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STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

CONTACT INFORMATIONPlease see privacy statement at end of application

Name

Year (entering) in law school

Email

Phone

Considering all your other commitments (school, other volunteer work, part-time job, etc.), are you willing to devote 3-5 hours per week to a PBSC placement (excluding the exam sessions)?

[ ] YES [ ] NO

All students regardless of previous PBSC participation must attend our mandatory PBSC General Training Session. The WestlawCanada Legal Research and Writing training session is mandatory for all first year students and all upper year and returning volunteers working on research projects. Two dates are provided for each session. Please indicate which date you expect to be able to attend. All training takes place at lunch (from 12:30-2 p.m.):

PBSC General Training:

[ ] Wednesday, September 25 in EMM-001 -or- [ ] Thursday, September 26 in VC 115

WestlawCanada Legal Research and Writing (food will be provided):

[ ] Monday, October 21 -or- [ ] Tuesday, October 22

PERSONAL BACKGROUNDWe attempt to match students based on interest and experience. Please fill out the following section to allow us to better match you to a placement. In addition, please attach a current résumé.

Occasionally, PBSC partners organizations which service equity-seeking communities express a preference for a law student volunteer who shares the same cultural background as the community the organization is serving. If you are interested in working with a particular community, please provide a few lines setting out your background and preferences. As always, PBSC will make every effort to find you a placement that matches your interests and skills.


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Undergraduate/educational background

Related work, volunteer or other experience or background

Other languages spoken (if any)and skill level

PROJECTS AND AREAS OF LAWPlease rank your top 10 projects in order of preference. We will do our best to match you with a project that suits your interests; however, we cannot guarantee that you will be matched with your first choice. All PBSC Projects have been carefully selected to ensure they provide a valuable legal experience to students.

RANK PBSC Fundraising Coordinator: PBSC Executive Position

Area of Law &Type of Project

Description # Students &Qualifications

Access to justice Public interest work

PBSC has joined with leading organizations to launch a major social media fundraising campaign to increase access to justice. At some point all Canadians will find themselves in need of legal help, but access to justice isn't equal for everyone. The pursuit of equal justice can be financially devastating, even for those with good incomes. PBSC and our partners are doing what we can to rebalance the scales, but the need is great and our resources are limited.

‘Flip Your Wig for Justice’ is a new, pledge-based fundraising campaign taking place in Ontario next spring. This initiative has two goals: PBSC will partner with other access to justice organizations to raise money for access to justice in Ontario. A second goal of the campaign is to raise awareness about access to justice issues. Inspired by the traditional barrister’s wigs of our profession, participants in the

1 student If you are interested in this

position, please describe why you are interested and what relevant skills and experiences you can bring to the pro bono executive


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campaign will make a difference by wearing a wild, wacky wig for the day, or by sponsoring someone else to wear a wig.

The fundraising coordinator will play an important role, organizing this new initiative at U of T and creating momentum for the campaign. His or her duties may include the following:

Working with the publicity coordinator to promote ‘Flip Your Wig for Justice’; Coming up with creative ways to gain support for the campaign and to raise awareness about access to justice issues during the campaign period; Recruiting ‘Flip Your Wig’ for Justice partners; Planning ‘Flip Your Wig for Justice’ events and activities to take place during the campaign; and Working closely with the chapter and PBSC National to launch this initiative.

Please note that there will be opportunities to work and network with the other access to justice organizations in Ontario, including the CCLA, PBLO, OJEN, METRAC and others!

RANK The 519 Church Street Community Centre—Legal Advice and Referrals Clinic: Intake and Referral Project



poverty law/ LGBT advocacy

clinical work

The student will assist with the operation of the clinic. They will be responsible for conducting brief client intake interviews and assisting lawyers during main client interviews. This may involve legal research and drafting tasks. There is also the potential for the student to plan and facilitate a public legal information workshop.

