Articling Student, Innocence Project

Job Summary

The Articling Student reports to the Project Director. The Articling Student will work on client matters under the supervision of the Project’s Director and the Project’s supervising lawyers. The Articling Student will also support the work of and interact with up to 15 law students, volunteers and affiliates as required.

Work Performed

LEGAL CLIENT SERVICES

• Explain the function of the Project to people who contact the clinic by telephone or walk in;
• Draft legal memoranda to support the casework;
• Interview potential clients by phone or in person;
• Review client application forms with the Director to assist in determining whether the Project can offer assistance and the scope of work that will be involved;
• Research, review, and organize client information, disclosure documents and other file informat...