Mediacorp, the creator of Canada's Top Employers,
selected Bennett Jones as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young
People (2014) for the following innovative programs:
- A
mentoring program to help students transition to junior associates, and offers
mentoring to legal assistants, legal summer students, and articling
students.
- Working with post-secondary institutions to hire Legal
Assistant practicum students each year.
- Offering a six-week in-house
training program, rotational assignments between departments and opportunities
to job-shadow in various areas.
- Developing a "What We Wish We Had
Known! " Guide for law students which includes tips on researching prospective
firms for employment, general information about Bennett Jones and what students
can expect from their summer or articling experience.
Bennett Jones
is also ranked as the 3rd best place to work in Canada, and as one of Canada's
Top 100 Employers for 2014.