Slight increase in hiring from previous years.
This year, Ultra Vires reached out to 18 employers who participated in the official 2025 Toronto 1L Recruit. The total number of employers this year is notably higher than last year’s 13. Moreover, Torys LLP joined the pack of employers, participating in the 1L recruit for the first time.
At least 86 students secured a 1L summer position through the Toronto 1L recruit—a significant increase in the number of students hired from last year’s 69. This increase could be attributed to the fact that 17 employers responded to UV, compared to the previous year’s 13. Of the participating firms, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP hired the most students, with 12 1Ls joining their office this summer. Osler is followed closely by Aird & Berlis LLP, with 11 students hired, and Dentons Canada LLP, with 10.
As in previous years, U of T continues to lead the pack with the highest number of students hired (22). Osgoode, also following the trend of previous years, had the second-highest number of students hired (17). Finally, Western rounded out the top three, with seven students securing 1L summer positions through the recruit. However, please note that both Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and McMillan LLP did not disclose which schools their students attended: the distribution data may be skewed as a result.
