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• Articled Student Program
  • Articling at the Ministry of Justice
    • How do I apply?
    • What is the B.C. Prosecution Service Articling Program?
    • Does the ministry have any positions specifically for indigenous law students?
    • Are the start and end dates of articles flexible?
    • Does a conflict of interest prohibit me from articling with the the ministry?
    • What pay and benefits do students receive?
    • Does the ministry ever hire students once they have finished articles?
    • Can I apply for articles even though I plan on clerking?
    • Are students provided with continuing legal education during the articling year?
    • How many students are hired?
    • Can I speak with a current or former student?
    • How many applications do you receive?
    • Do I need a criminal record check in order to article?
    • How is my principal selected?
    • Can I do my articles in one area of law?
    • Does my private bar rotation have to be with a private law firm?
    • Does the ministry operate a summer program for law students?
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How many students are hired?

The ministry’s Legal Services Branch generally hires six students for each articling year. Five students are based in Victoria, while one student is in Vancouver. The Indigenous Student Program hires one student every year, with the position based in Victoria (with the Legal Services Branch).

B.C.'s Prosecution Service Articling Program anticipates hiring eight students for the 2013 - 14 articling year.