APPLICATION BOOKLET
2017-2018
—ROUND ONE—
Application Deadline th Friday, February 24 2017 at 5PM to [email protected]
Interview Period Monday, March 6th – Friday, March 17th 2017
Hi! Allô!
Greetings Candidates! My name is Esther Dionne Desbiens and I am the coordinator of the McGill Legal Clinic Course, le cours de Clinique juridique à McGill. C’est un plaisir de vous aider à naviguer ce processus de recrutement afin que vous puissiez partager et développer vos habiletés au sein d’une organisation communautaire ou d’une clinique juridique locale.
The course in question has a threefold objective. First, we aim to offer students a nuanced practical legal experience that cannot be satisfied by sitting in a classroom context. Second, we seek to provide students with exposure to populations that may find themselves in precarious socio-economic situations, which translate into inequality, problems with access to justice, as well as discrimination. Finally, this course gives students the chance to give back to non-profit organizations within their community.
I am happy to welcome you all to the application process.
Bonne chance!
For Your Consideration…
The information contained in this booklet applies to: WRIT 433 D1/D2 Legal Clinic Course I (6 credits) WRIT 434 Legal Clinic Course II (3 credits) WRIT 435 Legal Clinic III (3 credits)
MLCC placements are available for the following terms: Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Winter 2018 Academic Year 2017-2018
MLCC eligibility: Law students entering 3rd or 4th year. In other words, students having completed a minimum of 4 semesters.
1 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected] Table of Contents Course Requirements & Description ...... 3 Making it Work: Time & Money ...... 6 No Withdrawal Policy ...... 7 Application Procedure ...... 8 Important Things To Keep In Mind ...... 9 Overview of Organizations ...... 12 Organizations with Different Recruitment Processes ...... 13 Organisations / Organizations ...... 14 ACTION RÉFUGIÉS MONTRÉAL ...... 15 ALLIANCE DROIT SANTE DE LA FONDATION DR JULIEN ...... 16 ASSOCIATION QUÉBÉCOISE DES CENTRES DE LA PETITE ENFANCE (AQCPE) ...... 17 CENTER FOR RESEARCH-ACTION ON RACE RELATIONS (CRARR) ...... 18 CENTRE QUÉBÉCOIS DU DROIT DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT (CQDE) ...... 20 CHEZ DORIS...... 21 CLINIQUE JURIDIQUE ITINÉRANTE – MOBILE LEGAL CLINIC ...... 22 CLINIQUE JURIDIQUE TRANS LEGAL CLINIC ...... 23 COMPASS LEGAL STARTUP CLINIC ...... 25 CONCORDIA STUDENT UNION LEGAL INFORMATION CLINIC ...... 26 DANS LA RUE ...... 27 ÉDUCALOI...... 28 THE ELDER LAW CLINIC – CLINIQUE JURIDIQUE DES AINÉS ...... 29 GROUPE D’AIDE ET D’INFORMATION SUR LE HARCELEMENT SEXUEL AU TRAVAIL DE LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC (GAIHST) ...... 31 JUST SOLUTIONS CLINIC - COMITÉ D’AIDE AUX RÉFUGIÉS ...... 32 JUST SOLUTIONS - MOBILE SENIORS LEGAL CLINIC ...... 33 MCGILL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CENTRE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN ...... 34 MILE END LEGAL CLINIC ...... 35 NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE OF MONTREAL ...... 37 NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION (CEC) ...... 38 OPTION CONSOMMATEURS ...... 39 PINAY – FILIPINO WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF QUEBEC ...... 41 PROJECT GENESIS ...... 42 SHIELD OF ATHENA FAMILY SERVICES ...... 43 SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (SPCA) ...... 44 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ...... 45 INDEPENDENT PLACEMENTS ...... 46 INNOCENCE MCGILL - DIRECTORS...... 47 CLINIQUE D’INFORMATION JURIDIQUE À MCGILL (LICM) DIRECTORS ...... 48 LEGAL INFORMATION CLINIC AT MCGILL (LICM) – SUMMER STUDENT (CREDITED VOLUNTEER) ...... 49 STUDENT ADVOCACY – SENIOR ADVOCATES ...... 51
2 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected] COURSE REQUIREMENTS & DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Legal Clinic Course (LCC) provides students with an opportunity to enrich their legal education through practical work experience in law-related fields. Students work in various local community organizations and legal clinics providing legal information and assistance to socially disadvantaged individuals and groups.
One aim of this course is to promote a deeper understanding of the legal system’s response to poverty and inequality. Students are confronted with the social reality of access to justice and the relationships between legal concerns and economic, psychological, ethical and other social problems. The course also allows students to pursue work in organizations devoted to promoting and researching public interest law.
Students completing an LCC placement will be exposed to a variety of legal areas. Although different placements provide exposure to different areas of the law, placements typically offer exposure to family, elder, consumer, criminal, income security and social welfare, landlord-tenant, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, immigration, animal rights, environmental and human rights law.
Students who have completed four terms (i.e. those who are entering third or fourth year) at the Faculty of Law may earn up to 6 credits through the LCC by choosing to complete any of the following:
A single 200-hour 6-credit course (WRIT 433D1/D2) A single 100-hour 3-credit course (WRIT 434) Two 100-hour 3-credit courses (WRIT 434 & WRIT 435)
6-credit courses may be completed over the summer or during any two consecutive terms. 3-credit courses may be completed during any term.
CRITÈRES D’ADMISSIBILITÉ
• Sont admissibles au cours de Clinique juridique les étudiants : o Ayant complété au moins quatre sessions (2 ans d’études à la Faculté de droit de l’Université McGill) en droit avant de commencer le cours de Clinique juridique o Doivent avoir une moyenne cumulative égale ou supérieur à 2,7 (la moyenne de chaque étudiant(e) sera vérifiée par le SAO avant le traitement de demandes)
Les étudiants qui ont une moyenne cumulative inférieure à 2,7 sont invités à communiquer avec la Directrice du programme, Me Helena Lamed, afin de discuter de leur admissibilité.
Bien que ça ne soit pas obligatoire, on encourage les étudiants à faire du bénévolat au sein de la Clinique d’information juridique de McGill ou d’une autre clinique juridique avant de postuler pour un MLCC.
NATURE OF THE WORK
Students participating in the Legal Clinic Course can expect to perform tasks that are juridical in nature. During the course of a placement, students may be required to do any of the following: • Provide legal information either in person or by telephone; • Write legal memoranda; • Conduct legal research (library research, telephone inquiries); • Observe court and tribunal proceedings; • Lead public legal education activities (seminars, information meetings, etc.). 3 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected] PLEASE NOTE! Clerical work or “court run” activities do not meet course requirements and time spent on these activities will not be counted towards the number of required hours to complete the course.
Section 128 of the Act Respecting the Barreau du Québec requires that certain work be performed only by practicing advocates or solicitors. Although we have produced the entire section here, please note in particular that students may not give legal advice or represent clients in court:
128. 1. Sont du ressort exclusif de l'avocat en exercice ou du conseiller en loi les actes suivants exécutés pour le compte d'autrui: a) donner des consultations et avis d'ordre juridique; b) préparer et rédiger un avis, une requête, une procédure et tout autre document de même nature destiné à servir dans une affaire devant les tribunaux; c) préparer et rédiger une convention, une requête, un règlement, une résolution et tout autre document de même nature se rapportant à la constitution, l'organisation, la réorganisation ou la liquidation d'une personne morale régie par les lois fédérales ou provinciales concernant les personnes morales, ou à l'amalgamation de plusieurs personnes morales ou à l'abandon d'une charte. 2. Sont du ressort exclusif de l'avocat en exercice et non du conseiller en loi les actes suivants exécutés pour le compte d'autrui: a) plaider ou agir devant tout tribunal, sauf devant: 1° un conciliateur ou un arbitre de différend ou de grief, au sens du Code du travail (chapitre C- 27); 2° la Commission des relations du travail instituée par le Code du travail; 3° la Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail instituée par la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (chapitre S-2.1), un bureau de révision constitué en vertu de cette loi ou de la Loi sur les accidents du travail (chapitre A-3), la section des affaires sociales du Tribunal administratif du Québec, institué en vertu de la Loi sur la justice administrative (chapitre J-3), s'il s'agit d'un recours portant sur l'indemnisation des sauveteurs et des victimes d'actes criminels, d'un recours formé en vertu de l'article 65 de la Loi sur les accidents du travail (chapitre A-3) ou d'un recours formé en vertu de l'article 12 de la Loi sur l'indemnisation des victimes d'amiantose ou de silicose dans les mines et les carrières (chapitre I-7), la Commission d'appel en matière de lésions professionnelles instituée par la Loi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles (chapitre A-3.001) ou la Commission des lésions professionnelles instituée en vertu de cette loi; 4° la Régie du logement instituée en vertu de la Loi sur la Régie du logement (chapitre R-8.1); 5° la section des affaires sociales du Tribunal administratif du Québec, dans la mesure où il s'agit pour le ministre de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, ou pour un organisme qui est son délégataire dans l'application de la Loi sur l'aide aux personnes et aux familles (chapitre A- 13.1.1), de se faire représenter pour plaider ou agir en son nom; 6° un arbitre, un conciliateur, un conseil d'arbitrage ou un enquêteur, au sens de la Loi sur les relations du travail, la formation professionnelle et la gestion de la main-d'oeuvre dans l'industrie de la construction (chapitre R-20); 7° en matière d'immigration, la section des affaires sociales du Tribunal administratif du Québec, dans le cas et aux conditions prévus au troisième alinéa de l'article 102 de la Loi sur la justice administrative; b) préparer et rédiger un testament, un codicille ou une quittance et tout contrat ou document, sauf les baux, affectant des immeubles et requérant l'inscription ou la radiation d'une inscription au Québec; c) préparer, rédiger et produire la déclaration de la valeur d'une succession, requise par les lois fiscales; le présent sous-paragraphe c ne s'applique pas aux personnes morales autorisées par la loi à remplir les fonctions de liquidateur de succession ou de fiduciaire; d) préparer et rédiger un document ou une procédure pour l'enregistrement prescrit par la loi, d'une personne ou d'une société exploitant un commerce ou exerçant une industrie; e) faire de la perception ou réclamer avec frais ou suggérer que des procédures judiciaires seront intentées.
