Summer Students - The Legal Excellence Program

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ATTENTION OF LAURA WANAMAKER, THROUGH THE VILAW PORTAL AT: http://www.vilawportal.com

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.

Application deadline: January 20, 2021
Interview call date: February 25, 2021 (8:00 a.m. PST)
Interview week: March 8-10, 2021
Offer call date: March 11, 2021 at (8:00 a.m. PST)

INFORMATION YOU MUST PROVIDE:

Your application package must include the following: a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript and list of complete contact information for at least three references we can interview.

Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. Please also confirm if you are a veteran. Note that proof will be requested at a later time.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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

Minimum of 2 years successful completion towards a law degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

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

A general knowledge of law

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Thinking things through

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Organizational Needs:
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.

If you are a member of the employment equity groups, we strongly recommend you self-declare in your application by adding the following sentence in your cover letter:

I voluntarily self-declare that I am a member of the following employment equity group(s):
• Aboriginal Peoples
• Persons with Disabilities
• Visible Minorities
• Women

Information on employment equity: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret security clearance (depending on the position or as required) – At the time of appointment, candidates must meet the above condition of employment and maintain this condition throughout their employment.

Other information

Due to the number of applicants and the strict hiring deadlines imposed by the Vancouver Bar Association, not all applicants will be interviewed. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Screening may be conducted on a top-down basis for grades.

Selection for interviews may be based on asset qualifications

A combination of additional education, training or experience relevant to the position may be used in selection decisions.

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.

Additionally, summer law students may have the opportunity to article with the Department of Justice if they meet all requirements.

In the event that summer law students article with the Department of Justice, these appointments will be made under the Justice Canada LP-01 Training and Development Program. This program provides for the progression of participants from LP-00 (articling student) to LP-02 (counsel) over approximately 5 years. As such, it is expected that an initial appointment to this program would ultimately result in an indeterminate non-advertised LP-02 appointment (subject to meeting all program requirements).

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.