1 student Must be Queer and Trans

Positive Must be non-judgemental

towards people with mental health and addictions issues

RANK African Canadian Legal Clinic (ACLC): Issues Affecting African Canadian Families



racialized groups and the law

legal research and writing/advocacy/ public policy

children/youth and the law/criminal law

The ACLA is seeking two students to work on the following projects: (a) One student will develop a PLE tool kit to help African Canadian parents identify their child’s involvement in drugs, gangs, or bullying and how to address these issues, in part describing the legal consequences of those activities; (b) Another student will develop a parenting manual

2 students Interest in discrimination,

poverty, and/or international human rights


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with culturally relevant best practices for raising a child in Ontario. For example, the manual might include information on cyber-bullying, hate speech, internet privacy, dealing with police, civil rights and protest, or appealing a school suspension, among others.

RANK All Saints Community Centre:PROS Public Legal Education Project



criminal/poverty law

public legal education

PROS (Providing Resources and Offering Support) is a program housed in All-Saints Church Community Centre, however its services have no religious affiliation. PROS’ goal is to provide legal, medical, and social services, with peer lead initiatives, to meet the needs of women and girls who have experienced sexual exploitation (women and girls who have been coerced into sex work).

The student will attend a drop-in session for sex workers seeking legal information. The student will spend the next week researching the topic, having the information vetted by the lawyer supervisor and will deliver it to the client by phone, e-mail or in-person. In addition, the student will deliver a presentation on the legal implications of the Bedford decision during the fall, and another presentation on Human Trafficking during the spring.

1 female student UY preferred Student must believe in harm

reduction and human rights philosophy

Additional languages are an asset

Must be available for a regular Friday shift from 8:00-11:30am.

Experience working in social justice or human rights field with marginalized populations is an asset

RANK Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted (AIDWYC):Public Legal Education Internship



Criminal law Public legal

education/advocacy

The student will assist AIDWYC’s Legal Education Counsel by researching a topic of the student’s choosing during the first semester (e.g. pleading guilty, the right to silence, false confessions, inadequate defence counsel and recourse). During the second semester the student will develop corresponding public legal education materials (lesson plan, PPT presentation, posters) and will help Counsel deliver it to a First Nations community.

1 student Desire to work with

vulnerable populations, and a basic understanding of how First Nations issues relate to criminal law

Teaching experience is an asset

French or an Aboriginal language is an asset

RANK Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted (AIDWYC):Website and Content Development Assistant



Criminal law The student will gather current research, update 1 student


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Public legal education/advocacy

existing website material, summarize case law, and blog about interesting legal topics relating to wrongful convictions from such fields as psychology, forensics and law for AIDWYC’s Digital Wrongful Convictions Library. The student will also, with the AIDWYC staff and a professional videographer, assist in the creation of a video blog entry.

Experience in website design, film making and/or blogging are an asset

Interest in criminal law

RANK The Association for Media Literacy (AML):The Plain Language End User License Agreement Project



contract law legal research and

writing/advocacy

The student will “translate” complicated consumer contracts (Facebook, Google, Twitter, Instagram etc.) into Plain Language documents, for direct comparison with the original contract to educate consumers. The students will develop a Public Legal Education seminar in teams and deliver them during second semester.

4 students Completion of a course in

contract law is helpful Interest in media literacy

RANK Toronto Association for Learning andPreserving the History of World War II in Asia (ALPHA):

Has Japan apologized for its actions during WWII?Area of Law &Type of Project


International humanitarian law

legal research and writing/public legal education

The student will conduct research on the legal dimensions of formal apologies for war crimes offered by Japan for its actions during WWII, drawing comparisons between actions taken by Japan and Germany. The student will produce a 30 min presentation and class materials that may be integrated into the Ontario Grade 12 curriculum. ALPHA, in conjunction with the IHRP, offers two fully funded summer internships in Asia!

1 student Interest or experience in

international, human rights law, or history

Strong interest in social justice

RANK Barbara Schlifer Commemorative Clinic (BSCC): Family Court Support Program (FCSP) Placement



family law court assistance to

survivors of domestic violence

The FCSP was established in the fall of 2011 by the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario. The family court process can be overwhelming and confusing for anyone involved. Individuals who have experienced abuse in their relationship may face unique barriers in accessing the resources and services they need. The presence of violence and abuse in their lives often also impacts on an individual’s capacity to full engage in all aspects of the family law system. The delivery of the FCSCP is

4 students Must be female Must be able to attend

mandatory specialized training on October 4

Previous clinical experience and some knowledge of violence against women would be an asset


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focused on assisting survivors as they navigate through the family court process.

