APTPUO - Fall 2026 - CML3180 F00 - Environmental Law Clinic

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

19h•Remote

About The Position

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the practice of legal advocacy in relation to issues of environmental law and justice. This is an experiential learning course in which students work under the supervision of clinical legal educators (lawyer-instructors) on environmental problems and cases, on behalf of community and environmental groups. The course is operated in partnership with Ecojustice, the country’s largest public interest environmental law organization. The clinical legal educators will provide opportunities for students to be directly involved in various aspects of providing environmental law services to community and non-profit groups, such as: researching potential cases, writing legal memoranda, developing legal strategy, drafting pleadings and other written documents, and assisting with law reform efforts, litigation and other legal matters.

Requirements

Leaders in the legal profession.
An LL.B., J.D., or equivalent is required.
Membership in the Law Society of Ontario, or equivalent, in good standing is also required.
Significant experience in environmental law and with Ecojustice.
The course will be offered virtually.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to lawyers who currently work with Ecojustice.
Prior teaching experience will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Supervising students in legal advocacy for environmental law and justice issues.
Guiding students in researching potential cases.
Mentoring students in writing legal memoranda.
Assisting students in developing legal strategy.
Overseeing students in drafting pleadings and other written documents.
Supporting students in law reform efforts, litigation, and other legal matters.