EDGE Program
About
For over three years, Lawyer-ed has proudly led the EDGE Program, helping students gain hands-on experience, industry exposure, and career-ready skills. In 2026, EDGE evolves into four distinct streams, designed to make the program accessible to learners from diverse backgrounds and career stages. These include:
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EDGE Explore: For home-schooled students eager to discover new fields and build foundational skills.
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EDGE Student: For high school and university students seeking real-world projects and professional experience alongside academic pursuits.
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EDGE Re-skill: For adult learners wanting to develop career-ready skills and explore alternative pathways.
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EDGE Business Lab: For aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators ready to create, test, and launch ideas.
Each stream caters to a different stage of growth — whether you’re exploring new interests, developing workplace skills, reskilling for a new career direction, or launching your own business idea. Across all streams, participants collaborate with Lawyer-ed’s executive team, mentors, brand partners, and clients to solve real-world challenges, develop their analytical and creative skills, and gain recognized certification upon completion.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
Throughout my internship experience with Lawyer-ed, I gained real-word insight and experience into the field of consulting and entrepreneurship [and] felt real-life impact resonating with the hard work and effort I contributed. I would highly recommend this internship program to my fellow peers especially with interest in the business, consulting, and legal industry. What an amazing internship experience and I’m really grateful for how things turned out.
- Jessamine Li, Batch of 2024
I found this course to be highly beneficial in honing my project management skills! I never knew how much goes into planning and executing a project until I took this course.
- Layla Babouta, Batch of 2023
It was evident that the people around me had similar goals and values to mine which I think made the internship very successful and productive. I enjoyed how it really felt like I was a part of Lawyer-ed and that I was making useful contributions to the organisation while still learning new things all at the same time. Since Lawyer-ed is student-run, I found it much easier to communicate and relate with the employees...This is truly an experience I’ll never forget and the friends and knowledge I’ve gained will stay with me as I go further on my journey.
- Anastasija Kovacevic, Batch of 2022
Eligibility,
Costs & Key
Details
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Applications for ALL streams open on November 4th 2025. These applications are for the Jan-March 2026 cohort. APPLY HERE
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Applicants must complete an application form and attend a 15-30 minute call to determine candidate fit
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Each stream has its own curriculum focus. *Lawyer-ed reserves the right to recommend a stream better fit for your needs if need be
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Spots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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Each cohort has a limited number of seats
Program Costs (estimated): $150-$375 CAD
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(Exact fees may vary depending on the stream.)
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Financial Assistance & Accommodations: Candidates requiring support may submit a short statement outlining their situation.
Across the four streams, participants will work on engaging, skill-building initiatives such as:
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Business Model Challenges & Entrepreneurial Simulations
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Creative Campaign Development & Storytelling with AI
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Market Research & Strategic Analysis
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Financial Modelling & Data Interpretation
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Career Mapping & Skills Development Workshops
…and more, tailored to each stream’s focus!
Potential
Projects
Perks
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Certification upon completion
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Real-world project experience with companies and clients
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Networking & mentorship with professionals and peers
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Interactive workshops and professional development sessions
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Career progression pathways (employment opportunities available but not guaranteed)
Submit any supplementary letters (for financial accommodations or accessibility services) or questions to: