Public Interest Career Guide
Table of Contents
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Why public interest? / Pourquoi l’intérêt public?
1. Perspectives d’anciens
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Chapter 1 While You Are in Law School / Pendant vos études de droit
2. Choix de cours en intérêt public
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3. Universités d’été
12
4. Getting involved at law school: clubs, clinics and societies
18
5. Getting involved outside of school: public interest organizations in the Montreal
area
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6. Autres sources : financement « à emporter »
36
7. Autres sources: financement réservé à des possibilités spécifiques
46
8. Fundraising
51
Chapter 3 Searching for a Job in Public Interest / Chercher un emploi dans l’intérêt
public
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Networking
55
Understanding your Timelines
56
The Application Package
57
Interviews
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Chapter 4 Internship Opportunities: Civil Liberties, Law Reform, and Defense Groups/
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Possibilités de stage: libertés civiles, réforme juridique et groupes de défense
1. Civil Liberties Organizations
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2. Droits des personnes gaies, lesbiennes, bisexuelles et transgenres
71
3. Esclavage/torture
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4. Droits des femmes
77
5. Policy & Law Reform
89
6. Droits des enfants
95
7. Democracy
97
8. Développement
101
9. Environment
105
10. HIV/AIDS
112
11. Droits de la personne
114
12. Indigenous/Minority Rights
121
13. Droit international
123
14. Refugees/Migration/Displaced Persons
125
Chapter 5 Unions / Les syndicats
130
Chapter 6 Public Interest Law Firms / Les cabinets d’avocats œuvrant dans l’intérêt
public
141
Chapter 7 International Public Interest Organizations / Les organisations d’intérêt public
internationales
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1. United Nations
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2. Global Conflict Peace Organizations
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3. Human Rights Organizations
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Chapter 8 Government Public Interest Jobs / Emplois en intérêt public au gouvernement
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1.
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1. Federal Government
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2. Provincial Government
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3. Municipal Governments
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4. Legal Aid Services
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Why public interest? /
Pourquoi l’intérêt public?
Chaque année, plusieurs étudiants arrivent à la Faculté de droit avec l’ambition de
consacrer les connaissances juridiques qu’ils acquerront à l’intérêt public. Il est
impossible d’arriver à un consensus universel sur ce que constitue l’intérêt public; ce
guide explore donc les possibilités de carrière auprès d’organismes qui, de près ou de
loin, se réclament de protéger les intérêts sociaux. Libre au lecteur d’être en désaccord,
et de ne retenir parmi ceux-ci que les options qui correspondent à ses propres valeurs
et aspirations.
Le concept potentiel d’« intérêt public » est vaste et recouvre plusieurs domaines de
pratique, incluant le travail avec les syndicats, la défense des droits de la personne ou
encore la protection de l’environnement. Le travail en intérêt public existe au niveau
municipal, national et même international. Il a donc une panoplie de possibilités pour le
juriste voulant œuvrer dans ce domaine!
Inspired by our faculty’s philosophy of education, this guide explores these numerous
public interest law career paths. More specifically, the guide explores different
employment opportunities, and provides advice on how to access these opportunities. It
also includes a number of narratives from those with firsthand experience in certain
organizations, descriptions of employment opportunities, as well as specific pointers on
how to prepare for your career search. Throughout these pages, we hope to provide
you with tools that will enable you to choose a career in line with the passions that led
you here.
There are innumerable causes and means available to practice law for the public
interest. While this guide incorporates many organizations and interests, the contents
are meant to serve as a starting point for your career search. You are thus encouraged
to do your own research, should you find an area in public interest law that interests you
particularly. We also invite you to consult the International Law Career Guide: many
international work opportunities also fall into the public interest, and we simply could not
list all of them here. You may also want to consult the International Guide for
information regarding studying and internships abroad.
Le premier chapitre de ce guide expliquera comment les étudiants peuvent se préparer
à une carrière en intérêt public alors qu’ils sont encore aux études. Le Chapitre 2
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exposera les diverses sources de financement auxquelles les étudiants peuvent avoir
recours pour les stages et autres projets. Le Chapitre 3 expliquera certaines
particularités associées à la recherche d’emploi dans le contexte de l’intérêt public.
Enfin, les chapitres 4 à 8 décriront les possibilités de stage et d’emploi disponibles dans
certains domaines de pratique tels que les cabinets d’avocats, les syndicats et les
différents groupes de défense.
Finally, in addition to the specific information in this guide concerning public interest
careers, students may also want to consult the more general career development
resources offered by the CDO. Resources such as the Career Development Guide
contain helpful tips for a number of aspects of the career development process,
including: networking, writing a CV and interview skills.
1.
Perspectives d’anciens
The following testimonials might help you reflect on why you may want to pursue a
career in the public interest sector. Each of these graduates has taken a slightly
different path in public interest law that has allowed them to live memorable
experiences. One important theme that arises in each of these testimonials is the
importance of following your own dreams, and not simply taking what others have done
as a template for your own life.
Testimonial of Jennifer Stoddart
Privacy Commissioner of Canada (since December 2003)
B.C.L. 1980, McGill University
M.A. History, Université du Québec à Montréal
B.A. History, University of Toronto, Trinity College
My choice of career in the public service was largely and
unconsciously shaped by my parents. They were both intensely involved in
activities in their community in Toronto. The example of my mother, a
kindergarten teacher, will always stay with me. She chose to work in tough
downtown neighborhoods, the poorest areas, because that was where she felt
the children needed her most.
I came to Montreal from Toronto in 1970 to study Québec history, after much
hesitation about my choice between history and law. Québec was at that time a
cauldron of change. The women’s movement was also beginning to ask
fundamental questions about gender roles. I completed an MA in the history of
women’s work in Québec at the Université du Québec à Montréal in 1973.
Then came two years in the private sector, in a small organization headed by a
McGill law graduate, which assisted Québec companies in adjusting to the new
language laws. In 1975-76 I spent a year in Paris, completing my doctoral level
requirements in history. But this year allowed me the perspective to realize that
in fact, my career interest related to law and could open more doors than a PhD
in history.
In the years 1977 to 1980, the McGill Law Faculty was an intellectual and social
space in transition. It changed from a school which had largely served the
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Anglophone business community towards a school which encouraged the
exploration of alternative views of law in multiple contexts. At that time, there
were not many courses in public law. So one of the things I did was to enroll in
an essay course under the Dean. I wrote about a commission on the legal
status of women in 1930’s Québec and this essay was subsequently published.
The unstructured nature of student life also gave me the opportunity to get
involved in many projects outside law school, such as running a friend’s
campaign for municipal office, and with three other historians, beginning a book
on the history of women in Quebec.
I chose to clerk at a large law firm – the Montreal branch of what is now
McCarthy Tétrault, in order to acquire an experience of the conventional
practice of law with among the best the profession could offer. It was a good
choice – I managed to work on files dealing with public, constitutional or
administrative issues and made many friends.
At the end of this stint, there were three possibilities to choose from: an
academic post in history, a junior position in a large Montreal law firm and
joining an agency of the federal government in Ottawa, the Advisory Council on
the Status of Women.
A government career allowed me at the time to be a front seat observer, and
sometimes a participant, in the debate about gender equality provisions in the
soon-to-be adopted Charter of Rights. The federal government was also
wrestling in the following years with novel demands, such as maternity and
parental leave, a harassment free workplace, and change to the exclusionary
effect of the Indian Act on aboriginal women.
From the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, my desire to work on
equality issues led me to the Canadian Human Right Commission and then the
Quebec Human Rights Commission. In 2000 I was appointed President of the
Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec. I became Privacy
Commissioner of Canada in December 2003.
There are many ways to serve the public interest, both in Canada and abroad.
Law school is a time to explore what suits you best – not only intellectually but
personally. Working for government has given me deep personal satisfaction in
allowing me to play a role in the public policy debates of the day. It also suits
me temperamentally as I am more comfortable in organizational activity than in
the continued intellectual queries of academic life. It has also allowed me the
flexibility to raise my family and care for an aging parent without excessive
strain.
In all my government positions I was a manager of employees rather than a
member of a legal department. This was a conscious choice. My training in the
social sciences pre-disposed me to look at the sub-juridical level of the
application of the law. For years I had the opportunity to work in a fascinating
human laboratory where life experiences, existing legal rules and emerging
public law were pieced together in different ways.
Law school years are a precious time to explore a range of topics. I found that
the bits of knowledge I retained from areas where I had no interest in practicing
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have always been useful, as legal and policy challenges do not always arise in
predictable situations. Everything you can learn in law school will be useful one
day in your careers.
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Testimonial of Eloge C. Butera
B.C.L./LL.B. 2012
Having trolled an unlikely journey, starting from surviving a genocide in Rwanda (1994), to my 2001
emigration to Canada and undergraduate studies in psychology and religions at the University of Manitoba
to my current law degree at McGill, I think my work at the CDO gave me new insight into public interest law
and its meaning as it relates to my life experience.
When I decided to study law, I was responding to a distinct resolution that my contribution to this society,
that prides itself in its tolerance and human rights, was to take on the challenge of defending the interest of
vulnerable, marginalized and sometimes invisibles of our socio-political economy. This, I believe, is best
done by holding the morrow to our own conscience and to challenge our assumptions about Law, Justice,
and Human Rights. On many occasions I have participated in human rights education activities such as a
genocide prevention conference in the Fall of 2007 at the faculty, the Raul Weinberg series at the Gray
Academy for Jewish Education in Winnipeg Manitoba, and dozens of speaking engagements on the Tutsi
Genocide in Rwanda, the Genocide in Darfur and Holocaust education seminars.
Looking back on the general scope of my life journey, there is value in sharing the following lessons with my
fellow peers: (1) maintain perspective on the way your life journey is unfolding. Chances are that things are
better than you think. (2) Keep good company of those enthusiastic about the work and the learning to be
done in the legal education system. There is no need to be cynical when it comes to your understanding of
law and social justice; the worst that could happen is that you will come out of here a more articulate and
better prepared advocate for the cause that you champion. (3) Be a good listener and try to learn all you can
while you are at the law faculty. Your colleagues and professors have so much to offer, it is therefore unwise
to sacrifice the opportunity you have to learn in order to fit one persons’ image of what success in the legal
profession is considering that no two law students or practitioner can claim ownership of such an insight.
Testimonial of Pearl Eliadis
Principal, Law Firm of Pearl Eliadis
B.C.L./LL.B. 1985; B.C.L. (Oxon) 1985
My interests in law school focused on legal writing, constitutional
law and social justice, and these remain my interests to this day.
These do not necessarily leap to mind as the interests that you should have
when considering working in a large law firm (Stikeman Elliott), but that is
where I began and it was invaluable experience for me today, running my own
law firm.
Law firms are good places to begin a career for a few reasons. First, there are
more smart people in a good firm than you can shake a stick at, and that
stretches you. Second, a first rate firm will expose you to the workings of the
private sector, and that is invaluable especially if you are interested in social
activism and the progressive use of law as a tool of social policy. Third, if you
are interested in litigation, being in court gives you lots of practice for public
speaking, another important life skill.
At the same time, I had the privilege of serving as president of the Canadian
Human Rights Foundation for five years until 1995. Just as working in the
private sector is a valuable experience, so is the not-for-profit sector similarly
worthwhile, both for the range of contacts it gives you and for the development
of managerial skills that you might not otherwise develop until much later in
your career. The Foundation emerged as one of Canada’s leading human
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rights NGOs (now called Equitas) and that remains a source of tremendous
satisfaction.
Mid-stream, I left private practice on secondment to the federal government and
I fell in love with public policy. It became clear to me that some mix of social
justice and law was where I would end up, so when I got a call from a head
hunter asking me if I wanted to head the Policy and Education Branch at the
Ontario Human Rights Commission, I did not hesitate. There were real
governance challenges that had to be met, but a marvelous team was built over
the five years that I was there. The team received Ontario’s Amethyst award in
2001 for the development of some of the most progressive human rights policy
research in the country.
As a public servant, you often get a glimpse of intergovernmental and
international issues, and I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to
see these operate in practice when I was offered missions as an advisor to the
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Rwanda after the genocide. I used
the skills that I had developed in earlier positions and they stood me in good
stead in the work overseas. I also had the opportunity to work as Senior
Research Director with the Policy Research Initiative of the Privy Council Office
for the Federal Government, again on a secondment, which gave me valuable
research and public policy experience at a senior level.
Today, my firm specializes in human rights, national institutions and democratic
governance and it has been the best work yet, but building on everything that
has gone before. I have had the great privilege to work in many fascinating and
complex jurisdictions – Nepal, Timor Leste, Tajikistan and China, on a number
of diverse files.
When I was asked to write a short piece on my career path, it occurred to me
that although there are several parts to this story, there are clear threads that
hold them all together, and these have remained relatively constant for me. I
can’t say that my path has been a straight line, but I think it has been
interesting and I hope it gives the reader food for thought about the many
options that a legal career can offer.
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Chapter/Chapitre
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Chapter 1
While You Are in Law School /
Pendant vos études de droit
Exposing Oneself to a Public Interest Career
Découvrir les carrières en intérêt public
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There is a broad range of opportunities that law students who are thinking about a
career in the public interest can take advantage of while they are still in law school:
course selection, summer study programs, student clubs and law journals. One can also
be involved in a legal clinic or a local public interest organization. These options provide
students with an excellent start to a career in the public interest, as they expose
students to a wide variety of issues, allow them to acquire practical experience and help
them develop research skills. This chapter will review these options, in the hope that
they will help you refine your interest in such a career, as well as enhance your
professional profile.
2.
Choix de cours en intérêt public
Les cours qu’un étudiant suit au long de son parcours universitaire constituent le socle
de ses connaissances futures. Il est donc important de consulter le répertoire des cours
offerts par la Faculté de droit afin de déterminer ceux qui correspondent à vos intérêts
de carrière et vous faire un plan de route. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une sélection des
cours offerts dans des domaines reliés aux carrières en intérêt public. Vous y trouverez
également les différentes options proposées par l’Université McGill pour obtenir une
spécialisation (programme de majeure ou de mineure) dans un de ces domaines.
Choix de cours
Voici à titre indicatif une liste des cours offerts par la Faculté de droit qui peuvent aider
à développer les connaissances et explorer les intérêts nécessaires à une carrière en
en intérêt public. Cette liste étant susceptible de varier d’une année à l’autre, veuillez
consulter le site du SAO afin de planifier vos choix de cours.
Consumer law
Employment law
Family law
Law of persons
Aboriginal Peoples and the Law
Civil liberties
Discrimination and the Law
Feminist Legal Theory
Immigration and Refugee Law
International Criminal Law
International Development Law
International Humanitarian Law
International Law of Human Rights
International Environmental Law and Politics
Law and Poverty
Law and Psychiatry
Public International Law
Social Diversity and Law
Human Rights and Cultural Diversity
Environment and the Law
Family Property Law
Labour Law
Student-Initiated Seminar on Reconciliation,
Truth and Indigenous Perspectives
Student-Initiated Seminar on Critical Race
Theory
Student-Initiated Seminar on Sexual-Assault
Law
Legal Clinics (see below)
Human Rights Internship (see below)
De plus, comme le souligne la Professeure Adams dans son témoignage (voir cidessous), il est important de garder à l’esprit qu’un grand nombre de cours de droit
privé sont d’une grande utilité pour les avocats en intérêt public. À cette fin, nous vous
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recommandons de consulter le site du SAO pour obtenir la liste de tous choix de cours
disponibles afin de diversifier vos domaines d’expertise.
Enfin, de nombreux cours offerts par d’autres départements, tels que la faculté de
sociologie ou l’École de travail social, peuvent également être pertinents pour une
carrière en intérêt public. N’hésitez donc pas à consulter les cours qui y sont offerts.
Dans un cursus normal, il est possible de suivre jusqu'à six crédits en dehors de la
Faculté de droit. Toutefois, si vous optez pour un programme de mineure offert par une
des facultés des Arts et des Sciences, vous pouvez prendre 18 crédits de cours au sein
de la faculté en question, en plus des 105 crédits requis par le programme B.C.L./LL.B.
Vous pouvez consulter la portion du site du SAO portant sur les crédits pour plus
d’information à ce sujet.
Consumer law
Employment law
Family law
Law of persons
Aboriginal Peoples and the Law
Civil liberties
Discrimination and the Law
Feminist Legal Theory
Immigration and Refugee Law
International Criminal Law
International Development Law
International Humanitarian Law
International Law of Human Rights
International Environmental Law and Politics
Law and Poverty
Law and Psychiatry
Public International Law
Social Diversity and Law
Human Rights and Cultural Diversity
Environment and the Law
Family Property Law
Labour Law
Student-Initiated Seminar on Reconciliation,
Truth and Indigenous Perspectives
Student-Initiated Seminar on Critical Race
Theory
Student-Initiated Seminar on Sexual-Assault
Law
Legal Clinics (see below)
Human Rights Internship (see below)
Testimonial by Professor Wendy Adams on course selection
Wendy Adams, Associate Professor
McGill University, Faculty of law
“Students interested in pursuing legal studies with an
emphasis on human rights should not overlook the
significance of courses generally characterized as falling outside the domain
of social justice concerns. A sound legal education allows no scope for
uninformed opinions. A student who undertakes to study the legal systems
and associated normative justifications concerning the allocation and transfer
of wealth and power gains both insight and credibility.
For example, given that a state’s income tax regime is a comprehensive
mechanism for the redistribution of wealth, as is the manner in which state
structures debtor-creditor relationships, particularly secured transactions,
students interested in human rights should take every opportunity to become
familiar with these subjects. The same is true of corporate law, considering
that the economic value of multinational corporations can exceed that of
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least developed states. The distributive implications of international trade law
are also of pressing concern. One would have difficulty contributing to the
debate on the relationship between international trade rules and access to
essential medicines without a basic understanding of international law in
general and international trade regimes in particular.
The challenge for students is to design a balanced curriculum that will allow
them to pursue their educational objectives within the time constraints of the
undergraduate programme. My suggestion is that this balance is best
achieved by dispensing with the arbitrary dichotomy between “human rights”
courses and other subjects. Instead, students should base their course
selection on the extent to which a given subject will enhance their
understanding not only of human rights per se, but of the complex manner in
which human rights are integrated with, and indeed inseparable from,
economic concerns.”
3.
Universités d’été
A number of summer study opportunities on topics related to the public interest are
offered by a variety of universities around the world. Students are therefore encouraged
to conduct their own research as to the type of programs and locations that interest
them. It is important to be aware that students participating in summer programs are not
always eligible to receive credits towards their law degree. In order to receive academic
credits, students must participate in a program at a recognized university and must have
that program approved by the SAO.
Certains programmes sont moins dispendieux que d’autres. Ainsi, par exemple, suivre
le programme en droit de la personne organisé par la Hebrew University et McGill
entraînera les même frais que ceux demandés normalement pour un cours du même
nombre de crédits au Québec. Par ailleurs, d’autres programmes pourraient coûter
jusqu’à deux fois plus.
Vous trouverez plus bas une liste non-exhaustive des universités d’été proposant des
cours pertinents pour une carrière en intérêt public. Pour un plus large éventail, vous
pouvez également consulter le site Internet du CDP de la Faculté de droit de
l’Université de Montréal. Par ailleurs, vous pouvez également vous référer au site
Internet de l’Université d’Idaho qui propose une liste exhaustive des universités d’été en
droit.
Winter Intersession Program on Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking
Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Organizing University: Seton Hall University School of Law
Courses:
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Slavery, Human Trafficking and the Law;
African Customary Law
Duration and Dates: Normally two weeks, from mid-December to the beginning of
January.
Tuition fees: $3,000
Contact information:  www.law.shu.edu/zanzibar –  (973) 642-8187 –  (973)
642-8955
Bernard Freamon –  bernard.freamon@shu.edu
Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Location: Washington, D.C.
Organizing University: American University Washington College of Law
Courses: Participants are expected to select between one and four courses.
 Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
 European Human Rights Law
 International Humanitarian Law
 Regional Approaches to Human Rights Law: Africa, America and Asia
 Women and International Human Rights Law
 The Rights of Disvantaged and Vulnerable Groups
 United Nations Human Rights System
 Human Rights and Development
 International Justice For Human Rights Violations
 Human Rights and International Tribunals
Duration and Dates: Five weeks starting in early June.
Tuition fees: From $1,200 to $3,800 depending on the number of courses
Contact information:  https://www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy/summer.cfm
Raquel
Salinas
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(202)
274-4000
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hracademy@wcl.american.edu
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Cours d’été sur les réfugiés
Location: Strasbourg, France
Organizing University: Institut international des droits de l’homme
Course: Refugee Law
Duration and Dates: Two weeks in late June and early July
Tuition fees: €400
Contact information:  www.iidh.org/actualite-37-cours-d-ete-sur-les-refugies.html
Delphine Leneutre –  delphine.leneutre@iidh.org
Hofstra Law Study Abroad Program
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Location: Freiburg, Germany
Host University: Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law
Organizing University: Hofstra University School of Law
Courses:
 Immigration and Crime: A Comparative Perspective - The United States and
Europe
 Policing Youth: Cross-National Comparisons
Contact information:  internationalprograms@hofstra.edu –  (516) 463-0417
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lawarchive.hofstra.edu/Academics/Programs/InternationalLaw/intlaw_study_abroad.htm
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Summer Program on International and Comparative Human Rights Law
Location: Galway, Ireland
Host University: National University of Ireland
Organizing University: New England Law|Boston
Courses:
 Legal History: The Development of Human Rights Law
 International Law and International Humanitarian Law
 International Human Rights Law
 Perspectives on the U.S. Supreme Court
 Equity, Access, and the Enabling Right to an Education: A Comparative Legal
Inquiry
 Cross-Cultural Negotiations and Dispute Resolution
Duration and Dates: Six weeks in June and July
Tuition fees: $5,300 (including housing)
Contact information:  www.nesl.edu/students/international_galway.cfm
Philip Hamilton –  phamilton@nesl.edu –  (617) 422-7220
The Tulane Center for International Human Rights and International Criminal Law
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Organizing University: Tulane Law School
Courses:
 The Principles and Institutions of International Criminal Law and International
Human Rights
 Environmental Human Rights
 International Criminal Tribunals
 International Criminal Law
 Law, War, and Terrorism
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Gender and International Human Rights
International Law and the Death Penalty
Refugees and Stateless Persons: Rights & Remedies
Duration and Dates: Four weeks in July and August
Tuition fees: $4,000
Contact information:  www.law.tulane.edu/tlsabroad/Amsterdam.aspx
Herbert Larson –  hlarson@tulane.edu –  (504) 865-5990
McGill/Hebrew U. Summer Program in Human Rights
Location: Alternates between Montreal and Jerusalem, Israel.
Host Universities: McGill University and Hebrew University
Organizing Universities: McGill University and Hebrew University
Courses:
 Courts, Human Rights and Conflict
 Human rights and the “War on Terror”
 Children and Armed Conflict: Roles, Rights and Responsibilities
 Human Rights and Peacekeeping
 Addressing Human Rights Violations in Armed Conflict
Duration and Dates: Three weeks in August
Tuition fees: regular tuitions for 5 credits
Contact information:  www.mcgill.ca/law-studies/information/summer/humanrights/
Véronique Belanger –  veronique.belanger@mcgill.ca – 
(514) 398-6586
Costa Rica Summer Program in Ciudad Colón
Location: Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Host University: University of Peace
Organizing University: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Courses:
 International Environmental Law
 International Human Rights Law
Duration and Dates: Two weeks in early August
Tuition fees: $3,100
Contact information:  www.lls.edu/programs/costa/index.html –  (212) 736-1151
Debbie R. Esparza –  StudyAbroad@lls.edu
École d’été : Les droits de la personne
Location: Montréal
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Organizing University: Université de Montréal – Centre d’études et de recherches
internationales
Courses: Courses offered depend on the lecturers invited.
Duration and Dates: One week
Tuition fees: regular tuitions for one, two or three credits
Contact information:  www.cerium.ca/Les-droits-de-la-personne-un
Kristine
Plouffe-Malette
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http://www.cerium.ca/message519.html
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Academy of European law: Session on Human Rights Law
Location: Florence, Italy
Organizing University: Academy of European Law
Courses:
 Human rights between individualism and community interests
 The environmental dimension of human rights
Duration and Dates: 10 days in late June
Tuition fees: €600
Contact information:  +39-055-4685-512 –  academy@eui.eu
 www.eui.eu/DepartmentsAndCentres/AcademyEuropeanLaw/SummerSchool
Human Rights Law Centre Summer School
Location: Nottingham, U.K.
Organizing University: University of Nottingham
Courses: Topics addressed vary with the lecturers invited
Duration and Dates: One week in mid-June
Tuition fees: £900.00 (housing included)
Contact information: Kobie Neita –  +44 115 84 66309 – 
kobie.neita@nottingham.ac.uk

