Legal Research Assistant Access Justice

3 days ago

North Census Division SK, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Ottawa Full-time

Support access to justice education as a Research Assistant at the University of Ottawa's Main Campus in English. Draft legal scenarios and support school uptake.

Professor Salyzyn seeks a Research Assistant for the Common Law Section's fall 2026 educational program. The program, delivered with a not-for-profit organization, helps high school students examine access to justice and technology's risks and benefits. You will draft a new legal scenario for program modules and support adoption in schools.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft a new legal scenario for educational program modules
  • Support uptake of the program in schools
  • Address access to justice within educational materials
  • Explore technology's risks for public legal needs
  • Explore technology's benefits for public legal needs

Requirements:

  • Current enrollment in a JD or graduate law program
  • Enrollment at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law
  • Previous youth experience in educational settings is an asset
  • Availability for 60 total work hours
  • Ability to work in English

Bring legal research perspective and youth education experience to support access to justice learning through school-based program materials.