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Blakes has a leading student program across the country.
At Blakes, we invest a lot of time and effort into the student program to ensure that students can broaden their skills and knowledge under the guidance of leading lawyers in the country. Our student programs give students the opportunity to participate in an extensive professional development program and to work on challenging and interesting files that will equip them for their future careers. Blakes student programs are designed to ensure that students receive a rewarding and educational experience.

To find out more details about the student programs in each office, please select an office below. Toronto | Calgary | Vancouver | Montréal
Where Great Work and Great People Come Together.
For more than 150 years, Blakes has proudly served many of Canada's and the world's leading businesses and organizations. The Firm has built a reputation during that time as both a leader in the business community and in the legal profession – leadership that continues to be recognized to this day. Thanks to our clients and the challenging legal work they generate, in 2010, and for the third consecutive year, Blakes was named "Canada's Law Firm of the Year" by Who's Who Legal and "Law Firm of the Year: Canada" in the PLC Which Lawyer? Awards. Read more
Preparation is vital when building a résumé.
Things to consider that will help you prepare a strong rÉsumÉ include a recent assessment of skills, interests, values, accomplishments, as well as your unique personality. If you take the time when building your résumé, the process will be a great way to take stock of your skill set and prepare for an interview! By taking an inventory of your skills, you will be in a better position to determine what information is most appropriate. Also, defining how you would like employers to perceive you will give you a basis on which to identify skills and experience that best highlight your background. Read more
You've got questions, we've got answers.
Our frequently asked questions are compiled from students across the country. As elements of our student programs vary from office to office, in some cases responses are specific to a certain Blakes office and may not apply to all of our office locations. If you have a specific question, please contact us directly. Read more
Committed to Students and Law Schools Across Canada.
Funding scholarships is an important part of our commitment to students. Recently, Blakes established a $1-million National Scholarship and Awards Program to help finance the costs of legal education for exceptional and deserving students in 16 law schools across the country. Known as Blakes Scholars and chosen by the schools, the recipients are recognized for academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities and personal accomplishments. Read more

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms with offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, and London. Our Firm’s integrated office network gives our clients access to a full spectrum of international capabilities.

Blakes provides guidance and expertise in virtually every area of business law to a diverse national and international client base. Our clients include some of the best-known, and soon-to-be-known names in business, ranging from major corporations and financial institutions to start-ups in manufacturing and knowledge-based industries.

Located in the heart of the city’s financial district, our Toronto office provides legal expertise in virtually every area of business law. The Toronto office’s student program has built a …

Our Calgary office acts on some of the largest and most complex transactions in Canada, and on major cross-border and international transactions, requiring expert legal advice, sensitivity to clients’ business objectives …

Our Vancouver office is one of the leading business law firms in British Columbia. With over 90 lawyers, the Vancouver office advises British Columbia corporations and major Canadian international corporations with …

Our Montréal office currently counts approximately 70 lawyers in various fields of practice with a strong emphasis on business law. The office is staffed by practitioners who are recognized leaders in their fields of …