Our office is always on the lookout for ambitious and hard-working students who have an interest in being part of our team. As a student at Cheadles, you will be given an opportunity to work with our dynamic lawyers in a wide variety of practice areas.
Cheadles aims to create a positive and rewarding experience for all of our students. Whether you’re a summer student, law student, or an articling student, we want to hear from you!
To apply for an articling position, please send an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your most recent law school transcript, and a cover letter telling us about yourself to:
Cheadles LLP
715 Hewitson Street, Suite 2000
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6B5
Email: students@cheadles.com
If you’re applying for an articling, summer student, IPC or LPP position, bring your application package to the attention of Jordan Lester.
Ryan Paul
Ryan is a law student at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, expected to graduate in 2027. He has joined Cheadles LLP as both a summer and fall placement student this year. Ryan has a strong interest in corporate law, civil litigation, intellectual property, and the impact of disruptive technologies across various professional disciplines.
Originally from Mississauga, Ryan lived in Kitchener and Kelowna before relocating to Thunder Bay to pursue his legal studies at Lakehead University. He holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Business Administration, and brings prior professional experience from the staffing and recruitment industry and from his work as an experiential education administrator where he supported post-secondary personal and academic development.
Ryan has gained practical legal experience through his work as a Student Caseworker at Lakehead University Community Legal Services, where he has assisted clients with matters including landlord-tenant disputes, labour and employment disputes, and civil litigation at the Thunder Bay Small Claims Court. Ryan has also served as a Course Tutor for Constitutional Law and as a Research Assistant, supporting faculty in the development of their publications.
Throughout his legal studies, Ryan has contributed to the Lakehead Law Journal, supported public legal education initiatives on wills and estate planning, and participated in interest-based student clubs as well as basketball and football intramurals.
In his spare time, Ryan enjoys exploring Thunder Bay’s food scene and the natural beauty of the surrounding region.
Sadie White
Sadie White is a second-year law student at Bora Laskin Law School joining Cheadles LLP for the Summer and returning for her winter practice placement. Born in Thunder Bay, she is passionate about the community she grew up in and committed to building her legal career here.
Throughout law school, Sadie has worked as a caseworker for Lakehead University Community Legal Services where she developed strong skills in client advocacy, file management, and navigating administrative proceedings including matters in the Landlord Tenant Board and Small Claims Court. The experience gave her a people-first approach to legal work that she carries into her studies.
Sadie was drawn to the firm’s full-service practice and is excited to explore what the firm has to offer and to develop the versatile skill set that serving a community like Thunder Bay demands. Sadie is especially interested in corporate law, family law, and civil litigation.
When she’s not studying or working, you can find her outside, ideally somewhere near Lake Superior.
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