Articling Student Program
Launch Your Legal Career with Exceptional Training, Diverse Work and Real Responsibility.
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice and Attorney General offers an articling experience unlike any other – rich in variety, grounded in public service, and designed to help you grow into a confident and capable lawyer. With positions in Regina, Saskatoon and select rural locations, our program gives students the opportunity to learn from experienced Crown counsel while contributing meaningfully to the administration of justice in Saskatchewan.
1. Why Article With Us
As an articling student with the Ministry of Justice, you will be mentored by senior counsel who are leaders in their fields. You’ll gain hands on experience, take on real files, and build practical skills. Whether your interests lie in litigation, policy development, legislative drafting, criminal law, constitutional matters, or public service, you will find unmatched opportunities to explore your future here.
Regina Articles
Students who article in Regina rotate through both Public Prosecutions and the Legal Services Division, offering a broad, high impact learning experience across multiple areas of public law.
Legal Services Division rotations may include:
- Civil Law Branch: Work on complex litigation, administrative law, class actions, commercial matters, and provide legal advice across government ministries.
- Constitutional Law Branch: Contribute to constitutional, Charter, Aboriginal, human rights and trade law files, including matters before the Supreme Court of Canada.
- Legislative Services & Legislative Drafting: Help shape Saskatchewan’s laws by participating in policy development, legislative drafting, and guiding bills and regulations through the legislative process.
Students gain meaningful courtroom experience, often independently conducting trials in Provincial Court and Traffic Court. You will work alongside Crown Prosecutors on criminal matters, docket appearances, negotiations, and trial work.
Saskatoon and Rural Articles
Students placed in Saskatoon or rural Public Prosecutions offices gain extensive criminal litigation experience, ideal for those interested in courtroom advocacy.
With offices across the province, including North Battleford, La Ronge, Meadow Lake, Prince Albert, Swift Current, Yorkton and more, students develop strong litigation and file management skills from day one.
You will gain:
- Extensive courtroom and trial experience
- Practical understanding of prosecutorial discretion
- Experience conducting legal research and preparing opinions
- Insight into the complexities of working with victims, witnesses and the public
- Opportunities to attend circuit courts and support major criminal cases
A connection to northern or rural Saskatchewan and interest in practising in those communities is an asset.
2. Placement
Articling students may spend their option months with the following branches:
- Dispute Resolution Office: Mediation services, training and high-conflict family mediation
- Public Guardian and Trustee: Protect vulnerable individuals and support the Counsel for Children and Youth Program
- Family Justice Services: Assist parents navigating separation, divorce and family law matters
- Office of Residential Tenancies: Support fair resolution of residential tenancy disputes
They may also choose to spend their option months in:
- A private law firm
- The courts (judicial clerkship)
- Another ministry branch or government area
3. Benefits
What We’re Looking For
Throughout your articling year, you will contribute to justice system improvements and innovative policy work that shape how the system serves people across the province.
Successful applicants demonstrate:
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Clear, effective communication
- Solid time management and organizational ability
- Initiative, professionalism, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
What We Offer
Competitive Salary
- $5,205.19 per month (subject to change)
- Full salary while attending CPLED (Bar Admission Course)
Leave and Flexibility
- Vacation pay earned monthly
- Sick leave (including family and bereavement)
- One scheduled day off per month
Comprehensive Benefits
- Extended health care
- Disability plan
- Group life insurance
- Dental plan
- Public Employee Pension Plan (PEPP)
- Flexible Benefit Program
Fees Covered by Saskatchewan Justice
- Law Society student registration
- All CPLED tuition and materials
- Regina Bar Association Introduction of Students Dinner
4. How to Apply
Submit your complete application by email to articlingprogram@gov.sk.ca by the deadline set by the College of Law.
Applications must include:
- Cover letter indicating location(s) and position(s) of interest
- Resumé
- Unofficial transcript
- Three references
- A four-page writing sample
- A short proposal (1–2 paragraphs) on a justice system innovation or improvement
Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal record check.
5. Further Information
Applicants are encouraged to talk to other students who have completed the articling program. To contact students who are presently articling with the ministry, or to obtain further information on the articling program, contact:
Executive Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General
1000 1874 Scarth Street
Regina, SK S4P 4B3
Email: articlingprogram@gov.sk.ca
Phone: 306-510-0048