Under our Legal Information Directorate, the clinic provides answers to your legal questions. We cover almost all areas of Quebec law, from apartment leases and family law to labour law and civil procedure law. We do not take on any criminal, tax or construction law cases. Brittany Williams, Director of Student Affairs. You can reach the student coordinator at mlcc.law [at] mcgill.ca. Your volunteers do not provide legal advice; They only provide information. — Kirby Leigh Smith, Legal Clinic Program Participant, Summer and Fall 2012, BCL/LLB`13 The Legal Clinic course places students in local community organizations and legal clinics. This is an excellent opportunity for law students entering their 3rd or 4th year to participate in an internship focused on legal research and development. Students choose to participate in the legal clinic course for a variety of reasons, including a desire to give back to the local community, promote social justice, or gain hands-on experience. It can also be a good choice if you want to learn more about a clinic`s area of expertise (e.g.
refugee law, public law education, animal law, etc.). As students are confronted with the complex and versatile questions that arise in clinical situations, they have the opportunity to further develop their problem-solving and decision-making skills. Students develop research and information-gathering skills in clinical legal education environments that enable them to develop and apply information literacy and interact with legal texts in the context of real-life situations. Continuing education offerings help students transition into their roles as future professionals by providing opportunities to integrate legal research, writing and advocacy skills into real-life situations. The clinic actively develops and implements new legal education initiatives. Here are some recent examples: The Legal Clinic course offers students the opportunity to enrich their legal education with practical work experience in legally relevant areas. Students work in community organizations and legal clinics that provide information and support to socially disadvantaged people under the supervision of a lawyer. The McGill Legal Information Clinic (MCIL) is a not-for-profit, student-run, bilingual and free legal information service. Anyone can make an appointment to access legal information, bank transfers and other services. The clinic remains committed to addressing the needs of marginalized groups, helping them access information and resources that would otherwise be out of reach.
As students apply their growing legal knowledge base in a clinical or similar setting, issues of professional identity, corporate responsibility, and ethics become tangible and contextualized, allowing students to reflect on their approach and role within the legal community. This course promotes a better understanding of the legal system`s response to poverty and inequality. Students are confronted with the societal reality of access to justice and the interrelationship between legal concerns and economic, psychological, ethical and other social problems. « My experience as a volunteer at the Montreal SPCA has been one of the most significant experiences I have had at McGill Law. I was able to develop my legal research and writing skills while working on projects that promoted the interests of animals and were very valuable to me. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to work with remarkable individuals who are committed to improving social justice in our community. The registration deadline for Round 2 of the Legal Clinic Course is Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 5 p.m. at mlcc.law [at] mcgill.ca.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email mlcc.law [at] mcgill.ca. (Please note that the interview period is from Monday, August 22 to Wednesday, August 31, 2022). Students are encouraged to apply for support from the Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg Community Service Fund. The price has a demand-driven component. To be considered for funding during your articling at the legal clinic, please complete an ongoing application for financial aid on Minerva. Application information is emailed each spring. I chose to participate in the Legal Clinic course program because it provides hands-on experience and the opportunity to contribute to a group in our community. I recommend the program to anyone who wants to apply their acquired legal knowledge, improve their analytical skills and, most importantly, promote real change in the lives of members of our marginalized community.
There is no better way to recognize your ability to make positive change through your new legal skills than through a legal clinic course. BCL/JD students can earn up to 15 credits « out of course » by participating in the following list of opportunities. Students must ensure that they do not exceed 15 credits « out of course ». In addition, our volunteer social workers can only provide information, not advice; They can quote and explain the law, but they cannot recommend a course of action. Clinical environments allow students to reflect on situations, roles, and responsibilities they might consider after graduation. In addition, by applying their evolving knowledge and thinking, students can develop learning habits and learning approaches that support lifelong learning. On this page:What is the Legal Clinic course? Who should apply? EligibilityCredit WeightCalendarApplication and DeadlineFundingContactTestimonial The results of McGill BCL/J.D. law program guide faculty in planning the program of study by articulating the knowledge, skills and values we expect from our graduates. Our wide range of clinical legal education plays a critical role in achieving the outcomes of our programs.
Here`s how our clinical legal education offerings support the outcomes of our undergraduate program: For more information, visit the McGill Legal Information Clinic website. The work covers areas such as family, consumers, criminal law, landlord-tenants, immigration, environment and human rights. Our 16 local partner organizations include Action Réfugiés Montréal, Éducaloi, McGill Innocence, Mile End Legal Clinic and Project Genesis. The Faculty of Law prides itself on offering a variety of clinical legal education opportunities that allow students to gain valuable skills through experiential learning. The Student Advocacy Service aims to help students navigate McGill`s internal policies. Our volunteer advocates can inform, advise and represent students who are in conflict with the university. Need help challenging a note? Fight against eviction? Do you have problems with a supervisor? Our clinic can help! The application deadline is the end of March for the following summer, fall and winter semesters. Students can specify a maximum of three choices for their host organization. Final decisions will be made by the host organization. Open to students who have completed at least two (2) years of the BCL/JD and CGPA 2.70 program.
Communication takes place in various media, in a multitude of formats and between many target groups. In CLE environments, there are many opportunities for students to practice communicating with different audiences in a situational style and manner.
