grow into becoming well-rounded lawyers by working closely with them and providing guidance and support. At the same time, we encourage students to explore the practice areas that they are interested in and aim to foster their interests through discussion and collaboration.
What do you look for in a candidate?
We are looking for well-rounded students who possess excellent academic qualifications and strong writing and analytical skills. We also seek enthusiastic and motivated candidates who perform well both independently and in a team setting.
How do I apply?
We follow the Vancouver Bar Association’s interview guidelines concerning procedures and timelines for applications. Generally, the deadline for summer articling applications is late August of each year
How many students do you hire?
We typically hire 2 summer students per year, with the aim of having these students return to complete their articles with the firm after their third-year of law school.
What kind of work can a student expect to do?
Summer students and articled students will work on everything that we do and will have the opportunity to develop their research, advocacy, and drafting skills. Our students gain valuable experience by drafting legal opinions, agreements, pleadings, and memoranda and conducting research. Students will be able to accompany lawyers for client meetings, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, examinations for discovery and trials.
How would you describe the firm culture?
We have a supportive, close-knit and collegial environment. We value diverse perspectives, insights and ideas that make for a successful and creative workplace. We are proud of our culture of care and collaboration that is only possible in a boutique office atmosphere.
What can I expect in terms of compensation and benefits?
Salaries are reviewed annually and are competitive with other large law firms in downtown Vancouver. Articling students are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and extended health, and short-term and long-term disability benefits, as well as a wide range of legal memberships. In addition, articling students receive payment of PLTC course fees and salary during PLTC.
What social events does the firm organize for its employees?
Throughout the year, our firm holds a number of social activities both inside and outside the office. Beyond annual summar and winter parties, we organize monthly birthday lunches and themed get-togethers. Some examples of activities we have enjoyed in the community include a boxing class, puppy yoga and an annual pitch and putt tournament in Stanley Park where firm members challenge for the two winner’s blazers.
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 Lucas, Partner
T 604.331.8306
E dlucas@kornfeldllp.com
Jennifer Funk, Firm Administrator
T 604.331.8304
E jfunk@kornfeldllp.com