Why Davies?
Here are six reasons:
Generalist approach
There’s no need to narrow your focus when you’re just starting your career.
Choose your path
We offer flexibility to explore a variety of practice areas based on your interests.
Learn by doing
Gain meaningful hands-on experience from day one.
Mentoring culture
Work alongside lawyers and across disciplines as you learn to achieve optimal client outcomes.
Collaborative spirit
You’ll be part of a cooperative, collegial and supportive culture.
Merit is everything
We don’t set competitive targets based on billable hours. If you’re talented, a team player and do great work, there’s a place for you on our team.
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The six key reasons for joining our student program reflect the values that define Davies and the people who work here:
Well-rounded v. narrow
Agile v. inflexible
Hands-on v. theoretical
Collegial v. hierarchical
Collaborative v. solo acts
Qualitative v. quantitative
If our values align with yours, we hope you’ll take the next step: apply to join our diverse, multi-talented team.
What we look for
We’ve built Davies into one of Canada’s – and the world’s – leading law firms by bringing together passionate, creative problem solvers: people with a deep commitment to excellence and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We are fearless in approach and methodical in execution, taking our clients’ issues as seriously as they do. Excellence isn’t a talking point for us. It’s our starting point.
To begin with, you must be highly motivated. You have excellent communication skills and a fierce attention to detail. You have also demonstrated an ability to tackle complex problems – along with a talent for finding innovative, sometimes unexpected solutions.
Beyond these fundamentals, there’s no single model for the kind of student who thrives here. We’re interested in people who will enrich and strengthen our firm with their diverse experiences, achievements and personal stories. Over the years, students with remarkably varied educational backgrounds have launched successful careers with us.
Educational backgrounds
Navigating complex client problems
Approaching problems in law with analytical precision
Analyzing themes and devising solutions
Recognizing client motivations to drive decision-making
Understanding industry trends in pursuit of client success
Connecting complex concepts to exceed client expectations
Humanizing the client experience through effective communication
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“Davies has it all – an unparalleled learning experience for students, the opportunity to practice meaningful legal work early in your career and wonderful people!”