Students will assist BSCC court support workers during weekly shifts at either 311 Jarvis Court or 47 Sheppard Court. BSCC court-based staff provide legal information, referrals, and support to survivors of domestic violence.

Must have capacity for empathy and non-judgemental attitude

Additional languages would be an asset

Students enrolled in BSCC credit program cannot concurrently participate in this placement

RANK Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA): Legal Research Internship



public interest/civil rights

legal research and reporting

The students will perform legal research and prepare memos on various topics as assigned by the CCLA's Program Directors. This may include case briefs, reviews of draft or proposed legislation, policy reviews and research memoranda on fundamental freedoms, police powers, national security, equality and civil liberties public education.

4 students Preference will be given to

UY students who have completed courses in constitutional and administrative law

RANK Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA): Public Enquiries Internship



public interest/civil rights

public outreach/ correspondence

Students will assist with the CCLA’s ongoing interactions with the public by reviewing and responding to emails, letters, and phone calls, as well as assisting with some public walk-ins. This will include intake, triage, assessment, and research.

2 students Preference will be given to

UY students

RANK Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA): Human Rights in Housing Program



tenant and housing law

clinical work/ public legal education

Students will provide legal information to tenants experiencing housing-based discrimination, negotiate with landlords through letters vetted by lawyers to change discriminatory practices and help individuals secure housing, conduct legal research on human rights in housing, assist on applications with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and assist CERA staff in the development of public legal education materials.

2 students

RANK Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights (CLAIHR)International Human Rights Blogging Project

Area of Law & Description # Students &


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Type of Project Qualifications legal research and

writing education, advocacy

Under the supervision of CLAIHR’s Board of Directors, the student will research and draft unique blog posts about international human rights issues, and frame them in a way that connects with the general public.

2 students

RANK Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights (CLAIHR)Corporate Social Responsibility Project



legal research and writing

education, advocacy

This project launches in the fall with a joint event with Sen. Romeo Dallaire’s Child Soldier Initiative, hosted by the Law Society of Upper Canada. The student will conduct research on international Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) standards and initiatives in Canada and abroad, identifying lead academics, and assisting in the drafting of a White Paper to frame discussions as CLAIHR’s 2014 CSR conference.

2 students Interest or experience in

international human rights, corporate social responsibility and/or communications

First year Constitutional Law preferred, UY Int’l HR or IHRP is an asset

RANK Class Actions ProjectWith Professor Simon Stern




class actions

This project requires two students to help lay the groundwork for a Class Actions Project to be launched in Sept 2014. While it does not require a 2 year commitment, students will have the opportunity to carry through on the project and to work on a class action file.

Year 1: Students will conduct research on potential class action cases and if possible, representative plaintiffs. The goal of this research will be to present a potential class action to a law firm in the second year of the project. Examples of research may include cy pres orders to investigate how PBSC and the partner firm will deal with possible future costs and awards.

Year 2: Students will perform legal research and drafting for a class action file with a participating law firm. The file will be one of the following in order of preference:- A file prepared by students and presented to

firms at the end of the first year of the project- A file that would otherwise be neglected but

for the contribution of students’ work- A file that the firm has chosen that reflects

2 students Interest or experience in

class actions and advocacy


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public interest concerns.

RANK Connect Legal:Special Commercial Legal Research Project & Pro-Bono Lawyer Matching Service Project



commercial law clinic/client intake legal research and

writing/public legal education/public outreach

Connect Legal provides advice for immigrant entrepreneurs. The student will research the current state of the law in relation to small family owned businesses in order to develop and update legal resources for small business owners. The student will also assist with client intake by screening applicants for eligibility, assist with drafting volunteer lawyer requests, and ensuring that clients and lawyers provide feedback on the Pro-Bono Lawyer Matching Service through status reports.

1 student Multiple languages is an

asset UY students with interest

in business law or economic development preferred

RANK Environment Probe:Research Project: Expropriation in Canada and the US



property law/constitutional law/expropriation

legal research and writing/public legal education

The law of expropriation can be a powerful tool for protecting the environment. Environment Probe is interested in investigating how US state decisions and public referenda have affected American expropriation laws, including the definitions of “public purpose” and “urban blight”. The student will compare the constitutional and legislative frameworks for expropriation in American states to those in Canadian provinces, producing legal memoranda that address the laws governing expropriation, permissible purposes, and compensation.

