Students

Business Law Rotation

During the business law rotation, students will be exposed to all aspects of corporate and real estate matters. They will assist in conducting research, drafting corporate documents, conducting of searches, and will assist with any and all steps involved in corporate transactions. In addition, students will be exposed to matters in the following areas:

• planning and administration of estates and tax matters
• secured transactions
• not-for-profit & charities matters
• technology, privacy & data management matters

Litigation Rotation

In the litigation rotation, students will be exposed to all aspects of the litigation lifecycle, including drafting court documents, conducting research, and the preparation of witnesses for examinations and trial. Students will actively participate in motions, settlement conferences, discovery work, arbitration proceedings, appeals, client and witness interviews, alternative dispute resolution services, and all types of court attendances. In this rotation, students will be exposed to work in the following practice areas:

• Civil and commercial litigation
• Construction litigation
• Employment & Labour
• Family law
• Health law
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Insurance Defence

Torkin Manes emphasizes mentorship for both summer and articling students, ensuring they receive guidance and support throughout their term. Assigned mentors make themselves available to answer questions, provide direction, and offer advice. Students receive regular feedback and evaluations from their mentors and input from lawyers assigning their tasks. The mentorship at Torkin Manes encompasses both formal and informal aspects, including biweekly meetings to review progress and address concerns and informal sessions for real-world problem-solving.

Summer and articling students benefit from the Mentor System, working with a lawyer in their assigned practice area while receiving instructions and supervision from the respective supervising lawyers for each file. Additionally, each student is assigned a mentor who maintains regular contact, offering an overview of the student’s experience, reviewing their work, and providing constructive feedback and criticism.

Articling students also participate in Torkin Manes’ exclusive Partner Intensive Program. This program entails a one-month secondment to a Torkin Manes partner in an area of interest to the student, providing a unique opportunity to observe firsthand how the partner conducts their practice. This immersive experience offers valuable insights and perspectives on building a legal practice.

Students will have the advantage of ongoing informal feedback throughout the duration of their time at Torkin Manes. Lawyers will conduct formal evaluations of articling students midway through, and at the end of, each rotation Summer students will receive a formal evaluation at the end of their term. 

At Torkin Manes, we believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. While dedicated to our work, we understand the importance of fostering connections beyond the office. Throughout the year, we organize firm-wide social events that bring us together, allowing us to strengthen our relationships and get to know one another better. Additionally, we arrange special events exclusively for students, providing them with opportunities to relax, recharge, and bond with their peers.

We prioritize the growth and development of our students, which is why our lawyers host weekly lunch seminars for articling students. These seminars focus on building substantive knowledge and honing essential skills. By participating in these sessions, our students gain exposure to the diverse practice areas within our firm and acquire the necessary tools to excel as exceptional lawyers.

As an active participant in the community, Torkin Manes’ lawyers spearhead the firm’s involvement in various charitable fundraising events throughout the year to positively impact and contribute to causes that resonate with our firm’s values.