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Student Legal Assistant information

What are some common challenges student legal assistants face when balancing academic commitments and work responsibilities?

Student Legal Assistants often juggle coursework, exams, and extracurricular activities alongside their legal assistant duties. One common challenge is managing multiple deadlines since legal tasks such as drafting documents, conducting research, and assisting with case preparation often require attention outside regular class hours. Effective time management and clear communication with supervising attorneys are crucial to ensure responsibilities are met without compromising academic performance. Many legal offices understand these demands and offer flexible scheduling to support students' success in both areas.

What is the difference between Student Legal Assistant vs Paralegal?

AspectStudent Legal AssistantParalegal
Required CredentialsTypically enrolled in law school or related programPost-secondary education, often a paralegal certificate or degree
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, legal clinics, or government offices, often part-time or internshipLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, full-time
Employer & Industry UsageLegal education settings, internships, entry-level rolesEstablished legal support roles in various legal sectors
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level legal support roles for studentsClarifying professional legal support roles beyond internships

Student Legal Assistants are typically law students gaining practical experience, often in internships or part-time roles, while Paralegals are trained legal support professionals with formal education, working full-time in various legal settings. Both roles support legal work but differ mainly in experience, credentials, and employment status.

What is a student legal assistant?

Student Legal Assistants are typically law students or undergraduates who assist attorneys or legal professionals with a variety of tasks, such as legal research, drafting documents, organizing case files, and preparing for court proceedings. They gain practical experience and exposure to the legal field while supporting legal teams in law firms, government agencies, or university legal clinics. The role provides valuable hands-on training and helps students develop skills necessary for a future legal career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student legal assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Student Legal Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of legal concepts, typically gained through coursework in law or paralegal studies. Familiarity with legal research databases, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite is commonly required. Excellent written and verbal communication, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently are standout soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial for supporting attorneys, managing sensitive information, and ensuring smooth legal operations.

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Infographic showing various Student Legal Assistant job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Articling Student - Bar of Quebec - Internship | Stagiaire en droit - Barreau du Quebec - Stage

Behaviour Interactive

Montreal, QC

Full-time, Internship

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We're a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK-North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.

This opportunity is available from our Montreal office only and requires to be in the office 3 times a week.
 
Behaviour is looking for a full-time law intern (Bar of Quebec) for a 6 months internship. If you are known for your analytic capacities, you love working in a dynamic and collaborative environment where tasks are varied and changing, we'd love to talk to you!
The chosen candidate will work under the Legal Counsel and will receive guidance to achieve the necessary autonomy to practice law, while discovering the day to day of in-house counsel. Are you game?
 
To be considered for this internship, you must:
      Send us your resume and a cover letter
      Be able to work 37,5 hours/week for 6 months starting at the end of September 2026 (Flexible starting date depending on requirements from the Bar of Quebec)
      Be eligible to work FULL TIME in Canada in Montreal at the time of your application
 
Why join Behaviour for your next internship?
       Flexible work policy
       Delicious FREE breakfast and lunch made by our chef at the Montreal office's bEstro
       250$ BEHappy expense reimbursement to buy whatever makes you... Happy !
       A chance to grow your skills and potentially be offered a full-time position at the end of your internship
In this role you will:
  • Assist the legal team in the analysis of contract law, intellectual property, consumer law and privacy issues, and conduct related legal research.
  • Assist the legal team in drafting and reviewing legal documents (confidentiality agreements, software licenses, supplier contracts, demand letters, authorization forms, various letters, etc.).
  • Support the legal team in the management and protection of the trademark and copyright portfolio (including clearance searches and preparation of proofs of trademark use).
  • Assist the legal team in supporting operational and corporate teams on special projects, and perform any other related tasks.
  • Support the Legal team in implementing and improving tools (CLM, clause library) as well as internal documentation.
 