www.nottingham.ac.uk/hrlc/shortcoursesandtraining/summerschool/summerschool.aspx
Summer Course on International Humanitarian Law
Location: San Remo, Italy (3 days in Geneva, Switzerland)
Organizing University: International Institute of Humanitarian Law
Courses: Topics addressed vary with the lecturers invited
Duration and Dates: Two weeks in late June and early July
Tuition fees: €1,500
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Contact information:  www.iihl.org/Default.aspx?itemid=77&pageid=page5442
 + 39 0184541848 –  sanremo@iihl.org
International Summer School Sarajevo
Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Organizing University: Association PRAVNIK & Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Courses:
 Human rights and societies in transition
 Transitional justice
Duration and Dates: Two weeks in mid-July
Tuition fees: €200
Contact information:  www.pravnik-online.info/
 +44 115 84 66309 –  info@pravnik-online.info
Summer School International Humanitarian Law
Location: Ottawa
Host University: University of Ottawa
Organizing Universities: University of Ottawa and Canadian Red Cross
Courses: Topics addressed vary with the lecturers invited
Duration and Dates: One week in early June
Tuition fees: $1,200
Contact information:  www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/?p=550
 (613) 562-5800 ext. 3352 –  dih-ihl@uottawa.ca
Venice School of Human Rights
Location: Venice, Italy
Organizing University: European Inter-University Center for Human Rights and
Democratization
Courses:
 Business and Human Rights
 Development and Human Rights
 Transitional Justice and Fights against Impunity
Duration and Dates: 10 days in early July
Tuition fees: €860 (accommodation included)
Contact information:  eiuc.org/education/venice-school-of-human-rights/school.html
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 +39 041 2720 930 –  veniceschool@eiuc.org
LSE Summer School
Location: London, UK
Organizing University: LSE
Course: Introduction to International Human Rights: Theory, Law, and Practice (note
that other courses are offered, though on topics not pertaining to public interest law)
Duration and Dates: 3 weeks in late July and early August
Tuition fees: £1,325
Contact information:  +44-0-20-7955-7227  summer.school@lse.ac.uk
www2.lse.ac.uk/study/summerSchools/summerSchool/Home.aspx
Chamonix-Geneva Program in International Human Rights
Location: Chamonix, France and Geneva, Switzerland
Organizing University: Seton Hall University School of Law
Course: International Human Rights Law
Duration and Dates: Two weeks in late December and early January
Tuition fees: $3,000
Contact information:  (973) 642-8187  chamonix@shu.edu
 law.shu.edu/Students/academics/studyabroad/Chamonix/index.cfm
4.
Getting involved at law school: clubs, clinics and societies
LSA CLUBS
L’implication au sein d’une association étudiante œuvrant dans l’intérêt public est une
façon accessible de s’intégrer dans la vie étudiante et d’acquérir une expérience
pertinente. Nous vous proposons une liste non-exhaustive des associations affiliées à
l’Association des étudiants en droit (AÉD/LSA). N’hésitez pas à consulter le site de
l’AÉD pour obtenir plus d’information à leur sujet, de même qu’une description de leur
mission dans leurs propres mots! There should be similar clubs a most Canadian law
schools.
Aboriginal Law
Association
The Aboriginal Law Association (ALA) is a group of McGill Law
students committed to raising awareness about legal issues
affecting Aboriginal Canadians.
 ala.law@mcgill.ca
Canadian
Lawyers Abroad
– McGill chapter
Canadian Lawyers’ Abroad is an NGO involved in developing
countries and Northern Canada. The McGill chapter offers
summer internships with NGOs both abroad and in Canada to
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students interested in law and development. In addition, it
fundraises for the internship program and organizes awareness
campaigns.
 cla.ace.mcgill@gmail.com
Lawyers Without
Borders Canada
– McGill chapter
Lawyers Without Borders Canada (LWBC) is an NGO that seeks
to protect human rights and increase access to justice. The McGill
chapter assists LWBC by preparing legal research, papers and
memos on questions related to LWBC activities abroad.
 frontiers.mcgill@gmail.com
Droit
environnemental
McGill
Droit environnemental McGill rassemble des étudiants intéressés
par le droit de l’environnement et la conscientisation
environnementale.
 environmentallawmcgill@yahoo.ca
Human Rights
Working Group
The Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) aims to promote
human rights education at the faculty, to raise awareness and to
reduce human rights violations within the wider community. It
organizes seminars and offers scholarships for students looking to
intern with human rights organizations. It also runs a court
accompaniment program.
 hrwg.law@mail.mcgill.ca
High School
Outreach
Program
The McGill High School Outreach Program looks to reduce high
school drop-out rates amongst underprivileged communities in
Montreal and its surroundings. Four to six times a year, students
visit partner schools and organize workshops on topics pertaining
to law.
 outreach.law@mcgill.ca
McGill Radical
Law Community
The McGill Radical Law Community organizes conferences, film
screenings and workshops, and engages in activism, within the
Faculty of Law, on the topics of governance, migrant justice,
labour issues, queer struggles and issues of race and class.
 radlaw.mcgill@gmail.com
Association
politique des
étudiants en droit
L’Association politique des étudiants en droit organise des
conférences où sont invités des personnages de la scène
politique. Elle anime également des groupes de discussion et des
débats entre étudiants.
 rachel.atkinson@mail.mcgill.ca
Outlaw
Outlaw organizes various events, such as roundtables and
conferences, on topics pertaining to lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender issues.
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 outlawmcgill@yahoo.ca
Student Animal
Legal Defense
Fund
The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund engages in the defense
of animals’ interests. Through advocacy and scholarship, it aims to
promote the field of animal law and engages in projects to combat
institutionalized animal abuse.
 saldfmcgill@gmail.com
Sexual Assault
Law Club
Ce club cherche par ses communications et ses activités à
sensibiliser la communauté facultaire à la réalité des victimes
d’agressions sexuelles.
 sexualassaultcourse2@gmail.com
Le caucus des
femmes
Le caucus des femmes organise divers évènements tels que des
conférences pour promouvoir les intérêts des femmes à la
Faculté, dans la profession juridique, dans la communauté
montréalaise et à l’international.
 law.womenscaucus@gmail.com
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ACADEMIC JOURNALS
Les revues académiques présentent également un bon moyen de s’impliquer durant
vos études tout en conservant un lien avec les enjeux propres au droit en intérêt public.
D’une part, les éditeurs contribuent à améliorer la qualité des articles qui sont publiés.
D’autre part, les rédacteurs administratifs organisent divers colloques et conférences, et
s’assurent du financement de la revue. Les étudiants de la Faculté gèrent trois revues
bilingues, dont deux spécialisées dans des domaines reliés à l’intérêt public, à savoir la
Revue de droit et santé de McGill et la Revue internationale de droit et politique du
développement durable.
McGill
International
Journal of
Sustainable
Development Law
and Policy
The McGill International Journal of Sustainable Development Law
and Policy (JSDLP) specializes in the areas of sustainable
development, environmental stewardship, economic development,
social justice and human rights. The JSDLP recruits editors and
managers every September. Executive members can obtain
credits for their work with the Journal.
 http://www.mcgill.ca/jsdlp/
Revue de droit et
santé de McGill
La Revue de droit et santé de McGill (RDSM) publie des textes sur
les enjeux juridiques liés à la santé. Elle organise également des
colloques et tient à jour un blogue sur son site Web. Le
recrutement s’effectue en septembre et les membres exécutifs
peuvent obtenir des crédits pour leur implication.
 http://mjlh.mcgill.ca
McGill Law
Journal
La Revue de droit de McGill, bien que plus généraliste, publie
régulièrement des articles qui peuvent intéresser les étudiants
souhaitant entreprendre une carrière en intérêt public. Créée en
1952, elle publie quatre volumes par an et met à jour le Manuel
canadien de la référence juridique. Elle organise également divers
conférences. Le recrutement a lieu lors de la session d’hiver et la
Revue demande à ses membres un engagement de deux ans. La
participation est toutefois créditée durant les deux années.
 http://lawjournal.mcgill.ca/
LEGAL CLINICS
Faire du bénévolat pour une clinique juridique est une bonne façon de mettre au service
de la communauté les connaissances acquises durant le cursus universitaire. De plus, il
s’agit d’un excellent moyen de tisser des contacts et d’acquérir une expérience pratique
tout en affinant ses aptitudes de recherche et de communication avec des clients. Vous
pouvez trouver ci-dessous les possibilités de vous impliquer au sein d’une clinique
juridique par le biais de la Faculté de droit. Toutefois, veuillez noter qu’il existe de
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nombreuses cliniques permettant de vous impliquer en dehors de l’université – celles-ci
seront énumérées plus bas. There should be similar clinics at most Canadian law
schools.
Clinique
d’information
juridique à McGill
La Clinique, gérée par des étudiants en droit, fournit de
l’information juridique dans divers domaines, tels que le droit de la
famille, le droit du travail ou la procédure civile. Elle offre ses
services, tant au téléphone qu’en personne, aux étudiants de
l’université et à la communauté. La Clinique propose également
aux organismes communautaires des sessions d’information
juridique dispensées par les bénévoles.
Pour être bénévole à la clinique, il suffit d’avoir complété deux
sessions universitaires à temps plein à la Faculté de droit.
L’implication requise est d’environ trois heures par semaine. De
plus, après deux sessions de bénévolat auprès de la Clinique, les
étudiants peuvent postuler à un des six postes de direction.
Chacun des directeurs a un emploi à temps plein rémunéré
pendant l’été et reçoit un total de 6 crédits pour son travail non
rémunéré durant les sessions universitaires d’automne et d’hiver.
3480, rue McTavish (édifice William Shatner), Rez-de-chaussée
 http://licm.mcgill.ca/  hr.licm@mail.mcgill.ca
Student
Advocacy
Affiliated with the Legal Information Clinic at McGill, the Student
Advocacy program provides advice and representation for
students going through disciplinary, grievance or appeal
processes with McGill.
Students in their second or third year of law school may apply to
become junior advocates. Senior advocates must be in third or
fourth year. Junior advocate positions are advertised in the first
semester while senior positions are advertised in the winter
session and involve a more extensive interview process. Both
senior and junior advocates have full year terms with an average
expected commitment of two hours per week. Further, senior
advocates receive six credits for their commitment. Students
should also note that every summer, the Director of Student
Advocacy as well as one senior advocate are remunerated for
their work during the summer.
3480, rue McTavish (édifice William Shatner), Ground Floor
 http://licm.mcgill.ca/
Réseau national
d’étudiants pro
bono – section
McGill
Le réseau national d’étudiants pro bono est une organisation qui a
pour but d’améliorer l’accès à la justice. La section de l’Université
McGill place des étudiants auprès d’une vingtaine de cliniques
juridiques et de groupes d’intérêt public de la région de Montréal.
L’implication s’étale sur cinq mois – octobre, novembre, janvier,
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février et mars – à raison d’environ 4 heures par semaine. Tous
les étudiants en droit peuvent postuler au mois de septembre.
 http://www.mcgill.ca/probono/  probono.law@mail.mcgill.ca
Legal Clinic
Course
The Legal Clinic Course (LCC) allows students to work in various
community organizations and legal clinics that provide legal
information and assistance to socially disadvantaged individuals
and groups. Depending on the choice of organization, students will
be exposed to a variety of types of law, including: family,
consumer, criminal, landlord-tenant, employment, immigration,
environmental and human rights.
Students can earn three or six credits, respectively for 100 hours
and 200 hours of juridical work completed during a term or the
academic year. Students are required to submit several short
written reports during the course – between 2 and 5 pages
depending on the number of credits taken. Applications are
typically due in March and are only open to students entering their
third or fourth year. Please note that before applying to the LCC, it
is recommended that students volunteer with the Legal Information
Clinic at McGill. Please visit the SAO website for more information.
 http://www.mcgill.ca/law-studies/forms/#CLERKS
Clinique de droit
pénal
international
La Clinique de droit pénal international de l’Université McGill
rédige des notes de service pour le compte de tribunaux pénaux
internationaux tels que le Tribunal spécial pour le Sierra Leone,
les Chambres Extraordinaires au sein des Tribunaux
cambodgiens, le Tribunal pénal international pour le Rwanda et le
Tribunal spécial pour le Liban. Gérée par des étudiants sous la
supervision de professeurs, la Clinique permet à 8 étudiants de
participer à ses travaux de recherche. Pour plus d’information,
veuillez consulter le site Web de la Clinique.
http://www.mcgill.ca/humanrights/clinical/clinic
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Testimonial by Adam Plotkin on the Legal Information Clinic at McGill
B.C.L./LL.B. (2012)
Director of Communications, Legal Information Clinic at McGill (2011)
“I began volunteering at the Legal Information Clinic at McGill
the summer following my first year of law school and have not
stopped since. Volunteering at the Clinic was something that I
knew I wanted to do for several years. In fact, having done my undergraduate
degree at McGill before law school, I was so keen on getting involved that I
was disappointed by my ineligibility to volunteer as an undergraduate student!
I believe that volunteering at the Legal Information Clinic represents one of
the most meaningful and complete volunteer experiences available during law
school. The Clinic provides law students with the opportunity to hone their
research skills while engaging in direct interaction with clients, promoting
skills that benefit volunteers and directors alike, regardless of their future
career paths. Most importantly, volunteering at the Clinic is a golden
opportunity to meet fellow law students with whom volunteers may not have
otherwise talked to or worked with. I found that, as a volunteer, my legal
knowledge and communications skills were greatly improved while making
several good friends in the process. As a result, applying for a director
position was an obvious choice – it would allow me to have a greater hand in
a far larger number of cases while getting to know a whole new class of law
students, many of whom will end up as future colleagues down the road.
Many of my law school classes helped greatly in allowing me to improve the
depth and quality of my approach to certain legal questions. Numerous legal
issues brought forward by clients deal with basic contract or extra-contractual
concepts covered by first year classes. Additionally, classes such as Family
Law, Judicial Institutions and Civil Procedure and Evidence (Civil Matters)
have really helped guide the research that I and the volunteers I supervise
undertake. That said, I have found that working at the Clinic has broadened
my knowledge of certain areas of law I had not previously dealt with in school.
These areas range from immigration, to employment to consumer protection,
and I have been made a better and more well-rounded law student as a
result.
Additionally, I have seen a vast improvement in my ability to clearly convey
information to clients in easily understandable terms. As law students and
future lawyers, one of the more challenging aspects of our field is distilling
vast amounts of information and legal jargon into simple, clear and concise
points. Clinic directors and high-powered lawyers face very similar challenges
in this very sense – that of bridging the informational gap for clients. In this
way, I feel that my communications skills and clarity of expression have
developed significantly as a result of my time at the Clinic.
The advice I would give to law students interested in working in the public
interest is to try to get as much practical experience as possible. Our legal
education generally focuses on learning by reading, rather than learning by
doing. Getting out in the field and interacting with practitioners and clients is
the best way to discover the day-to-day workings of any given area of
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practice, and to determine whether it involves the type of work you can see
yourself doing in the future. Keep in mind that working in the public interest
need not be limited to traditionally defined public interest jobs. I personally
believe that the public interest can be served in a variety of ways, including
through the peaceful resolution of private law disputes. In fact, the vast
majority of the cases dealt with at the Clinic are private in nature. As a result,
I think that gaining valuable experience in the private sector can promote
personal advancement while serving the public interest in its wider sense.
That said, volunteer at the Legal Information Clinic at McGill! I truly believe
that there is no better mix of research, client communication and a welcoming
atmosphere available during the law school experience. The skills garnered
at the Clinic are transferable to almost any profession, and the work will allow
you to make a tangible difference in the lives of numerous individuals. It really
is the total package.”
2011
Testimonial from Jake Hirsch -Allen on the International Criminal
Justice Clinic
B.C.L./LL.B. (2010)
Below I highlight two international criminal law related projects
in which I was involved in while in law at McGill and which
continued a line of international criminal justice and genocide
related studies. My work in this field was inspired by my experience growing
up as the grandson of Holocaust survivors and the son of a diplomat. During
my undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto I researched human
security and my second year at McGill I assisted in the organization of a
conference on genocide prevention.
Mid-way through my fourth semester, I was selected to be the Assistant
Director of McGill's Clinic for the Special Court for Sierra Leone. The clinic
drafts memos in response to research requests from the Chambers of the
Special Court whose resources in Freetown are limited. Under the
supervision of faculty members, law students at McGill conduct research on
issues of substantive, procedural and evidentiary international criminal law.
The Special Court tries those who bear the greatest responsibility for
violations committed during Sierra Leone's civil war.
I spent the summer of 2008 working in Human Rights Watch's (HRW)
International Justice Program (IJP). Based in New York, Human Rights
Watch is an independent, nongovernmental organization that conducts
research and advocacy to expose and combat human rights abuses and
empower those who are oppressed. The International Justice Program works
to promote justice and accountability for genocide, war crimes, and crimes
against humanity in countries where national courts are unable or unwilling to
do so. In particular, my work supported the International Criminal Court's
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arrest warrants for those responsible for atrocities perpetrated in the Darfur
region of Sudan.
These two positions were related generally because Human Rights Watch
monitors and supports the work of the Special Court. Two months into the
summer, however, while chatting with the HRW researcher responsible for
Sierra Leone on a subway ride back from the United Nations, I discovered
that our necessarily independent research had been mutually beneficial.
Three months earlier, as I was undertaking the last edit on a McGill Clinic
memo, one of the researchers who had produced the document suggested
we attach an HRW memo which had been released a few days earlier on the
same topic. Noting that HRW's findings were very similar to our own, we
decided to annex the HRW memo to our response. At the beginning of the
summer, the Special Court released a decision in line with both memos'
recommendations. What we did not know at the clinic, and what I discovered
by chance during my subway conversation, was that HRW had submitted its
memo to the Special Court as an amicus curiae brief and that, unusually, the
brief had been turned down. While HRW's brief was more opinionated than
our memo on the state of the law, it was useful in confirming the
completeness of our memo just as our submission increased the likelihood
that the court would give HRW's brief a second look.
My selection as Assistant Director of the Clinic followed my applying for the
position and I was offered the HRW position after being awarded an
International Human Rights Internship by McGill's Center for Human Rights
and Legal Pluralism. The work in both cases was interesting and rewarding,
with some of my projects at HRW making front page news around the world.
Living in New York on an unpaid internship was at times challenging,
however, even with generous friends who allowed me to crash on their
couches. Neither project leads directly to a job, making lucrative summer
positions with firms even more appealing. Nevertheless, for quality of work, I
could not have asked for more.
INTERNSHIPS
Most Canadian law schools allow students to intern with NGOs or tribunals. It also
provides many opportunities to work with professors who specialize in public interest
related areas, such as family law or immigration law. These opportunities, mainly
available during the summer, are an excellent foundation to a public interest career.
Here are examples from McGill Law:
International
The McGill Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism selects
Human Rights
law students for placements as interns with NGOs and
Internship
international tribunals for a period of 12 weeks. The program
Program
allows students to earn six credits towards the completion of their
McGill degree. In addition to their placement, they are required to
submit a report on their experience and to take a seminar course.
The participants also receive partial funding from the Faculty of
Law. Applications are due in October. Consult the Center’s
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website for additional information. Please note that the Centre
organizes a networking event every October with students and
alumni who interned with NGOs and Tribunals.
Research
assistantships
5.
 http://www.mcgill.ca/humanrights/clinical/internships
 nandini.ramanujam@mcgill.ca
Various research assistantships involve topics pertaining to public
interest. Positions are often advertised on myFuture.
Getting involved outside of school: public interest
organizations in the Montreal area
Il existe de nombreuses possibilités de vous impliquer pendant vos études en dehors
des programmes mis en place par la Faculté de droit. Dans cette section, nous
proposons une liste non-exhaustive des cliniques juridiques et des organismes d’intérêt
public présents à Montréal et dans ses environs – dont plusieurs entretiennent déjà des
liens avec la Faculté. Des possibilités de bénévolat, de stage ou d’emploi peuvent
exister au sein de ces organismes, avec lesquels vous êtes encouragés à communiquer
au gré de votre intérêt pour offrir votre temps et vos talents. Look for similar
opportunities in the city where your law school is located.
* : Organisme associé à la Faculté de droit par le biais du cours de clinique juridique
† : Organisme associé à la section McGill du réseau national d’étudiants pro bono
Action Refugiés
Montréal*
Action Refugiés Montréal est un organisme qui aide les refugés à
obtenir le droit d’asile et à refaire leur vie dans leur nouvelle
communauté par le biais de programmes de parrainage, d’accueil
et d’aide au Centre de détention des refugiés à Laval.
 514 935-7799  info@actionr.org  www.actionr.org
Agence mondiale
antidopage*
L’Agence mondiale antidopage (AMA) est une organisation
internationale indépendante qui vise à réduire l’utilisation de
produits dopants dans le monde sportif. Ses activités principales
comprennent la recherche scientifique, l'éducation, le
développement antidopage et la supervision de la conformité au
Code mondial antidopage – le document harmonisant les règles
liées au dopage dans tous les sports et tous les pays. Le siège de
l'AMA est à Lausanne (Suisse) et son bureau principal est à
Montréal.
 info@wada-ama.org  www.wada-ama.org
Au bas de
Au bas de l’échelle offre des services d’information et de formation
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l’échelle†
sur les droits des travailleurs non syndiqués. De plus, cet
organisme mène des actions politiques afin d’améliorer les droits
de ces travailleurs. Les stagiaires effectuent de la recherche,
fournissent de l’information téléphonique, et font un suivi auprès
des clients.

(514)
270-7878
www.aubasdelechelle.ca

abe@aubasdelechelle.ca

Canadian Council The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) is a non-profit umbrella
for Refugees†
organization committed to the protection and the settlement of
refugees and immigrants in Canada. It is made up of 180
organizations. The CCR provides its members with policy analysis,
publications, and other tools to conduct their activities.
 (514) 277-7223  info@ccrweb.ca http://ccrweb.ca
Centre du pardon
national
Le Centre du pardon national offre des services de demande de
pardon canadien et de levée d'interdiction d'entrée aux États-Unis
aux personnes détenant un casier judiciaire. Sans de telles
mesures, celles-ci peuvent en effet rencontrer des difficultés pour
obtenir un emploi ou pour circuler en Amérique du Nord.
 (514) 842-2411  www.nationalpardon.org
Centre for Law
and Aging*
This pro bono clinic specializes in elder law, a new field made up
of health law, will and estate law and the law of persons. In
addition to offering legal services, it organizes community outreach
sessions with multidisciplinary experts on various law and aging
issues.
 (514) 289-9198  annsoden@sympatico.ca  www.nilpa.org
Chez Doris*
Chez Doris a pour mission d'accueillir des femmes en difficulté en
vue de leur offrir des services sociaux et alimentaires et des soins
de santé. Chez Doris propose également des programmes socioéducatifs ainsi qu’un service d’information juridique.
 (514) 937-2341  volunteer@chezdoris.ca 
www.chezdoris.ca
Clinique juridique
Juripop*
Juripop offre des consultations gratuites ainsi que des services de
représentation en cours. Juripop dispense également des séances
d’information juridique au sein d’organismes d’intérêt public et
organise diverses activités telles qu’un concours de plaidoirie pour
des étudiants du secondaire. Les étudiants effectuent de la
recherche juridique et peuvent assister aux rencontres entre le
client et l’avocat. Ils peuvent également contribuer à la préparation
de conférences.
 (450) 845-1637  juripop.president@gmail.com 
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www.juripop.org
Clinique juridique
des artistes de
Montréal†
La Clinique juridique des artistes de Montréal est une clinique de
consultation juridique gratuite et entièrement dédiée aux artistes
locaux qui n'ont pas les moyens d'obtenir des services juridiques
ou qui n’ont pas accès à ce type de services à travers un syndicat.
Elle offre de l’information juridique sur son site Web.
 questions@cjam.info  http://www.cjam.info/
Coalition des
organismes
communautaires
québécois de
lutte contre le
SIDA*
Comité logement
Rosemont
La Coalition des organismes communautaires québécois de lutte
contre le SIDA regroupe plusieurs organismes impliqués dans la
lutte contre le VIH/SIDA. Le volet juridique consiste à promouvoir
les droits des personnes vivant avec le VIH et à outiller les
organismes membres quant à ces questions.

(514)
844-2477
http://www.cocqsida.com

info@cocqsida.com

Le Comité logement Rosemont œuvre au développement du
logement social, notamment en plaçant les ménages souhaitant
vivre en coopérative. Il offre également des services d’information
juridique en ce qui concerne le logement, et plus particulièrement
les locataires. Les étudiants peuvent effectuer de la recherche,
aider à la préparation de mises en demeure et fournir de
l’information juridique.
 (514) 597-2581  info@comitelogement.org
 www.comitelogement.org
Concordia
Student Union
Legal Information
Clinic*
The Concordia Student Legal Information Clinic offers legal
information and referral services to Concordia students. Volunteer
law students provide legal information in a wide variety of areas of
law, such as immigration, consumer and discrimination.
(514) 848-7474, ext. 7375  legalclinic@csu.qc.ca
http://legalclinic.csu.qc.ca
Crime Victims
Assistance
Centre of
Montreal
Crime Victims Assistance Centers are community organizations
providing assistance to victims of crimes, their immediate family
and witnesses. They are present throughout Quebec and offer
services such as psychosocial intervention, information on victim’s
rights and technical assistance to comply with formalities.
 (514) 277-9860  info.cavac@justice.gouv.qc.ca 
www.cavac.qc.ca
Dans la rue*
Dans la rue est un organisme qui aide les jeunes de la rue en leur
fournissant de la nourriture, un abri et des vêtements. Dans la rue
a également un objectif de prévention sur les risques et les
conséquences de la vie dans la rue et cherche à aider les jeunes
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itinérants à effectuer une transition vers une vie plus stable.
 514 526-7677  info@danslarue.org  www.danslarue.com
Éducaloi*
Éducaloi met à la disposition des Québécois de l’information
juridique dans un langage simple et accessible, par le biais de
capsules publiées sur son site Web.
 recrutment@educaloi.qc.ca  www.educaloi.qc.ca
Equitas –
International
Centre for Human
Rights Education
Foyer pour
femmes
autochtones de
Montréal
Equitas is engaged in the protection of human rights in Canada
and around the world. More specifically, it promotes women’s and
children’s rights through educational programs.
 (514) 954-0382  info@equitas.org  www.equitas.org
Le Foyer offre de l’hébergement d’urgence et le soutien
nécessaire aux femmes autochtones en difficultés ainsi qu’à leurs
enfants. Il propose également un programme de lutte contre les
MTS, l’alcool et les drogues. En plus de fournir de l’information
juridique et d’organiser des ateliers d’information, les bénévoles
peuvent préparer des feuillets de vulgarisation juridique et faire de
l’accompagnement en cour.
 (514) 933-4688  nakuset@gmail.com
http://www.nwsm.info/welcome-fr.html
Groupe d'aide et
d'information sur
le harcèlement
sexuel au travail*
Le Groupe d'aide et d'information sur le harcèlement sexuel au
travail (GAIHST) propose une aide psychologique, technique et
juridique aux personnes victimes de harcèlement sexuel. Le
GAIHST traite également des dossiers de harcèlement moral
depuis peu. Les étudiants-bénévoles reçoivent les clients,
assistent aux entrevues, et aident à la rédaction d’affidavits. Ils
sont également amener à assister à des médiations/audiences
devant diverses instances, à rédiger des articles de vulgarisation
juridique et à animer des café-rencontres.
 (514) 526-0789  info@gaihst.qc.ca  www.gaihst.qc.ca
Bureau
international du
droit des enfants
Le Bureau est une organisation non gouvernementale basée à
Montréal. Il a pour mission de contribuer à la protection et à la
promotion des droits de l’enfant à l’échelle internationale.
 (514) 932-7656  info@obcr.org  www.ibcr.org
Just Solutions
Clinic*
Specializing in the areas of immigration and refugee law, the Just
Solutions Clinic provides free legal information and assistance to
refugee claimants, newcomers with precarious immigration status
and other disadvantaged people. The clinic is part of the Montreal
City Mission.
 (514) 844-9128, ext. 204  js@montrealcitymission.org
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www.montrealcitymission.org
Ligue des droits
et libertés
La Ligue des droits et libertés est une association de défense des
droits et libertés. Elle publie de nombreux documents d’information
sur des sujets aussi variés que le droit de manifester, les droits
des migrants ou encore la laïcité.
 514-849-7717  info@liguedesdroits.ca 
www.liguedesdroits.ca
Mile End Legal
Clinic*
La clinique offre des consultations individuelles, des services
d’accompagnement en cour et de l’éducation juridique populaire.

(514)
507-3054
www.justicemontreal.org
Option
Consommateurs*

mile_end_law@yahoo.ca

Option consommateurs (OC) a pour mission de promouvoir et de
défendre les intérêts des consommateurs. Plus particulièrement,
OC dispense des séances d’information et publie de nombreux
guides à l’attention des consommateurs. OC cherche également à
défendre les intérêts des consommateurs en réalisant des
rapports de recherche, en entreprenant des recours collectifs et en
intervenant devant des commissions parlementaires.
(514) 598-7288 info@option-consommateurs.org
www.opc.gouv.qc.ca
PINAY – Filipino
Women’s
Association of
Quebec*†
PINAY works to empower and organize Filipino women in Quebec.
It provides information on labour and immigration law to its
members, most of whom are Filipino domestic workers under the
Live-In Caregiver Program (LCP).
 (514) 364-9833  pinaycan@yahoo.com
www.pinayquebec.blogspot.com
Projet
accompagnement
Québec
Guatemala
Le Projet accompagnement Québec Guatemala (PAQG) fournit de
l’assistance aux réfugiés guatémaltèques souhaitant retourner
dans leur pays d’origine. Le PAQG effectue également un suivi
des accords de paix et du Processus d'éclaircissement historique
visant à faire la lumière sur les violations de droits humains
commises durant la guerre civile de 1960 à 1996.
 (514) 495-3131  paqg@paqg.org  www.paqg.org
Projet Genèse*†
Le Projet Genèse est un organisme communautaire du quartier
Côte-des-Neiges qui a pour but d’améliorer l’accès aux services
sociaux, communautaires et gouvernementaux. Il offre de
l’information juridique, notamment en ce qui concerne le droit du
logement et l’obtention d’aide sociale. Il participe également à des
projets de consultation publique et mène diverses actions pour
défendre les droits des locataires et pour lutter contre la pauvreté.
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Les étudiants-bénévoles peuvent donner de l’information juridique,
rédiger des textes de vulgarisation juridique et animer des ateliers.
 (514) 738-2036  http://www.genese.qc.ca/
Shield of Athena
Family Services*†
The Shield of Athena is a non-profit organization for victims of
family violence. It offers emergency shelter and professional
services, including a legal clinic, to women and their children.
 Melpa Kamateros, Executive Director basf.melpa@bellnet.ca
 www.shieldofathena.com
Société pour la
prévention de la
cruauté contre
les animaux
La Société pour la prévention de la cruauté contre les animaux
protège les animaux contre la négligence, les abus et
l’exploitation. Elle accueille des animaux abandonnés, répond aux
appels de cruauté animale, conseille les gens dans leur projet
d’adoption et sensibilise le public à différentes problématiques.
 514-735-2711  http://www.spca.com/
Union des
consommateurs
L’Union des consommateurs cherche à promouvoir et à défendre
les droits des consommateurs, notamment les ménages à revenu
modeste, auprès de diverses instances politiques, réglementaires
et judiciaires, ainsi que sur la place publique.
 (514) 521-6820  union@consommateur.qc.ca
 www.consommateur.qc.ca/union-des-consommateurs
YAHAnet (Youth,
the Arts, and HIV
& AIDS Network)
YAHAnet is an online networking platform that provides young
people with the opportunity to participate in the fight against HIV
and AIDS. They can upload artistic messages and share ideas
about how to fight these diseases.
 john@yahanet.org  www.yahanet.org
Youth
Employment
Services*
Youth Employment Services provides English language support
services to help Quebecers find employment and start businesses.
It also provides support to entrepreneurs and artists of all ages,
including workshops, seminars and online resources.

