1. the period of practical training served by a law student or graduate under supervision before becoming a qualified lawyer
Usage: primarily Canadian and British

1. present participle of article: serving as an articled clerk or trainee
Usage: legal profession

Examples

• She completed her articling at a prestigious law firm in Toronto.
• The articling period typically lasts ten months in Ontario.
• He is currently articling with a corporate law practice.
• Many law graduates struggle to find articling positions.
• The articling student assisted with research and document preparation.
• After articling, she was called to the bar.
• The firm offers articling opportunities to recent law school graduates.