Our Articling Program
Welcome to Pallett Valo LLP
Choosing the law firm at which to article is one of the most important decisions a law student will ever make. The choices that we make in connection with our selection of students are no less important to us. Since we hire and develop the best students and lawyers, year after year, we see you as our future. Because of this, we put tremendous resources into our articling program. Our approach is to hire second-year students with the expectation that they will ultimately join us as lawyers.
A Challenging and Stimulating Environment
Pallett Valo provides students with hands-on experience. They are given a high level of responsibility and will work on a file from start to finish. We ensure that our students gain substantive experience and are given rotations in specialty areas such as business, construction, labour & employment, commercial real estate, insolvency & corporate restructuring, and commercial litigation. In these areas, our students will gain experience:
- Drafting substantial agreements
- Attending trials with senior counsel
- Participating in meetings
Mentor Program
Each articling student is assigned to one of our associate lawyers to act as a counselor and sounding board. The program creates the opportunity for the student and the mentor to meet regularly to discuss progress to date. We consider this program to be an important factor in assisting with a student’s career development.
Our Environment
We encourage our students to be involved with the firm in attending lunch & learns, summer and holiday events, monthly lawyers' social get togethers and the firm baseball team. The firm provides our students with a collegial atmosphere which gives them a feeling of warmth and openness.
Here’s what our past and current articling students had to say:
"My articles at Pallett Valo have provided me with enormous practical experience whether it be dealing directly with clients and carriage of numerous files, or working directly with and learning from senior partners in the firm. I have gained valuable experience in many fields of law that will provide a great background to areas of specialty."
Alex Tarantino
Honours B.A., Queen’s University (2001)
L.L.B., Osgoode Hall Law School (2004)
"Summering and articling with Pallett Valo has provided me with a solid foundation for my professional career. I have benefited greatly from having had the opportunity to work with very talented lawyers whose steadfast dedication and commitment to the professional and emotional development of their students is remarkable."
Marcella Conte
Honours B.A., York University (2000)
L.L.B., University of Windsor (2004)
"Pallett Valo is a collegial work environment with a unique mix of specialist lawyers doing exciting and challenging work. My legal training benefited immensely from the opportunities here at PV."
Michael Nowina
Honours B.A., Queen’s University LL.B. University of Western Ontario (2004), with final year at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2004
"My articles at Pallett Valo included extensive Small Claims Court work, regular involvement in commercial real estate and financing transactions and an intensive education in corporate/commercial law. I was very impressed by the fact that senior members of the firm believed very strongly in the importance of educating students and junior associates and generously gave of their own time to contribute to that process."
Maureen McKay
B.A., University of Toronto (1995)
LL.B. Osgoode Hall Law School (1999)
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2001
"My articling experience at Pallett Valo was invaluable. The hands-on experience that I received cannot be beat! As a student, I had carriage of several Small Claims Court and internal collection files. I also routinely attended court, drafted all types of court documents and assisted senior counsel on large litigation files. On a personal level, Pallett Valo is a young, dynamic firm where all members, including lawyers and staff, are approachable and willing to help out students whenever possible."
Maria Tassou
Undergradutate Specialist in Management at University of Toronto
LL.B. Osgoode Hall Law School (1996)
Called to the Ontario Bar, 1998
Our Location
Mississauga is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city. It is recognized as Canada's 6th largest and fastest growing major city, with a population in excess of 700,000 residents representing cultures from around the world. The city is surrounded by quaint historic villages, bustling waterfront, and world-class art and theatre. For listings of what’s happening in the area, check on the following links:
Important Dates
Articling recruiting for the firm takes place in May every year. Those chosen to article for the firm are offered summer positions. If you wish to apply for articling at our firm, please refer to the website as we approach May, for submission details and deadlines.
Thank you for your interest in Pallett Valo LLP.