(514)
878-9788
www.yesmontreal.ca

info@yesmontreal.ca

Témoignage de Lucie Lanctuit sur le Centre du pardon national
B.C.L./LL.B. (2010)
Durant l’été qui a suivi ma première année de droit, j’ai effectué
un stage au Centre du Pardon National à Montréal, une
organisation à but non lucratif qui se charge de préparer des
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demandes de Pardon Canadien et de Waiver américain pour des clients qui
ont un casier judiciaire.
Pendant mon stage, j’ai eu la chance de traiter tous les aspects de ces deux
demandes. Notamment, j’ai appris à lire et interpréter les plumitifs des cours
de justice québécoises, à faire des demandes de renseignements auprès de
ces cours et traduire des documents juridiques du français à l’anglais.
Au cours de l’été, j’ai progressivement pris plus d’assurance dans mes
contacts avec les clients et constaté les effets de l’obtention d’un Pardon ou
d’un Waiver sur leurs vies : opportunités d’emplois, de voyages et d’adoption
d’enfants par exemple. Cela m’a permis d’aller au-delà de la théorie
enseignée à la faculté et de découvrir un côté plus humain du droit.
Testimonial by Keith Serry on the Clinique juridique des artistes de
Montréal
Co-Founder and Co-Director, Clinique juridique des artistes de Montréal (CJAM)
Associate, Irving Mitchell Kalichman LLP
B.C.L./LL.B. (2010)
The problem with “either-or” questions is that they tend to
assume there is no third (or fourth or seventy-eighth) option.
So, when you’re faced with the age-old, law-school career dilemma: “Do I
want a ‘traditional’ legal career or a career in public service?” do yourself a
favour, forget either or and try to answer “yes”. Our experience in building
CJAM shows that you can have an impact on the issues that matter to you
and still pay your bills; that you can do interesting and challenging legal work
and make time to try and improve your community. The challenge is, to a
certain extent, that you have to sacrifice and you have to give up looking for a
rule book.
The problem with social entrepreneurship in law school is that, in my
experience, law students are process people; really good at finding the
instructions and following them better than anyone else. That’s fantastic if
instructions exist but not very helpful if they don’t. Had a legal information
clinic for Montreal artists existed when my friends and I started building
CJAM, we wouldn’t have had to build our own. Since none did, we went out
and made our own mistakes. The results are far from perfect, the successes
(there’s absolutely nothing like the sincere thanks you get from a client well
served) are often twined with teeth-grinding frustrations (YOU try filling out a
Revenue Canada application for charitable status), but we all have the
satisfaction of saying that this organization (as office-less and penniless as it
is) wouldn’t have existed if it weren’t for our collective effort.
The good news is that McGill is the perfect place to start an NGO, to build
something that didn’t exist before. As a McGill Law student you are
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surrounded by smart, hard-working, ambitious people who are interested and
involved. Your professors genuinely care about your personal and intellectual
growth and are usually quite ready to open their personal and professional
networks to you if the idea is right.
The bad news is that only a tiny percentage of us are wired to “do it all” (no,
really, it’s true). Making big law billing targets and managing an NGO while
raising a family with my professional spouse wasn’t a do-able balance for me,
so I made some sacrifices (fewer billable hours, less time spent running the
clinic, part-time child care) to make sure everything I wanted to do fit into my
24-hours a day. You have to want to make those changes, to meet all of your
goals, to have a chance to make the balance work. As imperfect as it might
be, I believe that all of us who work on CJAM are living proof that it is
possible to find our own “option seventy-eight”.
Good luck finding yours.
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Chapter/Chapitre
2
Chapter 2
Funding Your Public Interest Internship or
Research Project/
Financer votre stage ou projet de recherche en
intérêt public
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Although it is possible to find paid or subsidized public interest positions, many
internships are unpaid. This is especially true of smaller organizations since they can
be more inclined to delegate a greater degree of responsibility to an intern (while at the
same time not having the funds to pay him/her). Do not let the absence of remuneration
deter you from an interesting internship opportunity – although you probably won’t earn
any money, there are ways to ensure that you won’t lose any either.
Sachez que plusieurs projets financés par les organisations intergouvernementales et
les ONG ainsi que certains programmes des Nations Unies et des gouvernements,
offrent leurs propres services de subvention. Il est donc très important de s’informer
auprès de ces organisations afin de savoir si vous devez chercher d’autres méthodes
de financement.
Although most of the options listed below are for individuals seeking funding, it is
possible for organizations to obtain funding in order to hire interns. Most organizations
with limited resources simply do not have the time to search and apply for grants.
However, if an organization wants you to work with them but cannot afford to pay you,
they will most likely complete the process if you do the footwork.
Nous vous encourageons fortement à visiter les sites Web et à entrer en contact avec
les organisations énumérées dans ce chapitre par vous-même, bien avant de
commencer le processus de demande, afin d’obtenir des précisions sur le financement
offert et les modalités de demande – ces informations peuvent changer au fil du temps.
6.
Autres sources : financement « à emporter »
SOURCES DE FINANCEMENT PUBLIQUES
Bureaux des députés fédéraux et provinciaux
Assemblée nationale du Québec, Hôtel du Parlement, 1045 rue des Parlementaires, Québec,
QC, G1A 1A3
 1-866-337-8837 (sans frais)  www.assnat.qc.ca
Parlement du Canada, Chambre des Communes, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A9
 1-866-599-4999 (sans frais)  www.parl.qc.ca
Il est possible de recevoir du financement pour une initiative d’intérêt public en
présentant son projet à son député fédéral ou provincial. Pour maximiser les chances
de succès, le projet devrait avoir l’appui de l’institution scolaire ou s’inscrire dans le
cadre d’un programme spécifique d’une organisation locale, nationale ou internationale.
Un énorme atout serait, bien entendu, que le projet serve la circonscription du député
sollicité.
Candidature et délais : Joignez à votre demande des lettres de recommandation
écrites par vos professeurs et par votre directeur de recherche, ainsi que vos diplômes
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et une lettre de motivation. Si vous ne recevez pas de réponse dans un délai
raisonnable, contactez directement votre député et sollicitez sa collaboration en
personne.
Condition féminine Canada
Bureau national: Condition féminine Canada, 123 rue Slater., 10e étage, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1H9
 1 866 902-2719 (613) 947-0761  infonational@cfc-swc.gc.ca Québec: Condition
feminine Canada, 1564 rue St-Denis, Montréal, QC, H2X 3K2
(514) 283-3150  (514) 283-3449  infoquebec-nunavut@cfc-swc.gc.ca
 www.cfc-swc.gc.ca
Condition féminine Canada (CFC) a pour but de promouvoir l’égalité des sexes au
Canada. Entre autres, CFC fournit un appui financier et technique aux projets de droits
de la personne qui avancent des questions liées à l’égalité des femmes. Les trois
domaines prioritaires du programme sont : l’élimination de la violence envers les
femmes, l’amélioration de leur sécurité et de leur prospérité et l’accès des femmes aux
postes de responsabilité et de décision. Bien que les individus ne puissent pas
présenter de demandes de financement, si votre stage se déroule auprès d’une
organisation dont les objectifs coïncident avec ceux de CFC, cette organisation pourrait
solliciter du financement pour votre projet ou pour votre salaire.
Candidature et délais: Les organisations candidates doivent être basées au Canada,
tout comme le projet pour lequel les fonds sont sollicités (sauf quelques exceptions).
Elles doivent aussi avoir une structure démocratique. La demande de financement
devra comprendre une proposition et justification du projet ainsi qu’un budget détaillé. Il
est fortement conseillé de communiquer avec le bureau régional de CFC avant de
soumettre une demande de financement, afin de s’assurer que le projet est bien
admissible au financement. Il est possible de soumettre une demande tout au long de
l’année; CFC lance aussi des appels de candidatures sur des sujets spécifiques.
Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec
934, Ste-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC, H2L 2E9
(514) 873-4255 ou 1 800 465-4255  (514) 873-0067  info@logiq.org  www.logiq.org
Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec (LOJIQ), mis en place en 2007, est le
regroupement de quatre organismes dont le but est de permettre aux québécois âgés
de 18 à 35 ans de réaliser des projets à l’étranger : l’Office franco-québécois pour la
jeunesse, l’Office Québec-Amériques pour la jeunesse, l’Office Québec-Monde pour la
jeunesse et l’Office Québec Wallonie Bruxelles pour la jeunesse. Chacun des offices
s’occupe de faciliter le départ de participants pour une région géographique différente.
LOJIQ appuie les candidats sélectionnés en assumant 65% du coût de transport
jusqu’à un montant maximum établi en fonction de la région géographique (sauf dans le
cas des territoires voisins du Québec ; ceux-ci reçoivent un montant fixe de 300$), en
offrant une assurance-voyage avantageuse, ainsi qu’en fournissant un soutien
logistique. Seuls les séjours à l’extérieur du Canada sont admissibles. LOJIQ accorde
son appui à environ 5000 personnes par année.
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Candidature et délais : Pour obtenir du soutien pour un stage ou un projet individuel,
l’étudiant doit présenter sa candidature à LOJIQ au moins deux mois à l’avance (parfois
plus, dépendamment de la date du départ – voir le site Web pour les dates exactes). Le
séjour doit être directement relié au domaine d’étude ; dans certains cas, il doit aussi
être crédité par l’institution académique du candidat. Les demandes se font en ligne
auprès de LOJIQ, à partir du profil créé par le candidat. La demande doit contenir le
formulaire, un CV, un programme descriptif du stage, une lettre d’appui de
l’établissement d’attache et une confirmation du milieu d’accueil. Les lettres d’appui
doivent être rédigées sur du papier à en-tête et signées ; la confirmation de l’organisme
étranger peut être acheminée par courriel officiel, sous la forme de capture d’écran.
Programme de bourses du Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec pour de courts
séjours d’études universitaires à l’extérieur du Québec
Scholarships and Student Aid Office (SSAO), Université McGill, Pavillon Brown, 3600, rue
McTavish, bureau 3200, H3A 0G3, Montréal, QC
 (514) 398-6013  www.mcgill.ca/studentaid/fr/bourses-de-mobilité
Service Point, Université McGill, 3415 rue McTavish, H3A 0C8, Montréal, QC
 (514) 398-7878  http://www.mcgill.ca/students/servicepoint/
Les étudiants qui font un stage à l’étranger d’une durée minimale de deux mois peuvent
être éligibles au Programme de bourses de mobilité du gouvernement du Québec. Ce
programme prévoit un financement d’une valeur entre 750$ et 1000$ par mois, pour un
maximum de 8 mois, à condition que l’étudiant obtienne un certain nombre de crédits
pour son séjour (3 crédits par mois au 1er cycle ; 3 crédits par deux mois au 2e et 3e
cycle).
Candidature et délais : Tous les candidats doivent être résidents du Québec. Les
étudiants de premier cycle doivent avoir complété au moins 24 crédits au moment de
leur départ ; les étudiants de cycles supérieurs doivent en avoir complété au moins 9.
Le stage doit avoir été approuvé par l’établissement d’attache du candidat. La bourse
de mobilité est attribuée selon le rendement académique du candidat. Tous les
candidats doivent remplir le formulaire « Mobility Award Application », disponible sur le
site Internet du Service des bourses et d’aide financière (SSAO), et fournir les
documents d’appui qui pourraient leur être demandés. Les étudiants de 1 er cycle
doivent soumettre leur candidature au Service Point, tandis que les étudiants de cycles
supérieurs devraient se référer au SSAO. Les dates limites sont le 15 mars pour l’été, le
15 mai pour l’automne et le 15 octobre pour l’hiver.
Service Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs Program
Service Canada Centre, Complexe Guy-Favreau, suite 034, 200 René-Levesque W., Montréal,
Qc
 1 800 622-6232  http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml
The Canada Summer Jobs program is a wage subsidy initiative that enables small
public, private and not-for-profit employers to create career-related summer jobs for
secondary and post-secondary students. These jobs provide students with the
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opportunity to acquire skills and gain valuable work experience and help finance their
return to school. Students must be between 19 and 30 years of age and be in school full
time in the years preceding and following the summer job. All the jobs take place in
Canada. Eligibility requirements vary – in some cases candidates might be required to
take up employment that is a certain distance from where they live.
Application & deadlines: Individuals cannot apply for funding directly – rather, they
must find a summer job or internship at an organization with an allocation. It is possible
to search for these opportunities, which often include local community-oriented
organizations, by creating a profile on the Canada Summer Jobs website. It is best to
start searching well before the summer.
However, be aware that it is also possible to apply to an organization which does not
have funding and ask them to apply to the program. If they are a small employer (50
people or less) and fit into the eligibility requirements of the program, they could receive
funding for a full time summer position. The deadline for employers to apply for summer
funding is even earlier than for individuals, usually in February.
SOURCES DE FINANCEMENT PRIVÉES
American Association of University Women International Fellowships
For application inquiries: AAUW Fellowships & Grants, C/O ACT, Inc., 101 ACT Drive, Iowa
City, IA 52243-9000
 (319) 337-1716, ext 60  aauw@act.org  www.aauw.org
The American Association of University Women (AAUC) is a network of educational
institutions and individuals dedicated to advancing equity for women around the world,
through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research work. Besides the variety of
grants available to women with U.S. citizenship, the International Fellowships provide
funding to foreign nationals (women) for full-time study or research in a U.S. institution.
The funding has a value of $18,000 at the Master’s level, $20,000 at the doctoral, and
$30,000 at the postdoctoral level. The research must benefit women or girls in some
way. 63 International Fellowships were awarded in 2012-2013.
Application & deadlines: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a prior commitment
to the advancement of women or girls. The application package must include the form,
available online, 3 recommendation letters, transcripts, proof of an undergraduate
degree, an admission letter from the host institution and, in some cases, proof of
English proficiency. Application forms become available August; the submission
deadline is December 1st.
American Bar Association Commission on Homelessness and Poverty
Curtin Justice Fund Legal Internship Program
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American Bar Association Commission on Homelessness and Poverty, 740 15th St. N. W., 9th
floor, Washington, DC 20005-1022 USA
 (202) 662 1691  homeless@americanbar.org  www.abanet.org/homeless/curtin.shtml
The Curtin Justice Fund Legal Internship Program is administered jointly by the ABA
Commission on Homelessness and Poverty and the Standing Committee on Legal Aid
and Indigent Defendants. Its aim is to help homeless clients by giving legal assistance
to organizations working to prevent homelessness and/or serve the underrepresented,
as well as to give students the opportunity to work in a public interest environment.
Students who spend the summer working for a bar association or legal services
program whose work fits into the goals of the fund are eligible to receive a $2,500
stipend.
Application & deadlines: All law students may apply, and applications from first year
students are encouraged. Applicants must already have an internship offer. The ideal
candidate will have a demonstrated interest in issues pertaining to public interest law,
and experience working on issues related to poverty and/or directly with the poor. The
application package must include a cover letter, resume, application form (available on
the website), as well as a supporting statement from the organization offering the
internship. In 2012, the application deadline for funding was in March.
Association du Barreau canadien
865 Avenue Carling, bureau 500, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8,
 (613) 237-2925 ou 1 800 267-8860 (sans frais)  info@cba.org  www.cba.org
En tant que porte-parole de la profession juridique, l'Association du Barreau canadien
(ABC) se dit l'alliée indispensable et la fervente promotrice de cette profession.
L'Association représente aujourd'hui plus de 37 000 avocats, juges, notaires,
professeurs et étudiants en droit à travers le Canada -- environ deux-tiers de tous les
avocats en exercice au Canada font partie de l'ABC.
Prix de l’ABC
 www.cba.org/ABC/Prix/Main_Fr/
L’ABC offre des bourses qui récompensent, chacune à leur manière, les réalisations de
juristes dévoués. Les compétitions ouvertes aux étudiants consistent d’habitude en des
concours pour la meilleure dissertation. Les dates et les modalités de candidature
varient ; veuillez consultez le site Internet ci-dessus pour plus de renseignements.
Fonds pour le droit de demain
 www.cba.org/ABC/Droit_de_Demain/main/
Le Fonds pour le droit de demain accorde des subventions à des projets innovateurs
dans le domaine du droit. Les projets admissibles doivent présenter un intérêt national
et/ou bénéficier au grand public et doivent s'inscrire dans l'un des domaines suivants:
recherche juridique, formation juridique, législations et réforme du droit, administration
de la justice.
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Candidature et délais: Il est important de noter que le Fonds n’accorde aucun
financement pour les études : la demande doit concerner un projet spécifique. Les
candidats individuels doivent faire leur demande sous l’égide d’un organisme considéré
comme donataire sous la Loi de l’impôt sur le revenu (il s’agit de tout organisme ayant
le droit d’émettre des reçus d’impôts pour les dons qui lui sont faits par des particuliers
ou des entreprises) ; vous devez donc avoir été admis à un stage avec un tel
organisme. Informez-vous auprès de l’organisme sur la procédure à suivre. La date de
dépôt est habituellement le 15 octobre.
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada’s Students for
Development Program
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, Canadian Awards Program, 350 Albert
Street, Suite 600, Ottawa, ON, K1R 1B1
 (613) 563-1236  (613) 563-9745  awards@aucc.ca  www.aucc.ca./programservices/students-for-development
The Students for Development (SFD) program is funded by the Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA) and designed and managed by the Association of
Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). It allows Canadian universities to propose
multi-year international development projects in developing countries, and offers grants
to students participating in these projects. Students must be at least in the 3 rd year of
their undergraduate degree (or pursuing graduate studies) and their work project must
fit into one or more of CIDA’s priority areas: food security, securing the future of children
and youth, and sustainable economic growth. The internships must be for credit and last
a minimum of 3 months. For 3 month internships, funding has a value of up to $6,500 ;
internships are funded for a maximum period of 6 months, and funding can go up to
$9,500. Around 150 candidates are selected each year.
Application & deadlines: Please note that students cannot submit applications directly
to the AUCC, but must go through their university: to be eligible for funding, students
must be accepted into the SDF internship project of their university. However,
universities may also submit up to 3 individual project proposals per year, so internships
that are not part of the SDF program are also eligible for funding. Applications are
usually due at the beginning of February.
Students should refer to McGill’s Internship Offices Network (ION) for information on
SFD applications. An information session is also usually held in the fall.
Please refer to Chapter 3 of the International Law Career Guide, available at the Career
Development Office, if you would like to read the testimonial of a former McGill student
who obtained funding for her internship through the SFD program.
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service
DAAD New York, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
 (212) 758-3223  (212) 755-5780  daadny@daad.org  www.daad.org
DAAD Information Centre, Toronto, ON, Contact: Prof. Dr. Maren Lorenz (Director)
 (416) 946-8116  daadca@daad.org
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Undergraduate Scholarships
The DAAD offers scholarships for internships in Germany. The scholarships are
available for US and Canadian students, during the German academic year (from
October to July), and last between 4 and 10 months. They include health insurance, a
stipend of €650 a month, and additional funds towards travel and research costs.
Students must be able to demonstrate an interest in German and European
contemporary affairs, as well as explain how their stay in Germany is important to their
future studies.
Application & deadlines: Applicants must be in the 2nd or 3rd year of their
undergraduate degree. Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory, but is an
advantage. The application form must be completed online, and a signed printout sent
by mail to the New York office, along with the supporting documents: résumé, project
proposal, two recommendation letters, the statement of support and credit eligibility (to
be downloaded), an invitation or acceptance offer into a German university, transcripts,
and a language evaluation certificate. Please note that DAAD requires applicants to
send one original copy and 3 photocopies of each document. The application deadline
is in January.
Global Fund for Women
222 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
 (415) 248-4800  (415) 248-4801  www.globalfundforwomen.org
The Global Fund for Women is a grantmaking organization that advances women’s
rights by funding women’s organizations around the world. The Fund has six priority
areas for the projects it finances: health and sexual and reproductive rights, peace and
ending gender-based violence, environmental and economic justice, civic and political
participation, access to education, and encouraging other philanthropic initiatives that
support social change. Grants range in value from $500 to $30,000. It is important to
note that the Fund does not fund any individual projects – however, if you are working
with a women-led organization, the organization could receive funding for your project.
Application & deadlines: The applicant organization must be based in a country other
than the U.S. The three available grant types are travel grants, general support grants,
and event/meeting grants. Applications are available online, and are accepted on a
rolling basis.
International Human Rights Funders Group
 http://www.ihrfg.org/funder-directory-search
The International Human Right Funders Group (IHRFG) is an international network of
donors and grantmakers dedicated to advancing human rights around the world. The
IHRFG does not itself fund projects or organizations, but rather focuses on education,
research and facilitating communication and cooperation between its members and
other entities. However, the IHRFG website contains an excellent resource: a directory
of human rights funders, where it is possible to search funders by geographical or
human rights areas of focus.
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Mama Cash
P.O. Box 15 686, 1001 ND, Amsterdam, Netherlands
 (+31) 20 5158 700  (+31) 20 5158 799  info@mamacash.nl  www.mamacash.org/
Mama Cash gives grants to projects run by women and women’s groups to advance the
socio-political and cultural position of women in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the
Caribbean, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. Areas for support include
women’s human rights, sexual rights, communications and the media, rights of
transgendered people, and others, and support is offered to pioneering projects that
other organizations won’t fund. If your internship is with an organization whose primary
focus is women and fits into Mama Cash’s mandate, you could receive funding either for
your individual project or for the organization you are interning with. Please note that
Mama Cash does not fund organizations led by men, or organizations based in Canada
or the US.
Application & deadlines: Applications should include: full contact details, purpose and
structure of the project, applicant’s financial situation, amount of grant requested, how it
will be used, and other sources of funding. Consult the website for the application form
and procedure, as well as to make sure that your project fits in with Mama Cash’s
eligibility requirements, as these are fairly specific. Applications are accepted
throughout the year.
Maypole Fund
P.O. Box 14072, London, N16 5WB, UK
 maypolefund@yahoo.co.uk  www.maypolefund.org/
The Maypole Fund supports imaginative and politically expressive but non-violent
projects by individual women to attain peace through justice and environmental safety.
The Fund will consider human rights projects in any of the following major areas: antimilitarism and action against male violence, nuclear and environmental issues,
promoting women’s political autonomy worldwide, and disarmament and action against
the arms trade. Priority is given to women who do not have other sources of financial
support. Specific one-time projects are given priority over requests for general support.
The maximum amount of funding available is ₤750.
Application & deadlines: The application form, which can be found online, must
include a description of the planned activity and an explanation of how it fits with
Maypole’s mandate, a clear statement of the amount of money you are looking for
(maximum ₤750) and a breakdown of how it will be used. Application deadlines are
January 31st and June 30th of each year.
Pride Law Fund
Pride Law Fund, P.O. Box 2602 San Francisco, CA 94126-2602, USA
 info@pridelawfund.org  www.pridelawfund.org
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Pride Law Fund advances the legal rights of the LGBT community and those of people
living with HIV/AIDS through legal projects and services, as well as by sponsoring
education and outreach projects.
Steven Richter Fellowships
These bursaries are awarded to students interning with organizations that provide legal
services or projects on issues relevant to people with HIV or AIDS, in the U.S. The
organization must be a non-profit or governmental agency and must have staff willing to
supervise the student’s project. Funding can be up to $5000.
Application & deadlines: The application package must include a description of the
project, its objectives and its projected impact, a schedule, a budget, a resume, and a
letter of support from the host organization. Preference is given to candidates who can
demonstrate a commitment to the LGBT community and a financial need. The deadline
is in April.
Tom Steel Post-Graduate Fellowship
This fellowship is offered to law students about to graduate or to lawyers who have
graduated less than 3 years ago, to fund their work on an innovative public interest
project which will benefit the LGBT community. The work must take place in the U.S.
The Fellowship has a value of $30,000 for 12 months.
Application & deadlines: The applicant must include the following documents: a one
page summary of the project, a full description of the project (including objectives, need,
and schedule), a presentation letter, a résumé, a description of and a letter of support
from the sponsoring organization, two other reference letters, an academic transcript
and a timeline. The deadline falls in April.
Prix et concours
Law Student Affairs Office (SAO), Chancellor Day Hall, 3644 rue Peel, Montréal, Qc, H3A 1W9
 (514) 398-3544  info.law@mcgill.ca  www.mcgill.ca/law-studies/funding/external/
Le Student Affairs Office (SAO) de la Faculté de droit maintient une page Web qui
recense autant les prix de mérite gérés par l’Université que les différents concours
ouverts aux étudiants en droit. Les bourses varient en valeur ; plusieurs s’élèvent à
1000$ et plus – des sommes qui peuvent aider à défrayer le coût d’un séjour à
l’étranger. Il est utile de garder en tête ces possibilités, entre autres lorsque vous
cherchez un sujet pour vos dissertations de fin de semestre.
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Rotary International
Siège social : One Rotary Centre, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, USA,
 1 866 976-8279  www.rotary.org
Clubs dans la région de Montréal:
Rotary of Montreal, Club St. James, 1145 ave Union  (514) 425-6230
Westward Rotary Club, Hôtel de Ville de Montréal-Ouest, 50, Westminster S., Montréal  (514)
481-8125
Club Rotary Montréal-Ville Marie, Holiday Inn Select, 99 Viger O., Montréal  (514) 282-7654
Rotary Club of Old Montreal, Holiday Inn Select, 99 Viger O., Montréal  (514) 886-6423
Rotary Club of Montreal-Lakeshore, Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire, 6700 Aut. Trans-Canada, PointeClaire
 (514) 694-1356
Rotary Club of Westmount, Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke O., Westmount  (514) 935-3344à
Rotary Rive-Sud de Montréal, Paolo Gattuso Ristorante, 30 bl Taschereau, La Prairie  (450)
646-3005