4 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected] COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Time commitment LCC I LCC II LCC III* (6 Credits) (3 Credits) (3 Credits)
Semesters Academic Year Winter- Summer Summer Available Summer Fall Fall Summer Winter Winter Summer-Fall
Hours of juridical 200 100 100 work Hours per Students work an average of 8-10 hours per week during the week academic year. Summer schedules are generally more flexible.
* Please note that Legal Clinic Course III is open ONLY to students who have completed a previous 3-credit Legal Clinic Course placement (i.e. Legal Clinic Course II).
PLEASE NOTE: Each student is responsible for keeping track of work hours completed. Only time spent doing work of a juridical nature may be counted.
2. Written Requirements/Student Reports Students participating in the Legal Clinic Course are required to submit periodic reports. All reports are to be submitted to the Legal Clinic Coordinator in PDF format. Reporting deadlines are outlined in the Student Guide distributed to students who have confirmed their participation in the program.
LCC I LCC II LCC III* (6 Credits) (3 Credits) (3 Credits)
Mid-term Reports 2 1 1 (1-2 pages)
Final Essay (2-4 2* 1 1 pages)
*Students who complete LCC I during the summer term submit only one final essay.
3. Supervision des étudiants : rencontres et évaluations LCC I LCC II LCC III* (6 Crédits) (3 Crédits) (3 Crédits)
Rencontres avec 7 4 4 l’avocat superviseur
Chaque étudiant doit être supervisé par un professeur ou un avocat membre du Barreau. Cependant, plusieurs cliniques n’ont pas d’avocat sur place. Dans ces cas-là, un préposé de l’organisme peut servir en tant que superviseur direct de l’étudiant tout en assurant un contact régulier avec l’avocat superviseur par téléphone ou par courriel. L’avocat superviseur répond aux questions de l’étudiant, le guide dans ses recherches, vérifie l’exactitude de l’information donnée par l’étudiant.e, etc. Enfin, chaque étudiant sera évalué à deux reprises par son superviseur et/ou son avocat superviseur. Les dates d’évaluation sont présentées dans le Guide clinique et le Guide étudiant envoyés aux participants du programme.
5 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected] MAKING IT WORK: TIME & MONEY
1. Scheduling
Students work an average of 8-10 hours per week during the academic year. We encourage students and clinics to agree upon a mutually convenient schedule, but there are limits to this flexibility. Summer schedules are generally more flexible: some students may complete their required hours in one month, others in three. Regardless of the semester, many clinics offer flexible hours and provide opportunities for students to work from home/school. Others, however, have set shift schedules that require students to be free at a regular time each week. Students are strongly encouraged to address scheduling questions and concerns during the interview process to avoid misunderstandings with respect to scheduling.
2. Finances
The Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg Fund for Community Engagement offers several stipends for students who enroll in a Summer Legal Clinic Course. These stipends are awarded on a basis of need and merit.
VEUILLEZ NOTER! Les étudiants qui souhaitent être considérés pour ces bourses doivent : i) manifester leur intérêt en cochant la boîte appropriée sur le formulaire de demande ii) compléter une demande de ‘In-Course Financial Aid’ dans le système Minerva
Les candidatures seront évaluées en vertu d’un ensemble de critères incluant les sommes disponibles, les besoins financiers des candidats, le dossier de candidature pour le cours de Clinique juridique, et la diversité.
Selected students may be contacted for further information in support of their application. All questions regarding these stipends should be directed to the SAO.
6 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected] NO WITHDRAWAL POLICY
BY SIGNING THE APPLICATION FORM INCLUDED IN THIS GUIDE, YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO WITHDRAW YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION.
Furthermore, once you have been selected for a placement, you waive your right to withdraw from the course and undertake to fulfil all enrolment requirements. This waiver and commitment are strictly observed.
Students withdrawing their application without specific authorization will no longer be admissible to the Legal Clinic course.
BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION TO THE COORDINATOR BY E-MAIL, YOU AGREE TO UNDERGO THE ENTIRE APPLICATION PROCESS.
7 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected] APPLICATION PROCEDURE
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY, February 24th, 2017.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
STEP 1: Prepare your application package
Choose up to 3 organizations where you would be interested in completing the Legal Clinic Course and determine which term(s) suit(s) your schedule. Write a cover letter addressed to the appropriate contact person at each organization indicating your interest and reasons for applying. Do not forget to sign your letter(s)! Complete & sign the application form included in this booklet.
STEP 2: Submit your application package by February 24, 2017 at 5 p.m.
Your application package should include the following documents in separate PDF files: (1) Your signed application form: Call your file: R12017_FORM_LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.pdf
(2) A copy of your CV: Call your file: R12017_CV_LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.pdf
(3) One signed letter for each organization to which you are applying: Call your file: R12017_LETTER_ORG_LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.pdf
DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO AN ORGANIZATION
Once your application has been received, your name will be sent to the SAO for GPA verification. If your cumulative GPA is lower than 2.7, you will need to meet with Me Helena Lamed to discuss your eligibility for the program. If you are admitted to the program, Esther will send your cover letters and CV to the organizations you have selected.
STEP 3: Participate in Recruitment Interviews from March 6th to March 17th (Round 1)
Each organization will receive a package containing student CVs and cover letters. All interviewing and selection is done by the host organization. Although some supervisors will make offers on the basis of your application package alone, most prefer to interview students prior to offering a placement. These interviews may be in-person or by telephone. Please note that some organizations require in-person interviews.
STEP 4: Confirm Your Placement & Register
Once you have accepted an offer for an LCC placement, you must confirm your acceptance with the organization and with the LCC Coordinator. Please do so by emailing your name, the name of your host organization and the semester(s) in which you will be participating to [email protected]. Once your participation has been confirmed, the SAO will contact you when you have been issued permission to register in the course.
8 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected] IMPORTANT THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
• Si vous êtes actuellement 1L, vous n’êtes pas admissible au cours de Clinique juridique.
• Do NOT contact our partner organizations directly. Any inquiries should be made through the Legal Clinic Course Coordinator. For more information on the nature of the work at any given organization, you are recommended to contact a student currently completing a placement (for individual contact information, see the organization descriptions below).
• Si vous allez être à l’extérieur de Montréal pendant les entrevues, veuillez indiquer sur votre demande d’inscription et sur votre CV vos coordonnées temporaires (dates d’absence, numéro de téléphone hors Montréal, adresse courriel). Veuillez tenir le coordonnateur au courant de tout changement à vos coordonnées. Vous risquez de manquer à de belles occasions si l’un de nos organismes partenaires ne réussit pas à vous contacter!
• Please note that your applications will be sent to all the organizations you select simultaneously. You may receive offers from more than one organization. It will then be up to you to decide which offer to accept and which to respectfully decline.
• If you are applying for both the summer LCC and academic year LCC, please note that if you are selected for a 6-credit summer placement, you must withdraw your applications for the academic year. The maximum amount of credits a student can do through the MLCC is 6 credits.
• Si vous ne réussissez pas à trouver un stage au sein de l’une de vos trois organisations préférées, ça me fera plaisir de vous suggérer des alternatives et de vous aider à vous préparer pour la deuxième ronde de recrutement.
Veuillez noter qu’en signant la demande d’inscription au cours de Clinique juridique, vous renoncez à votre droit de retirer votre demande sans autorisation et de vous retirer du programme après avoir reçu une offre de stage au sein d’un organisme. En outre, vous vous engagez à compléter toutes les formalités et à répondre à toutes les exigences afin de compléter votre stage. Lesdites renonciations sont impératives.
9 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
FORMULAIRE DE DEMANDE D’INSCRIPTION APPLICATION FORM 2017-2018 ROUND ONE DEADLINE: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24TH 2017 AT 5PM
1. Remplir & signer le présent formulaire de demande d’inscription;
2. Rédiger une lettre de présentation pour chacune des organisations communautaires où vous voulez poser candidature. Vous devriez décrire pourquoi vous êtes intéressé/e à faire un stage dans chaque organisation communautaire choisie;
3. Inclure une copie de votre curriculum vitae;
4. Soumettre tous les documents décrits ci-dessus en format PDF par courriel au [email protected], à l’attention de Esther Dionne Desbiens, coordonnatrice du cours de clinique juridique.
N’envoyez aucun document directement aux organisations communautaires.
NOTICE
In submitting my application, I have read and understood pages 3 to 9. I undertake not to withdraw my application from this point onwards (before, during and after offers are made); if I am selected, I undertake to fulfil all necessary enrolment formalities and I forego the right to withdraw from this course. I understand that I can only withdraw if I am not selected by any of my chosen organizations.
Name: ______
Student ID: ______
Year of study: ______
Phone Number: ______
Email address: ______
10 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected] I will be away during the summer from ______until ______. However, I will be accessible by (please check) ☐ email: ______and/or ☐ telephone: ______*** This section is mandatory if you are away for any of the summer months.***
Selected Legal Clinic Course Term Please indicate which terms you prefer to participate with each organization Community Organizations Legal Clinic Course I Legal Clinic Course II & III (6 credits, 200 hours) (3 credits, 100 hours) Summer Summer Academic Summer Fall Winter 2017 -Fall Year 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017-2018
This application will be sent to the Faculty Supervisor and the Assistant Dean (Students) for CGPA verification. Once approved, the organizations will be provided with the applications of interested students, and may contact those students for interviews. The organizations themselves choose the student(s) who will work with them. Students will be informed of their placement as soon as possible.
