Articling Students

If you are interested in applying to become an articling student at our firm, please review the information and requirements in our Student Program.

Articling applications for the 2025-2026 year are due by June 28, 2024, 5:00pm. Please provide a cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and letters of reference in one complete pdf file, sent to patrick.shing@millsandmills.ca.

Applications for a 2026 summer student position will be considered if received by March 13, 2026.

Angie Ortiz-Romero recently completed her Juris Doctor at the University of Ottawa, following her undergraduate studies at York University.

During her legal studies, Angie actively sought out practical experience through clinical work, legal internships, and competitive mooting. Notably, she was a finalist in the LeClair Metaverse Moot. She spent last summer at a personal injury and medical malpractice law firm in Ottawa, assisting with complex plaintiff-side cases by drafting documents, reviewing medical records, and attending court proceedings.

Angie has a strong commitment to community service and leadership. During law school, she served as President of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association’s Ottawa Chapter, where she organized events to support Hispanic law students. She also led the creation of the CHBA uOttawa Hispanic Law Student Scholarship which aims to improve access to legal education and expand Hispanic and Latino representation in the legal field.

In her free time, she enjoys learning new languages, spending time with family, and experimenting with DIY drink recipes.

After completing a Summer Student term in 2024, Matthew LeGallais has returned to Mills & Mills for his Articling term. Matthew holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Prior to law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto.

While in law school, Matthew served as Clinic Manager at Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS), supporting local artists with legal issues ranging from intellectual property to contract disputes. He also worked as a Program Coordinator at Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC), where he managed public interest projects and volunteered with the Association for Media Literacy, helping promote critical thinking in media consumption.

In his final year, Matthew spent a semester on exchange at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, where he explored international legal systems and cuisines.

Outside of law, Matthew loves to run along the Harbourfront, discover new artists on Spotify, and explore Toronto with friends.