Job Description

The National Judicial Institute (NJI) is an independent, bilingual, not?for?profit organization, based in Ottawa and Montreal, with a mandate to provide continuing education to members of the judiciary across Canada. An acknowledged world leader in the design and delivery of judicial education, the NJI also shares its judicial training expertise abroad. In its international work, the NJI seeks to strengthen the rule of law through judicial education and judicial reform.



Since its inception in 1988, the NJI has offered in-person programs and a wide range of digital resources designed to foster judicial excellence. As part of its curriculum, the NJI delivers over 70 in-person judicial education programs each year. The NJI's digital resources include self-study courses, Electronic Bench Books, podcasts, videos, judge-facing tools, and more. Alone or in partnership with courts and other organizations, the NJI is involved in the delivery of the majority of education provided to judges in Canada.



The NJI is searching for an Articling Student to fulfill a ten (10) month, full-time contract beginning in Summer 2026, based in Ottawa.



RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the Education department, your job duties will consist of the following:

1. Work with Counsel and members of the program delivery team to ensure cohesion between logistical planning processes and program content and delivery;

2. Provide assistance at judicial education conferences/seminars at different locations across Canada;

3. Research legal issues relating to judicial education and delivering results in a clear, concise manner;

4. Draft input for education materials, as requested; and

5. Assist Counsel with understanding the learning needs of the judiciary and respond to education requests in collaboration with the Chief Judicial Officer, the In-Person Education Department, and Digital Education Department.



QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.);

2. Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to Office 365; and

3. Ability to research legal databases such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, and CanLII.



While not essential, these qualifications would also be of benefit:

1. Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.) or Licentiate of Laws (LL.L);

2. Experience working in a not-for-profit organization; and

3. Fluently bilingual in French and English (Reading, Writing and Oral).



SKILLS

The skills required of a successful candidate for this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks / projects;

2. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and teamwork skills;

3. Excellent writing and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail;

4. Proven ability to organize, take initiative, and exercise good judgment;

5. Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with professionalism and integrity;

6. A positive attitude and the appropriate use of courtesy, diplomacy and discretion; and

7. Strong professional ethics and an ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Current annual salary:

$56,702.

In order to be considered for the position, please ensure that your application includes the following: a cover letter, resume, and post-secondary education transcripts.

Please submit your completed application below.

The deadline for submission of applications is October 3, 2025.



While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. The National Judicial Institute is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with provincial Human Rights and Accessibility legislation. If contacted for an interview or employment testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.