Articling Intern

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, UHN, Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

The Legal Department at University Health Network (Toronto) has an opportunity for an articling intern position for the 2025-2026 term, starting by July/August 2025 for up to 10 months. The position is best suited for applicants with an interest in the field of health law.

This program is structured into rotations across UHN's diverse legal teams, including (i) Health Law, (ii) Research and Commercialization, (iii) Labour and Employment Law, Human Rights and Workplace Investigations, and (iv) Corporate Law. The aim of the articling experience at UHN is to enable students to learn substantive and practical legal skills in a healthcare environment and to make a tangible contribution to our mission.

Duties

UHN believes that the articling intern should be engaged in every aspect of our legal work. As the student’s skills grow, they will take on increasingly complex and responsible tasks. Students can expect to:

To be eligible, you must be registered in the LSO’s licensing process and have either:

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.