Each law clerk is assigned two rotations. During those rotations each clerk works with one or two judges. Close exposure to a variety of judges ensures a wide range of experiences and enables clerks to benefit from the knowledge and perspectives of several members of the Court. Law clerks are encouraged to attend hearings and are invited to discuss cases with the judges. This gives law clerks valuable insight into judicial reasoning and decision-making as well as a chance to observe many of Canada's best litigators.
Law clerks' work is supplemented by responsibilities shared among the clerks.
These responsibilities include organizing a seminar series in which members of the judiciary, prominent lawyers and other members of the legal community are invited to discuss various topics. Law clerks are also invited to attend seminars held for the judges of the Court. The clerking experience also includes a trip to Kingston to assist judges hearing appeals by unrepresented inmates. A year at the Court of Appeal equips law clerks with skills and insights that enable them to pursue numerous career paths. The Court's judges come from a variety of legal backgrounds including corporate law, civil litigation, academia, the criminal defence bar and the Crown's office.