Aboriginal Law Summer Student Program (MAG) 2025 - (1L, 2L, graduate and NCA students)

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Do you have a demonstrated interest in Aboriginal law and Indigenous legal issues? Are you knowledgeable and experienced in working with Indigenous communities? If so, you are encouraged to apply for the Aboriginal Law Summer Student Program (ALSSP).

About the ALSSP:

Across Ontario, Indigenous people interact with the provincial government on a daily basis, often in difficult circumstances due to the ongoing legacy of colonial policies. These interactions may be as mundane as accessing essential services, as difficult as navigating the criminal justice system, or as complex as engaging in consultation on Crown decisions that may affect their Aboriginal and treaty rights.

Crown counsel practicing in both civil and criminal contexts need to be aware of the histories, cultures, and needs of Indigenous communities, and the unique relationship between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples.

Since 2008, the ALSSP has contributed to this knowledge base by giving hundreds of law students in provincial criminal and civil law offices across Ontario on-the-ground experience with a range of legal and socio-economic issues, preparing future lawyers to practice in these diverse areas and better understand how the work of the Ontario government impacts the lives of the over 400,000 Indigenous people who live on these lands.

You can find more information about the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General's law student programs including ALSSP here: Law Student Programs

All 1L and 2L law students are welcome to apply. Indigenous law students are encouraged to apply.

Graduate students and NCA students are eligible to be considered for ALSSP summer positions when their start date for articling aligns with the 1Ls and 2Ls for the particular hiring cycle. For Summer 2025 positions, this means that we could consider NCA or graduate students who reasonably expect to commence articling in May 2026 or May 2027.

We are recruiting Summer Law Students for the following Ministry of the Attorney General branches/offices:

Criminal Law Division:

Crown Law Office - Criminal (Toronto)
Office of the Chief Coroner's Office (Toronto)
Complex Prosecution Bureau (Toronto)
Belleville
Pembroke
Ottawa
Kitchener
Windsor
London
Guelph
Sarnia
Owen Sound
Dryden
Kenora
Sudbury
North Bay
Thunder Bay
Niagara
Brantford
Hamilton
Halton
Peel
Peterborough
Lindsay
Newmarket

Civil Law Division (positions in other offices may arise):
• Crown Law Office - Civil (3 positions - Toronto)
• Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agri-business, Legal Services Branch (1 position - Guelph)
• Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Legal Services Branch (1 position - Toronto)
• Ministry of Natural Resources (2 positions, Toronto)
• Ministry of Northern Development/Ministry of Mines Legal Services Branch (1 position -Toronto)
• Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade/Ministry of Energy and Electrification/Ministry of Red Tape Reduction (MEDJCT/Energy/MRTR), Legal Services Branch (1 position - Toronto)
• Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care, Legal Services Branch (1 position - Toronto)
• Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, Legal Services Branch (1 position - Toronto)
• Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, Ministry of Sport, Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, and Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Legal Services Branch (1 position - Toronto)

Indigenous Justice Division:
• Indigenous Justice Division Legal Branch (1 position - Toronto)

* DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS - Wednesday, JANUARY 22, 2025 AT 5:00 PM *

Only one (1) application is required for all positions (Civil and Criminal); should you be interested in a specific position/office, please identify your interest in your cover letter. All positions are in-person/hybrid and students are required to be in the jurisdiction where their position is located.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL: ALSSPrecruit@ontario.ca

Email applications are preferred, but applications will also be accepted via viLaw.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

BRANCH/OFFICE OVERVIEWS AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUMMER PROGRAM

Ministry of the Attorney General: Criminal Law Division (27 positions, various locations)

Assistant Crown Attorneys are quasi-ministers of justice. Objectivity, independence and fairness are the foundational qualities that guide Crown Prosecutors in fulfilling their dedication to enhancing public safety and to promoting public confidence in the administration of justice and the rule of law.

From shoplifting to murder, and almost everything in between, the vast majority of criminal cases in Ontario are prosecuted by Assistant Crown Attorneys who work in local Crown Attorney Offices under the direction of a Crown Attorney.