BOURSES / STIPENDS Eligibility criteria for the stipend:
- Students in summer-term LCC placements organized via the Legal Clinic Course (independent placements excluded) / Seulement les étudiant.es complétant un cours de Clinique juridique pendant l’été sont admissibles (les stages indépendants sont exclus). - The award has a need component, therefore students who wish to apply must fill out the In- Course Financial Aid form on Minerva by May 17, 2017 / Les candidats doivent obligatoirement compléter une demande de ‘In-Course Financial Aid’ sur le système Minvera pour être considérés avant le 17 mai 2017. ***Please note that students DO NOT need to make an appointment with a Financial Aid Counsellor for the purpose of this application.***
☐ Oui, je veux être consideré(e) pour la bourse Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg Fund for Community Engagement - Yes, I would like to be considered for a stiped from the Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg Fund for Community Engagement
Student’s Signature: ______
Date: ______
11 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
OVERVIEW OF ORGANIZATIONS Organization Language of Summer Summer Summer- Fall Fall-Winter Winter 2-Term communication (3) (6) Fall (6) (3) (6) (3) Pref Actions Réfugiés Montréal English 1-2 1 Yes
Alliance Droit Santé de la fondation Dr Julien Français 1 Oui
Association québécoise des centres de la petite enfance Français 1 1 1 1 1 1 Oui (AQCPE)
Center for Research-Action on Race Relations English 2 2 2 3 3 3 No
Centre Québécoise du Droit de l’Environnement (CQDE) Français 2 2 2 Oui
Chez Doris English 1 1 2 1 Yes
Clinique Juridique Itinérante – Mobile Legal Clinic Français 1 2 Oui
Clinique Juridique Trans Legal Clinic English 1 1 Yes
Coalition des organismes communautaires québécois de Français 1 Oui lutte contre le SIDA (COCQ-SIDA)
Compass Legal Startup Clinic English 3 Yes
Concordia Student Union Legal Information Clinic English 6 6 6 6 6 6 Yes
Dans la Rue English 1 1 1 Yes
Éducaloi Français 1 2 Oui
The Elder Law Clinic – Clinique juridique des ainés English 2 2 Yes
Groupe d'aide et d'information sur le harcèlement sexuel Français 1 1 1 1 1 1 Non au travail (GAIHST)
Just Solutions: Comité d'aide aux réfugiés English 3 3 5 3 5 3 Yes
Just Solutions: Mobile Seniors Legal Clinic English 1 2 2 2 3 2 Yes
MUHC Ombudsman Français 1 Oui
Mile End Legal Clinic English 2 6 Yes
Native Friendship Centre of Montreal English 2 2 Yes
North American Commission for Environmental English 1 1 Yes Cooperation (CEC)
Option Consommateurs Français 2 2 1 1 1 1 Non
Pinay English 2 2 2 2 2 2 Yes
Project Genesis English 2 1 4 Yes
Shied of Athena English 1 1 1 No
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals English 3 3 3 3 3 3 Yes
Youth Employment Services English 1 Yes
12 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
ORGANIZATIONS WITH DIFFERENT RECRUITMENT PROCESSES
Organization Language of Summer Summer Summer- Fall Fall-Winter Winter 2-Term communication (3) (6) Fall (6) (3) (6) (3) Pref Independent Placements (you set it up!) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? No
Innocence McGill- Directors English 1-2 2 Yes
Legal Information Clinic at McGill- Directors English 6 Yes
Legal Information Clinic at McGill- Super Volunteers English 3 No
Student Advocacy English 4 Yes
13 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
ORGANISATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS
14 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
ACTION RÉFUGIÉS MONTRÉAL
Adresse : 1439, rue Ste-Catherine O., suite 2 Site web : www.actionr.org Montréal (Québec) H3G 1S6 Personne Ms. Jenny Jeanes Avocat-e superviseur- Me Patil Tutunjian ressource : e:
Préférence Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- Hiver de 2 Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) (3) sessions? Stagiaires 1-2 1 Oui
Langue(s) de travail : Français & Anglais; une troisième langue est souhaitable
La clientèle : Réfugiés, personnes sans statut légal au Canada, personnes détenues au Centre de surveillance de l’immigration.
Nature du travail : Faire de la recherche ponctuelle (suivi). Faire de la recherche sur un dossier particulier. Rencontrer les personnes détenues au Centre de surveillance de l’immigration; leur fournir de l’information. Faire le suivi des dossiers; s’impliquer dans les interventions avec les membres du personnel; préparer les sessions de formation; assister aux auditions à titre d’observateur. Participer dans des réunions (représenter l’organisme).
Qualités réquises : Strong communication skills (interviews; vulgarization of legal concepts; simple language); flexibility; autonomy; ability to work quickly in a challenging environment (detention centre).
Informations supplémentaires : The work done by law students at this organization requires them to have security clearance according to the requirements of the Holding Centre. Students will be asked to complete security forms as soon as their placement is confirmed. Les étudiant(e)s qui ont résidé à l’étranger pour une période consécutive de trois mois ou plus durant les cinq dernières années ne seront pas éligibles. Ancien.ne.s stagiaires: Mélissa Abboud: [email protected] (2013-2014) Tyler Goettl: [email protected] (2013-2014) Humera Jabir: [email protected] (2014-2015) Aishah Nofal: [email protected] (2014-2015) Kate Forrest: [email protected] (2016-2017) Elizabeth Robertson: [email protected] (2016-2017) Theo Lyons: [email protected] (2016-2017)
15 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
ALLIANCE DROIT SANTE DE LA FONDATION DR JULIEN
Adresse : 1601 Aylwin Site web : www.fondationdrjulien.org Montréal (Québec) H1W 3B9
Personne Me Dominik Tremblay-Perron Avocat-e Me Hélène (Sioui) Trudel ressource : superviseur-e:
Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- Hiver Préférence de Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) (3) 2 sessions? Stagiaires 1 Oui
Langue(s) de travail : Français (prioritairement)
La clientèle : Enfants et familles en situation de vulnérabilité
Nature du travail : Le stage est axé sur les besoins des étudiants et leur offre des occasions d’acquérir des compétences nécessaires pour œuvrer au sein d’une équipe intersectorielle, composée de professionnels du domaine de la santé, des sciences sociales et du droit.
Le volet Alliance Droit Santé offre des services juridiques qui visent à résoudre efficacement et rapidement les différends qui mettent en jeu le respect des droits fondamentaux de l'enfant. Il peut notamment être question du droit du logement, du droit de la famille, du droit de la protection de la jeunesse, du droit de l'immigration, du droit à l'information, du droit de l'éducation, du droit de la santé et aux services sociaux adaptés, du droit de l'emploi et du travail, du droit de la personne, du droit civil.
Notre programme de stage est conçu de manière à amener l’étudiant(e) à découvrir plusieurs aspects du droit, tel qu’il s’applique à la réalité des enfants issus d’un milieu vulnérable. L’étudiant(e) explore cette manière différente de soigner l’enfant, en contribuant au respect de ses droits fondamentaux énoncés dans la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant et les autres instruments juridiques. Au fur et à mesure que l’étudiant(e) développe ses compétences et ses intérêts, un mentor ou maitre de stage le guide pour mieux approfondir ses habiletés juridiques. Qualités réquises : Solide capacité d’analyse et de rédaction; joueur d’équipe mature et réputé pour son éthique et jugement; démontre un haut niveau d’autonomie et de rigueur intellectuelle; facilité pour les relations interpersonnelles. Avoir lu les documents de base en pédiatrie sociale. Ancien.ne.s Roger Cheaib: [email protected] (2013-2014) stagiaires: Julie Beauchamp: [email protected] (2014-2015) Camille Massé-Pfister: [email protected] (2016-2017)
16 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
ASSOCIATION QUÉBÉCOISE DES CENTRES DE LA PETITE ENFANCE (AQCPE)
Adresse : 7245 rue Clark bureau 401 Site web : http://www.aqcpe.com Montréal, Québec H2R 2Y4
Personne Me Patricia Lefebvre Avocat-e Me Patricia Lefebvre ressource : superviseur-e:
Préférence Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- Hiver de 2 Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) (3) sessions? Stagiaires 1 1 1 1 1 1 Oui
Langue(s) de travail : Français
La clientèle : Exclusivement des services de garde, CPE, CPE-BC et BC (garde en milieu familial)
Nature du travail : Le service juridique de l’AQCPE aide et soutient l’ensemble des CPE/BC du Québec à tous les niveaux juridiques soit relations du travail, droit administratif, santé et sécurité au travail, négociation de convention collective et autres domaines.
L’étudiant aura à mettre à jour notre banque de jurisprudence interne, recherche pour certains dossiers juridique, rédaction d’article juridique pour le bulletin aux clients, projet de recherche, avis juridique et soutien dans différents projets du Service juridique.
Qualités réquises : - Bonne rédaction - Analyse de recherche - Connaissance des logiciels de recherche (Azimut, CanLII et autres) - Aimer les défis - Débrouillard - Autonome
Ancien.ne.s stagiaires: Julien Delangie: [email protected] (2015-2016)
17 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
CENTER FOR RESEARCH-ACTION ON RACE RELATIONS (CRARR)
Address: 460 Sainte-Catherine West, Website: www.crarr.org Suite 610 Montreal, QC H3B 1A7
Contact Person: Mr. Fo Niemi Supervising Me Aymar Missakila & Me Lawyer: May Chiu
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 2 2 2 3 3 3 No
Working Language(s) English & French
Clientele: 70% are persons from racialized & ethnocultural communities, mainly from the African/Black/Caribbean, Middle-Eastern, Pacific Asian and Hispanic communities; 50-50% gender parity; 60-40% French-English breakdown; 20% are youths between 13 and 17; Less than 10% are persons with a disability (physical or mental/intellectual); Approximately 10% are Québécois with discrimination issues involving social condition, disability, civil status or age; 5% LBGT. Nature of the work: To provide assistance and representation to persons who considered themselves victims of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion or citizenship status intersecting with other grounds. Tasks include: conducting legal research; reviewing and analyzing of litigation files; drafting legal memos and briefs; drafting court motions for litigation (including appeals); drafting complaints to administrative agencies and tribunals; preparing books of authorities and procedures for service, execution of judgment, etc.; preparing witnesses for examination or cross-examination, and administrative interviews; interviewing and working with clients from the intake stage onward; attending hearings and mediations with and negotiating for clients; participating in strategic case review and management; representing and making representations for clients before administrative agencies and tribunals where non-lawyers are allowed. Fields of law (under federal and provincial jurisdictions): civil rights; criminal and penal (adult and youth); employment; labor relations; housing; administrative; constitutional. Required Qualities: Strong interest in civil rights and social justice; strong writing/drafting OR strong pleading skills; critical analysis (feminist, antiracist and anti- oppression); intellectual curiosity and openness; previous background in social science (studies or work or volunteer experiences).
