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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.
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.
We are not currently accepting applications for the 2027 summer term.
We are not currently accepting applications for the 2027-28 articling term.
The Charles Vincent Indigenous Law Student Scholarship
Pape Salter Teillet LLP is pleased to invite applications for the Charles Vincent Indigenous Law Student Scholarship, a $5,000 annual award established in 2022 to support an Indigenous law student attending a Canadian law school.
Applications are due September 15, 2026, and the successful recipient will be contacted in late September 2026. We encourage all eligible students to apply.
For more than 45 years, our firm has been fortunate to work with strong and committed Indigenous communities, nations, and governments from across Canada. We believe that true success is achieved by working hand-in-hand with our clients, including supporting Indigenous students and lawyers in becoming the next generation of legal advocates advancing Indigenous law as well as Canadian Aboriginal law.
Charles Vincent was a senior associate in our firm whose practice focused on supporting our clients in growing their economies and generating wealth to support Indigenous self-government and self-determination.
Charles grew up in Tyendinaga. He attended Carleton University for undergraduate studies and graduated from Queen’s University Law School in 2013. After several years of practicing law in Ottawa, Charles returned to Queen’s to complete a Masters of Business Administration in 2017. In 2016, he joined Pape Salter Teillet’s Toronto office, where he drew on his strong background in law and business to support Indigenous clients grow their economies and support wealth creation.
Charles took immense pride in his work and advised Indigenous clients on a wide range of issues, including the negotiation of agreements with industry and public governments with respect to proposed developments on Indigenous lands and territories, supporting Indigenous self-government structures and institutions, as well as advancing and implementing lasting economic opportunities and developments for Indigenous peoples.
Charles passed away in April 2022 after a battle with metastatic osteosarcoma. In order to celebrate Charles’s life and express our gratitude for his work and collegiality, our firm has established this scholarship in his name. Charles was a wonderful person and fundamental part of our firm. His years of work have left a legacy with our clients for generations to come. The Charles Vincent Indigenous Law Student Scholarship honours Charles as a person as well as his contributions to our firm and his legal work for Indigenous peoples.
Eligibility
In order to be considered for the Charles Vincent Indigenous Law Student Scholarship, an applicant must:
- be an Indigenous student (i.e., First Nations (status and non-status), Métis, or Inuit);
- be currently enrolled or accepted at a Canadian law school as a JD/LLB candidate for the year in question; and
- have a demonstrated interest in serving and advancing the interests of Indigenous peoples through the law.
Application requirements
To apply for the Charles Vincent Indigenous Law Student Scholarship, use the link below and include the following:
- Your name, mailing address, email address and phone number.
- Indigenous community/nation.
- A reference letter from a member of your home community or Indigenous government/leadership confirming your membership/connection and identifying your commitments and interests (include full referee name and contact email/phone);
- Academic information: name of law school, year of law school study, expected graduation year and proof of enrolment for the upcoming fall term from the university registrar or law faculty of a Canadian law school (for example, a letter from the faculty of law confirming your acceptance if in first year, or a copy of your registered course schedule if in upper years); and
- An essay not exceeding 500 words explaining: (1) your relevant experiences related to your community involvement and your passion in this area of law; and (2) how you intend to use your law degree to serve and advance justice for Indigenous peoples.
We look forward to reading your application. If you have any questions about eligibility or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at student@pstlaw.ca.
Declaration and Consent
By submitting an application for the Charles Vincent Pape Salter Teillet Indigenous Law Student Scholarship, you acknowledge, declare, and consent as follows:
- You have read and understood the scholarship instructions and eligibility requirements.
- You declare that all information provided in your application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
- You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to promptly notify Pape Salter Teillet LLP of any changes to the information contained in your application and understand that failure to do so may affect your eligibility for the scholarship.
- You consent to Pape Salter Teillet LLP collecting, using, and retaining the personal information provided in your application for the purpose of administering and adjudicating the scholarship.
- You authorize Pape Salter Teillet LLP to contact you, your referees, or other individuals identified in your application for the purpose of verifying information provided in support of your application. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to advise any referee or other contact that they may be contacted by Pape Salter Teillet LLP.
- You acknowledge that your application and supporting materials are being submitted electronically and that electronic communications and submissions cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure or confidential. By submitting your application, you accept any risks associated with electronic transmission of information.
- If you are selected as the scholarship recipient, you consent to Pape Salter Teillet LLP publicly recognizing your award and publishing or sharing the following information on its website, social media channels, and other promotional materials: your name, your Indigenous community or nation affiliation/connection (where provided), your law school, and excerpts from your essay selected by Pape Salter Teillet LLP that describe how you intend to use your legal education to serve and advance the interests of Indigenous Peoples.
By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the above declaration and consent.