Developing careers
We understand that your decision to pursue graduate studies is about more than a desire to expand your understanding of and ability to engage with the law in a scholarly fashion. It's about channeling your passion, interest and drive to make a difference in the world, be that in practice, leadership, or academia.
The career options available to students are as diverse as our students' interests. To support, we provide an engaging, tailored approach to our services. We collaborate with you to get your input when designing our programming and resources to be responsive to your career needs at every step.
As a graduate student in our LLM and GPLLM programs, you are able to access ongoing guidance as you explore the myriad options available to you, including leveraging your graduate degree to pursue a law adjacent job, becoming licensed to practice in Canada, building professional networks, and much more. As a doctoral student pursuing an academic career path, you will receive close mentorship and support from your supervisor and committee members.
Bespoke career advice
Fully invested in your professional success, we provide holistic student-centred support throughout your time at U of T Law. Acknowledging the distinct life and professional experiences our exceptional students bring to their career goals, our services are designed to be responsive to your unique interests and goals, showcase what makes you distinct, and empower you to build on your hard work and career journey to this point. As a result, our academic graduates move into all manner of positions, including as practicing lawyers, and in policy, advisory, academic roles. Regardless of where your interests and experience, our dedicated (and wonderful) graduate career advisor is here to support you.
Supporting our diverse community
Our graduate classrooms are rich with diversity, from students launching a career in law to veteran legal scholars who join us from more than 35 countries. Our career support is designed to respond to each student’s distinct needs.
Access personalized services
Our extensive career management platform houses a vast array of resources, interview and application guides, job postings across Canada, and links to book your appointments with a dedicated advisor. We are pleased to offer you individual coaching sessions, tailored workshops, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and other resources to help you succeed in achieving your professional ambitions.
Justice-centred, intercultural lens
We provide holistic support designed to showcase your distinction in the market, and empower you to build on your hard work and creative responsiveness to systemic barriers 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 students pursuing an academic career path receive close mentorship support from their graduate supervisor and research committee. Our LLM and GPLLM students access ongoing guidance in navigating careers in law, becoming licensed to practice Canadian law, building professional networks, and much more.
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 relationships, we provide you with the opportunity to participate in events that connect you to employers and their workplaces, where you can network and learn about different practice areas.
Employers: Looking to hire the best?
The University of Toronto is an international leader in legal education. We train extraordinary lawyers, academics and thought leaders for a changing world – and we work hard to prepare our exceptional students to be strong candidates for these important roles.
Grounded in a rigorous admissions process, and led by an extraordinary faculty, this community of distinct students contributes to strong and diverse pool of candidates to join your teams.
How to work with our students
Alumni: We want to hear from you!
As distinct legal professionals who have made it through your NCA process, licensing, and career journeys, you represent the diversity and rigor of our graduate students.Your mentorship and support matters, and we welcome the chance to connect you to current students.
U of T Law Connect: Community Portal
Share your story and stay connected with alumni and currents students via our community portal.
U of T Law Career (UTLC): For Career Resources
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 LLM Admissions teams.