18 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
Past Interns: Christine Cooper: [email protected] (2015-2016) Bachir Abouchakra: [email protected] (2015-2016) Elissa McCarron: [email protected] (2015-2016) Sabrina Mach: [email protected] (2015-2016) David Suk: [email protected] (2015-2016) Carla Dombowsky: [email protected] (2016-2017) Jeelan Syed: [email protected] Cameron McKeich: [email protected]; Talya Kornitzer: [email protected] Katrina Sole-Kahler: [email protected] Amanda Wurah: [email protected] Shereen Aly : [email protected] Didier Chelin: [email protected] Jessica De Santi: [email protected]
19 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
CENTRE QUÉBÉCOIS DU DROIT DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT (CQDE)
Address: 454, avenue Laurier Est, Website: https://cqde.org/ Montréal(Québec) H2J 1E7
Contact Person: Me Karine Péloffy Supervising Me Karine Péloffy Lawyer: Me Marc Bishai
Préférence Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- Hiver de 2 Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) (3) sessions? Stagiaires 2 2 2 Oui
Working Language(s) Français, anglais
Clientele: Citoyens Organismes environnementaux Nature of the work: Recherche et analyse juridique de différents projets de loi touchant la question de la protection de l’environnement au Québec ou en lien avec certains mandats du CQDE. Recherche fondamentale sur les enjeux environnementaux émergents nécessitant l’innovation de solutions juridiques. Rédaction de mémoires pour le compte du CQDE ou pour des partenaires (ONG environnementales, groupes communautaires). Recherche et préparation des prises de position publiques du CQDE. Participation à différents processus de consultation publique (commission parlementaire, audiences du BAPE, etc.) et présentation publique de mémoires. Répondre aux demandes des citoyens qui contactent le CQDE pour avoir de l’information juridique sur des problématiques environnementales. Entretenir les liens avec les différents organismes gouvernementaux et non-gouvernementaux reliées à la protection de l’environnement. Assurer une « veille législative » environnementale. Répondre aux demandes du Conseil d’administration et travailler conjointement avec les différents professionnels du réseau du CQDE. Required Qualities: Autonomie Esprit d’analyse et de synthèse Créativité Débrouillardise Capacité de travailler en équipe Ancien.ne.s stagiaires Sara Andrade : [email protected] (2015-2016) Vivien Leung : [email protected] (2016-2017)
20 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
CHEZ DORIS
Address: 1430 Chomedey Website: www.chezdoris.ca Montreal, QC H3H 2A7
Contact Person: Chantale Boily Supervising Me Gabriela Machico Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 1 1 2 1 Yes
Working Language(s) French & English
Clientele: Women in crisis situations such as those with psychological problems, addicts, offenders, abused spouses, and itinerants.
Nature of the work: Answering questions about family, criminal, landlord-tenant and welfare law; presenting seminars on various topics; accompanying women to court and/or other legal needs; providing emotional support to shelter residents; helping out by serving meals, gaining the trust of the clientele.
Required Qualities: Functional bilingualism; ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; willingness to participate in the overall functions of the agency; ability to act professionally and with empathy, understanding and tolerance; readiness to work in a somewhat informal team setting.
Additional Information: Hands-on training in dealing with shelter residents; exposure to the reality of poverty.
Past interns: Katarina Daniels: [email protected] (2014-2015) Megan Hodges: [email protected] (2014-2015) Emma Sinai: [email protected] (2015-2016) Alizeh Ladak: [email protected] (2016-2017) Esther Dionne Desbiens: [email protected] (2016-2017)
21 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
CLINIQUE JURIDIQUE ITINÉRANTE – MOBILE LEGAL CLINIC
Adresse : Ça varie. Site web : http://www.cji-mlc.org/
Personne Donald Tremblay Avocat-e Professeure Anne Saris ressource : superviseur-e:
Préférence Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- Hiver de 2 Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) (3) sessions? Stagiaires 1 2 Oui
Langue(s) de travail : Français et anglais.
La clientèle : Personnes démunies, itinérantes et/ou marginalisées.
Type du travail : La Clinique juridique itinérante (CJI) offre un service d’information juridique, d’accompagnement-référence et d’assistance dans les démarches de régularisation de dettes judiciaires auprès de personnes démunies, itinérantes et/ou marginalisées. L’originalité du travail de la CJI se situe dans le fait que ses étudiant-e-s clinicien-ne-s, provenant des trois différentes facultés de droit à Montréal, se déplacent en équipe pour aller à la rencontre de personnes en situation d’itinérance dans les organismes communautaires qu’elles fréquentent (tels les refuges et les centres de jour pour itinérants de Montréal).
Qualités réquises : Engagement pour la justice sociale et une volonté d’aider à accroître l’accès à la justice pour des personnes marginalisées, habiletés pour travailler avec des populations vulnérables, professionnalisme, empathie et sens de l’écoute.
Informations supplémentaires : Il y a une formation obligatoire qui doit être suivie durant la dernière semaine du mois d’août 2017.
Ancien.ne.s stagiaires: Katherine Richardson: [email protected] (2016-2017)
22 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
CLINIQUE JURIDIQUE TRANS LEGAL CLINIC Address: 305 rue Bellechasse, Website: www.facebook.com/CJtran bureau 400A sLC Montreal, QC H2S 1W9 www.samuelsinger.ca
Contact Person: Me Samuel Singer Supervising Me Samuel Singer Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 1 1 Yes
Working Language(s) French & English (Spanish as well as other languages are assets).
Clientele: Trans people requiring assistance with changing their name and-or designation of sex on their official documents and identification cards as well people requiring assistance requesting accommodation for use of the preferred name and sex designation in their school, workplace, place of employment, or in other contexts where they are a service user.
Nature of the work: - Provide legal information (in person); - Conduct legal research (trans cases); - Organize public education activities (trans 101 seminars and information sessions). Required Qualities: - Functional fluency to assist Francophone and Anglophone clients; - Strong research and communication skills; - Knowledge of queer and trans issues and realities.
Additional Information: Mandatory Training: - Trans 101 workshop; - Trans Legal Issues workshop
Past Interns: Sarah Chênevert Beaudoin: [email protected] (2015-2016) Florence Paré: [email protected] (2016-2017) Antoine Beauchemin: [email protected] (2016-2017)
23 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
COALITION DES ORGANISMES COMMUNAUTAIRES QUÉBÉCOIS DE LUTTE CONTRE LE SIDA (COCQ-SIDA)
Adresse : 1 rue Sherbrooke est Site web : www.cocqsida.com Montréal (Québec) H2X 1C2
Personne Me Liz Lacharpagne Avocat-e Me Liz Lacharpagne ressource : superviseur-e:
Préférence Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- de 2 sessions Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) Hiver (3) ?
No. stagiaires 1 Oui
Langue(s) de travail : Français. Le stagiaire doit parler et écrire couramment le français. La clientèle : La COCQ-SIDA est une coalition d’organismes communautaires. Notre clientèle est composée de ces organismes. À l’exception de notre clinique d’information juridique, nous n’offrons pas directement de services aux individus vivant avec le VIH. Nous cherchons plutôt à agir sur les facteurs structurelles causant la discrimination.
Nature du travail : La COCQ-SIDA a pour mission de regrouper les organismes communautaires québécois impliqués dans la lutte contre le VIH/sida. Le volet juridique consiste à promouvoir les droits des personnes vivant avec le VIH (PVVIH) et outiller les organismes membres quant aux questions de droit de la personne et VIH. Le stagiaire sera appelé à travailler sur différents sujets, par exemple la criminalisation de l’exposition au VIH, l’accès à l’emploi ou aux soins. Les tâches à accomplir pourront varier de l’exécution de recherche juridique à la vulgarisation (écrite ou orale) d’information juridique, le développement et la mise en œuvre de stratégies de plaidoyer, la participation à des rencontres avec les intervenants communautaires, etc.
Qualités réquises : Intérêt pour la défense des droits des personnes vivant avec le VIH, bon degré d’autonomie et sens de l’initiative, bonnes capacités de recherche juridique et rédaction, intérêt pour du travail autre que purement juridique (ex : plaidoyer, gestion de projet). Informations supplémentaires L’horaire de travail est souple et ajustable selon l’horaire du stagiaire et les : besoins de la COCQ-SIDA.
Ancien.ne.s stagiaires : Naomi Lauture: [email protected] (2014-2015) Jeansil Bruyère: [email protected] (2015-2016) Véronique Saad: [email protected] (2016-2017)
24 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
COMPASS LEGAL STARTUP CLINIC
Address: McGill University, James Website: Compassclinic.org / Administration boussoleclinique.org 845 Sherbrooke Street O, Suite 429 H3A 0G4, Montreal Contact Person: Ms. Maryam Sabour Supervising Lawyer: Me Corey Wolman
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 3 Yes
Working Language(s) English and French Clientele: Entrepreneurs with limited finances in need of legal information. Nature of the work: The Compass Startup Legal Clinic offers pro bono legal information to aspiring entrepreneurs in the Montreal community who do not have the financial resources necessary to engage legal counsel. Our team of caseworkers – comprised of McGill law students - work closely with local lawyers to provide entrepreneurs with clear and accessible legal information to help them grow their start-up businesses. We believe that all businesses should have access to the information to understand their legal rights and responsibilities.
We provide entrepreneurs with guidance and information on a number of topics including incorporation in Canada and Quebec, employment issues, general corporate governance principles, and intellectual property issues.
Duties include legal research on issues of business law, in-person delivery of legal information to student entrepreneurs, oral presentation of legal information at start-up seminars, and drafting a legal start-up handbook. Case workers also have the opportunity to attend training workshops taught by practicing lawyers and professionals on a number of related topics.
Required Qualities: Strong research skills, interest in business law, ability to effectively communicate complex ideas, trustworthiness, punctuality in meeting with recipients of information. The students chosen must also demonstrate a commitment to the growth and development of the clinic. Additional Information: Business associations, intellectual property, and employment law courses are assets. Past Interns: Hila Cohen: [email protected] (2015-2016) Trish Barrett: [email protected] (2016-2017) Maryam Sabour: [email protected] (2016-2017)
25 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
CONCORDIA STUDENT UNION LEGAL INFORMATION CLINIC
Address: 1455 de Maisonneuve W., Website: Room 731 Montreal, QC H3G 1M8
Contact Person: Me Walter Chi-yan Tom Supervising Me Walter Chi-yan Tom Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 6 6 6 6 6 6 Yes
Working Language(s) Primarily in English though French is important as well
Clientele: Primarily Concordia students, often international students seeking information about immigration.
Nature of the work: Providing legal information concerning mainly immigration, consumer protection and discrimination law, as well as referrals. Secondary tasks include accompaniment to court, tribunals, government offices and meetings with lawyers as well as research and development of resource materials in mainly the three areas of focus of the clinic (i.e. immigration, consumer protection, discrimination). Please note that due to the CSU’s pro-active and advocacy orientation, along with the on-site presence of a supervising lawyer, the Clinic experience is very different and can be much more demanding than that of the usual university student run legal information clinic.
Required Qualities: Functional bilingualism; strong research, organizational and communication skills; good with people; knowledge and/or interest in one or more of the areas of law that are the focus of the Clinic is an asset.
Additional Information: There will be mandatory training, likely one full day.