Areas of law:
  • Contract Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • General Civil Law
  • Consumer Law
  • Business/Commercial Law
  • Privacy and Personal Data Protection
  • Other
What we're looking for :
  • Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) as well as the Quebec Bar exam.
  • Demonstrates excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written (the majority of contracts are in English).
  • Strong ability to draft legal texts and documents, while applying solid critical analysis skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong ability to prioritize, maintain rigor, and uphold confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of the video game industry is an asset.
Dans ce role vous devrez :
  • Assister l'equipe juridique dans l'analyse des dossiers de droit des contrats, propriete intellectuelle, droit de la consommation, et protection de vie privee et effectuer toutes recherches juridiques connexes ;
  • Assister l'equipe juridique dans la redaction et la revision de documents juridiques (ententes de confidentialite, licences de logiciels, contrats de fournisseurs, mises en demeures, formulaires d'autorisation, lettres variees, etc.);
  • Supporter l'equipe juridique quant a la gestion et protection du portefeuille de marques de commerce et de droits d'auteur (notamment les recherches d'anteriorites et la preparation des preuves d'utilisation des marques);
  • Assister l'equipe juridique dans l'accompagnement des equipes operationnelles et corporatives pour certains projets speciaux et effectuer toute autre tache connexe;
  • Supporter l'equipe juridique dans la mise en place et l'amelioration des outils (CLM, clause library) et de la documentation interne.
 
Domaines de droit :
  • Droit des contrats
  • Propriete intellectuelle
  • Droit civil general
  • Droit de la consommation
  • Affaires
  • Protection des renseignements personnels
  • Autres
Ce que nous recherchons :
  • Avoir complete son Baccalaureat en droit ainsi que l'examen du Barreau du Quebec ;
  • Demontrer une excellente maitrise du francais et de l'anglais, tant a l'ecrit et a l'oral (la grande majorite des contrats etant en anglais) ;
  • Bonne capacite a rediger des textes legaux et documents juridiques ;
  • Excellente capacite de communication et de collaboration, tant a l'oral qu'a l'ecrit ;
  • Forte capacite a prioriser et faire preuve de rigueur et de respect de la confidentialite ;
  • Connaissance de l'industrie des jeux videos, un atout.
Cette opportunite est disponible a partir de notre bureau de Montreal seulement et necessite une presence au bureau trois jours par semaine !
 
Behaviour est a la recherche d'un.e stagiaire en droit (Barreau du Quebec) a temps plein pour effectuer un stage de 6 mois.  Si tu es reconnu.e pour tes capacites d'analyse et tu aimes travailler dans un environnement dynamique et collaboratif, ou les taches sont variees et changeantes, nous aimerions te parler !
 
La personne choisie relevera de la Conseillere juridique et recevra des conseils pour atteindre l'autonomie necessaire a la pratique du droit, tout en decouvrant le quotidien d'un juriste d'entreprise.  
 
Es-tu game ?
 
Pour etre consideree pour cette opportunite de stage tu dois :
       Nous envoyer ton CV ainsi qu'une lettre de presentation;
       Etre capable de travailler 37,5 heures/semaine pendant 6 mois a partir de la fin du mois de septembre 2026 (Date d'entree flexible dependamment des exigences du Barreau du Quebec) ;
       Etre admissible a travailler a TEMPS PLEIN au Canada a Montreal au moment de postuler.
 
Pourquoi rejoindre Behaviour pour un stage ?
       Politique de travail flexible
       Delicieux dejeuners et diner GRATUITS prepares par notre chef au bEstro du bureau de Montreal
       250$ BEHappy remboursement des depenses pour acheter ce qui vous rend.... heureux !
       Une chance de developper vos competences et potentiellement de vous voir offrir un poste a temps plein a la fin de votre stage

Prete a plonger dans le monde du developpement de jeux video a la pointe de la technologie ? Base a Montreal, Behaviour Interactif est un acteur majeur de l'industrie du jeu, creant des experiences inoubliables sur PC, console et mobile. On est un studio independant dynamique avec plus de 1200 employes passionnes, et on a des studios a Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) et au Royaume-Uni (Behaviour UK-North & South). On se concentre sur deux grands axes : les Services et les Jeux Originaux. Notre equipe Services collabore avec des geants du jeu et du divertissement comme Disney, Sony, Activision et Nintendo, en offrant un developpement sur commande de premier choix et en innovant dans le divertissement immersif en lieu fixe (LBE). Pendant ce temps, notre unite Jeux Originaux repousse les limites de notre creativite avec nos IPs emblematiques, comme le fameux Dead by Daylight. Rejoins-nous et fais partie de l'avenir du divertissement interactif !

Chez Behaviour Interactif, on croit en l'equite des chances pour tout le monde et on celebre la diversite des personnes, des perspectives et des idees. C'est donc important pour nous de travailler avec des talents qui proviennent de tous les horizons, et ce, independamment de leur age, sexe, ethnicite, couleur, origine ethnique ou nationale, religion, orientation sexuelle, identite de genre, statut familial, handicap ou toute autre caracteristique protegee par les lois applicables. 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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