La Fondation Rotary a pour objectif d’encourager une meilleure entente et des relations
cordiales entre les peuples, à travers des projets de nature philanthropique, humanitaire
et éducative. Les différents clubs rotariens sont responsables de gérer les programmes
d’aide locaux, tels que des bourses d’études, des subventions pour chercheurs, des
programmes communautaires, des subventions pour des actions humanitaires
internationales, etc. Même si votre club Rotary local (voir la liste de Clubs à Montréal cidessus) n’a pas de programme officiel de financement de stages, il est parfois tout de
même possible de recevoir du financement individuel pour des projets à valeur
communautaire ou humanitaire.
Candidature : Adressez-vous en personne aux clubs rotariens locaux et proposez-leur
de donner une présentation sur votre projet de stage – les clubs aiment bien avoir des
invités à leurs réunions hebdomadaires. Proposez de donner aussi une autre
présentation à votre retour, pour que les membres puissent voir à quoi a servi l’argent
du club. Finalement, offrez de participer à une réunion du club Rotary de la région dans
laquelle vous allez faire votre stage – un des objectifs du Rotary étant de tisser des
liens entre régions géographiques, cela pourrait fournir un appui important à votre
demande.
Soroptimist Foundation of Canada
 grantsforwomen@soroptimistfoundation.ca 
http://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/application.html
Soroptimist Canada is part of Soroptimist International, an organization that brings
together business and professional women dedicated to advancing women’s rights and
improving their living conditions around the world. The Soroptimist Foundation of
Canada offers $7,500 grants to Canadian female graduate students whose studies will
lead to careers that will improve women’s lives, for example: providing medical or legal
services, counseling women in crisis, etc. Applicants must need financial assistance.
Application & deadlines: Applicants must send proof of citizenship, academic
transcripts, the filled out application form, 3 reference letters, a personal statement and
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a financial statement to the Soroptimist Foundation of Canada. All documents must be
received by January 31st.
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
1200 17th St., NW, #200, Washington, D.C. 20 36-3011
 usip_requests@usip.org  www.usip.org
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is funded by the U.S. Congress to work on
conflict prevention and resolution, post-conflict development, and improve conflict
management capacity worldwide. The Institute supports research, education and
training projects on international conflict resolution, human rights, international law and
the role of sanctions. Non-profit organizations may submit funding requests for grants
under the Annual Grant Competition, and both organizations and individuals may apply
under the Priority Grant Competition, which finances projects of special importance (for
example, the Sudan North-South Border Initiative, to prevent conflict along the newly
formed border). Please note that individuals must be affiliated with a non-profit that will
receive and manage the funds. Grants have a value of between $50,000 and $200,000..
Application & deadlines: Applications must include a project proposal and justification,
a description of the non-profit organization involved, a bibliography, cv’s, financial
information, reference letters, a sample of previous work and proof of non-profit status.
The deadline for the Annual Competition is October 1st, while applications to the Priority
Competition can be submitted as long as the chosen project continues to operate.
7.
Autres sources: financement réservé à des possibilités
spécifiques
Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Aga Khan Foundation Canada, Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON,
K1N 1K6
 (613) 237-2532  (613) 567-2532  info@akfc.ca  http://www.akfc.ca/joinus/international-development.html
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is a part of the Aga Khan Development Network,
a network of international development agencies that work to address the root causes of
poverty in low income countries in Africa and Asia. The Foundation’s work focuses on
four core areas: health, education, rural development, and capacity building for NGOs.
The AKFC’s Fellowship Program is meant to develop leadership and management skills
and provide professional experience to outstanding Canadians. The Fellowships
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consists in a one-month training in Ottawa, followed by an 8 month placement with an
NGO in a host country in Africa or Asia. Fellows could hold a variety of positions in
research, communications, monitoring and evaluation and administration, in different
sectors: health, education, environment, rural development, or civil society
strengthening. The Fellowship covers the majority of the cost of living, travel,
accommodation, vaccinations and health insurance. Fellows must make a one-time
$1,000 contribution to the program.
Application & deadlines: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants,
between 19-30 years old and have at least a four-year undergraduate degree with
strong academic performance. Candidates must complete the application form,
available on the website, and provide two reference letters. They must also be able to
demonstrate a commitment to international development through academic,
professional or volunteer experience. Applications open in the fall.
American Jewish Committee Goldman Fellowship Program
Alexis Frankel, Global ACCESS Director, American Jewish Committee, P.O. Box 705, New
York, NY 10150
 (212) 751-4000, ext 353  fellowship@ajc.org  http://www.ajc-access.org/goldmanfellowship/ajc-goldman-fellowship
The Goldman Fellowship Program, a part of the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC)
New Generation initiative, aims to develop future decision-makers in the areas of
international and domestic politics, diplomacy, public relations, and management.
Fellows work either at American or overseas AJC offices, in a mentoring relationship
with senior AJC personnel, and learn about strategy, advocacy and implementation of
AJC programming. They also conduct research and policy work on a variety of topics,
ranging from international affairs to non-profit management. Candidates have the option
to specify which office and which field of interest they wish to work on. Fellowships take
place over 9 weeks during the summer. They cover a total $3,000 grant plus major
travel expenses.
Application & deadlines: Candidates can be students in undergraduate, graduate or
professional programs, and may come from a diverse range of academic backgrounds.
The application package should include the form (available on the website), a 500-word
personal statement, academic transcripts, a résumé, a letter of recommendation and a
recent writing sample, preferable on a topic of political, social, ethical or specifically
Jewish interest. Electronic submission is preferred. The application deadline is at the
end of February. Please note that applicants from outside the U.S. may have to have an
internship or work visa at the time of applying.
Animal Legal Defense Fund – Summer Clerkships
170 East Cotati Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931, USA
 (707) 795-2533  (707) 795-7280  info@aldf.org  www.aldf.org
Le Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) défend et promeut les droits des animaux à
travers des poursuites en cour, des réformes juridiques et des programmes d’éducation
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et de sensibilisation du public. L’ALDF accueille chaque été des étudiants en droits
exceptionnels dans le cadre de son programme de stages juridiques. Les stages ont
une durée de 10 semaines; les étudiants reçoivent une allocation de 6000$. Pour lire le
témoignage d’un étudiant qui a effectué un stage d’été auprès de l’ALDF, veuillez
consulter le Chapitre 4 du présent guide.
Candidature et délais : Le candidat doit être un étudiant de deuxième année. La
demande doit contenir le formulaire, disponible en ligne, une lettre de motivation, un
CV, un échantillon de texte écrit, ainsi que des relevés de notes. Les documents
devraient être envoyés par courrier électronique; la date de tombée est en octobre.
DAAD - Emigré Memorial German Internship Program – Bundestag
871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017-1814, USA
 (212) 758-3223  (212) 755-5780  daadny@daad.org  www.daad.org
Le DAAD est l’agence nationale allemande pour le soutien des échanges académiques
internationaux. À part le financement d’échanges et de stages (voir la section 2 de ce
chapitre), le DAAD offre aux étudiants canadiens et états-uniens la possibilité
d’effectuer un stage de deux mois auprès du parlement allemand, le Bundestag. Pour
être admissibles au programme EMGIP-Bundestag, les candidats doivent étudier au
baccalauréat ou à la maîtrise et doivent écrire et parler l’allemand couramment. Les
étudiants internationaux étudiant au Canada ou aux É.-U. sont également admissibles
(sauf ceux de nationalité allemande). Le stage inclut une allocation mensuelle de 1100
€ et se déroule, soit entre le mois de septembre et la mi-décembre, soit du 1er mai
jusqu’à la fin juin.
Candidature et délais : La demande doit comporter le formulaire, disponible en ligne,
un CV en allemand, une lettre de motivation en version anglaise et allemande, des
relevés de notes, 3 lettres de recommandation, ainsi qu’une évaluation linguistique. Les
documents originaux, accompagnés chacun de 3 photocopies, doivent être envoyés au
bureau du DAAD avant le 15 septembre.
Human Rights Watch’s Fellowships in International Human Rights
Attention: Fellowship Committee, Human Rights Watch, 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor, New
York, NY 10118-3299
 (212) 290-4700 x312  fellowship@hrw.org  http://www.hrw.org/about/fellowships
Human Right Watch is an international organization that monitors and advocates for
human rights. The Fellowships in International Human Rights are open, among others,
to recent law graduates. Fellows work full time, over a year, with Human Rights Watch
in Washington or New York. Tasks include monitoring human rights developments in
various countries, conducting on-site investigations, drafting reports and engaging in
advocacy. The salary for the year is $55,000.
Application & deadlines: Candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to
human rights and to building a career in human rights. They must also have research
experience. The application package should include a cover letter, a résumé, a writing
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sample, an official transcript and two recommendation letters. The Fellowships start in
September, and the application deadline is in October of the previous year.
Mines Action Canada - Young Professional Program
P.O. Box 4668, Postal Station E, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5H8
 (613) 241-3777  (613) 244-3410  erin@minesactioncanada.org (International Youth
Programs Officer)  www.minesactioncanada.org
Mines Actions Canada (MAC) a pour mission de mettre un terme à l’utilisation des
mines terrestres, à l’échelle internationale et à venir en aide aux victimes des mines.
Son programme de stages pour jeunes professionnels place les stagiaires auprès de
ses organismes partenaires à l’international pour une période de 5 mois. Les stagiaires
sont affectés à la recherche, au développement de matériaux de sensibilisation et
d’éducation, à la mobilisation des jeunes locaux et à la gestion des programmes. MAC
assume le coût du voyage, des visas et de l’assurance santé et assure au stagiaire une
allocation mensuelle de 1300 $. Veuillez noter que ce programme est ouvert aux
individus de moins de 30 ans, sans emploi ou sous-employés; c’est-à-dire à ceux qui
ont terminé des études et n’ont pas pour l’instant l’intention de retourner aux études.
Les candidats doivent également être citoyens canadiens ou résidents permanents. Les
stages se déroulent entre les mois de juillet et décembre.
Candidature et délais : Les candidats doivent remplir le formulaire de demande en
ligne et acheminer leur CV et lettre de présentation à Erin Hunt, la Directrice des
programmes de jeunesse, par courrier électronique. La date limite est le 1er juin.
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Research Fellowship Programme
Dana Bjerregaard, Assistant to the Secretary General, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Tordenskjoldsgade 1, 1055 Copenhagen K, Denmark
 (+45) 33-37-80-40  (+45) 33-37-80-30  dana@oscepa.dk
 http://www.oscepa.org/about-osce-pa/international-secretariat/research-fellowship
Each year the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly International Secretariat selects 8 or 9
graduate students from OSCE countries (which Canada is a part of) for a six-month
long research fellowship. The fellowships, which take place at the Assembly in
Copenhagen, consist of the following duties: researching the Assembly’s projects,
providing assistance to staff, preparing reports and briefings, planning and executing
meetings, following the work of OSCE field missions, as well as routine office duties
such as copying and filing. The fellowships include housing and a monthly stipend of
about € 600.
Application & deadlines: The application package should include the form (available
online), a cover letter, a CV, a transcript and two recommendation letters. Application
deadlines are: May 15th for the fall, and November 15th for the spring. Candidates most
often hired are between 21 and 26 years of age and know at least one of the OSCE
official languages besides English (French, German, Russian, Italian and Spanish).
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Pascale International Fellows Program at the William J. Clinton Foundation
Anne Turner, Internship Offices Network, Room 307, Leacock Building, 855 Sherbrooke W.,
Montréal, QC, H3A 2T7  (514) 398-2916  (514) 398-8049  ion@mcgill.ca
 http://www.mcgill.ca/internships/pffprogram
The Pascale International Fellowship provides funding for one Yale and one McGill
student each year to intern with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), an initiative of the
Clinton Foundation. The CGI brings together “global leaders”, - i.e., corporations,
NGOs, politicians, etc. - to find solutions to the world’s most pressing problems, such as
access to health services, education and others. Fellows intern for a 4 month period
over the summer at one of CGI’s offices in New York City, holding a variety of
responsibilities within the campaign they are assigned to. These responsibilities are
related to their field of studies. The Fellowship consists of a $6,000 stipend.
Application & deadlines: This opportunity is open only to graduating students.
Applications should include a CV, a letter of interest, a presentation letter, a transcript
and two recommendation letters. Application packages should be handed in both in
electronic and hard copy, to the Internship Offices Network. The application deadline is
in January.
Representatives from the Clinton Foundation hold an information session at McGill in
November. Potential applicants are advised to attend.
Public Citizen
Fannie Lou Hamer Fellowship
Public Citizen Litigation Group, 1600 20th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
 (202) 588-1000  https://www.citizen.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=5423
Public Citizen is a non-profit consumer rights advocacy group based in Washington,
D.C. The Fannie Lou Hamer Fellowship is awarded to an undergraduate, graduate, or
recently graduated student who has “overcome adversity in his or her life, seeks to build
a better society, and is passionate about challenging the threat posed by the pervasive
influence of money” in elections. The Fellowship consists of a $3,000, which is meant to
allow the Fellow to volunteer with the Democracy is for People campaign for a period of
10 weeks. The campaign seeks to build support for a constitutional amendment which
would limit the influence of money in the American democratic process.
Application & deadlines: Candidates should send their resume, along with the
answers to 4 questions that can be found on the website, to Aquene Freechild, at
afreechild@citizen.org. The deadline is in late spring.
Please note that Fellowship opportunities at Public Citizen change along with the
campaigns – check their website periodically to keep track of opportunities.
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8.
Fundraising
Fundraising is a great way to finance your public interest internship. While it can seem
like an intimidating experience, it can also be very rewarding: the World Teach’s
Volunteer Fundraising Guide points out that fundraising can serve not only to generate
funds for a good cause, but also as an opportunity to educate and involve others in your
project. Below are just three ideas to get you started on thinking about the different
forms fundraising can take and how you can use the network you already have to
generate support for your project. If you find it difficult to ask people for funds,
remember that you are soliciting their support nor just for yourself, but for a good cause.
1 – Si vous connaissez quelqu’un qui travaille (ou qui connaît quelqu’un qui travaille)
pour une compagnie aérienne, demandez à cette personne si elle aurait la possibilité
d’obtenir pour vous un billet d’avion gratuit ou à bas prix.
2 – Demandez aux membres de votre famille, aux amis et aux connaissances s’ils ne
voudraient pas vous faire don de leurs AirMiles – certaines personnes, par exemple,
font beaucoup de voyages professionnels et n’ont pas la chance d’épuiser toutes les
AirMiles qu’elles gagnent de cette manière.
3 – Le « crowdfunding », ou financement participatif, est une méthode de collecte de
fonds de plus en plus populaire. Il s’agit de sites Internet qui permettent aux utilisateurs
de lancer une campagne de financement pour un projet de leur choix. Chacun peut
ensuite faire don, d’un montant de son choix, pour soutenir l’initiative proposée. Cette
méthode de financement peut être très efficace – le très populaire site Kickstarter, qui
finance exclusivement des projets créatifs, prétend que près de la moitié des projets
proposés atteignent l’objectif fixé. Si votre stage ou projet de recherche aura des effets
positifs sur des individus ou des communautés, vous avez de fortes chances de vous
faire financer de cette manière, surtout si vous réussissez à diffuser votre projet à
travers vos réseaux sociaux. Vous trouverez ci-dessous quelques exemples de sites de
crowdfunding. Il est important de tenir compte du fait qu’il en existe deux modèles
principaux : les sites du type de Kickstarter ne permettent aux projets de toucher leurs
dons que s’ils atteignent l’objectif qu’ils s’étaient fixés – s’ils ne réussissent pas, l’argent
est remboursé aux donateurs; le deuxième modèle permet aux utilisateurs de garder
tout l’argent qui leur a été donné, même s’ils n’ont pas atteint leur but. Dans les deux
cas, la plus grande partie des sites ne demande aucun frais d’inscription – ils prélèvent
plutôt une prime d’environ 5% sur les dons recueillis.
- www.indiegogo.com
- www.invested.in
- www.gofundme.com
- www.crowdfunder.co.uk
For more resources on fundraising ideas, sample letters and forms on fundraising,
please consult the publications listed below, available at the Career Development
Office.
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World Teach: Center for International Development, Volunteer Fundraising Guide;
(Cambridge, Harvard University, 2002).
Josepha Collins, Stefano Dezerega and Zahara Heckscher; How to Live Your Dream of
Volunteering Overseas, (Penguin Books, 2002).
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Chapter/Chapitre
3
Chapter 3
Searching for a Job in Public Interest / Chercher
un emploi dans l’intérêt public
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Finding a job in public interest, much like in any other area, involves a number of
activities, including networking, researching deadlines, drafting documents (cover letters
and résumés) and interviewing. The following chapter looks to introduce students to
each of these activities, and the elements within them that are specific to public interest
jobs.
En plus de ce guide, les étudiants sont encouragés à consulter d’autres ressources sur
la recherche d’emploi. La documentation sur ce sujet publiée par le CDP ainsi que les
par d’autres organismes contiennent en effet plus de renseignements généraux. Une
bonne compréhension de ce processus permettra aux étudiants de plus facilement
maitriser les spécificités de la recherche d’emploi en intérêt public présentées dans ce
chapitre.
One important element of a successful job search is making sure to have all personal
information available. Descriptions of previous experiences, media concerning projects
(e.g., photos, videos, journal clippings), and old email lists can be helpful, for example,
when drafting descriptions of activities in CVs. As such, students may want to consider
creating a folder at home that contains all their public interest related experience.
Comme le démontre le témoignage suivant, il est important de présenter et synthétiser
ses expériences d’une façon intuitive. En attirant l’attention du recruteur, vous
augmenterez infiniment vos chances de trouver l’emploi de vos rêves.
Témoignage de Katerina Kappos sur son cheminement professionnel
en intérêt public à l’international
LL.B./ B.C.L. (2011)
When I was little and people asked me what I wanted to do when I
grew up, I always said that I wanted to “do something to help people”,
without having a clear idea exactly what I wanted to do. Soon, my interest in foreign
languages and cultures led me to study international relations in Geneva as my first
degree. I also took a job as a tour guide at the United Nations where I learned more
about the UN and its activities. I was fascinated by its work in humanitarian
assistance and human rights and started to think that this was the field in which I
wanted to work. Through my studies I was amazed to learn about the body of
humanitarian law designed to regulate the conduct of war and reduce civilian
suffering as much as possible. The more I immersed myself into this field, the more I
became drawn towards it.
In 2006, while completing my LL.M. in International Human Rights Law, I took on a
part time job with TRIAL, a Swiss association combating impunity. As the coordinator
of the project TRIAL Watch (www.trial-ch.org), my job involved updating a website
which contains over 700 profiles of persons accused or convicted of the most
heinous international crimes: war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture, genocide
and disappearances. The goal is to provide the general public with some easy-
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accessible information about these cases and thereby put pressure upon society to
take action against the alleged perpetrators.
After enrolling at McGill in 2007, I sought to balance the course work with some
extracurricular activities. One great experience was the Court Accompaniment
Program where McGill students accompany indigent parties to administrative court
hearings. It was a great way to get to know the Canadian court system and to learn
about the difficulties underprivileged clients face in securing legal representation. I
also took part in the International Criminal Law Clinic where a group of McGill
students conducted research on legal topics for the judges at the Special Court of
Sierra Leone and the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia.
From May until August 2008, I completed an (unpaid) internship with the Office of
the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
(ICTY) in The Hague. Upon completion of my internship, I was offered the
opportunity to stay on a paid contract for another 12 months. The ICTY was created
by the UN Security Council to bring to justice persons responsible for serious
violations of humanitarian law, genocide and crimes against humanity committed on
the territory of the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. I enjoyed my work at the tribunal
enormously as it enabled me to use the skills I acquired from my academic studies
and practical experiences. Being in the courtroom and hearing the witnesses talk
about the atrocities and knowing that, through your work, you are able to contribute
to bringing to justice some of those responsible is rewarding and challenging at the
same time.
For anyone interested in international criminal law and procedure and who wants to
experience how it is applied in practice, I encourage you to apply for an internship at
one of the numerous international criminal tribunals (ICTY, ICTR, ICC, ECCC, STL).
Most of them offer summer internships. Even though they are mostly unpaid, the
experience you gain and the people you meet will provide invaluable resources for a
career in this field.
I am only at the start of my career, but I have realized that to enjoy my job, I need to
feel that I am making a difference through my work, however small it might be. This
is what motivates me and keeps me going.
Networking
Some students may cringe at the thought of networking, as it sounds manipulative and
opportunistic. Networking simply means meeting people, having them share their
thoughts on their career, and seeking their feedback on your own career choices.
Networking is vital to the job search process no matter what kind of career you hope to
pursue. Given that most opportunities in public interest law are not offered through
organized recruitment (e.g., OCIs, course au stages), networking is critical. If you
recognize networking as gathering information rather than campaigning for a job, and if
you are genuinely curious about other people’s careers, you should be enjoying the
networking process. You will probably discover that most people are happy to share
stories about their work and offer advice.
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Établir un réseau de personnes ressources permet de découvrir les habiletés
nécessaires pour accomplir ses objectifs et obtenir de l’information au sujet d’un
domaine d’emploi ou d’un type de carrière, tels que les changements à attendre dans le
futur. Il est également possible d’utiliser votre réseau afin d’obtenir des conseils sur les
stratégies de recherche d’emploi à employer.
If you are looking to work in specific areas of public interest law (e.g., LGBT issues,
unions) should consider broadening networking beyond law-related organizations. Many
of the contacts in organizations with broader mandates can help direct students to lawrelated opportunities. Furthermore, students working or volunteering with non-legal
organizations may occasionally be able to create ad hoc legal projects. Finally, this sort
of work may help increase a student’s profile within a community, making networking
much easier.
Steps to Successful Networking
1) Make a list including up to date contact information of people who might be able
to help you find the right employer (e.g., professors, family friends, etc…)
2) Organize informational interviews either in person or by phone. In addition to
learning about the type of work one is expected to perform in an area, these
interviews are an opportunity to obtain further contacts in public interest. In order
to avoid taking too much of the contact’s time, make sure to be very direct about
the purpose of your communication.
3) Follow up with any contacts by thanking them for their help, and make sure to let
them know what has come from their help.
Understanding your Timelines
Much like a captain navigating a ship, a student embarking on a public interest job
search must understand where they are going. In other words, students must be aware
of the various processes for recruitment specific to each organization as well as the
timelines for those processes.
Le processus de recrutement varie beaucoup selon l’organisation. Dans le cas des
grandes organisations d’intérêt public telles que les gouvernements et les bureaux
d’aide juridique, les démarches sont similaires à celles des grands cabinets privés. Le
ministère de la Justice du Canada et Aide Juridique Ontario, par exemple, participe à la
course aux stages et aux OCIs. Ces processus sont très structurés, avec des dates
limites et des modalités de candidature très claires. La majorité des autres
organisations, par contre, recrutent selon des processus moins formels. Les
échéanciers sont souvent plus flexible, et les modalités de candidature plus vagues.
Les étudiants doivent donc être plus proactifs et contacter les organisations s’ils
souhaitent obtenir des clarifications sur certains aspects de la candidature.
Furthermore, many public interest positions may be posted later in the year than
opportunities in other sectors. Many organizations rely on government funding in order
to hire students for summer positions. Since government funding decisions are often
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made in the end of March or beginning of April, most opportunities tend to become
visible at that time. Students should, however, make sure to network with organizations
in which they are interested in prior to a job being posted, as it can increase their odds
of being selected.
The Application Package
Virtually everything about your legal career will hinge on how you introduce and present
yourself: from pleading in court, to meeting with clients, to writing letters, memoranda,
facta and emails to colleagues or professors. This chapter will address two documents
where these skills are essential: the cover letter and the résumé. You should make sure
to consult the CDO’s Career Development Guide for more information on these two
documents.
COVER LETTER
The cover letter is one of the first formal means of contact with potential employers. It
serves as an introduction to an applicant’s background and should explain to the
employer why that person would be a good candidate. Employers rely on cover letters
as a means of screening candidates at the earliest phase of the job application process.
As many jobs in public interest are in high demand and, as a result, receive a plethora
of applications, it is important to create a strong first impression through this letter.
Remember, you will not have an opportunity to impress anyone in an interview if your
application does not get you past the door!
Présentation
Le format de la lettre est généralement le même pour tous les processus d’embauche.
Vous pouvez donc vous référer au guide de développement de carrière pour plus