Past Interns: Jey Kymarasamy: [email protected] (2015- 2016) Sabrina Mach: [email protected] (2015-2016) Daniel Daigle: [email protected] (2015-2016)
26 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
DANS LA RUE
Adresse : 1664, rue Ontario Est Site web : www.danslarue.com Montreal, QC H2L 1S7
Personne M. Dave Dumouchel Avocat-e Me Andrée Bourbeau ressource : superviseur-e:
Préférence de Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- Hiver deux sessions Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) (3) ? No. d’étudiants 1 1 1 oui
Langue(s) de travail : Français, anglais. La clientèle : Jeunes (16-25) en situation de vie précaire et/ou vivant dans la rue. Nature du travail : Fournir de l’aide directe aux jeunes (informations, accompagnement); dispenser de l’information aux jeunes et aux intervenant(e)s; produire de la documentation adaptée (ex: dépliants). Emphasis on dealing with urgent situations, relations with police, accompaniments to court, educating people on their individual rights, helping young adults understand their legal situation and the options available to them, administrative law and dealing with government and bureaucracy.
Qualités réquises : Débrouillardise, entregent. Facilité à travailler avec des jeunes adultes vivent un sentiment d’urgence dans un environnement non-conventionnel; qualités humaines surtout l’ouverture d’esprit et l’autonomie. Informations Vous travaillerez au délai de l’organisme «le Bon Dieu Dans La Rue». Votre supplémentaires : travail se fera surtout au Centre de jour «Chez Pops» entourés d’une équipe d’intervention dévouée qui se fera en plaisir de vous accueillir et vous soutenir. Vous allez apporter un service très apprécié par tous! Ancien.ne.s stagiaires: Rachel Davidson: [email protected] (2015-2016) Justine Blair: [email protected] (2015-2016) Naiara Toker: [email protected] (2016-2017) Andrée-Anne Dion: [email protected] (2016-2017)
27 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
ÉDUCALOI
Adresse : 407, boul. St-Laurent, No. 102 Site web : www.educaloi.qc.ca Montréal (Québec) H2Y 2Y5
Personne Me Francis Barragan Avocat-e Me Francis Barragan ressource : superviseur-e:
Préférence Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- Hiver de deux Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) (3) sessions? No. d’étudiants 1 2 Oui
Langue(s) de travail : Français et anglais
La clientèle : Population québécoise (le site d’Éducaloi reçoit 1,8 M visites en moyenne par année).
Nature du travail : L’étudiant travaillera dans tous les domaines de droit, au gré des différents projets d’informations dans lesquels Éducaloi est impliqué. Ceci étant dit, le droit de la famille et l’explication du système judiciaire figure à la liste des sujets les plus populaires. Le stage comporte, notamment, (1) la participation aux projets courants d’Éducaloi créant des outils pour diverses clientèles (telles les jeunes, les aînés, les couples, les communautés anglophones), (2) la lecture et l’analyse de la nouvelle législation et jurisprudence afin de garder le site Web d’Éducaloi à jour, (3) le travail de soutien au développement de notre expertise en langage clair, et (4) la rédaction d’information juridique vulgarisée. Le stage comporte peu ou pas de contacts directs avec la population.
Qualités réquises : Pouvoir répondre à des questions de droit très diversifiée ; Posséder une habilité à vulgariser le droit ; Posséder des aptitudes particulières de rédaction; Avoir de l’initiative et être polyvalent; Aimer travailler en équipe; Faire preuve d’imagination et de créativité; Être bilingue.
Ancien.ne.s stagiaires: Maria Bechakjian: [email protected] (2015-2016) Charlotte Bernèche: [email protected] (2015-2016) Geneviève Beebe: [email protected] (2015-2016) Alexandra Freedman: [email protected] (2015-2016) Andrew Ruban: [email protected] (2015-2016) Farnell Morisset: [email protected] (2016-2017) Linda Agaby: [email protected] (2016-2017) Maxime Pouliot: [email protected] (2016-2017) Zoé Pouliot-Masse : [email protected] (2016-2017)
28 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
THE ELDER LAW CLINIC – CLINIQUE JURIDIQUE DES AÎNÉS
Address: 1200 ave Atwater, bureau 6, Website: www.elderlawcanada.ca Westmount, QC H3Z 1X4
Contact Person: Me Ann Soden, Ad. E. Supervising Me Ann Soden, Ad. E. Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 2 * * 2 * Yes
Working Language(s) English, French (and other languages are always welcome) Clientele: Older adults, those planning for aging and those representing and serving older adults: multidisciplinary professionals, legal representatives, families and informal caregivers. Nature of the work: Time will be fairly equally divided amongst client work, legal research and community outreach, and will include teaching sessions on substantive law, medical and socioeconomic issues of aging, with multidisciplinary experts. (40 hours)
Emphasis is placed on prevention and resolution of legal problems applying promising approaches of facilitated family meetings, conciliation, mediation and restorative justice towards efficient, effective, tailored human solutions which preserve and repair family ties at the heart of the multifaceted legal problems of aging.
Educational sessions on pertinent Elder Law topics and orientation sessions to prepare for client case work will be given by Me Soden and multidisciplinary experts in medicine, social work, banking and law enforcement on issues of discrimination, capacity, autonomy and protection, end-of life planning and decision-making, abuse, exploitation and neglect, powers of attorney, mandates of protection and court-ordered legal protective regimes. Required Qualities: Very high degree of independence and initiative, willingness to travel to meet clients. Ability to combine social and legal skills, interest in law and aging research, a commitment to social justice, good interview and listening skills, flexibility, resourcefulness, and compassion. Additional Information: Elder Law was nationally recognized by the Canadian Bar Association as a new field of practice and of law in 2002. Me Soden was its founder and first national president, The Centre for Aging & the Law, Canada’s second specialized clinic in this field, opened on May 1, 2007. *We will on occasion take a student for a summer-fall 6-credit or fall/winter 3 credit placement*
29 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
Past Interns: Rosel Kim: [email protected] (2013-2014) Alexandra Hughes: [email protected] (2014-2015) Kathryn Hansen: [email protected] (2015-2016) Michael Schwartz: [email protected] (2016-2017) Sarah Jackson: [email protected] 2016-2017) Caitlin McCan: [email protected] (2016-2017)
30 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
GROUPE D’AIDE ET D’INFORMATION SUR LE HARCELEMENT SEXUEL AU TRAVAIL DE LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC (GAIHST)
Adresse : 2231, rue Bélanger Site web : www.gaihst.qc.ca Montréal (Québec) H2G 1C5
Personne Me Sarah Barsalou Avocat-e Me Sarah Barsalou ressource : superviseur-e:
Préférence Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- Hiver de deux Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) (3) sessions? No. d’étudiants 1 1 1 1 1 1 Non
Langue(s) de travail : Principalement en français, anglais
La clientèle : Toute personne victime de harcèlement sexuel ou psychologique au travail.
Nature du travail : Recevoir la clientèle, assister à des entrevues avec des clients ou des témoins potentiels, analyser des versions des faits et rédiger des lignes du temps, rédiger des affidavits, effectuer de la recherche jurisprudentielle, assister à des séances de médiation, conciliation ou audience devant diverses instances, tels la Commission des normes de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), le Tribunal administratif du travail, ou le Tribunal des droits de la personne. Rédiger des articles de vulgarisation juridique pour notre journal interne destiné aux membres et animer des café-rencontres de nature juridique.
Qualités réquises : Entregent. Bonne écoute. Connaissance de l’informatique et des moteurs de recherche jurisprudentielle.
Informations supplémentaires Bonne clinique pour toute personne ayant un intérêt pour la condition : féminine, les droits de la personne et le droit du travail; organisme unique spécialisé dans ce type de problématique. Ancien.nes stagiaires Cee Strauss: [email protected] (2015-2016) Olivia Toussaint-Martin: [email protected] (2015- 2016) Sandrine Raquepas: [email protected] (2015-2016) Audrey Chiasson: [email protected] (2016-2017)
31 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
JUST SOLUTIONS CLINIC - COMITÉ D’AIDE AUX RÉFUGIÉS
Address: 1435 City Councillors, Website: www.montrealcitymission.org Montreal, QC H3A 2E4
Contact Person: Me Olga Houde Supervising Me Rick Goldman Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 3 3 5 3 5 3 Yes
Working Language(s) English and French. Spanish is an asset.
Clientele: Refugees and other newcomers in precarious situations in Quebec.
Nature of the work: Students work out of the Just Solutions Clinic at St. James United Church and enjoy the support and supervision of both the Committee to Aid Refugees and the Montreal City Mission. Students can expect to do a roughly equal mix of frontline clinical work (taking calls or meeting with clients) and more in-depth work on immigration applications (research, forms, drafting etc.).
Required Qualities: Interest in immigration and human rights law. Autonomy and leadership. Interest in working with individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds. Strong research and writing skills.
Immigration law or international law background is an asset. Additional Information: The Committee to Aid Refugees was created 25 years ago to advocate on behalf of refugee claimants in Canada. Starting in 2005, it began collaborating with the Just Solutions Clinic. Just Solutions sometimes provides information and support on other issues (access to social benefits, health insurance, family law, etc.) affecting immigrants.
Past Interns: Maryam D’Hellencourt: [email protected] (2015-2016) Gabriella Utrera: [email protected] (2015-2016) Claire Boychuk: [email protected] (2015-2016) Laura Maclean: [email protected] (2015-2016) Alizeh Ladak: [email protected] (2016-2017) Kathleen McFarland: [email protected] (2016-2017) Dina Prokic: [email protected] (2016-2017) Anna McIntosh: [email protected] (2016-2017)
32 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
JUST SOLUTIONS - MOBILE SENIORS LEGAL CLINIC (Roger Snelling Clinic/Mobile Legal Service for Senior)
Address: 1435 City Councillors, Website: www.montrealcitymission.org Montreal, QC H3A 2E4
Contact Person: Me Olga Houde Supervising Me Olga Houde Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 1 2 2 2 3 2 Yes
Working Language(s) English and French. Other languages are an asset.
Clientele: Low income seniors aged 55+ with an immigrant background.
Nature of the work: Students can expect to do a mix of frontline clinical work (taking calls and meeting with clients), home visits, and more in-depth work on client files (research, drafting letters, forms.).
Required Qualities: Interest and/or experience in working with immigrants and seniors. Autonomy and leadership. Listening and communication skills. Compassion and patience. Strong writing and research skills.
