Virtual Projects as Law Clerks Summer '22
General
- Diploma; 1st year, 2nd year, Senior, Junior
- 5 learners; individual projects
- 420 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
- 1/3 project matches
- Canada
- Academic experience
- Any, Small to medium enterprise
- Legal, Government
Categories
Skills
Project timeline
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May 2, 2022Experience start
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May 3, 2022Initial proposal due
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June 21, 2022Mid term check-in
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August 20, 2022Experience end
Timeline
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May 2, 2022Experience start
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May 3, 2022Initial proposal due
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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June 21, 2022Mid term check-in
Employers and students to answering co-op consultant's questionnaire.
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August 20, 2022Experience end
Overview
- Details
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Virtual Project Opportunity:
Bring on one or more student/(s) from Fanshawe College in the Law Clerk Co-op Endorsed Diploma to conduct a program-related project based experience. Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the term, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Students are available to engage in an employer-lead project from May 2 through August 19. Students can start as late as May 23, 2022.
Full-time hours or slightly less is required and will be dependent on project scope and student availability.
Co-ops must be remunerated.
Student co-ops can occur in-person, virtually or a hybrid and will count towards a co-op credit.
- Learner skills
- Legal communication, Document preparation, Legal research, Legal transaction processing, Legal software
- Deliverables
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Our students are eager to put into practice what they have learned about the role of a law clerk, improve their professional demeanor, learn about diversity and ethics, prepare litigation documents, assist with e-discovery processes, draft corporate/commercial documentation, complete family law financial statements, and learn about administering estates, drafting leases and contracts.
Additionally, students conduct legal research, search titles and process real estate transactions.
Project Examples
Our law clerk students are capable of the following tasks:
- Support the needs of clients and legal professionals through the use of accurate terminology and professional communication strategies, both orally and in writing;
- Complete all work within routine and unexpected time lines and limitation periods within the legal environment;
- Use current and relevant electronic and print resources, within the legal environment, to conduct legal research, to assist with file and evidentiary management, to facilitate communication and generate legal documentation, complying with current regulations and procedures;
- Research and summarize the presenting legal issues, applying knowledge of substantive law, to support the legal team;
- Apply rules of procedure to support best legal practices;
- Conduct oneself professionally in adherence to the guidelines of the Law Society of Upper Canada;
- Carry out clerical and administrative duties for the operation of a variety of legal environments;
- Outline strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure continuing competence as a Law Clerk;
- Act equitably and justly with diverse populations;
- Provide support for legal professionals in courts and administrative tribunals within the legal system.
The exact project topic and scope will depend on your organization's needs. Student can work on some or all of the aspects mentioned above.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Employer should provide updates on students' work mid-way through the co-op, and complete a final evaluation form at the end of the work term.
Company must agree to a Co-op Work Term Agreement (WTA) form, provided by the co-op consultant.
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.
Co-op terms are remunerated to qualify for a Co-op Work term.