2 students Good research and writing

skills, and attention to detail

RANK East Toronto Community Legal Services (ETCLS):Clinical Placement Program—Immigration Stream



immigration law clinical work/public

legal education

Students must make a two year commitment. In first year students will undergo training in Immigration law, develop and deliver supervised outreach and PLE seminars. In second year students conduct client intake, supervised file work and representation.

2 students Students must make a 2

year commitment Ability to communicate in

Cantonese/ Mandarin would be useful

RANK East Toronto Community Legal Services (ETCLS):Clinical Placement Program—Housing Stream




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tenant and housing law

clinical work/public legal education

Students must make a two year commitment. In first year students will undergo training in Housing law, develop and deliver supervised outreach and PLE seminars. In second year students conduct client intake, supervised file work and representation.

2 students Students must make a 2

year commitment Ability to communicate in

Cantonese/ Mandarin would be useful

RANK EGALE Canada:Hate Crime Legal Research Project



human rights/LGBT advocacy

criminal law legal research and

writing/public legal education

EGALE has a long history of promoting LGBT rights in Canada and has involved in many of the leading LGBT court cases. The student will produce a research/policy paper tracking the rate at which homophobic and transphobic hate motivation are recognized as aggravating factors at sentencing, or how sentences are adjusted to account for such motivations (s. 718.2(a)(i) of the Criminal Code). The student will also assist with a comparative analysis of the resulting sentences.

1-2 students Must be LGBT positive Interest in criminal law or

constitutional law

RANK Family Matters With Justice Harvey Brownstone:Marketing and Communications Internship



Family Law Communications/

Social media

This position is for a 1L or UY student in the Family Law Project, who has an interest in the democratization of legal information and media (non-traditional and traditional). The student will promote the show through various outlets; write blog posts to initiate discussions about family law and access to justice issues, and research possible topics for the show. This is a unique opportunity to be mentored by Justice Harvey Brownstone!

1 student 3 hr/week (lighter

commitment)

RANK Flemingdon Community Legal Services:Brief Services Project



poverty law clinical work

The student will work at the clinic on Thursdays from 1:30-4:30pm. The student will work with volunteer and clinic lawyers to draft affidavits, meet with clients, and prepare notary true copies.

1 student Must be available on

Thursday afternoons

RANK Flemingdon Community Legal Services:Afternoon Intake Project

Area of Law & Description # Students &


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Type of Project Qualifications poverty law clinical work

The student will work with clinic lawyer to assist with client interviews on walk-in clients, determine legal issues, and assist with internet research.

1 studentMust be available on a Mon/Tues/Wed/ Fri afternoon from 1:30-4:30pm—which afternoon is flexible

RANK HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic (HALCO):HIV & Refugee Law Country Conditions Research



immigration/ refugee law


The student will produce new and updated research memos on HIV country conditions. This will give support to HALCO’s immigration caseload, including claims for refugee protection and applications for humanitarian and compassionate consideration.

1 student Spanish or French would be

an asset 2 hrs/week (lighter

commitment)

RANK HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic (HALCO):Spousal Sponsorship Immigration Clinic



immigration/ refugee law

clinical work

The students will prepare applications for permanent residence on behalf of sponsored spouses and common-law partners seeking to remain in Canada. The students will interview the couples, complete forms, and prepare supporting documentation and evidence. Several sessions will be provided on the various aspects of spousal sponsorship applications including sessions on the ins and outs of the forms, the type of documentation required, and interviewing skills.

2 students Desire to work with low-

income/ vulnerable clients Desire to take carriage of a

file and see it through to completion

Immigration law is an asset but not required

RANK John Howard Society:Community Justice Project



criminal law client service/


The Community Justice Program provides adults charged with mostly minor offence(s) an alternative to the formal court process. Individuals charged are still held accountable for their actions by completing community based sanctions. The students will spend about 3 hours per week at the Metro North Courthouse (accessible by TTC) shadowing Community Justice Program staff during client intake & assessment and return sessions. Students will also prepare plain language answers to the program's frequently asked legal questions (E.g. What does having a withdrawal of charge on my record mean?)

1 student Must be available to do one 3

hour regular weekly shift at 1000 Finch on a M,W,F or at 2201 Finch on a M,W,R,F. Please indicate which shift you are available for.

