Support Community Legal Clinic clients through legal advocacy, file management, and student mentorship at the University of Ottawa’s Main Campus.

The Review Counsel is the lawyer responsible for each assigned file and oversees work completed on behalf of clients. You guide students in poverty law, court conduct, legal research, and file management. The role also includes legal aid teaching and clinic collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee casework completed by law students
- Explain legal rights, responsibilities, obligations, and benefits
- Develop oral and written legal arguments
- Provide guidance, feedback, and professional supervision
- Build partnerships with Ottawa legal clinics

Requirements:

- Valuable-standing membership with the Law Society of Ontario
- LL.B or J.D. qualification
- One year practicing lawyer experience, preferably poverty law
- Experience teaching at university level
- Sound judgment and strong organizational communication skills

Bring client-centered lawyering, professional judgment, and student mentorship to the Community Legal Clinic’s legal services.

📌 Community Legal Clinic Review Counsel (Canada)
🏢 University of Ottawa
📍 Canada