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Public Interest Articling Fellowship

Funding to support legal training and help nonprofits host articling students.
The Law Foundation of Ontario
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 69,500
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

This fellowship provides nonprofit organizations in Ontario with up to $69,500 to support hosting articling students during a 10-month period. It covers student wages, licensing fees, and related legal work expenses, fostering practical legal training and access to justice.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 69,500 $
  • Minimum amount : 69,500 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Social Services
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

Hosting an articling student for legal training, covering salary, benefits, licensing fees, and related legal activities.

Documents Needed

Organization registration documents, proof of nonprofit status, project description, financial statements, letters of support.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Ontario-based registered charities and nonprofit organizations involved in legal work.

Who is not eligible

Legal Aid Ontario supported clinics are not eligible to apply.

Eligible expenses

Student salary and benefits, licensing fees, work-related expenses such as equipment, research accounts, education courses, legal travel.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Pursuit of activities unrelated to legal training or not involving the hosting of an articling student.

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Processing and Agreement

After application submission, the organization’s eligibility is reviewed, and if approved, a funding agreement is established. Funding disbursement is contingent upon compliance with the conditions outlined in the agreement.

Additional information

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Public Interest Articling Fellowship Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Public Interest Articling Fellowship. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Public Interest Articling Fellowship?

This fellowship provides nonprofit organizations in Ontario with up to $69,500 to support hosting articling students during a 10-month period. It covers student wages, licensing fees, and related legal work expenses, fostering practical legal training and access to justice.

How much funding can be received?

Public Interest Articling Fellowship Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $69,500 per project.

Who is eligible for the Public Interest Articling Fellowship program?

To be eligible for the Public Interest Articling Fellowship program, you must: Nonprofit Ontario-based charities with legal work for students.

What expenses are eligible under Public Interest Articling Fellowship?

Hosting an articling student for legal training, covering salary, benefits, licensing fees, and related legal activities.

Who can I contact for more information about the Public Interest Articling Fellowship?

You can contact The Law Foundation of Ontario.

Where is the Public Interest Articling Fellowship available?

The Public Interest Articling Fellowship program is available across Canada.

Is the Public Interest Articling Fellowship a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Public Interest Articling Fellowship is a Grant and Funding

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