Summer law students at trial offices across the province are provided with a varied experience which may include legal research and drafting facta, running Provincial Offences Act prosecutions, shadowing Assistant Crown Attorneys, sitting in on victim meetings and trial preparation, assisting with serious prosecutions, and participating in Gladue or Indigenous Persons Court.

The Crown Law Office - Criminal is responsible for most criminal appeals to the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Our students often work on cases that set a precedent, including leading cases from the Supreme Court of Canada.
We also conduct complex trials, such as cases involving the deliberate promotion of hatred and charges against police officers. Our work also includes:
• Giving search and investigative advice to the police
• Developing criminal law policy
• Keeping a database of legal research and primers called the e-Library
• Holding appeals of clients without lawyers
• Giving opinions to the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General
• Holding trials and appeals in French and building French-language resources

The Complex Prosecution Bureau is a multi-faceted, comprehensive approach to ensuring Ontario's prosecution service is equipped to prosecute increasing volumes of serious and violent crime effectively and efficiently, and to ensure continued prosecutorial capacity in local Crown Attorney offices. In particular, the bureau's work focuses on auto theft prosecutions (including prosecuting criminal organizations), cybercrime, serious fraud and works on major cases from the pre-charge advice stage to the post-charge prosecution stage. The bureau also supports major criminal investigations and prosecutions, as well as improves province-wide intelligence gathering, integration and coordination. The unit assists local, provincial and national police services and prosecutors to investigate complex and large-scale criminal investigations across multiple jurisdictions, particularly with respect to the drafting of warrants and wiretap applications.

The Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCC) conducts high quality death investigations and inquests to ensure that no death is overlooked, concealed or ignored, and provides opportunities to generate recommendations to help improve public safety and prevent further deaths. Working at the OCC provides a unique opportunity to make a difference by identifying systemic problems and contributing to positive public safety change for Ontarians.
Over the past five years, the OCC has modernized the inquest process to ensure greater collaboration and reduced unnecessary legal challenges. The OCC has achieved this, in part, through the strengthening of its partnership with key organizations and stakeholders. One such critical initiative is the engagement of Indigenous families, organizations and governments to ensure the OCC's inquest system appropriately considers the unique circumstances of Indigenous communities. The OCC regularly engages counsel from the Indigenous Justice Division of MAG to act as co-counsel to the Presiding Officer at inquests involving the deaths of Indigenous people with a view to conducting inquests in a manner that is respectful of Indigenous people.
The OCC provides an exciting opportunity for students wishing to join a dynamic and progressive organization. Selected candidates will work closely with inquest counsel in all facets of the inquest process, including legal research, brief preparation, pre-inquest meetings, witness interviews, preparation of examinations, closing arguments, and much more.

Not all student work with the criminal offices will be directed at working exclusively with Indigenous accused persons, offenders, witnesses, or victims. Participating in all aspects of the work of an Assistant Crown Attorney or Crown Counsel assists in being a well-rounded prosecutor who can fairly approach Indigenous issues as they may arise.

Ministry of the Attorney General: Civil Law Division (CVLD)

The Civil Law Division is responsible for providing legal advice and support to Ontario, both through central services provided by offices such as Crown Law Office - Civil, and through seconded legal branches supporting ministries. Please see below for descriptions of each office in the CVLD that is hiring through the ALSSP:

Crown Law Office - Civil (3 positions, Toronto):

Crown Law Office - Civil (CLOC) is the Ontario government's central civil litigation and advisory office.

CLOC represents the government on a wide range of Aboriginal law issues including
• Aboriginal and Treaty rights claims
• duty to consult and accommodate
• Aboriginal title claims, and
• Other rights and obligations under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, including Notices of Constitutional Questions

While at CLOC, you will work as part of the general student pool but with a particular focus on the Indigenous Litigation Team.

You may complete one or more specific research projects that include elements of both factual and legal research.

You will be involved in significant Indigenous litigation files within the office and gain experience and exposure to litigation procedures within Aboriginal law.

You will also assist counsel with various facets of legal work including
• Conducting research
• Writing memoranda
• Drafting facta other legal documents.

Students are also encouraged to attend court proceedings with counsel at all levels of court within Ontario, the Federal Court, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agri-business, Legal Services Branch (1 position, Guelph):

Overview of the branch: OMAFA Legal Services branch has 10 lawyers who provide strategic legal advice to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and agribusiness in support of their policy, legislative and operational objectives. Additionally, the Branch advises the Farm Products Marketing Commission, Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal and certain boards.

