2027 Summer Law Student - Vancouver
Ecojustice•Vancouver, BC
•Onsite
About The Position
Ecojustice is seeking one summer law student to work in their Vancouver office for the 2026 summer term. This is a contract, full-time, term position for 4 months. The successful student will have the opportunity to gain valuable legal experience in environmental law and policy, assist professional staff with research and drafting, and interact with clients and organizations. Satisfactory performance may lead to an articling position for the 2027-28 term.
Requirements
- Law student
- Demonstrated interest in environmental law and a desire to work in the public interest area
- Familiarity with environmental and administrative law
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Experience (lived, professional, volunteer) in building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-deserving groups, and incorporating JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with environmental and administrative law
Responsibilities
- Conducting legal, policy and general research
- Preparing legal memoranda, primarily in the areas of environmental and administrative law
- Responding to inquiries from members of the public about environmental law questions and issues
- Providing general litigation support (assisting in drafting pleadings and submissions, preparing briefs of authorities, etc.)
- Assisting in researching and writing Ecojustice Canada reports
- Assisting with requests for information and reviews under the Freedom of Information Act and Access to Information Act
- Interacting with clients and non-governmental environmental organizations
Benefits
- Flexible work environment and work schedule
- Learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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