Summer Students - The Legal Excellence Program

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ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ATTENTION OF MARIA MOLLOY, THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL AT: https://recruitcdn.viglobalcloud.com/Home.aspx?Site=1
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THIS POSTING IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION BY CLICKING THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON ON THIS POSTING. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED HERE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL.

The application deadlines are determined by the Vancouver Bar Association.

Summer Students 2020
•Application deadline: Wednesday, September 4, 2019
•Interview call date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 (8:00 a.m. PST)
•Interview week: October 21-23, 2019
•Offer call date: October 24, 2019 (8:00 a.m. PST)

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education: Minimum of 2 years successful completion towards a law degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Solid academic standing in Law School
Demonstrated interest in public law
Demonstrated interest in litigation

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge: A general knowledge of law

Oral Communication: Presents and discusses legal concepts and issues in a clear, concise and effective manner orally.

Written Communication: Presents and discusses concepts in a clear, concise and effective manner, in writing.

Thinking Skills: Identifies and analyses problems and situations drawing logical conclusions and viable solutions.

Judgment: Identifies sound judgment when analyzing problems or situations.

Interpersonal relationships: Interacts with others in ways that advance the work of the group by developing respect, mutual understanding and productive working relationships. Maintains effectiveness and composure in stressful contexts.

Teamwork: A willingness and ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to the achievement of group objectives, to build team spirit and a capacity to work with others toward a common goal.

Initiative: Takes action to influence events rather than passively accepting status quo. Undertakes and initiates change to improve an existing situation without specific direction

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Organizational Need:
The Department of Justice is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs including reducing representation gaps.

Conditions of employment

Condition of Employment:
Secret Clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ATTENTION OF MARIA MOLLOY, THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL AT: https://recruitcdn.viglobalcloud.com/Home.aspx?Site=1

THIS POSTING IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION BY CLICKING THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON ON THIS POSTING. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED HERE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL.

The application deadlines are determined by the Vancouver Bar Association.

Summer Students 2020
•Application deadline: Wednesday, September 4, 2019
•Interview call date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 (8:00 a.m. PST)
•Interview week: October 21-23, 2019
•Offer call date: October 24, 2019 (8:00 a.m. PST)

Preference will be given to applicants who have not graduated from law school.

Applicants must be qualified for enrollment as temporary articled students by the Law Society of British Columbia.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.