published 05/05/2026
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP Welcomes New and Returning Summer Students
Second-Year Students
TDS also welcomes back its returning 2026 Summer Students: Raphael Boutroy, Mariella Daigneault, Logan Hiebert, April Li and Andrea Sutherland.
First-Year Students
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) is pleased to welcome Julia Arnold, Kiera Butterfield, Mary Chipman, Kya Jackson-Leclair, Minseo Kim and Nathan Neufeld to the firm.
Summer Student Work Assignment
The Summer Students are assigned to work with three to four lawyers across various practice areas, gaining exposure to:
- Legal research and analysis
- Drafting legal documents
- Preparing for court proceedings and hearings
- Attending client meetings, pre-trial conferences, and commercial closings
This hands-on experience helps students build confidence, develop professional skills, and better understand what it means to practise law at a full-service firm.
Learn More About the Summer Student Program
Building legal careers through practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to diverse areas of law.
The Summer Student Program offers meaningful, practical experience in the legal profession, introducing students to the firm’s lawyers, culture, and core practice areas while supporting the development of foundational legal skills.
For more information about the TDS Summer Student Program, please contact studentcommitteechair@tdslaw.com or visit the Careers page.
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