LCR Intern

Our Program

Interac Corp. and Stikeman Elliott LLP are committed to developing engaged and skilled legal professionals, which includes providing a unique experience for 1-2 talented undergraduate students to participate in a paid Indigenous undergraduate legal internship program. The program will provide opportunities to gain valuable experience in the field of law in both private practice and in-house environments.

The program will take place at Interac Corp. and Stikeman Elliott’s Toronto offices and will begin in May and end in August. It is divided into 2 parts:

          Part 1 (May-June): Private practice rotation with Stikeman Elliott; and

          Part 2 (July-August): In-house rotation with Interac.

Over the course of the summer, Interac and Stikeman Elliott will provide learning opportunities and social events for the student/s. The student/s will work with great people, including talented lawyers, summer and articling students, and various business groups. The rotation at Stikeman Elliott will be primarily focused on work in our Administrative Services Department, providing the student/s with a strong foundation in the administrative aspects of a business law practice.

Each student will be assigned a mentor from Interac and Stikeman Elliott who will provide guidance and mentorship. That experience will include exposure to: legal research and writing; building and working in teams; law firm operations; professional development sessions; and invitations to a collection of social events that take place throughout the summer. Students will also interact with Stikeman Elliott’s broader summer student team, including students who have completed one to two years of law school. And students will also be part of Interac’s Summer Internship cohort and will have opportunities to enjoy a variety of activities with other Interac students.

Our aim is to facilitate your exposure to the legal and professional services environments, help the student/s learn about the legal profession, and provide networking opportunities. Along the way, you will have the benefit of great mentorship, practical training and development, and meaningful feedback.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit;

• show that they are enrolled in or have completed an accredited Canadian university undergraduate program as of May 2025;

• be legally entitled to work in Canada for the duration of the internship; and

• be able to live in Toronto for the duration of the internship.

Financial Support

The successful candidate will receive a salary of $21/hour during the internship.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via email to amuller@interac.ca.  Please include a copy of your high school and undergraduate transcripts (if applicable), together with your 1–2-page personal statement and résumé. We do not require official copies of transcripts. Your personal statement should include information about who you are, which community claims you and your connections to the community, your interest in the position and legal field, and anything else you think we should know about you. You may be asked to provide letters of reference at a later time. If you wish to include letters of reference with your application, we would be happy to review them. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2025, to be considered for an interview.

How Candidates are Selected

You will be contacted by us via email if you are selected for an interview. Interviews will be held in April 2025.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please reach out to: Aliza Muller at amuller@interac.ca.  

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers.  We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• 5-year employment verification;
• Education verification; and
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check

How we work
We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work.  Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:
Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.
Core Values:  They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.
Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.
Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you

Please be aware of certain individuals fraudulently using Interac Corp.’s name and logo to offer fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. will never ask, solicit, nor accept any monies in exchange for employment opportunities. Any such offers of employment are fraudulent and invalid, and you are strongly advised to exercise great caution and disregard such offers and invitations.

Please note that under no circumstances shall Interac Corp. be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconveniences resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of individuals performing such fraud. Further, such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.