d’information à ce sujet. Un modèle annoté est également inclus ci-dessous.
Contenu
Le contenu de la lettre va varier selon l’organisation et le poste. Bien que les étudiants
puissent travailler à partir d’une lettre de présentation modèle, il est très important
d’assurer que chaque lettre est individualisée pour chaque appel de candidature. Une
bonne lettre de présentation doit non seulement souligner l’expérience et l’éducation de
l’étudiant, mais doit le faire d’une manière qui crée un lien avec les qualités recherchées
dans l’appel de candidature. De plus, la lettre doit démontrer un intérêt dans le travail
de l’organisme.
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Il est important d’assurer que votre lettre de présentation explique comment vous
répondez aux critères spécifiés dans l’offre d’emploi. Les organismes internationaux,
par exemple, vont souvent demander que les candidats indiquent leur citoyenneté et les
langues parlées. Certaines agences gouvernementales vont similairement exiger que
les candidats démontrent dans la lettre comment ils remplissent tous les modalités de
candidature. Dans plusieurs cas, les candidats qui n’ont pas démontré cela seront
exclus automatiquement de la prochaine étape du processus d’embauche, peu importe
la qualité du reste de leur dossier.
Tips for writing public interest cover letters
1) Research! Research! Research!: Students need to make sure to research the
public interest organization to which they are applying in order to properly draft
their cover letter. Students should be able to show an understanding of the
organization’s current activities as well as its mandate, method of operation,
etc…
2) Write for the specific job: It is very important to be mindful of what a position
requires. In certain public interest organizations, for example, they may be
searching for someone to work on a very specific type of project. In those cases,
students must make sure to indicate how they meet each of the qualities sought
in a job posting.
3) Proofread: A typo in a cover letter can often leave a bad impression. Students
may want to ask people close to them (including those with experience in public
interest work) to review letters once they have completed a final version. The
CDO will also review final versions of cover letters for students.
4) Name drop: If you have done any networking with an organization, the cover
letter is where that can be shown. Students can say, for example, that they spoke
with someone with an organization, and that is what prompted them to apply.
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EXAMPLE: Lisa Jones’ cover letter 123 Crescent Street
Montreal, Qc H1H 1H1
514-111-1111
Lisa.jones@mail.mcgill.ca
January 19, 2012
Mr. Paul Muldoon
Clinic Assistant
Canadian Environmental Law Association
517 College Street, Suite 401
Toronto, ON
M6G 4A2
Re: Articling/Summer/Internship position at the Canadian Environmental Law
Association
Dear Mr. Muldoon:
I am interested in an articling/summer/internship position with the Canadian
Environmental Law Association ... or ... I wish to apply for a position at the Canadian
Environmental Law Association ... I am enrolled in the B.C.L./LL.B. Programme at
McGill University’s Faculty of Law ... I expect to graduate in May 2012.
o In the first paragraph you should introduce yourself and state the position you are
applying for and, if relevant, where you found out about the position.
As indicated by … I worked for ... I worked on issues related to environmental law ...
The excellent research skills developed ... or ... I believe that I am an excellent
candidate for a position with the Canadian Environmental Law Association as I have a
demonstrated interest in environmental law ...
o The second paragraph highlights your qualifications which are relevant to the
position and the organization. Emphasize any experience you have acquired in
the field of your non-traditional employer but be careful not to repeat you entire
C.V. Emphasize your strengths that relate to this field. Your commitment for that
type of work should be convincing. This is the “why you” paragraph.
My interest in the Canadian Environmental Law Association is ... or ... My volunteer
work at … reinforced the idea that the environment and its protection are of the utmost
importance in our society … or ... I am interested in the wide array of work done by your
association (name some of the work that interests you). The opportunity of joining the
Canadian Environmental Law Association appeals to me because …
o The third paragraph should restate your well-researched interest in this particular
area and organization. Remember, demonstrating your interest in the area is
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very important for non-traditional employers, mostly for those advocating a
particular cause. This is the “why them” paragraph.
Please find enclosed my curriculum vitae and transcripts ... I would appreciate the
opportunity of meeting with you to … or … I look forward to meeting ... or ... to discuss
further my positive contribution that I could make to your association/organization.
o The last paragraph should thank the reader and indicate the documents
enclosed. Indicate that you look forward to meeting with them.
Sincerely,
 Do not forget to sign your letter!
Lisa Jones
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CURRICULUM VITAE
A curriculum vitae (CV) is a summary of facts related to your education, work
experience, publications, and extra-curricular activities that are relevant to a position for
which you are applying. Its goal is to demonstrate to employers that you possess the
skills and knowledge they are looking for. It is typically submitted independently or with
a cover letter. Much like a cover letter, students may not be able to advance to the
interview phase of a hiring process if their CV is not well constructed. You should
consult the CDO’s Career Development Guide for more information on how to build your
CV.
Présentation
Bien qu’il n’y ait pas de format pour les CVs, il y a nombreux conseils auxquels les
étudiants peuvent porter attention. Ces conseils s’appliquent aux CVs pour les postes
d’intérêt public autant que pour les autres types de postes. N’oubliez pas que plus
d’information concernant le format des CVs est disponible au bureau du Centre de
développement professionnel, ainsi que sur son site Web (www.mcgill.ca/cdo).
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CVs should typically be two pages long.
The information presented in a CV should be easy to read (i.e. the font should be
legible and the format should not detract from the legibility).
Ensure that there are no typographical or grammatical errors.
Keep it simple and visually pleasing. There are a number of formats for CVs
available both online and through word processing software.
Information should be brief and to the point. Descriptions of activities and
interests, for example, should not be more than a couple of lines.
Contenu
CVs typically include the following information: personal information, education, relevant
experience, extra-curricular activities, publications and skills. The name and the length
of the sections vary according to a person’s background. A student who has no
published work, for example, will not include a “publications” section. Similarly,
candidates with very relevant volunteer experience should not hesitate to include more
information in this section than other sections.
Students applying to public interest positions should look to present their profile in a way
that clearly reflects their interest in a given public interest sector. In concrete terms, this
means ensuring that students can show examples of how they have been consistently
involved in public interest work, be it through volunteer opportunities or employment.
Students should however not hesitate to include experiences outside the public interest
sector (e.g. summer work at a law firm) if they could be relevant.
Il est également important de noter que le montant d’information personnelle requise
dans un CV varie selon la région. En Amérique du Nord, les seules informations
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relatives à l’identité qui sont incluses sont le nom, l’adresse, le numéro de téléphone et
l’adresse courriel. Par contre, dans certains pays européens, les candidats doivent
également inclure leur situation matrimoniale, leur numéro d’assurance sociale et leur
sexe. Certains pays demandent même que les candidats envoient une photo avec leur
CV. Assurez-vous de vous renseigner à propos du format requis dans le pays où vous
faites demande.
Tips for writing Public Interest CVs
1) Personalize: Tailoring a CV can, similarly to a cover letter, distinguish a
candidate from others. Students should thus make sure to adjust their CV
according to the position to which they are applying, especially if they have work
experience that is worth highlighting. In short, a CV should be written for the
employer.
2) Review often: CVs are often neglected in the revision process, often times
resulting in applicants omitting relevant experiences that might help them secure
employment. Reviewing your CV on a regular basis will allow you to keep it up to
date, and will help you make sure that there are no grammatical or formatting
errors. Students with completed versions of their CV can make an appointment
with the CDO to have it reviewed.
3) Experience: Above all else, students must make sure to highlight relevant
experience. This experience can be either volunteer experience or employment
experience. Students should not hesitate to put volunteer experience before paid
experience if that is more relevant to the position.
Interviews
The next step in the job search process is the interview. Once a candidate has passed
the initial screening for a position, they will generally be contacted by telephone or email
to schedule an interview.
Le format et contenu de l’entrevue va varier selon l’organisme. Ainsi, les types de
questions demandées, la durée de l’entrevue, le nombre de personnes présentes
changent en fonction de l’organisme. Au ministère de la Justice du Canada, par
exemple, les candidats sont doivent répondre à plusieurs questions de droit substantif.
En contraste, certains organismes communautaires vont plutôt poser des questions sur
la personnalité et les intérêts du candidat.
If students have questions concerning the modalities of the interview process (apart
from the nature of the questions that will be asked), they should not hesitate to contact
their interviewer. Students should also not hesitate to contact anyone they know who
has worked with the organization, as they might have helpful insights into the interview
process and the qualities of a strong candidate.
Le CDP offre plusieurs ressources pour préparer les entrevues. Des documents sont
disponibles au Centre de ressources-carrière, au quatrième étage de New Chancellor
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Day Hall. Les étudiants peuvent également contacter le CDP pour organiser des
simulations d’entrevue.
Tips for interviewing with public interest employers
1) Dress to impress: Students should treat a job interview with a public interest
employer like any other interview insofar as the level of formality. The fact that
the organization may be smaller than a large firm, for example, does not mean
that students shouldn’t approach the interview with the same level of
professionalism and polish.
2) Research!: Much like in law firm interviews, interviewees should read up on their
interviewers. Knowing interesting facts about a person’s background or the work
they are doing within an organization will help you provide relevant answers to a
question, and will also put you at ease.
3) Prepare: A number of sample questions for interviews are available at the CDO.
Students may want to prepare answers to certain questions depending on where
they are interviewing. Having a rough outline of answers to certain questions will
facilitate the interview process.
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Chapter/Chapitre
4
Chapter 4
Internship Opportunities: Civil Liberties, Law
Reform, and Defense Groups/
Possibilités de stage: libertés civiles, réforme
juridique et groupes de défense
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Internships are one of the best ways of exploring a specific field for a short period of
time. It is a chance to see how you fit in with a particular organization, and often an
opportunity to meet and learn from people with experience in your area of interest. An
internship is also a big commitment, both in terms of planning and once you are
working. What interests you? What do you feel qualified to undertake? How much time
do you have for your internship? These are just a few of the questions you should ask
yourself before beginning to plan.
Cost can be a significant factor. Public interest internships rarely offer a salary: some
organizations will cover the cost of accommodation or a small transportation stipend,
but the majority offers no compensation. If you decide to do an internship overseas, the
cost of travel, visas, vaccinations and other necessities climbs quickly. Furthermore, in
comparison to a position in a private law firm that not only offers a salary but puts you in
close contact with a potential employer, employment opportunities after a public interest
internship may still be just as competitive at the end of your legal education – without
considerable advantage over those who were not involved with the organization in the
same way. Nevertheless, in addition to expanding your network through the various
connections you will be able to make, your experience will show your future employer
that you are committed to the values of a particular cause.
Trouver un stage en intérêt public
Ce chapitre présente une sélection d’organismes œuvrant dans divers domaines de
l’intérêt public. Loin d’être une liste exhaustive, il a été compilé avec l’intention de
donner un point de départ : nous vous invitons à visiter le Internship Offices Network
ainsi que d’explorer d’autres possibilités en plus de l’information contenue ici. Le Guide
des carrières en droit international, disponible en ligne sur le site du CDP, constitue
également une bonne ressource pour la recherche de stages, puisque plusieurs
opportunités de travail en intérêt public sont offertes par des organisations situées à
l’étranger.
Certains des organismes énumérés ci-dessous possèdent un programme de stages et
de recrutement formels, tandis que d’autres n’ont qu’un programme de bénévolat;
d’autres encore ne font mention d’aucune possibilité sur leur site Internet. Tous les
organismes dans ce chapitre se sont déclarés prêts à accueillir des stagiaires ou des
bénévoles; dépendamment du budget et de la façon de faire de chaque organisme, il
vous sera nécessaire d’adapter votre démarche.
Laissez-vous amplement de temps pour trouver et planifier votre stage: nous vous
recommandons de commencer votre recherche au moins un an à l’avance.
Commencez par dresser une liste d’employeurs potentiels. Ensuite, recherchez-les en
ligne, appelez-les ou, si nécessaire, visitez leurs bureaux, afin de recueillir des
informations pertinentes allant de l’étendue des possibilités à l’identité de la personne
responsable du recrutement. Le réseautage peut aussi vous venir en aide : faites part
de vos intérêts à vos amis, vos connaissances, à vos professeurs et aux personnes qui
travaillent dans les domaines qui vous intéressent. Le Dîner de réseautage Stages en
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droits de l’homme, organisé par le CDP au mois d’octobre, vous donnera l’occasion de
rencontrer des étudiants qui ont déjà participle à un stage et de les interroger sur leurs
expériences et leur cheminement.
Comme mentionné précédemment, la grande majorité de ces organismes n’offrent pas
de postes rémunérés; les rares possibilités de ce genre sont marquées en caractères
gras. Une fois votre recherche préliminaire complétée, référez-vous au Chapitre 2 du
présent Guide pour connaître les possibilités de financement qui s’offrent à vous.
1.
Civil Liberties Organizations
Civil liberties organizations are groups dedicated to the defence of the legal rights of
individual citizens against infringement by government agents or any other actor in the
public sphere. Student will have the chance to work on some of the latest issues in
constitutional law and civil rights.
Alberta
Civil
Liberties
Research Centre
Room 2350 Murray Fraser
Hall
University of Calgary
2940 University Way N.W.
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
An NGO associated with the University of Calgary, the
ACLRC’s mission is to promote awareness among
Albertans about civil liberties and human rights. It does
this by conducting research on issues related to civil
liberties and human rights that are relevant to
Albertans, as well as through its education projects,
which provide speakers, materials and teacher support
 (403) 220-2505
for human rights and civil liberties education. The
 aclrc@ucalgary.ca
Centre does not engage in advocacy. Job and
 www.aclrc.com
internship opportunities are posted on the website,
while volunteers are recruited on an ongoing basis.
Alliance for Justice (USA)
AFJ is an association of over 100 American
11 Dupont Circle NW, 2nd floor organizations working in diverse areas of the public
Washington, DC 20036
interest (consumer rights, civil rights, access to justice,
(202) 822-6070
etc). AFJ acts as an expert in the legal framework
 www.afj.org
surrounding non-profit and public interest work. Among
other things, it monitors judicial nominations and
encourages public participation in the process,
provides legal education concerning advocacy to nonprofit groups, and produces educational films on social
justice issues destined to the public. Opportunities,
including fellowships, are posted online.
American Civil Liberties The ACLU, a non-profit and non-partisan organization
Union (USA)
with offices in 50 states, is the largest public interest
th
125 Broad Street, 18 floor
law firm in the U.S. It sees itself as a guardian of liberty
New York, NY 10004
in the U.S., working to defend and preserve individual
(212) 549-2500
rights and liberties guaranteed by American laws and
 www.aclu.org
the Constitution. It does this chiefly through litigation,
taking on about 6,000 civil liberties cases each year,
with the help of 2,000 volunteer attorneys. There is a
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permanent legal internship program as well as
fellowship opportunities.
American
Humanist
Association (USA)
Appignani Humanist Legal
Center 1777 T Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009-7125
 (202) 238-9088 or 1-800837-3792
 www.americanhumanist.org
Asian
American
Legal
Defense
and
Education
Fund (USA)
99 Hudson Street., 12th Floor
New York, NY 10013
 (212) 966-5932
 info@aaldef.org
 www.aaldef.org
Association canadienne des
libertés civiles
506-360 Bloor Street W.
Toronto, ON, M5S 1X1
 (416) 363-0321
 mail@ccla.org
 www.ccla.org
Association in Defence of
the Wrongly Convicted
111 Peter Street, Suite 408
Toronto, ON. M5V 2H1
 (416) 504-7500
 contact@aidwyc.org
 www.aidwyc.org
The AHA works to advance the principles of
Humanism, i.e. the idea that humans can live a good
and compassionate life without religion but rather
based in scientific and ethical values, in the U.S. Its
work involves advocating and litigating for the respect
of laws regulating separation of church and state,
public education, community activism and charitable
activities. The Appignani Humanist Legal Center is the
AHA’s legal arm, which takes on law students to do
internships. Interested students should contact the
organization directly.
AALDEF protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian
Americans through litigation, education, advocacy and
community organizing. Its areas of focus include such
issues as immigrant rights, civic participation, workers’
economic rights and language access to services.
There are several internships positions for law
students each summer, as well as ongoing volunteer
recruitment.
Organisation nationale non-partisane qui se voue à la
défense des libertés civiles et des droits humains au
Canada, l’ACLC œuvre également à étendre la portée
de ces droits et à améliorer les connaissances du
public à leur sujet. Elle organise des activités
éducatives dans les écoles et auprès du grand public
et des programmes de surveillance. Elle conduit
également des recherches et mène des actions en
cours. L’ACLC offre plusieurs possibilités de stage, de
stage d’avocat et de bénévolat, toutes affichées sur le
site Web.
Cet organisme sans but lucratif est voué à la défense
des personnes condamnées injustement pour des
crimes sérieux (principalement des meurtres).
L’Association se consacre également à la réforme du
système judiciaire canadien dans le but de prévenir de
telles injustices, à travers la sensibilisation du public, la
participation aux enquêtes publiques sur des cas de
condamnations injustifiées ainsi que le lobbying auprès
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du gouvernement.
British
Columbia
Civil
Liberties Association
900 Helmcken Street, 2nd
Floor
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1B3
 1 866 731-7507
 www.bccla.org
La BCCLA se consacre à la défense, à la promotion et
à l’extension des libertés civiles et des droits humains
au Canada. Elle accomplit son mandat à travers des
programmes
communautaires
d’éducation
et
d’assistance juridique, ainsi que par le litige dans des
cas stratégiques. La BCCLA accueille 2 à 3 stagiaires
juridiques chaque été, pour des postes à temps plein; il
existe aussi la possibilité d’effectuer un stage en milieu
pratique – les intéressés devraient contacter
l’organisme.
Centre
international
de
solidarité ouvrière
565 Boul. Crémazie Est, bur.
3500 Montréal, QC, H2M 2V6
(514) 383-2266
ciso@ciso.qc.ca
www.ciso.qc.ca
Le CISO, réunissant des groupes syndicaux québécois ainsi que
des organismes communautaires et des individus, œuvre à tisser
des liens entre les travailleurs québécois et ceux des pays en
développement. Son but est de favoriser la solidarité
internationale afin de donner une plus grande portée à la lutte
pour de meilleures conditions de travail, pour le respect des droits
des travailleurs et pour une société plus juste et égalitaire. Les
stages disponibles sont affichés sur le site Web.
Center for Constitutional
Rights (USA)
666 Broadway, 7th floor
New York, NY 10012, USA
 (212) 614-6464
 www.ccrjustice.org
The CCR is dedicated to advancing the rights
guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution and in the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights through
practical and educational legal work. Special areas of
focus are national and international human rights and
accountability, opposition to aggression, as well as
racial justice. There are internships every summer,
including the Ella Baker Summer Internship Program
for first and second year students, as well as work,
fellowship and volunteer opportunities.
Center for Democracy and CDT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
Technology (USA)
preserving Internet freedom, which it views as a crucial
1634 I Street NW #1100
part of today’s democratic process. Through
Washington, DC 20006, USA
monitoring, research, advocacy, organization and
 (202) 637-9800
education, the CDT works towards the adoption of
 www.cdt.org
public policies which will preserve the free and open
nature of the Internet, enhance freedom of expression
online, protect individual privacy and limit government
surveillance. Legal internship positions are available
every summer.
Disability Rights Education Le DREDF défend et promeut les droits des personnes
and Defense Fund (USA)
handicapées aux États-Unis à travers le parrainage
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210 juridique, l’éducation, la formation et l’élaboration de la
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Berkeley, CA 94703
 (510) 644-2555
 info@dredf.org
 www.dredf.org
législation et de politiques publiques. Le DREDF est
lui-même dirigé par des personnes atteintes de
déficiences, ainsi que par les parents d’enfants
handicapés. Il y a un programme de stages – à temps
partiel pendant l’année scolaire et à temps plein l’été –
ainsi qu’un programme de placement ; de plus, la
clinique d’information juridique recrute des étudiants
bénévoles tout au long de l’année.
Electronic Frontier
EFF addresses the issues of free speech, privacy,
Foundation (USA)
innovation and consumer-rights in the context of
454 Shotwell Street
modern technology and the Internet. With the objective
San Francisco, CA 94110of defending individual freedoms in the networked
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world, EFF engages in education projects, mobilizes
 (415) 436-9333
the public, advises policymakers and litigates in
 www.eff.org
specific court cases. The legal internship program
accepts application from students at any level, on a
rolling basis throughout the year.
Equal Rights Center (USA)
The ERC works with universities, service providers,
11 Dupont Circle N.W. Suite local (Washington-area) and national defense groups
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and others to protect and promote civil rights in the
Washington, DC 20036
U.S. ERC prides itself on being one of the few that
 1 866 719-4374
engage in civil rights enforcement for all protected
 www.equalrightscenter.org
groups – women, unemployed, immigrants, LGBT
community, etc. It fulfills its mission through
counseling, civil rights investigation and testing, and
education and outreach activities. The internship and
volunteer programs go on throughout the year.
Internships come with a small weekly stipend.
Institute for Justice (USA)
The Institute for Justice prides itself on being the only
901 N. Glebe Road, Suite 900 libertarian public interest law firm in the U.S. It provides
Arlington, VA 22203
pro bono legal counsel and representation in cases
 (703) 682-9320
that fall into their areas of concern, which are:
 www.ij.org
economic liberty, property rights, free speech and
school choice. Internships, including a small
number of paid positions, are open every year to law
students.
The Lawyers’ Committee for La mission du Lawyer’s Committee est d’assurer
Civil Rights Under Law l’égalité de tous devant la justice; une attention
(USA)
particulière est accordée aux droits des Afro1401 New York Avenue N.W.
Américains et des autres minorités raciales et
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ethniques. Le Committee fournit des services de
Washington, DC 20005
représentation gratuits à des projets de diverses
 (202) 662-8600
portées :
des
projets
de
développement
 www.lawyerscommittee.org communautaire, de justice environnementale, de
politiques publiques, de droit de vote, etc. Les
candidatures au programme de stage sont acceptées
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pendant la plus grande partie de l’année.
The Leadership Conference
on Civil and Human Rights
(USA)
1629 K Street NW, 10th floor
Washington, DC 20006
 (202) 466-3311
 www.civilrights.org
Ligue des droits et libertés
516 rue Beaubien Est
Montréal, QC, H2S 1S5
 (514) 849-7717
 www.liguedesdroits.ca
National Association for the
Advancement of Colored
People (USA)
National Headquarters
4805 Mount Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
 1 877 622-2798
 www.naacp.org
National Council of La Raza
(USA)
1126 16th Street NW, Suite
600
Washington, DC 20036-4845
 (202) 785-1670
 www.nclr.org
Prometheus Institute for
Sustainable
Development
(USA)
18400 Von Karman Ave, Ste
610
Irvine, CA 92612
 (949) 756-8799
La Leadership Conference est une coalition de 200
groupes de défense des droits de la personne. Elle
coordonne les efforts de plaidoirie et de pression de
ces groupes sur des sujets touchant aux droits de la
personne et aux libertés civiles. Le programme de
stages dure toute l’année. Le site Web donne aussi
accès aux coordonnées des organisations membres,
une ressource utile pour la recherche de stages.
Affiliée à la Fédération internationale des ligues des
droits de l’homme (FIDH), la Ligue des droits et
libertés est vouée à la défense et la promotion des
droits reconnus dans la Charte internationale des
droits de l’Homme. Ainsi, elle dénonce les situations
de violation de ces droits et éduque et sensibilise le
public. Veuillez communiquer avec la Ligue pour
connaître les possibilités de stage.
La mission de la NAACP est d’éliminer toute forme de
discrimination raciale aux États-Unis et d’assurer
l’égalité de tous dans les sphères politique, sociale,
économique et de l’éducation. La NAACP a un
programme de stages rémunérés pour les étudiants
en droit. Les stagiaires participent aux activités
juridiques de l’organisation, qui consistent à fournir de
l’assistance juridique gratuite, d’examiner les plaintes
citoyennes de profilage racial et de faire pression sur
les gouvernements en faveur de lois équitables.
La plus grande organisation de défense des droits de
la personne de la communauté Hispanique aux ÉtatsUnis, la NCLR regroupe plus de 300 organismes
communautaires, dont elle renforce les capacités au
niveau local et national. Elle se consacre aussi à la
recherche, l’analyse de politiques et le plaidoyer dans
les différents domaines des droits de la personne qui
touchent spécifiquement les Hispano-Américains. Les
stages changent à chaque année; ils sont affichés sur
le site Web.
The Prometheus Institute is an American public policy
organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement,
especially among the younger generations, through the
use of innovative technology. Through, among others,
social networking and mobile applications, the Institute
works to encourage Americans to get involved and
support progressive public policies. Internship
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 theprometheusinstitute.org
opportunities are posted on the website.
Public Justice emploie des avocats à défendre l’intérêt
public aux États-Unis, notamment à ce qui a trait à
l’environnement, à l’industrie pharmaceutique, aux
abus des pouvoirs gouvernementaux et à la production
alimentaire. Les possibilités de stages sont affichées
sur le site Web.
Texas Civil Rights Project The TCRP provides legal education, litigation and
(USA)
social services to low and moderate income individuals
Michael Tigar Human Rights in Texas. Through these services, as well as by taking
Center
on cases that have the potential to make a wider
1405 Montopolis Drive
impact and influence policy, the TCRP strives to
Austin, TX 78741-3436
promote racial, social and economic justice.
 (512) 474-5073
Internships and clerkships are available to students in

