The OSC is currently recruiting for Summer Law Students in their second year of law school to work in a variety of its Divisions from May to August 2026. Build your work experience through a summer opportunity with Canada’s largest securities regulator.

Application Instructions

Your application must include the following:

• Cover letter – stating your interest in working for the OSC – one cover letter per application is required – you can list all the business units you are interested in being considered for in the body of the cover letter to simplify the application process
• Resume
• Copies of your law school and undergraduate transcripts, as well as graduate transcripts, where applicable
• Reference letters are welcome but not required.

Summer Law Student, Enforcement

The Enforcement Division supports the OSC in delivering fair, vigorous, visible, and timely enforcement. The Enforcement Division investigates and litigates breaches of securities laws in Ontario. Enforcement team members work closely with other securities regulators, self-regulatory organizations, and other law enforcement agencies to enhance initiatives to deter and disrupt misconduct. A strong enforcement presence assists in protecting investors from unfair, improper, or fraudulent practices and fostering fair and efficient market. OSC Enforcement brings administrative enforcement proceedings before the Capital Markets Tribunal and investigates quasi-criminal and criminal offences related to securities that can lead to quasi-criminal or criminal proceedings in court.

Summer Law Student, Registration, Inspections and Examinations

The Registration, Inspections and Examinations Division ( RIE ) oversees the dealers, advisers and investment fund managers that the public relies upon when investing in securities. Using a risk-based approach, the RIE Division focuses on initial and ongoing registration and compliance reviews of certain categories of registrants. The branch consists of integrated, multi-disciplinary teams including professional staff (chartered accountants and lawyers), registration officers (corporate and individual), and support staff. One of these teams, the Registrant Conduct Team, is responsible for investigating conduct issues involving individual and firm registrants, and pursuing regulatory action where appropriate.

Summer Law Student, General Counsel’s Department

The General Counsel’s Office (GCD) is an in-house legal, policy and risk management resource that supports the Commission in fulfilling its mandate and achieving its objectives in an accountable, fair and transparent manner. GCD provides expert, client-centered, legal, strategic and risk management advice to all of the Commission’s other business units. GCD provides legal advice in a wide range of areas including statutory interpretation, administrative law, securities regulation, corporate/commercial law, information technology/intellectual property law, civil and transactional litigation, procurement law and privacy law. In addition, GCD oversees the collection of unpaid monetary sanctions and provides advice on freedom of information access requests, governance matters, investor issues and conflict-of-interest management. GCD also has a particular focus on legislative reform.

Summer Law Student, Investor Office

The Investor Office supports the OSC in its aim to improve investor outcomes and enhance the investor experience. The Office sets the strategic direction and leads the OSC’s efforts in investor engagement, education and outreach, brings investor perspectives to the organization and leads important policy development. The Investor Office also plays a lead role in overseeing and policy development relating to the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments’ (OBSI) role as the independent dispute resolution service for the investment industry.

Summer Law Student, Modernizing Regulation Team

Change is constant, often occurring at a rapid pace and in a way that presents both big opportunities and, sometimes, serious risks. The Modernizing Regulation Team in the Thought Leadership Division is dedicated to analyzing and responding to emerging trends, accelerating responsible innovation, and right-sizing regulation in Ontario’s capital markets.

Summer Law Student, Office of Economic Growth and Innovation

The Office of Economic Growth and Innovation (Innovation Office ) is dedicated to accelerating innovation, bolstering capital formation, and reducing regulatory burden in Ontario’s capital markets. We help innovative businesses understand securities laws and strive to make the OSC a more innovative and efficient regulator. Please refer to the Innovation Office’s website for detailed information about Our Vision, Who We Are and What We Do.

These opportunities are considered to be business critical roles supporting the Strategic Planning, Reporting & Execution department.

Note: The summer law student role is eligible for hybrid work and as per the OSC's hybrid policy, requires a minimum of 3 days/week working from the office at 20 Queen Street West in Toronto.