Developing careers
At U of T law, your academic career is more than just a stepping stone to becoming a lawyer. It’s about channeling your passion, interest and drive to gain the chance to make a difference in the world.
The diverse career options enjoyed by our graduates begin with an engaging, tailored approach in the classroom. We collaborate with students to get your input, design our programming and resources, and ensure that our career advisors meet you where you are at every step in your journey.
Bespoke career advice
Each graduate student has their own ambitions and each is building their own career story. Our close-knit team is fully invested in your personal success – and will provide holistic career-minded support throughout your time at U of T Law.
Supporting our diverse community
Our graduate classrooms are rich with diversity, from students launching a career in law to veteran legal scholars joining from other countries. As a result, we design holistic support to help you showcase your distinct candidacy in the market and empower you to build on your hard work and creative responsiveness to challenges you may have faced. Graduates land exciting roles across a diverse range of careers, including government, in-house, public interest, research, full-service firms, boutique firms, solo practices, and more.
In-program career support
Our doctoral and LLM students pursuing an academic career path receive close mentorship support from their graduate supervisor and research committee. Students in the GPLLM access ongoing guidance in navigating careers in law, becoming licensed to practice Canadian law, building professional networks, and much more. They also learn how to leverage their legal education to advance their careers.
Access personalized services
Our extensive career management platform houses vast resources, interview and application guides, job postings across Canada, and more. We offer one-on-one appointments and group sessions, application reviews, tailored workshops, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and a wealth of written and audio-video resources to help you engage in your licensing processes and career development.
Close employer relationships
We work closely with employers to ensure they understand our program and the exceptional calibre of our graduate students. As a result of these close-knit relationships, we provide our students with the opportunity to participate in events that introduce you to a wide variety of employers to network and learn about different practice areas.
Employers: Looking to hire the best?
The University of Toronto is an international leader in graduate legal education. We train extraordinary lawyers, academics and thought leaders for a changing world – and we work hard to match exceptional candidates with important roles.
Grounded in a rigorous admissions process, guided by experiential learning, and led by an extraordinary faculty, this community of students becomes a strong and diverse pool of candidates to suit your needs.
To learn more about candidates in our programs, contact e.bailey@utoronto.ca
How to work with our students
Create a job posting account or contact the Career Development Office.
Alumni: We want to hear from you!
As distinct legal professionals who have made it through your licensing and career journey, you represent the diversity and rigor of our graduate students.
U of T Law Connect (UTLC): Community Portal
Share your story and stay connected with our community portal. If you need ongoing career support, we’re here for you.
Visit UTLC for asynchronous resources, job boards, employer listings and more.
Career support to build your future
We’re here to help you tell your career story, build your professional connections, and prepare for your future career.
Current Students: Connect with the Graduate Career Development Advisor or book your appointment on UTLC.
Prospective Students: To learn more, contact the GPLLM or LLM Admissions teams.