Ability to work with diverse peoples an asset, members of minority groups preferred

Russian/Spanish/Farsi/ Hungarian/Mandarin is an asset


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Interest in alternatives to formal criminal court process

Must be able to attend mandatory volunteer training with other JHS volunteers

RANK Justice For Children and Youth (JFCY):Youth Rights PLE Team Lead and Blog-Writer Project



youth/children and the law


The PLE team brings together youth and adults from various educational and work backgrounds to create communications for young people to inform them of their legal rights. One U of T student and one Osgoode student will assist a JFCY staff lawyer with coordinating the committee, and with writing about legal issues that young people face. Youth develop hypotheticals (e.g. I broke into my neighbour’s house but did not take anything. Am I going to be arrested?) The students will research the answers for publication on the blog, and will also develop video scripts for video blog entries.

One 1L student Skills in computer tech,

online writing, blogging, html, video-production, video-editing would be an asset

Experience working with youth and in an anti-oppression framework is an asset

Criminal law and poverty law knowledge helpful

RANK Justice For Children and Youth (JFCY):Legal Clinic Intern Program



youth/children and the law


clinical work

The student will attend a weekly four hour shift at the clinic to assist staff lawyers with legal research, client interviewing/communication and letter writing.

3 students UY preferred Experience working with

youth is an asset Experience working within an

anti-oppression framework is an asset

Criminal law and poverty law knowledge are helpful

Students must be available for a regular shift. Please indicate M-F availability for shifts from 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm as well as any other alternative 4 hour time slots.

RANK Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC):PBSC-LSUC Internship with the Discipline Department



professional regulation

This department prosecutes lawyers who have been accused of serious misconduct. The student will do

1 UY student with Admin Law preferred


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legal practice research, attend hearings, draft affidavits, do file triage and assist lawyers with whatever other matters arise.

Transfer students please indicate if you have taken Admin Law.

RANK Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC):PBSC-LSUC Internship with the Complaints Resolution Department



professional regulation

legal practice

This department hears complaints that do not rise to the severity of those going to the Discipline Department. The student will research what is required as “corroborating evidence” to support a finding of misconduct. The student will do research, attend hearings, draft affidavits, do file triage and assist lawyers with whatever other matters arise.

1 UY student with Admin Law preferred

Transfer students please indicate if you have taken Admin Law

RANK Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC):PBSC-LSUC Internship with the Trustee Services Department



litigation legal practice

This department takes over the practices of lawyers that have died, left the profession, been disbarred, etc. It is a very busy litigation department. The student will do research, attend hearings, draft affidavits, do file triage and assist lawyers with whatever other matters arise.

1 student Preference given to UY

students with interest in civil litigation

RANK Ontario Deputy Judges Association (ODJA):Legal Research Internship




The student will perform research remotely for Deputy Judges in the GTA, who are tasked with writing reserve judgments. If time permits, students will research legal topics of interest to ODJA such as the power of judges regarding costs and contempt. Students will have the opportunity to shadow a Deputy Judge once per term.

2 UY students only Interest in civil litigation Strong research and writing Students applying to the

Deputy Judges Clerking Project will automatically be considered for this position.

RANK Ontario Counsel of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI):Settlement.org Discussion Forum



immigration law legal research and

writing/public legal education

Students will conduct research on various topic related to settlement to create content for Settlement.org website. For example, housing (landlord/tenant rights, etc.), immigration and citizenship issues, and employment law. Students will also review existing content for accuracy and

2 students Interest in refugee and

immigration issues, ideally with relevant courses/background


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updating.

RANK Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC):Supervisor Job Shadowing Project



human rights legal research and

writing/policy

Students will shadow a policy analyst in conducting case law research to support one or more OHRC policy projects, including research supporting the development of new OHRC policies or guides. Case law sources include decisions of human rights tribunals across Canada, any relevant decisions under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and decisions of labour arbitrators or other administrative tribunals in their capacity to consider human rights issues.

