Students

For more information about our student program, please contact:

Valarie Matthews
valarie@mccarthyco.ca
647-691-7659
Lauren Hanna
lauren@mccarthyco.ca
647-729-3694

Summer & Articling Programs

MHC is a progressive, friendly, and team-oriented boutique family law firm. We are excited to welcome 2L Students to apply for our 2025 Summer Law Student Program.

The deadline for applications to our 2025 Summer Law Student Program is Friday August 23, 2024 at 5pm. Your summer student package should include a covering letter expressing why you are interest in employment at our firm, a CV, undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a writing sample. Reference letters are accepted, but not required. Please send your application via email in PDF format to Valarie Matthews (valarie@mccarthyco.ca).

MHC is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications for equity seeking groups, including individuals of indigenous descent, racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us.

“Having summered at the firm, I was thrilled to return to MHC as an articling student. The lawyers and support staff at MHC are incredibly welcoming and kind. The firm truly operates as a team. I was fortunate to spend 10 months learning from lawyers who are masters of their craft, and who emphasize the importance of hands-on training. MHC cares about their students. I learned more than I could have imagined and was encouraged throughout my articles to approach family law with compassion and confidence. I cannot thank the lawyers and staff at MHC enough for creating such a rewarding student program.”

“I could not have asked for a better experience as an Articling Student. The past year has been filled with an incredible amount of learning, hands-on experience, humour, and some unforgettable experiences. I found all the lawyers at MHC amazingly talented and welcoming – the collegial and open-door culture of the firm made it easy for me to walk into any office to resolve my concerns. I feel incredibly fortunate to have Articled here, and am looking forward to returning as an Associate in the fall.”

“I was extremely excited to summer with McCarthy Hansen, and I am pleased to say that my experience exceeded my expectations. All of the McCarthy Hansen lawyers and staff are both knowledgeable about, and dedicated to, family law. But, more importantly, everyone I encountered at the firm acted with integrity and kindness.

The work I did was both interesting and academically rigorous – allowing me to engage with clients and explore complex legal questions in a very supportive learning environment. I cannot wait to return to the firm for my articling year.”

“My articling year at McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP has been an incredibly rewarding and transformative experience. Learning from such a dedicated and talented team has been an absolute privilege. Every day has brought new insights into the complexities of family law, sharpened my legal skills, and deepened my empathy and understanding of our clients’ circumstances. I am continually inspired by the people and environment at MHC. The mentorship I have received has been unparalleled, and because of that, I feel prepared and excited to transition into my role as an associate this fall.”