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CategoryGowling WLG
Firm NameGowling WLG
Source Status
Official Sources ReviewedOfficial firm sources reviewed
Source Vault
AvailableHigh confidence
OfficesCalgary, Hamilton, Kitchener, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Waterloo
Summer Class Size6–8
Articling Class SizeNot verified
Hireback
2025 articling hireback rate: 3 of 5 students seeking positions received offers.2026 articling hireback rate: 6 of 6 students seeking positions received offers.Year: 2025, Students Seeking Positions: 5, Offers Made: 3, Hireback Rate: 60%+ 1 more
Office SizeNot verified
Firm TypeGlobal full-service law firm
Practice Strengths
Intellectual PropertyPatentsReal EstateCorporateCommercial Litigation+ 7 more
Student ProgramOfficial sources describe summer and articling programs that expose students to firm practice areas, connect them with lawyers and agents, and allow students to pursue areas of interest. The Vancouver summer program is generally for second-year law students.
Culture Themes
Highly collaborative environmentInternational platformStrong mentorshipBroad skill development+ 6 more
Recruiting Themes
Toronto Summer 2026: Participating in the recruit process.Toronto OCIs are conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams.Toronto in-firm interviews are generally conducted in person and last approximately 75–80 minutes.The firm plans to send Intent to Call (ITC) communications before Call Day.+ 19 more
Interview Style / Insights
Candidates should prepare meaningful questions for each interview.Students are encouraged to avoid sounding overly rehearsed or robotic.Personality and cultural fit are viewed as important recruiting considerations.Students should demonstrate curiosity, engagement, and genuine interest in the firm.+ 6 more
Sources Used
Firm Source Vault: gowling-wlgNALP: gowling-wlgVBA: Vancouver 2027/2028 Hiring IntentionsUltra Vires: Toronto Summer 2026 2L Recruit Numbers
CompensationCompensation information to be verified.
BillablesOfficial Vancouver materials say there is no student target and reference a 1,750 annual billable-hour budget for Vancouver associates. Verify current expectations directly with Gowling WLG.
CultureOfficial sources emphasize collaboration, team orientation, inclusion, and professional development. The Vancouver student source describes the Vancouver culture as team-based, collegial, democratic, and informal.
WorkloadOfficial Vancouver materials say there is no target number of hours for students, while students are generally expected to carry workload similar to associates. Current expectations should be verified directly with Gowling WLG.
Recruiting NotesOfficial Vancouver materials say Gowling WLG recruits according to Vancouver Bar Association guidelines, accepts applications through viPortal, and participates in on-campus interviews at UBC, UVic, and Thompson Rivers University.
Interview NotesThe scraped Vancouver source mentions on-campus interviews but does not describe a complete interview process. Interview details should be verified directly with Gowling WLG.
Last Updated2026-05-30

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