Elder law, immigration law, international law or social work background is an asset. Additional Information: The Seniors’ Mobile Legal Clinic was launched in April 2012 with funding from the Ministère de la Famille et des Aînés du Québec. We are a mobile legal clinic that provides legal information to immigrant seniors in the areas of immigration, housing, welfare, pensions, protective regimes and access to healthcare. We work out of the same office as the Just Solutions legal info clinic.
Past Interns: Jessica Walsh: [email protected] (2013-2014) Alex Derstenfeld: [email protected] (2014-2015) Lindsay Little: [email protected] (2015-2016) Melissa Moor: [email protected] (2016-2017)
33 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
MCGILL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CENTRE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN
Adresse : 1605 Cedar Room E6 164 Site web : muhc.ca/homepage/page/omb Montréal (Québec) H3G 1A4 udsman-complaints- commissioners-webpage
Personne Me Lynne Casgrain Avocat-e Me Lynne Casgrain ressource : superviseur-e:
Préférenc Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- Hiver e de 2 Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) (3) sessions? No. d’étudiants 1 Oui
Langue(s) de travail : Français et anglais – parlé et écrit.
La clientèle : La communauté du Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) : patients, familles et le personnel.
Nature du travail : Sous la supervision du commissaire local aux plaintes et à la qualité du CUSM :
Contribuer au travail d’information, d’éducation et de promotion à l’égard de tous les membres de la communauté du CUSM en ce qui a trait aux droits et aux responsabilités des patients.
Recevoir, examiner et analyser les plaintes en conformité avec les politiques du CUSM et la Loi sur les services de santé et de services sociaux. Rédaction de conclusions, rapports, recommandations à l’issue d’enquêtes ou examens de plaintes.
Effectuer des recherches ponctuelles à travers les lois et la jurisprudence qui affectent les droits des patients, familles et personnel du CUSM. Participer à des rencontres de travail des commissaires du CUSM. Toute autre activité connexe. Qualités réquises : Intérêt à travailler sur des problématiques complexes et variées; habile dans les relations interpersonnelles; bon(ne) communicateur(trice) tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit; capacité de synthèse et d’analyse, sens développé de l’organisation; bilinguisme (français et anglais) parlé et écrit.
Ancien.nes stagiaires: Elspeth McMurray: [email protected] (2015-2016) James Trougakos: [email protected] (2016-2017)
34 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
MILE END LEGAL CLINIC
Address: Consultations: Website: www.justicemontreal. Mile End Legal Clinic: 99 Bernard St. org West Tyndale St-Georges Legal Clinic: 870 Richmond Square Park Extension Legal Clinic: 419 Saint-Roch St.
Administrative office: 5159 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Contact Me Leslie Ning Supervising Me Leslie Ning Person: Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students Yes for Fall- 2 6 Winter
Working Language(s) English and French
Clientele: Economically disadvantaged
Nature of the work: Students will participate in individual consultations to an economically disadvantaged clientele in a variety of areas of law and provide legal information as well as conduct research projects and draft memos to support the above. Students can sometimes accompany clients to meetings with volunteer lawyers, Legal Aid or court proceedings.
Required Qualities: Resourcefulness, ability to interact with a diverse clientele, willingness to learn, flexibility, initiative and ability to work independently, demonstrated interest in access to justice issues.
Additional Information: The Mile End Legal Clinic (MELC) currently manages two services points: Mile End Legal Clinic and Tyndale St-Georges Legal Clinic. The organization recently received funding for a 3rd service point in Park Extension, which will open in summer 2017. Student interns will be assigned to one of the three service points; applications should reflect to which service points they are applying.
For the Fall/Winter terms, there will be 1 placement for Tyndale St-Georges, 2 placements for Park Extension and 3 placements for Mile End.
Mile End Legal Clinic: Students must be available for consultations on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 7 pm at 99 Bernard Street West (Mile End Community Mission) and Friday afternoons for team meetings from 1 to 3:30 pm at 5159 Saint-Laurent Blvd.
35 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
Tyndale St-Georges Legal Clinic: Students must be available for consultations on Monday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm at 870 Richmond Square (Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre in the Little Burgundy) and Friday afternoons for team meetings from 1 to 3:30 pm at 5159 Saint-Laurent Blvd.
Park Extension Legal Clinic: Hours have not yet been determined for this service point, but will consist in an evening consultation timeslot (potentially Tuesdays from 4:30 – 7:30 pm; timeslot to be confirmed in June 2017) at 419 Saint-Roch Street (Comité d’action de Parc-Extension) and team meetings on Friday from 1 to 3:30 pm at 5159 Saint-Laurent Blvd.
Summer term: consultation schedules remain the same, with the 2.5 hour team meeting schedule to be determined, either on Thursday or Friday.
L’organisme offre des consultations juridiques sans rendez-vous à partir de l’un de ses trois points de services à une clientèle qui n'a pas les moyens financiers de payer des services juridiques privés. Les séances de consultations juridiques sont offertes au sein d’organismes communautaires prêtant leur espace hebdomadairement pendant une plage horaire déterminée. Lors des séances de consultation, les clients sont reçus par des étudiants en droit, et occasionnellement des avocats bénévoles. Les étudiants rencontrent les clients individuellement afin de cerner leurs situations et questions juridiques. Une rencontre d’équipe a lieu les vendredis de 13h à 15h30 au bureau administratif de la Clinique (5159, boul. Saint-Laurent) avec tous les étudiants stagiaires et l’avocate superviseure afin de présenter les cas traités lors des consultations et d’assigner les suivis. Les étudiants sont amenés à effectuer des recherches juridiques, à rédiger des notes de consultation détaillées à l’attention d’avocats bénévoles ou des mémos juridiques et à assurer le suivi avec les clients qui leur sont assignés. Ils peuvent également avoir l’opportunité de participer à des consultations ponctuelles menées par des avocats bénévoles, de même qu’accompagner des clients lors de démarches pour obtenir l’aide juridique gouvernementale, de démarches auprès d’une agence gouvernementale ou de démarches auprès de la Division des petites créances de la Cour du Québec. Past Interns: Julie Lesage: [email protected] (2015-2016) Sarah Munsch: [email protected] (2015-2016) Chantal Desereville: [email protected] (2015-2016) Philippa Duchastel de Montrouge: [email protected] (2015-2016) Nicole Dunbar: [email protected] (2015-2016) Meg Jones : [email protected] (2016-2017) Benjamin Brunot : [email protected] (2016-2017) Oksana : [email protected] (2016-2017)
36 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE OF MONTREAL
Address: 2001 boul. St. Laurent Website: www.nfcm.org Montreal, QC H2X 2T3
Contact Person: Jameela Jeeroburkhan, Cécile Supervising Me Anjali Choksi Capela-Laborde Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 2 2 Yes
Working Language(s) English & French. Native languages an asset.
Clientele: Native/First Nations/Inuit people who use Native Friendship Centre
Nature of the work: Direct contact with individuals who require legal information concerning landlord/tenant rights, access to services and benefits, Residential Schools settlement information, criminal law, welfare, government pensions and certain other social programs, identification document needs, employment and labour law, rights in relation to housing, shelters, the justice system and benefits, and other legal questions. Referrals to other resources and advocacy with government agencies on behalf of service users. Research on issues that are of importance to Native Friendship Centre clients and research in collaboration with other Native-serving organizations, such as the Native Women’s Shelter. Creation of useful legal materials to be posted in Centre. Work with Native Friendship Centre staff to assess legal needs of Centre. Assist Centre clients in accessing Legal Aid. Two four-hour shifts per week. Student will collaborate with court-worker / paralegal who is on site a few days a week.
Required Qualities: Ability to combine social and legal skills, experience in community or volunteer work, experience with and knowledge of Native communities and realities, an ability to work independently and be resourceful and proactive, a commitment to social justice, good interview and listening skills, and empathy towards persons facing difficulties.
Additional Information: No supervising lawyer on site. Supervising lawyer will be in touch via phone and email, except for in-person meetings. Selection will be made by an in-person interview.
Past Interns: Jason Davidson: [email protected] (2015-2016) Simone Cavanaugh: [email protected] (2015-2016) Alexandre Arsenault: [email protected] (2016-2017) Annette Angell: [email protected] (2016-2017)
37 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION (CEC)
Address: Ste 200, 393 St-Jacques St. W Website: www.cec.org Montreal, QC H2Y 1N9
Contact Person: Robert Moyer, Supervising Robert Moyer Director of Submissions on Lawyer: Enforcement Matters Unit
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 1 1 Yes
Working Primarily English, with French sometimes required depending on the nature of the Language(s) caseload. Knowledge of Spanish is useful but not required.
Clientele: The SEM (Legal) Unit does not have clients per se; rather, it administers the public submissions process described in NAAEC Articles 14 & 15.
Nature of the work: Articles 14 and 15 of the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (the “NAAEC”) include procedures allowing any “non-governmental organization or person […] residing or established in the territory of a Party” to make submissions to the CEC Secretariat asserting “that a Party [to the NAAEC] is failing to effectively enforce its environmental law” (the Parties to the NAAEC are Canada, Mexico and the United States). The process is also known as the “Submissions on Enforcement Matters” or “SEM” process. The CEC Secretariat is one of three components of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, a tri-national international commission established by the environmental side agreement to NAFTA, to support cooperation among the NAFTA parties to address environmental issues of continental concern, including the environmental challenges and opportunities presented by continent-wide free trade. The SEM Unit is responsible for administering the submissions process described above and for providing general legal support to the Executive Director. The work of an intern generally comprises assisting the SEM Unit with legal research and writing assignments to support its legal workload.
Required Qualities: The successful student should be conscientious, detail oriented, able to work within assigned timelines, be mature, culturally sensitive, possess excellent legal research and writingskills, and have at least introductory knowledge of environmental law and/or international law.
Additional The student who is chosen to work with the Secretariat will be required to sign a Information: comprehensive confidentiality agreement.