Legal services are provided in a variety of areas, including: Aboriginal law, duty to consult and advice on Indigenous relationships in relation to lands, administrative law, conflict of interest, wrongdoing, political activity, corporate-commercial law, delegated administrative authorities, freedom of information and protection of privacy, intellectual property, litigation support/management, public law, regulatory law, real property, and trade law. We administer over 40 statutes and regulations thereunder.

Students will undertake legal research and opinion work and may assist in drafting legislation, Orders in Council, contracts and other legal documents. Students will have an opportunity to work with all counsel in the branch and an experienced branch lawyer acts as the articling principle. Students will actively participate in branch files and in meetings with Ministry clients and docket their time for all work.
The Branch is committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and wellness in the workplace.

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Legal Services Branch (1 position, Toronto):

Branch Overview -The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) funds, designs and, in some cases, delivers programs and services to support Ontario's most vulnerable populations, including:
• Children
• People in financial need
• Women experiencing poverty and violence
• Victims of human trafficking
• People with developmental disabilities.

MCCSS also strives to improve outcomes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis persons.

LSB engages at almost every level of the organization. This includes:
• Providing general legal advice on the interpretation and application of legislation
• Identifying legal risks associated with complex policy and operational decisions
• Providing litigation services and support
• Advising on privacy matters
• Drafting contracts, procurements and Orders in Council
• Advising on ombudsman investigations
• Drafting legislation and regulations
• Participating in agreement negotiations.

Counsel in the branch represent the Director in statutory social assistance appeals; provide advice to youth justice probation officers and ODSP caseworkers; support the ministry in its oversight of transfer payment recipients; provide legal advice to support policy development, and provide legal support in drafting and amending ministry legislation and regulations.

The statutes administered by the ministry include legislation governing:
• Social assistance
• Child welfare
• Youth justice
• Adoption
• Provision of services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The ministry also provides funding to numerous programs through municipalities and transfer payment agreements.

Summer students will have opportunities to work closely with counsel across number of areas. Under the supervision of counsel, the student placed at MCCSS will:
• Conduct research
• Support counsel in the provision of legal advice in connection with operations and policy initiatives
• Provide advice on matters affecting Ministry programs.

The student may also work on an array of issues affecting Indigenous peoples, including Indigenous child well-being and support for the implementation of Indigenous law and systems.

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Legal Services Branch (2 positions, Toronto)

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has a broad mandate to manage natural resources and public lands in Ontario.

The Legal Services Branch at the MNR (the Branch) is made up of approximately 26 lawyers supporting the Ministry's work and that of the Niagara Escarpment Commission. Our practice areas include:
• Matters involving fish and wildlife
• Public lands
• Forestry
• Aggregates
• Oil, gas and salt
• Planning law
• Biodiversity
• The far north
• Wildland Firefighting
• Aboriginal law
• Prosecutions/litigation
• Procurement and other corporate/commercial matters.

The legal work at the Branch is wide-ranging and varied. Our lawyers provide legal support to our clients regarding all matters affecting MNR programs.
• We assist with drafting and interpretation of legislation and regulations
• Provide legal advice and input into policy development
• Deal with legal issues involving public lands and real property
• Provide legal advice and opinions on Aboriginal law matters
• Prosecute violations of MNR and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs legislation
• Conduct appeals
• Appear before administrative tribunals
• Draft agreements and many other legal documents.

We work closely with lawyers in other branches, including
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
• Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
• Ministry of the Attorney General, including Indigenous Justice Division, the Crown Law Office Civil and the Constitutional Law Branch.

The Branch benefits from an engaging office environment, and once in a while you might also find us out in the field stocking salmon or banding owls.

The Aboriginal Law Summer Student Program at MNR LSB involves both prosecution/litigation experience and solicitor work. We are seeking a summer student with a keen interest in natural resources and environmental law in Ontario. Within those fields and under the supervision of the Aboriginal law group the student may be tasked with:
• Research and writing
• Drafting and reviewing agreements and other legal documents
• Providing legal advice and opinions
• Providing legal input into policy development
• Dealing with legal issues as they arise
• Attending negotiations, hearings and court.

