Student Services offers support to students enrolled in the Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP) who are searching for articling positions. Student Services Advisors work with students both one-on-one and in group settings via email, video chat, telephone and hosted webinars.

PREP students are eligible for articling search support from CPLED from the time of enrolment to three months after completing their Capstone.

Articling Search Supports

• One-on-one coaching: Receive coaching from a Student Services Advisor to develop job search strategy and tactics, including personal branding, networking and LinkedIn support.
• Resume and cover letter reviews: Submit your resume to a Student Services Advisor to receive feedback for resume improvements via email or during a one-on-one meeting.
• Interview preparation: Meet with a Student Services Advisor to discuss interview techniques and ask questions. You can also set up a mock interview with a Student Services Advisor to practice your skills and receive feedback.
• CPLED Student Resume Directory: Create a profile to attract legal recruiters searching for articling students.

For more information or to request support, email student.services@cpled.ca.

Articling Search Resources

For tips on writing a resume and cover letter, download the guides and templates below. These resources offer tips and examples of best practices when creating your application documents; however, remember to adapt them to your situation and target your desired employer.

• A few thoughts about resumes: Information about personal marketing and branding concepts for resumes, including motivators, value propositions, context setting and a results-based approach.
• Resume sample: A sample resume with examples of good formatting, context setting and detailed job descriptions.
• Resume template: A resume template with tips on formatting, content, targeting and other best practices.
• Cover letter sample: A sample cover letter with examples of good formatting, targeting both cultural fit and specific job requirements.
• Cover letter template: A resume template with tips on formatting, content, targeting and other best practices.
• Marketing your resume video: A clip from a recent webinar containing tips on marketing your resume for the position you are applying to.
• Building your resume content video: A clip from a recent webinar with best practices on what information you should include in your resume.
• Formatting your resume video: A clip from a recent webinar explaining how best to format your resume.
• Building your cover letter video: A clip from a recent webinar containing tips on how to structure and write your cover letter.

The video above is a recording from the Thursday, July 20, 2023, webinar hosted by Eric Pye, Student Services Advisor, where he provides resume-building guides for students seeking articling roles.