the summer, while volunteer opportunities exist all year
www.texascivilrightsproject.org long.
U.S. Public Interest
Through research, dissemination of information,
Research Groups
activism, advocacy and litigation on questions
Federation (USA)
important to consumers (e.g., the influence of banks or
th
44 Winter Street, 4 Floor
pharmaceutical companies, public health policies),
Boston, MA 02108
U.S. PIRG works to protect the public interest. Two
 www.uspirg.org
year paid positions are offered to recent graduates
through the fellowship program.
Public Justice (USA)
1825 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
 (202) 797-8600
 publicjustice.net
2.
Droits des personnes gaies, lesbiennes, bisexuelles et
transgenres
Le CCGLM a pour objectif d’améliorer la condition
de la communauté LGBT à Montréal. Il remplit son
mandat en donnant un appui administratif et
technique aux organismes locaux qui offrent des
services aux personnes LGBT. Il existe des
possibilités de bénévolat au Centre d’information
juridique du CCGLM, où les étudiants s’adonnent à
la recherche juridique sous la supervision d’avocats.
Coalition
des
familles La Coalition, composée de parents et futurs parents
homoparentales
LGBT, œuvre pour la reconnaissance légale et
 (514) 846-1543
sociale des familles homoparentales. Entre autres,

elle
collabore
avec
les
organismes
info@familleshomoparentales.org gouvernementaux et les médias pour améliorer

l’accès aux ressources et la visibilité de ces familles
Centre communautaire des
gais et lesbiennes de Montréal
2075 rue Plessis, bureau 110
Montréal, QC, H2L 2Y4
 (514) 528-8424
 info@ccglm.org
 www.ccglm.org
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www.familleshomoparentales.org
EGALE Canada
185 Carlton Street
Toronto, ON, M5A 2K7
 (416) 964-7887
 egale.canada@egale.ca
 www.egale.ca
Gay & Lesbian Advocates and
Defenders (USA)
30 Winter Street, suite 800
Boston, MA 02108
 (617) 426-1350
 www.glad.org
Human
Rights
Campaign
(USA)
1640 Rhode Island Ave N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-3278
 1-800-777-4723
 www.hrc.org
International Gay & Lesbian
Human Rights Commission
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 1505
New York, NY 10038
 (212) 430-6054
 www.iglhrc.org
National Gay and Lesbian Task
Force (USA)
1325 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
 (202) 393-5177
et crée des outils de formation à l’usage des
institutions publiques (écoles, cabinets médicaux,
organismes communautaires, etc). Contactez
l’organisme pour les possibilités d’engagement.
EGALE met sur pieds des campagnes d’éducation
et de mobilisation du public, intervient dans des
procès marquants et effectue un travail de plaidoyer
auprès du gouvernement, dans le but de mettre fin
aux pratiques discriminatoires et de promouvoir les
droits des personnes LGBT. Les postes de
bénévoles et de stagiaires disponibles sont affichés
sur le site Web.
GLAD educates, advocates and litigates to end
discrimination based on sexual orientation, sexual
identity and expression, and HIV status, in the New
England area. There are internship opportunities
year-round, part-time during the school year and full
time during the summer. Law students may
participate in the legal or in the public education
internship programs.
HRC is the largest LGBT advocacy group in the
U.S. Its activities include educating the public,
grassroots mobilization, advocacy and lobbying.
The large internship program offers a variety of
positions in 20 different fields. Law-related tasks
could include researching legislative and electoral
issues, lobbying members of Congress on
legislation, and others.
The IGLHRC works with the UN, regional human
rights monitoring bodies and other civil society
actors to strengthen the LGBT rights movement
around the globe. Its objectives are: advocating for
the elimination of discriminatory laws, supporting
anti-discrimination laws, reducing violence and
promoting economic, social and cultural rights. The
internship program functions throughout the year,
on a part time or full time basis. Positions are
available both at the New York office and overseas,
in different departments: communication and
research, philanthropy and development, and in a
variety of roles with the individual projects.
The NGLTF works to strengthen the LGBT
community by training activists and building the
capacity of state and local organizations to defeat
anti- and support pro-LGBT legislation. The
NGLTF’s think tank, the Policy Institute, supports it
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 www.ngltf.org
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and
Transgender
Law
Association of Greater New
York (USA)
799 Broadway, Suite 340
New York, NY 10003
 (212) 353-9118
 www.le-gal.org
National LGBT Bar Association
(USA)
1301 K St NW, Ste 1100, East
Tower
Washington, DC 20005
 (202) 637-7661
 www.lgbtbar.org
Pink Triangle Services
251 Bank Street, Suite 301
Ottawa, ON, K2P 1X3
 (613) 563-4818
 www.ptsottawa.org
Project 10
2075 rue Plessis, #307
Montréal, QC, H2L 2Y4
 (514) 989-0001
 questions@p10.qc.ca
 www.p10.qc.ca
Rainbow Refugee Committee
1170 Bute Street
Vancouver, BC, V6E 1Z7
 info@rainbowrefugee.ca
 www.rainbowrefugee.ca
through research and policy analysis. Legal
internships and externships are available throughout
the year.
One of the largest LGBT bar associations in the
U.S., LeGal promotes the expertise and
advancement of LGBT legal professionals, educates
the public on legal issues facing LGBT people,
works with other organizations to advance LGBT
rights, promotes pro bono work for the cause and
encourages solidarity and inclusion in the justice
profession. There is an internship program for law
students at the walk-in legal clinic in the fall and
spring.
The LGBT Bar, a national association of legal
professionals, students, activists and defense
groups, defends and promotes LGBT rights both in
and through the legal profession. It is also the only
U.S.-wide law students’ association. Internship
opportunities can be found in the “Job Board”
section. The “Law Students” section can also be of
interest.
Offering support, education and advocacy services,
PTS acts as a community center for Ottawa’s Queer
community. Programs include educational projects,
various support and discussion groups, counseling
and a resource center. While there is no internship
program, PTS relies heavily on volunteers for its
work. They also welcome volunteers who have
special skills that do not fall into the positions listed
on the website
Project 10 offre un grand nombre d’activités et de
services communautaires aux personnes LGB,
bispirituelles, intersexuées et en questionnement,
de 25 ans et moins, dans le but de promouvoir leur
bien être social, mental, personnel et sexuel : ligne
d’écoute, rencontres de groupe, ressources santé
pour les personnes transgenres, défense des droits,
etc. Il n’y a pas de programme de stages en tant
que tel, mais chaque année il y a au moins une offre
d’emploi étudiant de faite et des bénévoles sont
recrutés tout au long de l’année.
RRC défend et promeut les droits des personnes
demandeuses d’asile suite à des persécutions en
raison de leur orientation sexuelle, leur identité
sexuelle ou parce qu’elles ont le VIH. Les services
offerts par le RRC comprennent un groupe de
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soutien plurilingue où les gens peuvent s’informer
sur les procédures à suivre pour déposer une
demande d’asile; des ateliers de sensibilisation et
de formation ; et un projet de parrainage des
demandeurs. Il y a plusieurs possibilités de
bénévolat, dans des fonctions différentes.
Servicemembers
Legal Le SLDN œuvre à mettre fin à toute forme de
Defense Network (USA)
discrimination basée sur l’orientation ou l’identité
P.O. Box 65301
sexuelle dans l’armée américaine. Ils offrent des
Washington, DC 20035-5301
services juridiques gratuits aux militaires victimes de
 (202) 328-3244
discrimination et à ceux, déchargés sous la loi
 sldn@sldn.org
« Don’t Ask Don’t Tell » ou son antécédent, qui
 www.sldn.org
cherchent un redressement ; ils travaillent
également avec l’armée à mettre en place des
politiques et des protocoles anti-discrimination et
surveillent la mise en pratique et le respect de ces
politiques. Des stages ont lieu à plusieurs reprises
au cours de l’année. Les stagiaires du programme
juridique, ouvert aux étudiants en 1ère, 2ème et 3ème
année, travaillent sous la supervision d’un avocat,
prodiguant, entre autres, des conseils juridiques aux
clients; il y a aussi un programme de stages en
communication.
3.
Esclavage/torture
Though slavery is illegal around the world today, it remains the daily reality of millions of
adults and children, taking the form of human trafficking, forced labour and forced
marriage. There are many opportunities to work on modern issues pertaining to human
rights and the abolition of slavery around the world. The chance also exists to learn
about the intersection of some of these issues and the current global political economy.
Anti-Slavery
International Anti-Slavery works in the UK and internationally with
(UK)
the help of local organizations, to eliminate slavery
Thomas Clarkson House
and the systems that perpetuate it. Its work consists
The Stableyard, Broomgrove Road
of research into the nature and extent of slavery,
London, UK, SW9 9TL
raising awareness, educating the public, and lobbying
 +44 (0)20 7501 8920
governments and intergovernmental agencies to take
 info@antislavery.org
strong action against slavery. Full-time paid
 www.antislavery.org
internship opportunities exist, and are posted on the
website when available. Volunteering is possible
throughout the year.
Association
pour
la L’APT collabore avec les autorités et les
prévention de la torture organisations des droits de la personne aux niveaux
(Suisse)
national, régional et international afin d’éliminer la
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torture à travers le monde. L’APT contribue à
1202 Genève, Suisse
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 +41 (22) 919 2170
 apt@apt.ch
 www.apt.ch
Center for Justice
Accountability (USA)
and
870 Market St, Ste 680
San Francisco, CA 94102
 (415) 544-0444
 www.cja.org
Centre canadien pour
justice internationale
la
312 rue Laurier E
Ottawa, ON, K1N 1H9
 (613) 744-7667
 info@ccij.ca
 www.ccij.ca
Free the Slaves (USA)
1320 19th St N.W., Ste 600
Washington, DC 20036
 (202) 775-7480
 info@freetheslaves.net
 www.freetheslaves.net
International Justice Project
(UK)
23-25 Durham Road
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
DL14 7HU
 info@internationaljusticeproject.org
 internationaljusticeproject.org
l’élaboration d’instruments juridiques de prévention
(conventions, protocoles, etc.) et à la formation de
programmes de contrôle des lieux de détention. Elle
plaide également pour la mise en œuvre de ces
instruments ainsi que pour des réformes législatives,
et renforce les capacités de ses partenaires. L’APT
offre des stages rémunérés aux étudiants et aux
jeunes juristes ; les stagiaires participent directement
au travail de l’APT et aux réunions de l’ONU.
The CJA fights against torture and defends the right
of survivors to justice and redress, internationally.
Through litigation, it seeks to bring perpetrators to
justice, develop human rights laws and strengthen the
rule of law in transitioning countries. Legal internships
take place throughout the year. Second, third and
exceptional first year students will perform legal
research and writing to help with CJA’s current cases.
Le CCJI a pour objectif d’assurer que les personnes
responsables de torture et autres atrocités soient
amenées à la justice. Dans le souci de contribuer au
système de justice international, le CCJI fournit de
l’aide juridique aux survivants et à leurs proches,
soutient le gouvernement canadien dans ses
poursuites des criminels vivant sur son territoire et
appuie les réformes de lois et autres initiatives contre
l’impunité. Le programme de stages juridiques offre
aux étudiants l’occasion de faire de la recherche
juridique et de participer autrement aux procès en
cours.
Aiming to put an end to slavery and the systems that
allow it to flourish around the world, Free the Slaves
conducts research, raises awareness, works with
local organizations and businesses, and lobbies
governments to end slavery. The internship program
gives students the chance to monitor, research and
analyze anti-slavery efforts and legislation, write
legislative summaries, etc. Some internships take
place overseas. Internships take place over the
summer, and applications are accepted on a rolling
basis.
The IJP works towards the development and
increased application of international law and human
rights standards in death penalty cases in the U.S.,
with the twofold goal of advancing the use of
international law in the U.S. and of serving the global
abolition effort. The IJP focuses on 4 types of cases:
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juveniles, mental retardation, mental illness and
foreign nationals. The externship program gives
students the chance to participate in the IJP’s
activities (assisting with application of international
law, liaising between governments and legal counsel,
organizing conferences, sharing legal information,
etc). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Freedom from Torture (UK)
Freedom from Torture provides medical treatment,
therapy and counseling to torture survivors in the UK.
They also document the evidence of torture through
medico-legal reports, which are crucial to securing
refugee status. They operate out of one of the only
treatment centers built specifically for torture survivors
in the world. Different types of internships are
available to law students, including the policy and
research programs.
Not for Sale Campaign (USA) The Not for Sale Campaign works to abolish all forms
270 Capistrano Road, Suite 2
of slavery, rescue people from slavery and help
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
survivors reclaim autonomy, worldwide. Its work
 (650) 560-9990
entails a variety of activities, including running
 www.notforsalecampaign.org
shelters and aid centers, vocational training for
survivors, grassroots activism and education. 6-month
unpaid fellowships are open to students 21 years and
older. They take place at Not for Sale headquarters.
Applications are accepted all year.
Option consommateurs
Option consommateurs promeut les intérêts des
Maison du développement durable
consommateurs en favorisant des lois et politiques
50 rue Ste-Catherine O., bur. 440
juridiques et contractuelles équitables et en assurant
Montréal, QC, H2X 3V4
leur mise en pratique, en informant et en représentant
 (514) 598-7288
les consommateurs, ainsi qu’en proposant une vision
info@option-consommateurs.org
du paysage socioéconomique plus juste et plus
 www.option-consommateurs.org
respectueuse des droits des consommateurs. Option
consommateurs offre des stages aux étudiants en
droit; contactez l’organisme pour plus de
renseignements.
Organisation mondiale contre L’OMCT est une coalition mondiale de 300 ONG qui
la torture (Suisse)
luttent contre la torture, les détentions forcées et
8 rue du Vieux-Billard
toutes autres formes de traitement cruel ou inhumain.
1211 Genève 8, Suisse
Elle prodigue une aide médicale, sociale et juridique
 +41 22 809 4939
aux victimes de la torture et participe à l’élaboration
 omct@omct.org
de normes internationales. Les stages, qui affectent
 www.omct.org
les étudiants à des projets spécifiques de l’OMCT,
sont affichés sur le site Web de l’organisme.
Penal Reform International PRI works internationally to bring about penal and
(UK)
criminal justice reform. Its goals are to abolish the
111 Isledon Road
London, N7 7JW
 0 20 7697 7777
 www.freedomfromtorture.org
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60-62 Commercial Street
London, E1 6LT
 +44 20 7247 6515
 info@penalreform.org
 www.penalreform.org
death penalty, to promote the respect of human rights
standards in sentencing and imprisonment, to reduce
overall use of imprisonment, and to steer penal
systems towards constructive methods that favour
rehabilitation. It works with governments, NGOs,
IGOs and local groups to find culture-specific
solutions. Intern positions are posted on the website.
Public Committee Against PCATI is dedicated to stopping the use of torture and
Torture in Israel (Israel)
ill-treatment towards detainees by the Israeli law
P.O.B. 4634
enforcement and security systems. To this end,
Jerusalem 91046
PCATI educates the public, lobbies for law reform,
 972-2-642-9825
documents and records cases of torture, and
 pcati@stoptorture.org.il.
monitors the implementation of regulations. Student
 www.stoptorture.org.il/en
volunteers fluent in English, Hebrew and Arabic are
needed to animate the public education activities all
year long.
REDRESS (UK)
REDRESS works to bring individuals and
87 Vauxhall Walk
governments that perpetrate torture to justice and to
London, SE11 5HJ
help develop a system that will ensure compliance
 +44 (0)20 7793 1777
with international standards and recourse rights for
 info@redress.org
torture victims. They work by taking on individual
 www.redress.org
cases, advocating with governments, international
organizations and the media, and building the
capacities of other organizations. REDRESS has a
legal internship program for recent graduates and
LLM students. Interns work with regular staff on the
organization’s projects. Volunteers are also recruited
on a rolling basis for translation work.
4.
Droits des femmes
Action ontarienne contre la L’AOcVF est un regroupement d’organismes qui
violence faite aux femmes
fournissent un soutien aux femmes victimes de
288 rue Dalhousie, pièce E
violence. Dans le cadre de son mandat, l’AOcVF
Ottawa, ON, K1N 7E6
coordonne la communication et la coopération entre
 (613) 241-8433
ces organismes, effectue un travail de prévention et de
 aocvf@francofemmes.org
sensibilisation et œuvre à développer des ressources
 www.aocvf.ca
de formation en français. Veuillez communiquer avec
l’organisme pour les possibilités de bénévolat ou de
stage.
Act to End Violence Against Act to End VAW, autrefois nommé Jewish Women
Women
International, œuvre à mettre fin à la violence contre
390 Steeles Avenue W., Suite 209
les femmes. Accordant une attention spéciale aux
Thornhill, ON, L4J 6X2
besoins des femmes juives, Act to End VAW publie
 (905) 695-5372
des ressources, dirige un refuge pour femmes et
 info@acttoendvaw.org
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 www.jwicanada.com
African
Communication
Development
(Kenya)
Women’s
and
Network
P.O. Box 54562, 00200 Nairobi
(254) 203 741 301/20
www.femnet.or.ke
American Association of
University Women (USA)
1111 Sixteenth St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
 (202) 785-7700
 aauw@act.org
 www.aauw.org
Asia Pacific Forum on
Women,
Law
and
Development (Thaïlande)
189/3 Changklan Road
A. Muang Chiangmai 50100
 (66) 53 284527
 www.apwld.org
L’Association canadienne
des Sociétés Elizabeth Fry
701-151 Slater Street
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H3
 (613) 238-2422
 caefs@web.ca
 www.elizabethfry.ca
enfants victimes d’abus et fait un travail de
sensibilisation et de plaidoyer au sein de la
communauté juive. Les étudiants sont invités à
s’impliquer dans le programme bénévole, à Toronto ou
à Montréal.
FEMNET a pour but de promouvoir les droits, l’égalité
et le développement des femmes africaines. À travers
des programmes de formation, la conception de
ressources ainsi que la défense des droits, FEMNET
facilite la communication et le partage de l’information
et de l’expertise entre les ONG africaines vouées à sa
cause. Les stages disponibles sont affichés sur le site
Web.
A network of individuals and educational institutions
dedicated to advancing the equality of women in
America, the AAUW works to break down educational
and economic barriers through advocacy, education,
research and grantmaking. It offers numerous paid
internships with, among others, 2 to 3 legal intern
positions each semester. These opportunities are
posted on the website. The AAUC also funds
thousands of grants each year; please see Chapter 2
for more information.
L’APWLD regroupe des femmes et des organismes de
la région de l’Asie-Pacifique, unis sous la cause
commune de la promotion des droits des femmes.
L’APWLD cherche, entre autres, à augmenter la
participation des femmes à la vie politique, à
promouvoir l’activisme, à former des avocates et
d’autres spécialistes souhaitant œuvrer pour la cause
des femmes et à permettre aux femmes marginalisées
de contester les lois et les pratiques abusives. Des
stages de nature juridique et sociale sont offerts à des
étudiantes et activistes, qui maîtrisent préférablement
une des langues régionales. Les stages se déroulent
en Thaïlande.
Les Sociétés Elizabeth Fry sont des organismes
communautaires régionaux qui viennent en aide aux
femmes qui font face au système judiciaire, ou qui sont
à risque d’entrer en conflit avec lui. On retrouve, parmi
l’éventail des services offerts par les Sociétés, des
programmes de prévention de récidive, de réinsertion,
de réintégration à la famille, d’aide juridique, de
thérapie, etc. Les possibilités d’engagement varient
entre Sociétés (il y en a 24 au Canada) – contactez-les
pour les connaître.
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Association nationale
Femmes et Droit
2339 Ogilvie Road, P.O. Box 46008
Gloucester, ON, K1J 9M7
 (613) 241-7570
 www.nawl.ca
L’Association pour les
droits de la femme et le
développement
215 Spadina Ave, Suite 150
Toronto, ON, M5T 2C7
 (416) 594-3773
 contact@awid.org
 www.awid.org
BAOBAB for Women’s
Human Rights (Nigéria)
76 Ogudu Road, Ojota
Lagos
 234 1 474 7931
 baobab@baobabwomen.org
 www.baobabwomen.org
Barbra Schlifer
Commemorative Clinic
489 College Street, Suite 503
Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5
 (416) 323-9149
 ist@schliferclinic.com
 www.schliferclnic.com
Canadians for Choice
251 rue Bank, 2e étage
Ottawa, ON, K2P 1X3
 (613) 789-9958
 www.canadiansforchoice.ca
L’ANFD se consacre à la promotion des droits des
femmes canadiennes à travers l’éducation et la
recherche juridiques. Elle plaide également pour la
réforme juridique dans des domaines pertinents aux
femmes: l’équité salariale, les mariages homosexuels,
les droits des femmes immigrantes, etc. L’ANFD n’a
pas de programme de stages; par contre, elle accepte
des initiatives individuelles – contactez l’organisme
pour plus de renseignements.
L’AWID œuvre à l’égalité des sexes en renforçant les
capacités des différents organismes voués à la
promotion des droits des femmes, en élargissant la
portée des mouvements de femmes, en augmentant la
visibilité des femmes et de leurs problèmes sur la
scène politique et en tissant des liens entre
organismes voués à sa cause. Les possibilités de
stage sont affichées sur le site Web lorsqu’elles
existent; d’autre part, le site est aussi une bonne
ressource pour repérer des offres d’emploi ou de stage
dans d’autres organismes de droits des femmes.
BAOBAB a pour objectifs de défendre et de
promouvoir les droits des femmes, de sensibiliser
toutes les strates de la société nigériane aux droits et
aux abus des droits des femmes, et de renforcer le
travail des autres organismes voués à la cause des
femmes ou des droits humains. Les étudiants
intéressés à faire du bénévolat ou un stage auprès de
BAOBAB sont invités à contacter l’organisme.
La Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic offre en 80
langues des services d’information, de conseil,
d’interprétation, d’orientation et de représentation
juridiques pour les femmes victimes de violence. Elle
se consacre également à l’éducation du public et au
renforcement des capacités d’autres acteurs dans la
région de Toronto. L’organisme offre aux étudiants des
possibilités de bénévolat dans la clinique juridique. Il
existe aussi un programme de stages du barreau
(ontarien).
L’Association canadienne pour la liberté de choix se
consacre à la promotion des droits sexuels et
génésiques au Canada. Elle sensibilise le public et le
personnel médical et mène des recherches sur la
reproduction et sur les politiques la concernant.
Communiquez avec l’organisme pour connaître les
possibilités de stage.
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Canadian Federation for
Sexual Health
2197 Riverside Drive, Suite 403
Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X3
 (613) 241-4474
 admin@cfsh.ca
 www.cfsh.ca
Canadian Network of
Women’s Shelters and
Transition Houses
Ottawa, ON
 (613) 680-5119
 intern@endvaw.ca
 www.endvaw.ca
Canadian Research Institute
for the Advancement of
Women
c/o Institute of Women’s Studies
University of Ottawa
143 Séraphin-Marion
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5
 (613) 562-5800, ext 1849
 info@criaw-icref.ca
 www.criaw-icref.ca
The CFSH’s mission is to promote sexual and
reproductive rights, in Canada and internationally. It
fulfills its mandate by raising awareness, educating the
public, creating resources, and providing policy advice
to institutions. It also supports rights-based projects in
developing countries and advocates for access to
sexual health services, including sexual education,
contraception and abortion. Internship opportunities are
posted on the website when available.
The Network brings together 350 women’s shelters and
transition houses throughout Canada. Its work consists
in building connections between member shelters and
developing best practices, researching solutions to
women’s issues, and raising awareness about violence
against women, both in society and on the political
scene. Internships are posted on the website; contact
the Network for other involvement opportunities.
CRIAW is a research institute that documents the
economic and social situation of Canadian women,
with the goal of providing tools and resources to
organizations working towards social justice and
equality. Internship and volunteering opportunities are
posted on the website. Among others, students can
volunteer as Research Associates, a mandate which
can be filled from home.
Catalyst
(USA,
Europe, India)
Canada, Catalyst conducts research and analysis on the
situation of women in business. It strives to acts as a
120 Wall Street, 15th floor
catalyst for the greater participation of women in the
New York, NY 10005
business world by publicizing its findings in the media,
 (212) 514 7600
providing advice to individuals and businesses, and
 info@catalyst.org
building connections and rewarding businesses that
 www.catalyst.org
show outstanding initiative in the advancement of
women. Internship opportunities are posted on the
website.
Center for Reproductive The CRR works to ensure the respect of women’s
Rights (USA)
reproductive rights in the U.S. and throughout the
120 Wall Street
world. Seeking to enshrine abortion as a fundamental
New York, NY 10005
human right and to change laws and policies
 (917) 637-3600
internationally, it litigates before national courts and
 www.reproductiverights.org
United Nations bodies, documents abuses, fosters
legal scholarship and works with policymakers. Legal
internships are available at part time during the school
year and full time during the summer.
Center for Women’s Global
The CWGL advocates for women’s rights worldwide.
Leadership (USA)
Its research, advocacy, training and education activities
160 Ryders Lane
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New Brunswick, NJ 08901
 (732) 932-8782
 www.cwgl.rutgers.edu
seek to advance economic and social rights from a
feminist perspective; it also engages in activism
against gender-based violence, and seeks to act as a
catalyst for the women’s movement by disseminating
research, fostering communication between other
organizations, improving their acting capacities, etc.
Specific internship opportunities are posted on the
website. The CWGL also welcomes volunteer project
proposals.
Dwa Fanm (USA)
Dwa Fanm défend et promeut les droits des femmes
P.O. Box 23505, Brooklyn
haïtiennes ainsi que ceux des autres femmes noires
New York, NY 11202
immigrantes aux É.-U., à travers des services
 (718) 222-6320
d’éducation et de formation, de conseil et d’aide
 dwafanm@dwafanm.org
juridique, ainsi que d’autres formes d’aide directe à sa
 www.dwafanm.org
clientèle. À travers ces activités, Dwa Famn vise à
avancer les droits des femmes et de leurs enfants, à
mettre fin à la violence qui leur est faite et à renforcer
leur autonomie afin qu’elles puissent se sortir de la
pauvreté et assumer leurs droits économiques. Les
stages sont affichés sur le site Web ; les étudiants
intéressés à faire du bénévolat peuvent contacter
l’organisme.
The equality effect
The equality effect est un réseau international de
The Center for Social Innovation –
défenseurs des droits de la personne de toutes
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professions qui s’inspire du mouvement féministe
720 rue Bathurst
canadien pour défendre les droits des femmes au
Toronto, ON, M5S 2R5
Ghana, au Kenya et au Malawi. The equality effect
 (416) 720-7359
recrute des professionnels et des spécialistes pour
 fsampson@theequalityeffect.org
 www.theequalityeffect.org
participer à ses projets d’éducation juridique, de
réforme judiciaire et de lobbying. Veuillez contacter
l’organisme pour les possibilités de bénévolat.
Equality Now (USA)
Equality Now a pour mission d’amener des
P.O. Box 20646
changements juridiques et systémiques durables qui
Columbus Circle Station
s’attaqueront à la discrimination et à la violence contre
New York, NY 10023
les femmes, à une échelle locale et internationale. Par
 (212) 586-0906
le biais de campagnes de sensibilisation, de
 info@equalitynow.org
mobilisation et de pression politiques, Equality Now
 www.equalitynow.org
lutte contre la discrimination systémique, la violence
sexuelle, la mutilation génitale et le trafic des femmes.
Des emplois sont disponibles à New York, Londres et
Nairobi dans le cadre du programme de stages
juridiques.
Fédération des femmes du La FFQ effectue un travail de sensibilisation, de
Québec
mobilisation et de concertation auprès des individus et
110 rue Ste-Thérèse, bureau 309
des organismes, dans le but de lutter contre la
Montréal, QC, H2Y 1E6
discrimination et la violence contre les femmes et
 (514) 876-0166
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 info@ffq.qc.ca
 www.ffq.qc.ca
FEM
BGC
International/Ethik
6050 rue St-Hubert
Montréal, QC, H2S 2L7
 (514) 656-6929
 info@feminternational.org
 www.feminternational.org
Fonds
d’action
et
d’éducation juridiques pour
les femmes
60, avenue St Clair E., bureau 703
Toronto, ON, M4T 1N5
 (416) 595-7170
 www.leaf.ca
FREDA Centre for Research
on Violence Against Women
and Children
Simon Fraser University
515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5K3
 (778) 782-5197
 freda@sfu.ca
 www.fredacentre.com
Gender Violence Awareness
Coalition (USA)
 www.bc.edu/sites/gvac
Girls Action Foundation
24 Mont Royal O., Bureau 601
Montréal, QC, H2T 2S2
 (514) 948-1112
 info@girlsactionfoundation.ca
 www.girlsactionfoundation.ca
d’avancer les droits sociaux et économiques de cellesci. Veuillez contacter la FFQ pour connaître les
possibilités de participation.
FEM International a pour mission de promouvoir
l’autonomie économique des femmes partout au
monde, tout en contribuant au développement d’une
industrie textile basée sur les principes du
développement durable et éthique. Dans ce but, FEM
International offre des programmes d’éducation et de
formation-entreprenariat aux femmes et œuvre à créer
et à renforcer un marché pour la mode éthique, ainsi
qu’à sensibiliser le public à la consommation
responsable. Les possibilités de stages sont affichées
sur le site Web; l’organisme invite également ceux qui
ont des connaissances spécialisées à le contacter.
Le FAEJ s’adonne à l’éducation et au litige, dans le but
d’assurer l’application réelle, par les tribunaux
canadiens, des droits garantis aux femmes par la
Section 15 de la Charte des droits et libertés. Les
possibilités de stage, lorsqu’elles existent, sont
affichées sur le site Web. Les bénévoles sont acceptés
en tout temps.
Le Centre FREDA est un institut de recherche sur la
violence contre les femmes. Il réunit les chercheurs de
l’Université
Simon
Fraser
et
des
groupes
communautaires et de droits des femmes locaux. Son
objectif est de mettre sa recherche au profit de la
sensibilisation et de l’amélioration de politiques. Son
approche est participative, par le fait qu’il travaille de
près avec les organismes communautaires, les
fournisseurs de services, etc. Les étudiants intéressés
à s’engager auprès du Centre sont priés de le
contacter.
Le site Web GVAC recense les centres d’aide aux
victimes de viol ou de violence conjugale, les
fournisseurs de services juridiques et les refuges dans
la région de Boston. Une ressource utile pour trouver
des possibilités de bénévolat ou de stage.
The Girls’ Action Foundation seeks to empower young
women across Canada, with a special focus on those
living in remote or rural areas, through various
community projects, as well as by supporting other
initiatives. Projects are meant to foster critical thinking
skills, social action, and a feminist perspective.
Students are invited to get in touch with the
organization for volunteer or internship opportunities.
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Global
(USA)
Fund
for
Women The Global Fund for Women is a grantmaking
organization dedicated to mobilizing resources and
222 Sutter Street, Suite 500
redistributing them among women-led projects that
San Francisco, CA 94109
benefit women, as well as to building networks
 (415) 248-4800
between these groups and donors. Students may
 www.globalfundforwomen.org
intern with the Fund over the summer. The Fund’s
website also lists paid internship opportunities with
other women’s organizations.
Global Network of Women The GNWP, a coalition of women’s groups from Africa,
Peacebuilders (USA)
Asia, Europe and South America, works towards peace
c/o WEDO
and security for women. Its work consists in advocacy
355 Lexington Avenue, 3rd floor
and action for the implementation, on a local, regional
New York, NY 10017
and international level, of the United Nations Security
 (212) 973-0325, ext 202
Council Resolutions on peace, women and security.
 www.gnwp.org
Students interested in interning should contact the
organization.
Huairou Commission (USA) The Huairou Commission is a coalition of women’s
249 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn
groups and individuals from 54 countries. Its aim is to
New York, NY 11211
create links between actors working towards improving
 (718) 388-8915
the condition of women, in order to share information
 www.huairou.org
and strengthen the ability of these groups to act.
Internship and volunteering applications are accepted
throughout the year; interested students are
encouraged to contact the Commission.
Institute for Women’s Policy The IWPR conducts and disseminates research with
Research (USA)
the goal of improving the conditions of women. Areas
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 301
of focus include economic and educational equity;
Washington, DC 20036
democratic participation of women; social security and
 (202) 785-5100
welfare; work and family; and health and safety.
 iwpr@iwpr.org
Internships are open to students in the spring and fall
 www.iwpr.org
semesters.
International
Women’s IWRAW works to bring about gender equality in the
Rights Action Watch Asia Asia Pacific region, with the UN Convention on the
Pacific (Malaysia)
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against
10-2 Jalan Bansar Utama 9
Women as guiding principle. Through trainings,
59000 Kuala Lumpur
workshops, tool and methodology development,
 (603) 2282-2255
advocacy, and dissemination of information, IWRAW
 iwraw-ap@iwraw-ap.org
participates in the implementation of human rights
 www.iwraw-ap.org
standards, strengthens the capacity of women’s
organizations and mobilizes women to claim their
rights. Internship applications are accepted all year;
interns participate in a range of activities, including
research and position paper writing.
International
Indigenous The Forum brings indigenous women leaders and
Women’s Forum (USA)
activists together with human rights activists and
121 W. 27th Street, Suite 301
organizations at the local, regional and national level,
New York, NY 10001
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 (212) 627-0444
 info@iiwf.org
 www.fimi-iiwf.org
throughout Africa, Asia and the Americas. Its goal is to
advance women’s rights and increase the participation
of indigenous women in decision-making. It works
towards this by building unity, leadership and advocacy
skills, and sharing knowledge. Internships take place
every semester, in New York or Managua.
International
Women’s IWTC supports the work of women’s organizations
Tribune Centre (USA)
through the creation and sharing of education and
777 United Nations Plaza
communication tools, with a special focus on
New York, NY 10017
empowering women living in poverty in Second and
 (212) 687-8633
Third World countries. It also helps new organizations
 iwtc@iwtc.org
set up, strengthens existing organizations, and builds
 www.iwtc.org
links and networks. Interns work in one of the IWTC’s
core project areas, in the summer, fall or spring
semesters, and assist with all the organization’s regular
activities.
International Civil Society
ICAN aims to increase the participation of women in
Action Network (USA)
peace-related initiatives, bridge the information gap
3027 O Street NW
between global policy initiatives and actual local
Washington, DC 20007
developments as they affect women, and create a
 (202) 415-2446
funding
system
geared
towards
women’s
 sanam@anderlini.net
peacebuilding
initiatives
in
conflict
zones.
Students
 www.icanpeacework.org
interested in getting involved with ICAN should contact
the organization.
International Planned
The IPPF/WHR works to improve the quality of life of
Parenthood
women living in the Americas and the Caribbean by
Federation/Western
advancing their sexual and reproductive rights. IIPF
Hemisphere Region
provides direct services to women, such as education,
125 Maiden Lane, 9th floor
screening, contraception and abortion, and works with
New York, NY 10038-4730
local organizations and governments to establish
 (212) 248-6400
sustainable national programs. Internship opportunities
 info@ippfwhr.org
are posted on the website when available.
 www.ippfwrh.org
International Women’s
The IWHC’s mission is to secure sexual and
Health Coalition (USA)
reproductive rights for women in Africa, Asia, Latin
333 Seventh Ave, 6th floor
America and the Middle East, with a special focus on
New York, NY 10001
adolescent girls. The IWHC acts by mobilizing young
 (212) 979-8500
women to action, supporting local projects through
 info@iwhc.org
funding, networking and information, and by lobbying
 www.iwhc.org
political bodies, including the U.S. government, to
enact policies that advance women’s rights. Internship
opportunities are posted on the website when
available.
International Women’s
Affilié à l’Université de Victoria, l’IWRP s’adonne à la
Rights Project
recherche participative, à l’échange d’informations et
Center for Global Studies, University au lobbying, dans le but de renforcer les capacités des
of Victoria
organismes de droits des femmes au Canada et à
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
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Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
 (250) 721-8800
 info@iwrp.org
 www.iwrp.org
l’international. Veuillez communiquer avec l’organisme
pour connaître les possibilités d’engagement.
Œuvrant avec la conviction que l’égalité et la
participation des femmes sont des éléments cruciaux à
Sbeih Building, 2nd floor
la résolution du conflit israélo-palestinien, le JCW
P.O. Box 21929
défend et promeut les droits des femmes
Beit Hanina, Main Street
palestiniennes, forme et mobilise les femmes à devenir
East Jerusalem 51630
actives au sein de leurs communautés, et sensibilise le
 972 2 6568532 ext 4
public aux abus des droits des femmes par les forces
 info@j-c-w.org
 www.j-c-w.org
israéliennes. Les étudiants engagés dans le cadre du
programme de stages juridiques seront affectés à la
recherche et à la documentation des abus à
Jérusalem-Est.
Legal Momentum (É.-U.)
Legal Momentum est voué à la promotion des droits
395 Hudson Street
des femmes, avec une attention particulière à leur
New York, NY 10014
sécurité personnelle et économique. Legal Momentum
 (212) 925-6635
remplit son mandat à travers les poursuites en cour,
 www.legalmomentum.org
l’éducation et le lobbying auprès du gouvernement.
Des postes de stagiaires en droit existent aux bureaux
de New York et Washington.
Lobby
européen
des Regroupant plus de 30 organisations nationales
femmes (Belgique)
européennes des droits des femmes, le LEF œuvre à
18 rue Hydraulique
assurer l’égalité systémique et réelle des femmes dans
1210 Bruxelles
l’Union européenne. Il s’adonne entre autres au
 +32 2 217 90 20
lobbying et à un travail de plaidoyer, diffuse de
 ewl@womenlobby.org
l’information et soutient divers projets transnationaux,
 www.womenlobby.org
dans le but d’assurer l’adoption de politiques
égalitaires par l’UE. Le programme de stages offre
annuellement des postes rémunérés et bénévoles.
L’R des centres de femmes L’R est le regroupement de 110 centres de femmes
du Québec
québécois. Sa principale fonction est de soutenir,
110 rue Ste-Thérèse, bureau 507
renforcer et de consolider les actions de ces centres à
Montréal, QC, H2Y 1E6
travers le financement, l’accroissement de leur
 (514) 876-9965
visibilité, la publication de rapports et le partage de
 info@rcentres.qc.ca
connaissances. Bien qu’il n’y ait pas de programme de
 www.rcentres.qc.ca
stages en tant que tel au sein du R, plusieurs des
centres offrent des possibilités d’implication –
consultez le répertoire des centres pour les connaître.
Madre (É.-U.)
Apportant autant une aide d’urgence que des solutions
121 West 27th Street, suite 301
à long terme, MADRE promeut les droits des femmes
New York, NY 10001
dans plusieurs pays de l’Amérique latine, du Moyen (212) 627-0444
Orient et de l’Afrique. Les principaux enjeux de
 www.madre.org
MADRE sont la santé sexuelle et génésique, la paix et
la
sécurité,
et
la
justice
économique
et
environnementale. Des stages, au bureau de MADRE
Jerusalem Center for
Women (Israël)
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à New York, ont lieu à trois reprises pendant l’année.
NARAL Pro-Choice America NARAL
s’adonne
à
la
dissémination
de
(É.-U.)
renseignements, à la mobilisation et à la pression
1156 15th Street NW, Suite 700
politique auprès de membres du Congrès, dans le but
Washington, DC 20005
de promouvoir le droit des femmes à la contraception
 (202) 973-3000
et à l’avortement. Les possibilités de stages auprès de
 www.prochoiceamerica.org
NARAL et de ses organismes membres sont affichées
sur le site Web.
National
Alliance
of NAWO brings together over 100 UK-based women’s
Women’s
Organizations organizations of varying nature. It acts as a voice for
(UK)
these organizations, bringing their concerns and
WRC, Ground Floor
demands to local, national, European and international
East 33-41 Dallington Street
governments and institutions. Internship opportunities
London, EC1V 0BB
are posted on the website.
 0 207 324 3045
 info@nawo.org.uk
 www.nawo.org.uk
The NGO Committee on the
Status of Women, NY (USA)
The NGO CSW NY supports the work of the different
United Nations bodies dedicated to advancing the
777 United Nations Plaza
rights of women. It does this through its network of 80
New York, NY 10017
organizations that monitor and participate in the UN’s
 www.ngocsw.org
activities. It also publishes reports, organizes
conferences, etc. Internship opportunities are posted
online.
NOW (USA)
NOW unites 500,000 women’s rights organizations in
1100 H Street NW, Suite 300
the U.S. with the goal of eradicating violence and
Washington, DC 20005
discrimination against women, securing abortion,
 (202) 628-8669
contraception and reproductive rights, and promoting
 www.now.org
justice and equality. It works through mass actions,
grassroots organizing, lobbying and litigation. The
internship program offers positions in the summer, fall
and spring; the volunteer program takes applications all
year.
National Partnership for The National Partnership has four main areas of focus,
Women and Families (USA) geared towards women and families: health care,
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste 650 reproductive rights, equality in the workplace, and
Washington, DC 20009
family friendly workplace policies. To that end, it
 (202) 986-2600
conducts research, education, outreach and litigation.
 info@nationalpartnership.org
Internship opportunities are posted on the website.
 www.nationalpartnership.org
National
Women’s
Law NWLC educates the public and litigates in landmark
Center (USA)
cases, with the goal of making laws and policies more
11 Dupont Circle NW, Ste 800
women and family oriented. Special areas of focus
Washington, DC 20036
include education, employment, family and economic
 (202) 588-5815
security, and reproductive health. Legal internships are
 info@nwlc.org
offered during the school year and in the summer.
 www.nwlc.org
Nobel Women’s Initiative
The Nobel Women’s Initiative, established by 6 of the
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 430, 12 women Nobel Peace Prize laureates, works to
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Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B7

