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.

Assessment accommodation

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ATTENTION OF GLORIA CHAO, 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.
https://vancouverbar.ca/student-guidelines/

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.

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.

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 direct all enquiries to:
Gloria Chao
Email:

Intent of the process

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, self-declare as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Indigenous person, Person with a Disability, Member of a racialized group, Woman.

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):
• Indigenous persons
• Persons with Disabilities
• Member of a racialized group
• Women

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

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)

Solid academic standing in Law School

Degree equivalency

Demonstrated interest in public law

Demonstrated interest in litigation

Organizational Needs:
The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a racialized group* and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. This self-declaration information can be factored into departmental strategies and selection decisions to address our commitment to eliminate gaps for these groups.

* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.

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.

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 first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.