The Branch is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, anti-racism, equity and wellness in the workplace.

Ministry of Northern Development/Ministry of Mines, Legal Services Branch (1 position, Toronto):

Branch Overview - The Ministry of Northern Development (NDM) and the Ministry of Mines (MINES) serve the northernmost 90% of Ontario and the province's minerals industry, and play a key role in furthering economic development in Northern Ontario, including in Indigenous communities.

The NDM/MINES Legal Services Branch continues to support and implement amendments to Ontario's Mining Act. Among other things, the amended Act focuses on ensuring appropriate consultation and accommodation of First Nation and Métis communities.

On an operational basis, MINES' Mineral Development and Lands Branch, supported by its Indigenous Consultation and Partnerships Branch, engages with industry proponents and Indigenous communities where Aboriginal and treaty rights may be adversely affected by mineral exploration and development activity.

MINES also has a key role in supporting mineral exploration and development activity, and related infrastructure, in Ontario's Ring of Fire area.

NDM also provides direct financial support of capacity building and economic development in Indigenous communities. The NDM/MINES Legal Services Branch provides strategic legal advice to the two client ministries including:

• Legal opinions and advice on matters affecting Ministry programs
• Aboriginal law issues
• Freedom of information
• Conflict of interest
• Constitutional matters and statutory interpretation
• Preparation of contracts
• Orders in Council, legislation and regulations
• Representing MINES at tribunals and instructing counsel in litigation matters

As a student at the NDM/MINES Legal Services Branch, you will be asked to assist and support counsel in providing legal advice relating to the areas described above. Work may include conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, reviewing agreements and other corporate documents, drafting legal instruments and participating in litigation files. Students are also expected to present on a recent Aboriginal law case at a Legal Services Branch meeting.

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade/Ministry of Energy and Electrification/Ministry of Red Tape Reduction (MEDJCT/Energy/MRTR), Legal Services Branch (1 position, Toronto):

The MEDJCT/Energy/MRTR Legal Services Branch provides critical legal services to three ministries: the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, the Ministry of Energy and Electrification and the Ministry of Red Tape Reduction. This includes providing strategic legal advice and support in relation to program, legislative, and policy development initiatives relating to the energy sector and to economic development, infrastructure development and investment as well as in support the government's red tape and burden reduction commitments.

Our branch practice entails exclusively solicitor work in a broad range of practice areas, including:
• Energy policy and regulation of the energy sector
• Agency oversight
• Funding and lending matters
• Corporate commercial and procurement matters
• Corporate governance and corporate financing
• International and domestic trade and investment law matters
• Conflict of interest matters
• business-related regulatory reduction initiatives.

Specific services include:
• Duty to consult and advice on Indigenous relationships in relation to energy projects, Crown investments, and policy initiatives
• Legal drafting (including legislation, regulations, orders-in-councils, agreements, contracts, memoranda of understanding, etc.) risk assessment and development of risk mitigation strategies
• Freedom of information and privacy issues
• Intellectual property law
• Administrative law
• Legal opinions and advisory services
• Interpretation of instruments
• Domestic and international litigation management and support.

As the ALSSP student at the MEDJCT/Energy/MRTR Legal Services Branch, you will have the opportunity to work with counsel and gain exposure to many of the Branch's practice areas at the client ministries we serve, with a particular focus on enhancing your understanding of Aboriginal law issues by working in areas relating to the Crown's duty to consult. This may include identifying duty to consult triggers and scope of consultation, supporting clients through consultation processes, and legal research and advice with respect to concluding consultation.

The position demands a high degree of flexibility and organization to meet short deadlines and balance competing priorities. The student will need to work both independently and as part of a team depending on the priorities of the client ministries. Work may include conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, reviewing agreements and other corporate documents, reviewing consultation records, and providing support on litigation files and legislative initiatives. The student will be invited to attend client meetings, including those that focus on Indigenous legal issues. The student is also expected to present to a meeting of the Legal Services Branch meeting.

Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care, Legal Services Branch (1 position, Toronto):

The Legal Services Branch at the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) provides strategic legal advice on challenging, high-profile issues facing the MOH and MLTC.

Our lawyers provide advice to all of the diverse program areas within the two Ministries, including:
• Indigenous health policy
• Ontario public drug programs
• Mental health and addictions
• Access and privacy
• Public hospital programs
• Integrated community health services centres programs
• Laboratory services
• Long-term care
• Regulated health professions
• Public health
• Digital health, information and information technology
• Health insurance.

The Branch's legal work includes:
• Supporting the development of legislation and regulations
• Providing legal advice regarding policy development and operational program work
• Drafting agreements
• Participating in consultations and negotiations
• Conducting hearings before administrative tribunals
• Providing litigation support to the Crown Law Office - Civil and the Constitutional Law Branch for civil actions and judicial review applications.
• Possibly supporting litigation work.

Students in the Aboriginal Law Summer Student Program will also be given any opportunity to work on Aboriginal law issues as they arise during their contract.

Generally, summer students spend their time:
• Researching legal issues, including case-law and statute research, and comparative analysis of law from different jurisdictions
• Preparing legal memoranda, case summaries, presentations, and briefing materials
• Assisting counsel working on legislation and regulations
• Attending client meetings
• Supporting administrative tribunal processes or other litigation work

Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, Legal Services Branch (1 position, Toronto):

The Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation (IAFNER) is responsible for developing and implementing the province's policies and programs respecting Indigenous matters in partnership with Indigenous communities, as well as negotiating and settling land claims and entering into funding and other agreements with Indigenous communities and organizations.

IAFNER also works with the federal government on related matters.

The Legal Services Branch (LSB) of IAFNER provides a full spectrum of legal services to support the work of the Ministry. IAFNER LSB also works with counsel from across government to provide advice and litigation support on matters related to Indigenous peoples and their rights and assertions, with a particular emphasis on consultation issues.

With the IAFNER LSB, students assist counsel with a wide range of issues related to the Crown's relationship with Indigenous peoples and matters of concern to Indigenous communities. The summer student provides critical research and assistance to counsel on developing advice, including on topics of consultation, treaty interpretation, land claims, property law, damages, provincial-federal law and policy and other issues.

Where possible, students are invited to participate in meetings and negotiations with communities alongside counsel and IAFNER clients over the course of the summer, which may be held remotely. Students also support the development of major policy initiatives and agreements involving Indigenous peoples and emerging legal issues in Ontario, including related to jurisdictional matters, the duty to consult, funding, and Aboriginal rights assertions.
The Branch is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, anti-racism, equity and wellness in the workplace.

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, Ministry of Sport, Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, and Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Legal Services Branch (1 position, Toronto):

This Legal Services Branch is made up of approximately 11 lawyers supporting the work of 4 busy Ontario ministries (MTCG, SPORT, MSAA, MCM) as well as 4 government agencies:

• Ontario Science Centre
• Ontario Creates
• St. Lawrence Parks Commission
• Ontario Heritage Trust
• Destination Ontario

Given the number of ministries the branch provides legal advice to, the work of the branch is very diverse; however, its primary practice areas are corporate-commercial law (procurements, transfer payment agreements and other contracts), administrative/regulatory law, Crown law (including Indigenous and agency related issues), real estate, statutory interpretation, heritage, privacy, as well as the law relating to accessibility and retirement homes.

The branch is also involved in assisting in legislative and regulatory drafting and advising on a variety of statutes and regulations. In the area of Aboriginal law, the branch frequently considers duty to consult issues, particularly in respect of heritage and real estate related matters.

Tasks that the student might be asked to undertake include
• Assisting with duty to consult research and analysis
• Performing other types of legal research
• Writing memoranda, drafting contracts, Orders in Council and other legal documents
• Statutory interpretation issues
• Assisting with legislative and regulatory drafting
• Understanding and applying government directives and policies
• Assisting with procurement
• Assisting with the resolution of client issues
• Attending client meetings

Ministry of the Attorney General: Indigenous Justice Division (IJD)

The Indigenous Justice Division's mission is to support reclamation of Indigenous legal traditions and strengthen justice for Indigenous peoples within Ontario, by working towards a transformative and unified circle of justice rooted in sovereignty, self-determination, reciprocity, and reconciliation.

