Articling Student Position for 2012-13 Term

The Canadian Environmental Law Association is accepting applications for the articling student term 2012-13. The deadline for applications is July 8, 2011.  Please send cover letter, resume, transcripts and references c/o Sharon Fleishman, Canadian Environmental Law Association, 301-130 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5V 2L4

  The articling student deals directly with individuals seeking legal information, giving the student valuable practice in dealing with the public and potential clients. The articling student also gains background to the political process as part of CELA's law reform activities

Students are given the opportunity to participate in researching and writing articles, position papers, and submissions under the supervision of CELA staff. There are also opportunities to appear before standing committees, city councils or commissions, and to give presentations at conferences

 Case work activities include legal research, writing memos and draft opinion letters, drafting­ motion records­, affidavits­ and facta; meeting­ with clients, attending­ motions­ court, assisting lawyers at discoveries and hearings, and conducting corporate and title searches.

Most legal inquiries from the public are initially directed to the articling student, who is responsible for researching­ the issue and providing an answer in consultation­ with one of the lawyers. Students may also write articles for CELA website give interviews, or deliver­ talks to school and community groups.