Past Interns: Stephanie Blakely: [email protected] (2015-2016) Sara Andrade: [email protected] (2015-2016) Nicodemo Agostino: [email protected] (2016-2017) 38 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
OPTION CONSOMMATEURS
Adresse : 50, Ste-Catherine O, #440 Site web : www.option- Montréal (Québec) H2X 3V4 consommateurs.org
Personne Me Karine Robillard Avocat-e Me Karine Robillard ressource : superviseur-e: Me Sylvie De Bellefeuille
Préférence Été Été Été-Automne Automne Automne- Hiver de 2 Session: (3) (6) (6) (3) Hiver (6) (3) sessions? Positions 2 2 1 1 1 1 Non
Langue(s) de Français (Langue principale); Anglais (surtout pour la recherche) travail : La clientèle : Dans le cadre de sa mission, Option consommateurs défend les droits et les intérêts de tous les consommateurs en général, tout en accordant une attention particulière aux consommateurs économiquement défavorisés. Option consommateurs rejoint une clientèle largement diversifiée. Nature du L’étudiant est supervisé par les différents avocats du service juridique, selon le mandat travail: confié. Les tâches confiées varient selon les aptitudes et l’expérience de l’étudiant et devront être exécutées à nos bureaux. Les étudiants peuvent être jumelés avec un avocat qui a pour mandat d’effectuer une recherche d’envergure sur une problématique de consommation (par exemple : publicité, cartes de crédit, recours collectifs, etc.). Généralement, les étudiants sont amenés à faire du droit comparé et doivent effectuer des recherches sur des bases de données donnant accès à de la doctrine ou de la jurisprudence. Ils peuvent aussi être impliqués dans une enquête terrain. Tâches : Effectuer des recherches sur différentes problématiques juridiques, sociales ou de consommation, selon les dossiers sur lesquels travaillent les avocats. Rédaction de mise en demeure et mémos juridiques. Contacter les consommateurs afin de procéder à la cueillette d’informations concernant des problématiques vécues, principalement dans le cadre de nos recours collectifs. Toute autre tâche de nature juridique. Qualités Autonomie, débrouillardise, curiosité, polyvalence, excellents français et anglais parlés réquises: et écrits, intérêt marqué pour le droit social. Information L'objectif d’Option consommateurs est d'outiller les consommateurs pour qu’ils supplémentaire: connaissent leurs droits et leurs recours en vue de faire des choix éclairés. Si un nombre important de consommateurs a le même problème, l’organisme peut intenter des recours collectifs. Pour arriver à ces fins, un service de consultations budgétaires, de sessions d’information et de cours sur le budget est offert aux consommateurs. Également, Option consommateurs réalise annuellement plusieurs recherches financées notamment par Industrie Canada. Au terme de ces recherches, nous sommes en mesure d'émettre des recommandations à la fois aux consommateurs, aux divers paliers de gouvernement et aux organismes réglementaires afin d'améliorer la protection des consommateurs canadiens. Nous avons aussi mis sur pied un service juridique où les membres de nos recours collectifs peuvent être renseignés sur leurs droits et leurs obligations. Finalement,
39 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
Option consommateurs produit le guide d’achat de jouets publié par Protégez-vous et intervient au niveau médiatique en accordant de nombreuses entrevues et au niveau politique en déposant des mémoires en commission parlementaire. Ancien.nes Pierre-Olivier Valiquette: [email protected] (2015-2016) stagiaires Xin Ci: [email protected] (2016-2017) Maxime Séguin-Durand: [email protected] (2016-2017)
40 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
PINAY – FILIPINO WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF QUEBEC
Address: 7595 Centrale Street Website: pinayquebec.blogspot.com Montreal, QC H8P 1K8
Contact Person: Mrs. Evelyn Calugay Supervising Me Walter Chi-yan Tom Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 2 2 2 2 2 2 Yes
Working Language(s) French and English
Clientele: Immigrant/migrant domestic workers
Nature of the work: Provision of legal information in person, by e-mail and through the distribution of resource materials. Assist organization in their legal education activities, for example through seminars and training for volunteers and staff. Familiarization with all relevant legislation and the problems that domestic workers and immigrants face in asserting their rights (labour and immigration). Assist organization in their efforts to raise domestic worker’s issues nationally and internationally.
Required Qualities: Good research skills, interest in labour and immigration laws, willingness to work on weekends.
Past Interns: Antoine Limoges: [email protected] (2015-2016) Sarah DeRose: [email protected] (2015-2016) Amanpreet Sran: [email protected] (2015-2016) Samanthea Samuels: [email protected] (2016-2017)
41 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
PROJECT GENESIS
Address: 4735 Côte-Ste-Catherine Website: www.genese.qc.ca Montréal, QC H3W 1M1
Contact Person: Me Arlene Field Supervising Me Arlene Field Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 2 1 4 Yes
Working Language(s) English, French. Other languages an asset (Russian, Spanish, Tamil).
Clientele: Immigrants, the poor, seniors.
Nature of the work: Direct contact with individuals who require legal information concerning landlord/tenant rights, welfare, government pensions and certain other social programs. Referrals to other resources and advocacy with government agencies on behalf of service users. Two four-hour shifts per week.
Required Qualities: Ability to combine social and legal skills, experience in community or volunteer work, and a commitment to social justice, good interview and listening skills. Empathy towards persons facing difficulties.
Additional Information: Selection will be made by an in-person interview. Students will be required to attend two compulsory training sessions on pertinent legal topics. Sessions are given by supervising lawyer and other staff. Supervising lawyer is on-site 4 days/week. Students are required to sign up for specific shifts. Work in the individual service centre begins the first week of classes and ends the last day of classes each semester.
Past Interns: Rachel Zuroff: [email protected] (2015-2016) Lucia Westin: [email protected] (2015-2016) Allyson Taylor : [email protected] (2016-2017) Lana Belber: [email protected] (2016-2017) Gabriel Hoogers: [email protected] (2016-2017)
42 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
SHIELD OF ATHENA FAMILY SERVICES
Address: C.P. 25 Website: www.shieldofathena.com T.M.R., QC H3P 3B8
Contact Person: Ms. Betty Petropoulos Supervising Me Anna Colorusso Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 1 1 1 No
Working Language(s) English, French. Third language is an asset.
Clientele: Female victims of conjugal violence. Women who have difficulty accessing the justice system.
Nature of the work: Questions regarding criminal, family and civil law will be addressed as well as youth protection, common law and sponsorship issues. We deal with cases of conjugal violence, child abuse, custody and access issues. The student will treat cases through direct contact, consultation, research. Student will be expected to participate in information sessions and training with volunteers and professionals. Some research projects may be required at times.
Required Qualities: Ability to provide clear and accurate information through research. Cultural understanding of ethnic communities is important. Social worker will sit on meetings to deal with emotional responses and to translate if the need should arise.
Additional Information: Supervising lawyer, director and social workers are always available to answer questions. Student will be working primarily with the organization’s many social workers.
Past Interns: Elliot Aglioni: [email protected] (2015-2016) Andrew Krolides: [email protected] (2016-2017)
43 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (SPCA)
Address: 5215 Jean-Talon Ouest, Website: www.spca.com Montreal, QC H4P 1X4
Contact Person: Me Alanna Devine Supervising Me Alanna Devine Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 3 3 3 3 3 3 Yes
Working Language(s) French and English
Clientele: The research will be used for the work that I do with the municipal, Provincial and Federal government as well as with the police and prosecutors and assist the SPCA’s special constables in their work enforcing provincial and .
Nature of the work: Law students partaking in a legal clinic internship at the Montreal SPCA will work under the supervision of Me Alanna Devine, the Director of Animal Advocacy or Me Sophie Gaillard, lawyer for the Animal Advocacy Department. Me Gaillard and Me Devine are both attorneys and McGill law school graduate. Students will be given the opportunity to partake in a variety of juridical work such as: conducting legal research on a wide variety of animal law issues including topics such as international farm animal transportation standards and breed-specific legislation; working on proposals for legislative reform on the Municipal, Provincial and Federal level; assisting in animal cruelty prosecutions through the preparation of dossiers and jurisprudence to present to prosecutors.
Required Qualities: Must have taken basic Criminal law course and criminal evidence and/or procedure. Basic knowledge of animal welfare issues in Canada. An interest in animal law.
Additional Information: Work hours will be flexible and students will be able to share office space with Me Devine or work from home, depending on the nature of the assignments given. Students who have some knowledge of animal law issues and who are passionate about animal welfare and advocacy are encouraged to apply.
Past Interns: Jennifer Anderson: [email protected] (2015-2016) Renée Brasseur: [email protected] (2015-2016) Michèle Giguère: [email protected] (2015-2016) Sarah Aladas: [email protected] (2016-2017)
44 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Address: 666 Sherbrooke West, 7th fl. Website: www.yesmontreal.ca Montreal, QC H3A 1E7
Contact Person: Mr. Mario Clarke Supervising Me Ryan Tomicic Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer-Fall Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 1 Yes
Working Language(s) English
Clientele: YES Montreal (Youth Employment Services) is a non-profit organization that enriches the community by providing English-language support services to help Quebecers find employment and start businesses. The Entrepreneurship program is open to entrepreneurs of all ages.
Nature of the work: Entrepreneurship program: providing legal information and research for entrepreneurs. Research in areas such as business associations, business structures, taxation, contract law & intellectual property. Creation of a book/resource to answer legal questions that novice business people may have. Compiling of legal business documentation for the centre. Participate in seminars on business structures for novice entrepreneurs.
Required Qualities: Interest in business law, organized, good communication skills, patient. Able to work in a self-directed manner as well as in a team, resourceful and attentive to clients’ needs.
Additional Information: Useful courses: tax, business associations, contract, intellectual property.
Past Interns: Viviane Albuquerque: [email protected] (2013-2014) Caitlin Morin: [email protected] (2014-2015) Rui Gao: [email protected] (2015-2016) Ti-Anna Wang: [email protected] (2016-2017)
45 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
INDEPENDENT PLACEMENTS Address: Up to you to find a community-based Website: Somewhere on the inter organization webs
Contact Person: Coordinator of Given Placement Supervising Must Accept Evaluation & Lawyer: Supervision Requirements
Term: Summer Summer Summer- Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) Fall (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference
No. Students ? ? ? ? ? ? No
Nature du travail Le travail fait par l’étudiant(e) au sein de l’organisme pourra inclure : : • la communication d’information juridique soit par téléphone soit dans des rencontres avec ses « client.e.s »; • la rédaction de mémos juridiques; • la recherche juridique; • Accompagnement de client.e.s aux audiences judiciaires, soit à la cour, soit dans un tribunal administratif; • l’organisation d’activités éducatives (présentations, formation de base, etc.); • La rédaction de publications juridiques (fiches d’information, etc.) destinées au public. Critères En général, les étudiants peuvent organiser un stage indépendant selon les critères d’admissibilité : suivants 1) L’étudiant se trouvera un organisme communautaire de préférence locale, sinon non gouvernemental, où un avocat superviseur accepte de satisfaire aux critères suivants; 2) L’étudiant complétera 100 heures de travail juridiques afin d’obtenir 3 crédits ou 200 heures de travail afin d’obtenir 6 crédits; 3) Un avocat superviseur remplira deux évaluations concernant le progrès de l’étudiant pendant le stage; 4) Chaque session, l’étudiant devra soumettre deux rapports et un essai final (2 – 4 pages); 5) L’étudiant travaillera dans une capacité juridique et ne fera pas de travail administratif; 6) L’étudiant rencontrera l’avocat superviseur en personne au moins 4 fois par session. Processus : Après être sélectionné.e pour un stage, l’avocat superviseur devra envoyer une lettre à Me Lamed ([email protected]) affirmant que toutes les exigences mentionnées ci- dessus seront respectées. Cette lettre doit être envoyée en copie au coordonnateur ([email protected]).
