Aboriginal Law Summer Student Program (Mag) 2024 - (1L & 2L)

Are you a law student looking to have a summer law student (1L or 2L) contract as part of your learning pathway towards being called to the bar in Ontario?
The Ministry of the Attorney General is now recruiting for our 2024 Aboriginal Law Summer Student Program positions.
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.
The Ontario government is one of the largest employers of law students in Canada, hiring approximately 175 articling and law practice program students and 70 Summer Students every year. Our law Student Programs offer the opportunity to gain legal skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. Students participate in work that has a real and meaningful impact on the lives of Ontarians. See our website for more information on our programs:  Law Student Programs
We are recruiting Summer Law Students for the following Ministry of the Attorney General offices/branches:
•Criminal Law Division (up to 26 positions throughout Ontario – Belleville, Brantford, Cornwall, Dryden, Guelph, Halton, Hamilton, Kenora, Kitchener, Lindsay, London, Newmarket, Niagara, North Bay, Ottawa, Peel, Pembroke, Peterborough, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Windsor)
•Crown Law Office – Civil (3 positions – Toronto)
•Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Legal Services Branch (1 positions – Toronto)
•Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (1 position, Toronto)
•Ministry of Northern Development/Ministry of Mines (NDM) Legal Services Branch (1 position –Toronto)
•Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade/ Ministry of Energy (MEDJCT/Energy), Legal Services Branch (1 position – Toronto)
•Ministry of Finance, 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, Legal Services Branch (1 position – Toronto)
•Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Legal Services Branch (1 position – Toronto)
•Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery andMinistry of Infrastructure, Legal Services Branch (1 position – Toronto)
•Ministry of the Solicitor General, Legal Services Branch (1 position – Toronto)
•Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, andMinistry for Francophone Affairs, Legal Services Branch (1 position – Toronto)
Please note: Positions in other ministries/offices may arise. Students may be required to attend in-person or work remotely as operational needs require.
Only one (1) application is required for all positions in both civil and criminal.
Should you be interested in a specific position/office, please identify your interest in your cover letter.
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL: ALSSPrecruit@ontario.ca
* DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – Wednesday, JANUARY 24, 2024 AT 5:00 PM *

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Summer law students at criminal law offices across the province are provided with a varied experience which may include legal research and drafting facta, shadowing Assistant Crown Attorneys, sitting in on victim meetings and trial preparation, assisting with serious prosecutions, and participating in Gladue or Indigenous Persons Court.
Summer law students in civil law offices may attend negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings with counsel, complete research projects that include elements of both factual and legal research, support counsel in the provision of legal input and advice in connection with operations and policy initiatives and development, provide advice on matters affecting Ministry programs, drafting and reviewing agreements and other legal documents, and providing legal advice and opinions.

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.
Please visit  ViLaw to access the Aboriginal Law Summer Student Program – 1L and 2L recruitment posting for more details.
Email applications are requested. Please contact us if you require accommodations to submit your application.
Send application to: ALSSPrecruit@ontario.ca
For more information:
Civil Law Division: Rachel Weiner and Lorne Rose
Counsel, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Rachel.Weiner3@ontario.ca, Lorne.Rose@ontario.ca
Criminal Law Division: Dena Bonnet
Assistant Crown Attorney, Crown Law Office Criminal
Dena.Bonnet@ontario.ca