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Position: 2022-2023 Articling Student - Articling Term Application Deadline: About the position:

12 Apr 2022

Under the supervision of the student’s principal, the BCCLA’s Executive Director, and working frequently with members of the Policy and Litigation departments, the articling student will assist and conduct litigation in a diverse range of practice areas including constitutional, criminal, and administrative law. [...] The articling student will also undertake legal and policy research, draft legal and policy documents and engage in advocacy and education on behalf of the BCCLA. [...] This is a 12-month articling student position (including the duration of the student’s PLTC participation) The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of and interest in human rights and civil liberties issues, strong ethics, and a deep commitment to equality, justice, and freedom. [...] BCCLA focuses on the relationship between people and the state, and the ways in which the state can limit or advance human rights and liberties. [...] Skills and qualifications Required: • Must be eligible to become a member of the Law Society of British Columbia upon completion of articles • Analytical thinking • Strong research and writing skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Passion for civil liberties and human right.

Authors

Harsha Walia

Pages
3
Published in
Canada