2 students Interest in human rights Knowledge of particular

sectors/areas of law (ex. employment/ education law)

Advanced legal research and writing is an asset

RANK PBLO at SickKids Hospital/Holland BloorviewLegal Clinic Research and Shadowing Internship



Legal clinic Benefits

Law/Constitutional Law/Administrative Law

PBLO operates a legal clinic out of SickKids Hospital and will be opening a second location at Holland Bloorview, scheduled for October 2013. The student will perform legal work as needed on case-specific systemic issues confront families, which can range from housing, social assistance, immigration, and family, to criminal. The student will also produce information sheets for patient families regarding benefits and entitlements for families of children with serious health and disability issues. The student will also participate where possible in a client interview and debriefing once per term.

1 student

RANK Bio Ethics Department at SickKids Hospital:Academic Research Project




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Health Law Ethics Legal research and

writing

The Head of the Bio Ethics Department at SickKids is seeking 3 students to co-author academic papers and posters on the following topics:

(a) Milk banks – legal and ethical issues associated with human milk banks - issues such as who should and should not have access to the milk, cultural implications of giving milk from another woman to one’s baby, legal implications of donating milk if milk might be at risk ie. if one has a communicable disease

(b) Genetics – Whole Genome Sequencing and Consent – Review of guidelines in other jurisdictions re nature of the consent, how address issue of incidental findings. Explore whether or not there is a duty to re-contact patients when current understanding of genetics test results are different from the one patient was given in the past

(c ) Framework for funding very expensive off label medications – when no options left for treating child for example with cancer and physician would like to try off label use of very expensive drug – legal and ethical issues to consider for hospital, physician, patient.

3 students Background in Bioethics/

Philosophy/Biology/Ethics preferred

Course in Health Law preferred (indicate if you have taken this course, or will be taking it during Winter semester)

Interest in Health Law

RANK Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal:Review of NHRT Decisions Project



Human Rights Legal research and

writing

The student will review, select, summarize and redact representative NHRT decision to illustrate a variety of human rights or administrative law issues that have appeared before the Tribunal. The student will help develop the criteria for selection, which may require research into the appropriate balance between privacy and the public’s right to transparent proceedings. The student may also compare the Rules of Procedure of the NHRT to those of the OHRT and BCHR, and suggest potential revisions, if time permits.

1 student Interest in human rights or

administrative law is an asset

RANK Immigration and Refugee Detention Centers Project (IRDC)



Immigration and Refugee Law

The student will deliver a pre-approved presentation in teams of two, to detainees at detention centres

6 UY students who have taken or are currently taken


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Public Legal Education seminars

across Ontario. The student must be available for training at each detention centre, and specialized IRDC Project training, in addition to PBSC training. Through this program, detainees are able to access legal information that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to find.

a relevant academic course or clinic (Immigration/Refugee Law)

Must be Canadian citizen Must hold valid driver’s

license, access to vehicle preferred (you will be reimbursed for transportation costs)

Teaching/oral presentation skills are an asset

RANK Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women (METRAC):Women and Youth Legal Information Project: Research and Writing



violence against women advocacy


Students will provide research and writing for METRAC on topics that would be of assistance to survivors of intimate partner violence and woman abuse. In particular students will produce articles for the Ontario Women's Justice Network website.

1 student Awareness of and interest in

social justice, feminist, and anti-oppression theory

Helpful to have basic understanding of family/immigration/ labour/human rights/criminal law

Student must attend training via conference call the week of Oct. 7.

RANK Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women (METRAC):Women and Youth Legal Information Project: Public Legal Education



violence against women advocacy


Students will prepare and provide PLE workshops at women's shelters in the Toronto area. These PLEs will explain various aspects of the law that the women are likely to encounter, and will supplement information on the OWJN website.

Only open to female UY students

2 students Awareness of and interest in

social justice, feminist, and anti-oppression theory

Basic understanding of family/immigration/ labour/human rights/criminal law is helpful

RANK Health Professionals Appeal Review Board (HPARB):Headnotes and Annotations Project



heath law legal reporting and

Students work directly with Vice-chairs of the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board. In addition to

6 students Must be able to attend


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judicial review writing summaries of HPARB decisions, students also attend Tribunal hearings to 'clerk' for the Vice-chairs and sit in with the Vice-chairs as they deliberate after the hearing.

mandatory specialized training on Oct 4 from 1pm-4pm.