IJD's core functions include:
• Addressing key Indigenous justice issues in Ontario;
• Fostering new, respectful and collaborative relationships between MAG and Indigenous peoples and communities;
• Overseeing MAG's existing Indigenous justice programs;
• Leading the development of new programs and services to support Indigenous peoples in the justice system in collaboration with Indigenous peoples and communities; and
• Supporting the family members of murdered and missing Indigenous people.

Indigenous Justice Division, Legal Branch (1 position, Toronto):

IJD's Legal Branch is made up of approximately 12 counsel who are embedded within the division and work very closely with clients in the program and policy teams, working on multi-disciplinary teams to ensure legal issues are considered throughout program and policy life cycles. The Division is a collegial, collaborative place with dedicated staff who are passionate about and committed to improving the experiences of Indigenous people within the justice system. Indigenous perspectives are central to our daily work, not just in what we do but how we do it.

IJD counsel work in five main practice areas:
• Inquests - acting as legal counsel to the Coroner at the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario no inquests involving Indigenous people.
• Corporate Commercial- legal review of agreements that provide funding to Indigenous communities and organizations that deliver justice-related programming to Indigenous people across Ontario.
• Litigation Advisory- consulting with other legal branches and divisions to review materials related to litigation matters involving Indigenous peoples, including constitutional, civil, and criminal matters, to promote the consideration of legal positions in litigation that advance reconciliation.
• Justice Program/Policy Advisory- advising on justice program and policy files, such as restorative justice programs, Indigenous bail verification and supervision programs, Indigenous bail beds programs, Indigenous intimate partner violence prevention programs, Gladue report writer and aftercare programs, court modernization projects, and other issues as they may arise.
• Enforcement of First Nation Laws - working with interested First Nations to support the enforcement and prosecution of offences created through First Nation laws, including, but not limited to, by-laws passed pursuant to the Indian Act.

IJD is looking for a student with a keen interest in Indigenous law and self-government, and who can demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to the socio-economic and historical legacies of colonization and how those contexts may impact an Indigenous person's or community's experiences with the justice system, whether as accused, victim, witness, or family member. Students with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ALSSP student at IJD would potentially be included in all of the practice areas outlined above over the course of the summer, and specific tasks may involve:
• Assisting with legal research and analysis,
• Drafting legal memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents,
• Assisting with preparing advice on litigation matters,
• Assisting counsel on an inquest,
• Assisting with the resolution of client and funding partner issues, and/or
• Attending meetings with Indigenous communities and organizations on specific projects.

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How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Applications are welcome from students in their first year or second year of law school.

Knowledge and Skills

The Ministry of the Attorney General Aboriginal Law Summer Student Program seeks LL.B./J.D. students who are currently completing theirfirst year of law school. Applicants should possess the following skills:
• Strong legal research, writing and editing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• General computer proficiency (including Word)

How to Apply

*Please submit your application as one (1) attachment where possible. We understand that transcripts may need to be submitted separately.

Only one (1) application is required for all positions; should you be interested in a specific position/office, please identify your interest in your cover letter.

What to include in your application:
• Résumé
• Cover letter
• Undergraduate Transcript
• Law School Transcript
• Reference names and contact information (2-3 suggested)
• Second year (for 1L) or third year (for 2L) course selection
• Other: If you have a preference or limitations in terms of office placement or location, please indicate it in your cover letter. Otherwise you will be considered for a placement in any of the listed offices.

Email applications are preferred, but will also be accepted via ViLaw. Please contact us if you require accommodations to submit your application.

Send application to: ALSSPrecruit@ontario.ca

For more information:
Civil Law Division: Lorne Rose
Counsel, Ministry of Natural Resources
Lorne.Rose@ontario.ca

Indigenous Justice Division: Jenna Simpson
Legal Counsel, Indigenous Justice Division
Jenna.Simpson@ontario.ca

Criminal Law Division: Dena Bonnet
Assistant Crown Attorney, Crown Law Office Criminal
Dena.Bonnet@ontario.ca

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• • For issues with submitting applications, or questions, please contact ALSSPrecruit@ontario.ca.

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