Ancien-ne-s Kelsey Angeley: [email protected] (2016-2017) stagiaires : Deborah Guterman: [email protected] (2016-2017) Kevin Sawyer: [email protected] (2016-2017) Lex Gill: [email protected] (2016-2017) Sydney Warshaw: [email protected] (2016-2017)
46 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
INNOCENCE MCGILL - DIRECTORS Address: 3644 rue Peel Website: www.mcgill.ca/innocence Montreal, QC H3A 1W9
Contact Person: Greg Furmaniuk Supervising Me Robert Israel Marlene Tawfik Lawyer: Directors Innocence McGill
Term: Summer Summer Summer- Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) Fall (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference
No. Students 1-2 2 Yes
Working Functional bilingualism is required; fluency is an asset. Language(s) Clientele: Clients have been convicted of a serious indictable offence, and sentenced to at least 10 years in a Quebec prison. Most clients are currently incarcerated. All clients are claiming their factual innocence.
Nature of the IM Directors manage the receipt, evaluation and investigation of client files; oversee and work: recruit student volunteers; coordinate IM education and outreach activities including the annual IM Conference; and oversee organizational finances and governance.
Required IM seeks highly motivated students with proven managerial abilities and a demonstrable Qualities: interest in criminal law. As IM is entirely student-run and led, successful applicants will demonstrate independence, motivation, and initiative when dealing with Quebec’s wrongfully convicted IM’s student volunteers. Additional Although IM is part of the LCC program, IM recruits its own directors and has its own Information: recruitment process. Applicants must submit: (1) Une lettre d’introduction (max 1 page) détaillant pourquoi vous êtes une bonne candidate; et comment vous rencontrez les critères recherchés (2) Votre CV et (3) une liste de cours de droit criminel pris jusqu’à maintenant. Veuillez soumettre votre demande et les documents justificatifs par courriel à [email protected]. Certains candidates seront contactées pour une entrevue. Innocence McGill commencera à recruter les directeurs de 2017-2018 le 30 janvier au 19 Février à 23h59; les entrevues auront lieu le 21, 22, 23 et 24 février. Innocence McGill is a legal clinic at the McGill Faculty of Law dedicated to researching and investigating claims of wrongful conviction for serious crimes in Quebec. Founded in 2006, we are a student-led and run organization, and we meet regularly with our supervising lawyer, a criminal defence lawyer in Montreal. Our ultimate goal is to help secure the freedom of those who are factually innocent of serious crimes for which they continue to serve sentences in Quebec prisons. Past Interns: Veronique McKinnon: [email protected] (2015-2016) Diana Sitoianu: [email protected] (2015-2016) Stéphanie Jules: [email protected] (2015-2016) Gregory Furmaniuk : [email protected] (2016-2017) Marlene Tawfik: [email protected] (2016-2017)
47 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
CLINIQUE D’INFORMATION JURIDIQUE À MCGILL (LICM) DIRECTORS Address: 3480 rue McTavish Website: www.licm.mcgill.ca Montreal, QC H3A 0E7
Contact Person: Marie-Pier Gauthier Supervising Me Bruno Guillot- Executive Director LICM Lawyer: Hurtubise
**RECRUITMENT FOR THESE POSITIONS IS DONE** Term: Summer Fall-Winter (6) 2-Term Preference Paid Full Time
No. Students 6 6 Required
Working Language(s) English and French (other languages are always welcome) Clientele: McGill students and members of the Montreal community, with a focus on marginalized groups Nature of the work: In late January/early February, the Legal Information Clinic at McGill (LICM) hires 6 students to act as the LICM’s directors. Directorship terms are one full year from May 1 to April 30th with a full-time paid position from early May to the end of August, and a half- paid/hald-credited part-time position from September-April. In the summer, directors supervise volunteers 16 hours per week. Their remaining hours & tasks include: substantive law training sessions; training volunteers; updating CLIPs; as well as portfolio-related projects & administrative tasks. Directors are also required to work on their own client cases during the summer, providing legal information to LICM service users. During the academic year, directors work a minimum of 13 hours per week (8-10 hours credited, 5 hours paid), supervising volunteers as director on duty, and carrying out additional tasks as necessary. The 6 positions are: Executive Director, Director of Communications, Director of Community Services, Director of Human and Material Resources, Director of Research, and Director of Student Advocacy and University Affairs. The Executive Director and the Director of Student Advocacy and University Affairs may be hired internally from the current directors or senior advocates. Required Qualities: Excellent teamwork skills, commitment to the success of the LICM and its mandate, strong research and writing skills, ability to work on projects independently, bilingualism, sensitivity to working with marginalized and vulnerable groups. Additional qualities and skills according to the portfolio.
Additional Information: Although part of the LCC program, LICM is responsible for its own recruitment and recruitment processes. Applicants must have volunteered at the LICM for minimum 2-3 semesters, or for the Director of Student Advocacy and University affairs, applicants must have experience in the Student Advocacy Programme. Additional information on eligibility requirements is made available during the recruitment process, which varies from year to year. Contact the LICM for more information.
Past Interns: Marie-Pier Gauthier: [email protected] (2016-2017) Brendan Cooke : [email protected] (2016-2017) Sunny Yang: [email protected] (2016-2017) Lauren Harper: [email protected] (2016-2017) Charles Larose-Jodoin: [email protected] (2016-2017) Sean Pierce: [email protected] (2016-2017)
48 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
LEGAL INFORMATION CLINIC AT MCGILL (LICM) – SUMMER STUDENT (CREDITED VOLUNTEER)
Address: 3480 rue McTavish Website: www.licm.mcgill.ca Montreal, QC H3A 0E7
Contact Person: Charles Larose Jodoin Supervising Me Bruno Guillot- Research Director LICM Lawyer: Hurtubise
Term: Summer (3) No. Students Approx. 3: May – August (flexible schedule with a minimum 100 hours)
Working Language(s) English & French (other languages are always welcome)
Clientele: McGill students and members of the Montreal community, with a focus on marginalized groups
Nature of the work: Summer students will: - Edit and update the Clinic’s internal research tool (CLIPs) in the areas of Human Rights, Insurance, Municipal infractions, Professional responsibility, Leases, Youth Protection, Wills and Successions, and others. Please note that candidates will automatically be considered for all research topics, but you may state and motivate your preference for a particular topic (or more than one) in your cover letter. - Create in-house memos that answer frequently asked questions, as well as design and deliver legal information presentations to marginalized groups. - Answer clients’ legal information questions on the phone and meet several clients in person, developing strong interpersonal skills. - Refine and research clients’ legal information questions, in order to empower them with knowledge of rights and recourses that pertain to their situation. Required Qualities: - Ability to speak English and French, write in either English or French. - Strong editing, researching and writing skills, working both independently and collaboratively - Professional attitude when working with members and clients of the Clinic
Additional Information: - Summer students will spend approximately half their allotted hours working on a specific area of research mentioned above. Their work will ultimately be reviewed and commented by a practicing lawyer in the field. - The remaining 50 hours will be spent on case research at the Clinic in the months of July and/or August. This intensive process offers summer students the opportunity to master their understanding of Québec Civil law and improve their interpersonal skills.
49 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
Past Interns: William Lacombe : [email protected] (Summer 2015) Brouk Negousse: [email protected] (Summer 2016) Avrah Levitan-Cooper: [email protected] (Summer 2016) Danijela Dobrota: [email protected] (2016-2017)
50 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
STUDENT ADVOCACY – SENIOR ADVOCATES
Address: 3480 McTavish Website: www.licm.mcgill.ca Montreal, QC H3A 0E7
Contact Person: Sean Pierce Supervising Me Gassim Bangoura Advocacy Director at LICM Lawyer:
Term: Summer Summer Summer- Fall Fall- Winter 2-Term (3) (6) Fall (6) (3) Winter (6) (3) Preference No. Students 4 Yes
Working English, French Language(s) Clientele: McGill students accused of academic or non-academic offences under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures or who have a dispute with the University.
Nature of the work: The four Senior Advocates form, together with the Director of Advocacy, the supervisory team that manages, supports, and trains Student Advocates as they undertake their work for the Student Advocacy Programme of the Legal Information Clinic at McGill. Senior Advocates will hold office hours (8 hours / week), where they perform all duties related to the screening and intake of new clients. Generally, they will then delegate new cases to Student Advocates as appropriate. In some situations, they will take cases on themselves. This is especially true where the case either involves highly complicated or sensitive elements. The Senior Advocates and the Director will also continue to work on cases during the exam periods.
Required Qualities: Excellent communication skills, professionalism, organization, interest in advocacy work and student rights.
Additional The Summer Senior Advocate has the same duties as the other Senior Advocates Information: described above. Additionally, they completes a summer work term from May- August, during which they are a paid employee of the LICM and performs these same duties. They work alongside the Director of Advocacy to prepare the program for the upcoming year and assist them in executing their plans and vision for the program. They continue as part of the team during the fall and winter semesters.
The Student Advocacy Program is a proud part of the Legal Information Clinic at McGill. It provides free and confidential advice and representation in cases where McGill students are going through disciplinary, grievance or appeals processes. Contact the Director of Advocacy for further information on their recruitment process.
51 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]
Past Interns: Charles Daoust: [email protected] (2015-2016) Annike Flomen: [email protected] (2015-2016) Marilyn Venney: [email protected] (2015-2016) Rachelle Bastarache: [email protected] (2016-2017) Tyler Mondor McNaughton : [email protected] (2016-2017) Valérie Olivier: [email protected] (2016-2017) Agatha Wong : [email protected] (2016-2017)
52 Please address all questions to the Legal Clinic Coordinator Esther Dionne Desbiens at [email protected]