RANK Envisioning Global LGBT Human Rights Project



global LGBT advocacy/human rights/immigration/ criminal/ constitutional law

legal research and writing/advocacy

The Envisioning Global LGBT Rights Project is a multi-disciplinary human rights project with a broad mandate to document discrimination against sexual minorities abroad. Its goals include facilitating the development and enhancement of LGBT rights by supporting international partners and LGBT activists with legal and social research. Students involved in the project develop working reports on the state of LGBT rights in a variety of different jurisdictions (including the Caribbean, Africa, and India). Students also assist foreign legal challenges by providing needed legal research assistance; including comparative constitutional law.

The project involves building dynamic working relationships with leading human rights lawyers in Canada and abroad. Students have the opportunity to work on dynamic and evolving LGBT research in the selected jurisdictions as they respond to the needs of international partners actively engaged in advocacy work.

Students will work with the Legal Team in Canada, comprised of lawyers and activists who are involved in LGBT human rights and constitutional right both in Canada and internationally.

3 students Both 1L and UY students are

needed Must be available to attend

introductory Wine and Cheese event on Sept 27, 5:30-7pm at Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP.

RANK Career Development Office:National Public Interest Guide Project



public interest law non-traditional

Students will collaborate with students from across Canada to create a national public interest career guide. Students will have support from the Career Development Office. This will be an excellent networking opportunity for students considering a

2 students (at least one UY) Must be available for

mandatory training via conference call on Oct 22 12:00-1:30pm EST or 7:00-


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public interest legal career.

Please note that this placement does not entail substantive legal research.

8:30pm EST. Strong communication skills Demonstrated interest in a

public interest career Willingness to network with

local employers

RANK WoodGreen Community Services:Debt Management Clinic



bankruptcy and insolvency law

clinical work/public legal education

Students from U of T and Osgoode will work in the WoodGreen Debt Management Clinic. The clinic operates every other Saturday. One law student and one financial services professional will meet with each client. Law students will provide legal information on bankruptcy and insolvency. Students will also create PLE materials for the clinic. One student will take on the role of volunteer coordinator.

3 students Must be available to attend

the clinic every other Saturday from 1:30-4:30pm

Must be able to attend mandatory specialized training on Wed. Oct 2 and Oct 9 from 5:30-7:30pm at the WoodGreen Community Centre

Familiarity with financial services sector and debt management is an assetBankruptcy and insolvency law in not a prerequisite, but it is definitely an asset

We have tried to create projects in a variety of areas of law as well as different types of projects. If we are unable to place you in your top 10 ranked projects, we will consider where you interest lies with regards to area of law and type of project.

Are you willing to be placed on another project if you do not get one of your top choices?

[ ] YES [ ] NO

If you answered “yes”, please rank your top 5 areas of law in order of preference (1 being your most preferred area). Then, rank your top 5 project types in order of preference.

RANK AREA OF LAW RANK PROJECT TYPEHuman Rights Public Legal Education (e.g. delivering seminars)LGBT Rights Clinic Work (e.g. intake)Tenant/Housing AdvocacyConstitutional Law Legal Research (e.g. legal memos)Criminal Law Violence Against Women AdvocacyInternational Law Other kinds of legal writing (e.g. blogging, articles)Family Law Legal Reporting (e.g. summarizing cases, headnotes)Litigation Policy Development


(t): 416.946.0397(f): 416.946.3744

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Youth/Children and the LawHealth LawBankruptcy/Insolvency LawImmigration/Refugee LawPoverty LawEnvironmental LawElder LawMedia Law

Do you have any specialized applications for PBSC placements still pending (You have not received word on your candidacy)? (For example: First Year Union-Side Labour Law Project, Family Law Rotation Project for First Year Students, the Family Law Project, PBSC at Law Help Ontario, etc.)

[ ] YES [ ] NO

Please specify:

By signing the Student Application Form, you commit to being available 3 to 5 hours a week for your PBSC Placement, to respecting PBSC policies and procedure, to attending the mandatory training and to completing the Final Evaluation Form at the end of the school year.

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PRIVACY POLICYPro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) respects your privacy. The information on this form is collected and used for the purpose of administering PBSC, which may include the operation and development of PBSC programs through the National and local offices, communication with and reporting to stakeholders, and program publicity. PBSC will protect your information in accordance with any and all applicable privacy legislation. Any questions can be directed to your local Program Coordinator.

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