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Focused. Committed. Smart. Empathetic. Tenacious. Competitive. Passionate. These are some of the labels we use to describe ourselves. If we had to sum up Pape Salter Teillet in one word, it would probably be thoughtful. We’re thoughtful about the challenges our clients are facing, about their goals and dreams for the future, about the legacy of injustice and resilience that makes them who they are. And we’re thoughtful about the law and how it should be practised, about Indigenous rights issues in Canada, and about the role we can play in helping to address them.
Our close-knit team doesn’t look or sound or act like a traditional law firm. We take pride in doing things differently – not just for the sake of being different, but because we know that the creative solutions our clients expect from us require reinventing models, pushing past boundaries and exploring new directions. At the same time, clients who appreciate the uniqueness of our firm are also quick to point out how much they have in common with us. We share the same ambitions and the same drive to succeed, anchored by the same fundamental values – which is precisely why we’re able to achieve great things together.
If Pape Salter Teillet sounds like the kind of law firm you’d like to be part of, whether as a team member or an articling student, please contact us via the appropriate link.
Current positions
Positions for which we’re currently inviting applications are listed below. And PST always welcomes queries from qualified lawyers who are interested in potentially joining our firm. Please send your resume and a brief note summarizing your qualifications, experience and professional goals to recruiting@pstlaw.ca.
We’re not advertising any positions at the moment, but please check back for future opportunities.
Summer and articling students
Pape Salter Teillet is committed to supporting the next generation of legal advocates for Indigenous peoples by welcoming law students in summer and articling positions with our firm. We particularly encourage Indigenous students to apply – we’d value having you become part of our team.
How to apply
Your cover letter and resume should highlight your knowledge of Indigenous rights law, including any experience related to advancing self-government, litigation, regulatory work or corporate/commercial matters involving Indigenous Nations, governments or communities. We also want to hear about your personal commitment to practising law in collaboration with Indigenous governments across Canada.
Please note that we receive and review applications and conduct interviews in accordance with the guidelines established by the Law Society of Ontario for law firms located in Toronto. PST’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion informs all aspects of our recruiting and hiring process.
Applications are now closed for 2026 summer students. Please continue to check back in the new year for information on the 2027 summer application process.
We are not currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 articling term.
The Charles Vincent Indigenous Law Student Scholarship
Charles Vincent was a senior associate with Pape Salter Teillet. His practice focused on supporting our Indigenous clients in growing their economies and generating wealth to build and advance governance.
Charles grew up in Tyendinaga, Ontario. He attended Carleton University for undergraduate studies and graduated from Queen’s University Law School in 2013. After several years of practising law in Ottawa, Charles returned to Queen’s to complete an MBA. In 2016, he joined PST’s Toronto office, where he drew on his strong background in law and business to support Indigenous clients.
Taking immense pride in his work, Charles advised Indigenous governments on a wide range of issues, including the negotiation of development agreements with industry and public governments, supporting Indigenous self-government structures and institutions, and helping create sustainable economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples.
Charles passed away in April 2022 after a battle with metastatic osteosarcoma. To celebrate his life and express our gratitude for his work and friendship, PST established The Charles Vincent Indigenous Law Student Scholarship, which provides $5,000 annually to support an Indigenous law student attending a law school in Canada.
Charles was a wonderful person and fundamental part of our firm. His contributions to PST left a legacy that we’ll never forget – and that our clients will value for generations to come.
Eligibility
To be considered for The Charles Vincent Indigenous Law Student Scholarship, you must be:
- an Indigenous student – i.e., First Nations (status or non-status), Métis or Inuit
- currently enrolled or accepted at law school in Canada as a JD/LLB candidate for the year covered by this annual scholarship
- committed to serving and advancing the interests of Indigenous peoples through the law.
Application requirements
- A reference letter from a member of your home community or an Indigenous government or leadership group. The letter must confirm your membership in or connection to the referring group and describe your commitment on their behalf, as well as other relevant activities and interests.
- Proof of enrolment from a law school in Canada for the next fall term. This can be, for example, a letter from the university registrar or the faculty of law confirming your first-year acceptance, or a copy of your registered course schedule for an upper year.
- A brief essay of no more than 500 words describing (a) experiences that demonstrate your community involvement and your passion for this area of law; and (b) how you intend to use your law degree to serve and advance justice for Indigenous peoples.
Due to the overwhelming quality of this years’ applications, Pape Salter Teillet LLP is once again awarding the 2025 Charles Vincent Indigenous Law Student Scholarships to two recipients. Congratulations to Lisa Tssessaze and Jordan Jerome-Pitre!
Lisa Tssessaze is a Denesuline woman and member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (“ACFN”). For the past 20 years Lisa has worked for ACFN’s land office and is currently the Executive Director advocating for the protection of her community, lands, and rights. She has enrolled in University of Alberta law program to gain the tools to protect her people and the lands of her ancestors. Lisa’s goal is to assist her community to “turn the knowledge [she has] about land into laws that will shape how it is protected into the future.”
Jordan Jerome-Pitre is a member of the Micmacs of the Gesgapegiag. Jordan began his professional life as a mechanic before starting his journey at the McGill University Faculty of Law, surmounting countless obstacles along the way. His path to law school was described as “remarkable.” At McGill, Jordan has distinguished himself as one of the most intellectually engaged and ethically grounded students in his class who approaches the law with “rare clarity.” As a lawyer, Jordan’s goal is to protect Indigenous legal orders.