Thank you for your interest in the summer program at Dentons Edmonton.
Our program
The summer program at Dentons Edmonton is designed to give law students the exposure to real work and real clients necessary to transitioning from student to practising lawyer. In addition to the rewarding experience of working in a dynamic legal environment, summering at our office increases your chances of securing an articling position with us following your graduation from law school.
We believe it is important that our summer students are part of the team from the start. Spending a summer working in the Edmonton office exposes a student to some of the province’s best lawyers and most complex legal work. From an integration perspective, summer students are part of the team and are of course invited to all Firm functions and social events. Each summer student is assigned a mentor for the summer and will also take part in our student orientation program.
Evaluation
Evaluations are fundamental to your summering experience. While you can expect to receive informal evaluations from the lawyers you will be working with daily, you will also be formally evaluated on your various assignments.
Interview
Before returning to school in the fall, students will receive individual feedback during a formal interview. This will provide an opportunity for you to share any comments and suggestions you might have.
What it’s like to summer at Dentons Edmonton
What our students say
Dave Dahlin, University of Alberta, 2024 1L Summer Law Student
“My experience as a summer student at Dentons was an incredibly rewarding and eye-opening experience. From the very beginning, I was met with support from the entire office who both provided me with the resources to learn and grow but were also there to answer any questions I had every step of the way. After the initial training was complete, I had the opportunity to receive assignments in a variety of practice areas including areas I knew I was interested in, as well as areas that were completely unknown to me and just as interesting. The assignments were challenging and engaging which forced me to further develop my skills and tap into the knowledge and expertise of the lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants in the office who were always more than willing to lend a hand.
The friendly and collaborative nature of the firm is outstanding. From the partners to my fellow summer students and everyone in-between, people were always happy to chat, which helped in making the office a place you actively want to be at. Whether it was well planned social events like slo-pitch and the EBA golf tournament or impromptu outings such as coffee or lunch, getting to know the people at Dentons was an absolute highlight of the summer.
I could not be more excited to return in 2026 as an articling student”
Erica Kim, University of Alberta, 2024 1L Summer Law Student
“I am truly grateful for the wonderful summer I was able to experience at Dentons. From the first day and all throughout the summer, I was warmly welcomed and surrounded by positive and supportive people. The Student Committee and the Talent Team ensured that our transition from law school to summering was smooth, and answered any questions we had during the process. The other lawyers, articling students, paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff were also always happy to help us. I felt like I was part of a team, and this made the experience incredibly rewarding.
Apart from the collaborative culture of the firm, Dentons is also exceptional because of the opportunities it provides for learning and growth. Summering at the firm greatly expanded the breadth of my legal knowledge and allowed me to improve my research skills. I was able to take on assignments from a variety of practice groups and gained practical skills that I will carry with me for the remainder of law school and long into the future.
The incredible people, combined with the opportunities to gain valuable knowledge in different areas, made me unafraid to try new things and seek work that I was interested in. These are just a few of the aspects that made my summer at Dentons remarkable, and I am very excited to return as an articling student in 2026!”
Logan Summers, University of Alberta, 2024 1L Summer Law Student
“My 1L summer at Dentons was a fascinating, enlightening and truly invaluable experience.
On my first day at the firm, Dentons dispelled the stereotypical image of a large corporate law firm. I was immediately treated as a valued colleague during a welcoming breakfast with the managing partner, and later, a welcoming lunch with the Student Articling Committee. The firm’s commitment to treating every lawyer, support staff member and student with respect and kindness was a top priority throughout the summer.
Dentons prides itself on its team-orientated approach to practicing law. The firm has experts in almost every field of law who are eager to share their knowledge and collaborate with lawyers and students. Under the supportive mentorship of these brilliant people, I had the fortune of working on a variety of files that dealt with many different practice areas. I was constantly challenged and encouraged, and whenever I hit a roadblock, the firm’s sincere open-door policy ensured that I always got the support I needed to succeed.
Dentons also strongly supports networking and teambuilding outside of the office at events such as the firm’s slo-pitch tournament and the EBA golf tournament, which provided excellent opportunities to build relationships with lawyers, support staff and other students. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about peoples’ community involvement and hobbies outside of law, including music, sports and travelling.
Dentons provides a premiere opportunity to grow as both a person and a professional. I eagerly look forward to return to article with Dentons in 2026!”