(613)
569-8400

info@nobelwomensinitiative.org

www.nobelwomensinitiative.org
PARL-L (Politique, action,
recherche)
include women in peacebuilding efforts, bring about
justice for women victims of violence, and support
defenders of women’s human rights. Internship
opportunities are posted on the website.
Le PAR-L a pour mission de soutenir le mouvement
féministe canadien par des moyens électroniques : il
Michelle Ollivier
travaille entre autres à créer un portail électronique et
Département de sociologie
un forum de débat permettant l’accès aux ressources
Université d’Ottawa
féministes et la discussion, à accroitre la présence en
550 rue Cumberland
ligne des groupes féministes et à augmenter leur
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5
visibilité afin de permettre le réseautage, ainsi qu’à
 (613) 562-5800, poste 1383
 ollivier@uottawa.ca
diffuser des informations et faciliter des échanges. La
 www.unb.ca/par-l
liste d’envoi du PAR-L est une bonne ressource
pour les étudiants à la recherche de stages,
d’offres d’emploi, etc.
Planned
Parenthood Planned Parenthood provides reproductive health care
Federation
of
America services and sexual education programs, advocates for
(USA)
public policies that ensure access to such services,
434 West 33rd Street
and promotes research and technology development in
New York, NY 10001
the area of reproductive health. Volunteering and
 (212) 541-7800
internship opportunities are posted on the website.
 www.plannedparenthood.org
Regroupement
québécois Le Regroupement se veut un lieu d’échange, de
des centres d’aide et de ressources, de formation, de discussion et de soutien
lutte contre les agressions à pour les Centres d’aide et de lutte contre les
caractère sexuel
agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS) du Québec.
C.P. 56528, Succ. Ontario
Les étudiants intéressés à effectuer un stage ou du
Montréal, QC, H1W 3Z3
bénévolat devraient communiquer directement avec
 (514) 529-5252
l’organisme. Le site Web recense également les
 info@rqcalacs.qc.ca
organismes membres du Regroupement.
 www.rqcalacs.qc.ca
Réseau québécois d’action Le RQASF œuvre à améliorer la santé physique et
pour la santé des femmes
mentale et les conditions de vie des femmes, avec une
4245 avenue Laval
attention particulière accordée aux besoins des
Montréal, QC, H2W 2J6
femmes traditionnellement marginalisées. Travaillant
 (514) 877-3189
avec des centres de femmes, des centres
 rqasf@rqasf.qc.ca
communautaires, des institutions académiques et des
 www.rqasf.ca
médias, le RQASF se concentre principalement sur la
prévention, avec un travail de recherche , de
sensibilisation, de formation, etc. L’image corporelle, la
chirurgie esthétique, les médicaments représentent
quelques un de ses sujets d’intérêt. Veuillez
communiquer avec le RQASF pour connaître les
possibilités de participation.
Take
Back
the
Night TBTN organizes rallies to raise awareness and protest
International
Foundation sexual violence, all around the world. It offers 12-week
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(USA)
 www.takebackthenight.org
Vancouver Rape Relief &
Women’s Shelter
c/o P.O. Box 21562
1424 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC, V5L 5G2
 (604) 872-8212
 info@rapereliefshelter.bc.ca
 www.rapeliefshelter.bc.ca
Women’s Environment and
Development Organization
(USA)
355 Lexington Ave., 3rd floor
New York, NY 10017
 (212) 973-0325
 www.wedo.org
Women’s
International
League for Peace and
Freedom (Switzerland)
1 rue de Varembé, C.P. 28
1211 Genève 20
 (41 22) 919 70 80
 inforequest@wilpf.ch
 www.wilpfinternational.org
Working Group on Girls
 www.girlsrights.org
internships in the summer, fall and spring, to
candidates in good academic standing. The internships
can be completed from home. The application form is
available online.
Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter works
towards gender equality by combating sexual violence.
Its work includes: a crisis rape center and shelter, crisis
line, legal clinic, counseling and support groups, raising
awareness, advocacy and accompaniment services.
The organization welcomes volunteers year around –
interested students should contact the organization to
find out about involvement opportunities.
WEDO is dedicated to bringing about a world that
respects human rights, gender equality and the
environment, through change in international laws and
policies. Working at the international level with UN
bodies, governments and women’s organizations, it
engages in research, raising awareness, creating
networks, capacity building and training. Internships,
including legal opportunities, are posted on the
website.
WILPF works to advance social, political and economic
justice through regional and international activities such
as lobbying governments for policy changes,
monitoring and contributing to the work of the UN,
developing educational tools and collaborating with
other organizations. Volunteering and internship
opportunities are posted on the website.
WGG est une coalition de 80 organismes non
gouvernementaux nationaux et internationaux, qui
travaille avec les Nations Unies dans le but de
défendre les droits des filles autant à l’international
qu’au niveau régional. L’objectif est de promouvoir
l’inclusion et la participation des jeunes femmes au
sein des institutions et des communautés, ainsi que de
leur assurer la possibilité de se développer à leur plein
potentiel. Veuillez communiquer avec l’organisme pour
connaître les possibilités d’engagement.
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Policy & Law Reform
These are some of the leading research institutions and advocacy initiatives on legal
reform and access to justice. Working with various stakeholders such as government
agencies, policy and law makers, these organizations seek to increase access to justice
and reform the legal culture around the world.
Alberta Law Reform Institute
402 Law Centre, University of
Alberta
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2H5
 (780) 492-5291
 reform@alri.ualberta.ca
 www.law.ualberta.ca/alri
Alliance for School Choice
(USA)
1660 L Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
 (202) 280-1990
 www.allianceforschoolchoice.org
America’s
Foundation (É.-U.)
Future
1899 L Street NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
 (202) 331-2261
 info@americasfuture.org
 www.americasfuture.org
American
Institute (É.-U.)
Enterprise
1150, 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
 (202) 862-5800
 internships@aei.org
 www.aei.org
American
Legislative
Exchange Council (É.-U.)
1101 Vermont Ave. NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
 (202) 466-3800
 www.alec.org
The ALRI conducts research and advises the
government of Alberta with the goal of ensuring that
the law and its administration are just and up-to-date
and serve the interests of Albertans. While there is no
official internship program, students interested in
working in the area of law reform are encouraged to
contact the ALRI for opportunities.
The Alliance is the largest school choice organization
in the U.S. Its objective is to improve primary and
secondary education by advocating for a series of
measures that would allow parents to send children to
the school of their choice, regardless of geographical
area. Its work revolves around education and
advocacy. Contact the organization for internship
opportunities.
L’AFF recrute de jeunes professionnels à convictions
conservatrices ou libertariennes, dans le but de créer
des réseaux et de former des leaders conservateurs.
Les postes de stagiaire disponibles sont affichés sur le
site Web; certains d’entre eux sont rémunérés dans le
cadre du programme de stages du Charles Koch
Institute. Des offres de stage et d’emploi dans d’autres
organisations sont également affichées sur le site.
L’AEI, un institut de recherche et d’éducation, a pour
objectif de promouvoir les principes de l’économie
libérale. 45 postes de stagiaire sont disponibles, à
l’automne, à l’hiver et en été. Les stagiaires sont
affectés à la recherche et participent aux conférences
et autres activités organisées à l’Institut; veuillez
consulter le site Web pour plus de renseignements.
ALEC se consacre à la recherche et à la dissémination
d’information sur les questions reliées à l’économie
libérale, à la liberté individuelle et à la limitation des
pouvoirs de l’État. Il agit également en forum de
discussion sur ces mêmes sujets pour les législateurs
et les leaders du secteur privé. Les stages prennent
place en automne, au printemps et en été; les
stagiaires peuvent travailler dans le domaine des
politiques,
des
communications,
ou
du
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développement.
Atlantic Council (USA)
The Atlantic Council is dedicated to promoting
1101, 15th Street NW, 11th floor
international security and transatlantic cooperation. It
Washington, DC 20005
has five main programs: International Security,
 (202) 463-7226
Transatlantic Relations, Global Business and
 info@acus.org
Economics, Energy & Environment, and Young
 www.acus.org
Atlanticist. Within these programs, it researches the
relevant issues and brings together policymakers and
leaders to discuss solutions and advance cooperation.
Internships are available in fall, spring and summer.
Tasks include research, writing, event management
and project development.
Bill of Rights Institute (USA) The BRI is dedicated to providing free educational
200, North Glebe Road, Suite 200
resources on America’s founding documents and
Arlington, VA 22203
principles to teachers and students in the area of
 (703) 894-1776
American History and Civics. These include printed
 info@billofrightsinstitute.org
and online materials, as well as seminars and
 www.billofrightsinstitute.org
webinars. Please contact the Institute for internship
opportunities.
British
Institute
of The BIICL is a research institute dedicated to
International
and promoting the understanding of international and
Comparative Law (UK)
comparative law and to advancing the rule of law in
Charles Clore House
international
affairs.
Besides
research
and
17 Russell Square
publications, the Institute advocates for good practices
London, WC1B 5JP
and policy making, aids states through capacity 44 0 20 7862 5151
building, and fosters scholarship in the legal field.
 www.biicl.org
Legal internships are offered to graduate and recently
graduated students; please visit the website for
postings.
Brookings Institution (USA)
Brookings conducts research and gives policy
1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW
recommendations with the goal of strengthening
Washington, DC 20036
American democracy, fostering the economic and
 (202) 797-6210
social welfare of Americans, and creating a safer and
 www.brookings.edu
more cooperative international system. Its priority
areas are energy and climate, global change,
innovation and growth, and opportunity and well-being.
There are many internship openings, of various
natures; they are posted on the website when
available.
Canadian Centre for Policy
An independent research institute, the CCPA aims to
Alternatives
contribute a progressive voice to Canadian public
CCPA National Office
policy debates on topics pertaining to social, economic
251 Bank Street, Suite 500
and environmental justice. To learn about involvement
Ottawa, ON, K2P 1X3
opportunities, contact the national office or one of the
 (613) 563-1341
provincial chapters – offices exist in British Columbia,
 ccpa@policyalternatives.ca
Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Ontario.
 www.policyalternatives.ca
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Centre for Law and Society
Policy (USA)
1200 18th street, NW, Suite
200 Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 906-8000
info@clasp.org
www.clasp.org
Clinique d’intérêt public et
de politique d’internet du
Canada Samuelson-Glushko
100 Thomas More, Suite 306
Brooks Building, University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON, K1N 1E3
 (613) 562-5417
 cippic@uottawa.ca
 www.cippic.ca
The Constitution
(USA)
Project
1200, 18th Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
 (202) 580-6920
 info@constitutionproject.org
 www.constitutionproject.org
Criminal
Justice
Foundation (USA)
Policy
8730 Georgia Ave., Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
 (301) 589-6020
 info@cjpf.org
 www.cjpf.org
Drug Policy Alliance (É.-U.)
131 West 33rd Street, 15th floor
New York, NY 10001
 (212) 613-8020
 nyc@drugpolicy.org
 www.drugpolicy.org
CLASP engages in research, analysis and advocacy,
with the goal of improving existing policies and
designing new ones, in order to improve the living
conditions of low-income people in the United States.
Key areas of focus are families and childcare, access
to education, access to good employment and quality
of life and work. Internship opportunities are posted on
the website.
Affiliated with the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of
Law, the CIPPIC conducts research and advocacy on
technology related policy and law reform. Its goal is to
add to public debate on technology law issues, to
ensure balance in law-making, and to provide
representation to underserved individuals and
organizations in cases related to technology and law.
The summer internship program is open to students
from all Canadian law schools. It entails working in the
clinic and includes participation in seminars and others
events, and a stipend.
The TCP brings together academics, experts and
practitioners of different political backgrounds and
persuasions representing the American political
landscape, with the goal of preserving and
strengthening the American Constitution. Through
scholarship, advocacy, policy reform and public
education, the TCP seeks to reform the criminal justice
system and strengthen the rule of law. Various
internships are available to law students and recent
graduates – please refer to the website for postings.
The mission of the CJPF is to educate the public and
to inform and advise policy makers and criminal justice
practitioners on the problematic impact of drug policy
on the criminal justice system. Its work consists in
supporting drug policy reform organizations through
research, management, advice and coalition building.
Internships are available every spring, summer and
fall, and entail research and writing.
Œuvrant avec la conviction que la War on Drugs est
une politique erronée qui a un impact néfaste sur la
société et le système pénal, la DPA promeut des
solutions alternatives, basées sur les principes de la
science, de la santé, des droits humains et de la
compassion. Son travail consiste principalement à
mener des recherches, sensibiliser le public et
influencer le processus legislatif. Les stages, qui se
déroulent en Californie, à New York ou à Washington,
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Federalist Society for Law
and Public Policy Studies
(É.-U.)
1015, 18th Street NW, Suite 425
Washington, DC 20036
 (202) 822-8138
 info@fed-soc.org
 www.fed-soc.org
Halifax Initiative
153 rue Chapel, bureau 104
Ottawa, ON, K1N 1H5
 (613) 789-4447
 www.halifaxinitiative.org
Hudson Institute (USA)
1015 15th Street NW, 6th floor
Washington, DC 20005
 (202) 974-2400
 www.hudson.org
Institute for Legal Reform
(USA)
1615 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20062
 (202) 463-5724
 www.instituteforlegalreform.com
Manhattan Institute (USA)
52 Vanderbilt Ave.
New York, NY 10017
 (212) 599-7000
 www.manhattan-institute.org
National Consumer Law
Centre (USA)
7 Winthrop Square, Boston,
sont affichés sur le site Web.
La Federalist Society regroupe des avocats, des
universitaires et des étudiants en droit. Elle est un
forum d’échange et de discussion sur les idées
libertariennes et conservatrices telles que la restriction
des pouvoirs étatiques ou la liberté individuelle. Des
stages sont disponibles en automne et au printemps;
les stagiaires s’adonnent à la recherche, à la
correction et à la révision de textes.
La Halifax Initiative est une coalition d’ONG
canadiennes qui ont pour but de réformer les
institutions financières internationales telles que la
Banque mondiale et le FMI. Poussant celles-ci, entre
autres, à faire preuve d’une plus grande transparence,
à poursuivre le programme de pardon de dettes aux
pays pauvres et à cesser le financement de projets
écologiquement et socialement nuisibles, l’Initiative
espère créer un système plus efficace, plus honnête et
plus juste. Il n’y a pas de programme de stages formel;
les possibilités de bénévolat sont affichées sur le site
Internet.
Through research and analysis, the Hudson Institute
seeks to guide leaders and policymakers in business
and government to promote global freedom,
prosperity, and security. Internship opportunities are
posted on the website.
Founded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the ILR
represents the U.S. business community. Its aim is to
reform the legal system to make it faster, simpler and
more efficient. Areas of concern or discontent with the
system’s current state include the profusion of
frivolous lawsuits, the long duration of lawsuits, the
unfair awarding of damages and the excessive
influence of plaintiff lawyers on the legal system.
Contact the ILR for information on internships.
MI is a right-of-center think tank. Through its six policy
centers, it disseminates research, advocates for policy
reform and stimulates debate on such topics as the
legal system, national security, education and taxes.
Internship opportunities exist for undergraduates in the
summer and fall. Tasks include editing, administration
and some research. Internships include a weekly
stipend.
The NCLC seeks to build economic security for lowincome American families by promoting access to
financial services and advice of quality, and by
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MA 02110-1245
(617) 542-8010
consumerlaw@nclc.org
www.consumerlaw.org
protecting families from exploitative transactions. Its
work consists, among others, in consulting services
and litigation in cases that have the potential to
change consumer laws. Internships are posted on the
website, but students may also contact the NCLC for
other involvement opportunities.
Public Citizen (USA)
Through its five policy groups – Congress Watch,
1600 20th Street NW
Energy Program, Global Trade Watch, Health
Washington, DC 20009
Research Group and Litigation Group – Public Citizen
 (202) 588-1000
monitors, litigates and lobbies to defend the interests
 www.citizen.org
of the American public against abusive or
undemocratic
policies
of
governments
and
corporations. Numerous internship positions are
available each year; interns are integrated into one of
the policy groups and work on projects alongside
regular staff members.
Public Interest Advocacy PIAC provides research and legal services to
Centre
Canadian consumers, especially those who would not
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 1204
otherwise be represented, with the goal of promoting
Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B7
business and service provider practices that serve the
 (613) 562-4002
public interest. Much of its work revolves around the
 piac@piac.ca
fair and affordable delivery of important public
 www.piac.ca
services, such as transportation or financial services.
There is a paid articling position at the PIAC each
year; volunteer positions are also advertised from time
to time.
Public Interest Law Initiative Le PILI se voue à la promotion de l’intérêt public
(USA)
auprès des avocats et des étudiants en droit, dans le
C/o Foley & Lardner LLP
but de favoriser un engagement important dans ce
321 North Clark St., 28th floor
domaine au sein de la profession juridique. Le PILI
Chicago, IL 60654
permet à des étudiants d’obtenir de stages et
 (312) 832-5127
encourage les cabinets et les entreprises à créer des
 www.pili-law.org
postes et des conditions favorables aux carrières en
intérêt public.
Reason Foundation (USA)
Reason Foundation œuvre à réaliser sa vision
1747 Connecticut Ave. NW
libertarienne de la société à travers la recherche et la
Washington, DC 20009
dissémination de l’information par le biais de sa revue
 (202) 986-0916
Reason, ainsi que par le lobbying du gouvernement
 www.reason.org
sur les politiques publiques. Des postes rémunérés
sont offerts dans le cadre du programme de stages au
sein de la revue, à quatre reprises pendant l’année.
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Testimonial by Andrew Brighten on his clerkships at tw o public interest litigation groups in the United States
Ph.D. Student, Jurisprudence & Social Policy, Boalt Hall School of Law
(University of California at Berkeley)
Law Clerk, Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal, D.C. (Winter 2009)
McGill Faculty of Law LL.B./B.C.L. 2009
David Reuben Litigation Clerk, Animal Legal Defense Fund (Summer 2008)
During 2008-2009, I clerked at two public-interest litigation organizations in
the United States.
Both were exceptional and highly educational
experiences.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is a non-profit working to advance
the interests of animals through the legal system. I completed a ten-week
litigation clerkship at ALDF’s national office in Cotati, California, during the
summer of 2008, for which I received a six thousand dollar stipend. ALDF’s
clerkship program provides an invaluable (and rare) opportunity for a law
student to spend a significant period of time focused on animal law practice.
My summer was stimulating, challenging and above all a tremendous
learning experience. I encountered a diversity of assignments, including
conducting preliminary research informing litigation development, drafting
legal research memoranda, and preparing an amicus curiae brief submitted
to a state appellate court. My work spanned various areas of law (e.g.,
administrative, tort, civil procedure, trusts, etc.) and American jurisdictions.
Outside the office, I was granted opportunities to attend public hearings,
court proceedings, and document review sessions, as well as to network with
students and animal law professionals from other organizations. Throughout
the summer, my supervisors and colleagues were highly supportive and
committed to my development as a jurist.
Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal is a public interest litigation firm that provides
services to non-profit organizations; it focuses on animal protection,
environmental conservation, and open government law. During the winter of
2009, I completed a twelve-week clerkship, paid at $12.50 an hour, at their
office in downtown Washington, D.C. My experience was fortuitously timed to
coincide with the firm’s representation of the plaintiffs in the trial phase of
ASPCA, et al. v. Feld Entertainment, Inc., the culmination of a decade-long
citizen suit pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act. The trial took
place before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and
lasted a full six weeks. Most of my time was spent conducting time-sensitive
legal research on fine points of procedural and evidentiary law, drafting
memoranda to support the senior litigation team in their oral argumentation,
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and assisting in the preparation of written briefs requested by the court. I
worked closely with the firm’s highly accomplished litigators, who provided
both challenging assignments and excellent guidance. The clerkship also
gave me the opportunity to network within the U.S. Capitol’s vibrant legal and
political community, allowing me among others to meet leaders of national
non-profit advocacy organizations, and to attend events such as academic
conferences and meetings of public-interest attorneys.
In both cases, I entered the U.S. on J-1 exchange visas sponsored by
SWAP.ca. I would advise students interested in U.S. internships to
investigate visa requirements as early as possible, since making the
necessary arrangements can take several months. Be aware that a visa can
be quite expensive, particularly if your clerkship occurs outside the summer.
You may wish to seek funding to defray your costs; one of the organizations I
clerked for generously paid for my visa, but that is not typical. I would also
advise students to locate housing early. For example, short-term housing in
the Washington, D.C. area is relatively standard to arrange because of the
Capitol’s abundance of internships, but for this same reason is in high
demand.
6.
Droits des enfants
Some non-governmental organizations focus their attention on defending the rights of
children and ensuring a healthy and safe upbringing. Interested students should
highlight their interest and prior experience when seeking opportunities to work with
such organizations.
Children’s Defense Fund The CDF works with partners at the local, state and
(USA)
national level to promote the well-being and equality of all
25 E Street, NW
children in the U.S. Through research, analysis and
Washington, D.C. 20001
dissemination of information on how federal and state
 (202) 662-3697
laws and policies affect children, the CDF achieves policy
(Internship coordinator)
changes. It also works to propose positive policy

cdf_interns@childrensdefense.org alternatives. The internship program takes a total of 70
 www.childrensdefense.org
students and recent graduates each year, spread out
over summer, fall and winter.
Defence
for
Children DCI is an international network dedicated to the defense
International (Switzerland) and promotion of children’s rights. Globally, it focuses on
Rue de Varembé 1, Case Postale juvenile justice and protecting children who are in conflict
88 Geneva 20, Switzerland CHwith the law. At the national level, it deals with a myriad
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of other issues, including child soldiers, access to
 +41 22 734 05 58
education, trafficking and child labour. Its work is based
 info@dci-is.org
around the following 4 strategies: direct intervention,
 www.defenceforchildren.org
advocacy and lobbying, research and monitoring, and
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Justice for Children and
Youth
415 Yonge Street, Suite 1203
Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7
 (416) 920-1633
 info@jfcy.org
 www.jfcy.org
National Centre for Youth
Law (USA)
Miranda Perry, Assistant
Administrator
405-14th Street, 15th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
 (510) 835-8098 ext: 3018
 mperry@youthlaw.org
 www.youthlaw.org
Haut-Commissariat
aux
droits de l’homme des
Nations Unies – Comité
des droits de l’enfant
(Suisse)
Coordonnateur du programme de
stages, ONUG/OHCDH
CH-1211 Genève 10
 +41 22 917 9220
 internship@ohchr.org
www.ohchr.org/fr/aboutus/page
s/internshipprogramme.aspx
training and capacity building. Internship and
volunteering opportunities are posted on the website.
JCY is a legal aid clinic that provides legal information,
advice and representation to low-income children and
youth in the Toronto area who are in conflict with the
legal, educational, social service or mental health
systems. JCY takes on law students as volunteers each
year.
The NCYL works to reform laws and policies to improve
the lives of low-income children, especially those living
with a disability, abuse, neglect, or other disadvantage.
Special focus areas are improving the foster system
nationwide, economic security, health and mental health,
and juvenile justice. The NYCL has a clerkship program
and takes on students for internships and volunteering
each year. Please contact the Assistant Administrator for
more information.
Le Comité des droits de l’enfant est l’organe des Nations
Unies qui surveille la mise en pratique de la Convention
relative aux droits des enfants : ayant analysé les
rapports sur la condition des enfants dans chaque État
partie, le Comité lui soumet ses recommandations. Le
Haut-Commissariat accepte environ 50 stagiaires par
année. Les stages sont offerts aux étudiants aux 2 e et 3e
cycles; la sélection se fait deux fois par année. Les
stagiaires participent au travail du Haut-Commissariat au
même titre que les employés réguliers.
National
Center
for
Children in Poverty (USA)
215 W. 125th Street, 3rd
Floor, New York, NY 10027
(646) 284-9600
info@nccp.org
www.nccp.org
The NCCP is a public policy research center whose
mandate is to provide accurate and comprehensive
information to policymakers, service providers and
advocates, and the media, on the subject of childhood
poverty. Key areas of concern are income and working
conditions, healthcare for families, and access to quality
early education. Internship opportunities are posted on
the website.
War Child
War Child lutte contre la pauvreté et la marginalisation
489 College Street, Suite 500
chez les enfants et œuvre à créer un environnement
Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5
sécuritaire et amical à ceux-ci, ainsi qu’à accroître
 (416) 971-7474
l’accès à l’éducation, surtout pour les filles. Travaillant
 info@warchild.ca
avec des partenaires non gouvernementaux locaux, War
 www.warchild.ca
Child facilite la coopération et le tissage des liens et
renforce les capacités locales. L’organisme accepte des
étudiants bénévoles, mais n’offre aucun poste outremer.
Youth Criminal Defense Le YCDO offre des services de conseil et de
Office
représentation juridique aux jeunes qui ne sont pas
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Suite 600, 444-5th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB, T2P 2T8
 (403) 297-4400
and
Suite 600, Melton Building
10310 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, AB, T5J 2W4
 (780) 422-8383
 www.ycdo.ca
admissibles à l’aide juridique gratuite parce que le
revenu de leurs parents est trop élevé, mais dont les
parents refusent d’assumer les frais juridiques. Le YCDO
maintient aussi un service de conseil juridique
téléphonique qui fonctionne 24 heures sur 24; emploie
des travailleurs sociaux; et développe des outils de
prévention de la criminalisation des jeunes. Veuillez
contacter l’organisme pour connaître les possibilités de
stage ou de bénévolat.
7.
Democracy
Other public interest organizations focus their work on civil rights and promotion of
democratic government around the world. Some of these organizations monitor
elections, organize voter registration efforts and seek to educate the general public
about citizenship and democratic rights on several levels. The following are some of the
more widely known organizations that work in this field.
Americans for
Action (USA)
Democratic ADA is a lobby group that seeks to advance
progressive ideas and policies on such topics as civil
1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300
rights and liberties, economic and social justice,
Washington, D.C. 20006
foreign policy, and environment. They do this by
 (202) 600-7762
building coalition partnerships, educating the public,
 info@adaction.org
and by direct advocacy actions such as pushing for
 www.adaction.org
the election of progressive candidates or for the
implementation of progressive policies. University
students may intern with the ADA for a period of their
choice, assisting with a variety of general tasks such
as writing letters to the editor, event planning,
research and analysis, social media outreach, etc.
Avocats
canadiens
à L’ACE est un organisme de bienfaisance voué à la
l’étranger
promotion de la primauté du droit, de la bonne
248 Clemow Avenue,
gouvernance et des droits de la personne dans les
Ottawa, ON, K1S 2B6
pays en voie de développement ainsi que dans le
 (613) 797-1173
Nord canadien. A part les projets spécifiques dans
 info@cla-ace.ca
différentes régions, l’organisme œuvre à promouvoir
 www.cla-ace.ca
l’engagement des étudiants en droit – notamment à
travers ses sections étudiantes et son programme de
stages. Les stages de l’ACE ont une durée de 12 à 16
semaines et se déroulent en été, au sein d’un des
projets soutenus par l’ACE.
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Centre for Public
Education Alberta
Legal Formerly the Legal Resource Center of Alberta, the
CPLEA is a registered charity whose aim is to
800, 10050-112 Street,
strengthen Canadian democracy by providing free
Edmonton, AB, T5K 2J1
and accurate information on justice and the law to
(780) 451-8764
Canadians. CPLEA manages various law-related
info@cplea.ca
websites, among which are LawCentralCanada and
www.cplea.ca
LawCentralFrançais. Contact the CPLEA for volunteer
or internship opportunities.
Centre pour la démocratie et Le CDD se consacre à la recherche, la formation, la
le développement (Nigéria/R- promotion de politiques et le renforcement des
U)
capacités, dans le but de servir de catalyseur et
Talakawa House 31, Dartmouth Rd
facilitateur pour le développement et le renforcement
Manchester, M21 8XL
de la démocratie dans la région de l’Afrique de
 cddabv@cddwestafrica.org
l’Ouest. Les possibilités de stages sont affichées sur
 www.cddwestafrica.org
le site Web; les intéressés peuvent aussi contacter
l’organisme directement.
Democracy Watch
Democracy Watch promeut la réforme démocratique,
P.O. Box 821, Stn B
la transparence des gouvernements et la
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5P9
responsabilisation des corporations au Canada. Son
 (613) 241-5179
travail consiste principalement à surveiller et à publier
 dwatch@web.net
des rapports sur les pratiques des gouvernements et
 www.dwatch.ca
des entreprises au Canada, ainsi qu’à faire pression
pour l’adoption de processus plus démocratiques, afin
de faciliter la participation des citoyens et les
réformes. Les possibilités de bénévolat sont affichées
sur le site Web.
FairVote: The Center for FairVote s’adonne à la recherche, l’analyse,
Voting and Democracy (USA) l’éducation et au lobbying sur des enjeux liés au
6930 Carroll Ave., Suite 610
processus électoral américain, visant entre autres une
Takoma Park, MD 20912
réforme du système électoral pour rendre celui-ci
 (301) 270-4616
plus efficace et plus représentatif, ainsi qu’une plus
 info@fairvote.org
grande participation du public et surtout des jeunes.
 www.fairvote.org
Le programme de stages offres des postes de nature
juridique, ou encore des postes de recherche ou de
communications. FairVote recrute des stagiaires toute
l’année.
The Foreign Policy Centre Le FPC est un centre d’études en affaires étrangères.
(UK)
A travers la recherche, la publication de ressources et
23-28 Penn Street, 2nd Floor, Suite
l’organisation de conférences, le FPC tente de
11, London, N1 5DL
concevoir et de promouvoir des solutions
 +44 (0) 7729 7566
progressistes aux enjeux liés à la globalisation, la
 volunteering@fpc.org.uk or
primauté du droit, la citoyenneté et les relations des
events@fpc.org.uk
secteurs public et privé. Le FPC recrute des
 www.fpc.org.uk
bénévoles pour travailler comme auxiliaires de
recherche tout au long de l’année.
Freedom House (USA)
Freedom
House
soutient
les
initiatives
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démocratiques, surveille l’état de la liberté et promeut
la démocratie et les droits de la personne, autant aux
États-Unis qu’à travers le monde. A l’aide de la
recherche, de l’analyse, de manifestations publiques
et de services de formation et de conseil, Freedom
House appuie les organisations pro-démocratiques
partout au monde et met de la pression sur les
gouvernements et les institutions internationales et
régionales. Il y a diverses possibilités de stages
auprès de Freedom House – elles sont affichées sur
le site Web.
Institute for Democracy in Idasa runs democracy and governance programs,
South Africa (South Africa)
both during and in between elections, in about 20
Kutlwanong Democracy Centre
countries on the African continent. Idasa’s programs
357 Visagie Street
aim to create informed and active citizens and
Pretoria
encourage responsible and transparent government,
P.O. Box 56950, Arcadia 0007
with the ultimate goal of creating free and democratic
 (012) 392-0500
societies. Presently internships at Idasa are open only
 www.idasa.org.za
to students from Idasa’s partner institutions; however,
graduate students may volunteer at the Institute.
Please consult the website for information on
volunteering.
Institut
national
de
la L’INM est un organisme indépendant qui a pour but
magistrature
de renforcer la justice au Canada. Il accomplit son
250 rue Albert, 4e étage
mandat par le biais de formations aux juges et de la
Ottawa, ON, K1P 6M1
publication de ressources électroniques. Les stages
(613) 237-1118 sont affichés sur le site Web.
nij@judicom.ca
www.nij-inm.ca
Kosovo Law Centre
The KLC is a legal think tank that aims to foster a
Tringё Ismajli 76/4, 38000 Pristina
sustainable democratic society based on respect for
 +381 38 247 163
human rights, rule of law and high ethical standards in
 kosovolawcentre@klc.ipko.org
Kosovo. By building the capacities of the legal
 www.kosovolawcentre.org
profession and of its members, and by educating all
citizens in legal matters and processes, the KLC
hopes to see more responsibilities transferred from
international actors to local institutions. Please
contact the organization for volunteering and
internship opportunities.
Lawyers Without Borders LWOB provides pro bono legal services to human
(USA)
rights, capacity building, access to justice and rule of
750 Main Street – 3rd floor, law initiatives around the world. Its goal is to
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
strengthen the rule of the law, as well as to promote a
(860) 541-2288
culture of pro bono work among lawyers. There are
internship opportunities for law students in the
www.lawyerswithoutborders.org summer, fall and spring, in different locales around
1301 Connecticut Ave NW, 6th fl
Washington, D.C. 20036
 (202) 296-5101
 recruiting@freedomhouse.org
 www.freedomhouse.org
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Lucy Burns Institute (USA)
301 S. Bedford Street, Suite 6
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-0688
www.lburnsinstitute.org
OpenMedia.ca
1424 Commercial Dr., P.O. Box
21674, Vancouver, BC, V8L
8G3
contact@openmedia.ca
www.openmedia.ca
Open Society Foundations
400 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
 (212) 548-0600
 internships@sorosny.org
 www.soros.org
PILnet: The Global Network
for Public Interest Law (USA)
333 7th Ave., 14th floor
New York, NY 10001
 (212) 803-5380
 www.pilnet.org
Project
on
Government
Oversight (USA)
1100 G Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005-3806
 (202) 347-1122
 info@pogo.org
 www.pogo.org
the world – please refer to the website for details.
The Lucy Burns institute is dedicated to empowering
American citizens to become more knowledgeable
about local and state government. It hosts three
websites – WikiFOIA, Ballotpedia and Judgepedia –
which contain resources and information on state
sunshine laws (laws that regulate public access to
government documents), ballot measures, and
judges, respectively. LBI occasionally offers
internships – contact the organization to find out
about these opportunities.
OpenMedia.ca is a network of organizations and
individuals dedicated to preserving the open and
affordable nature of the Internet, as well as promoting
the possibilities that the Internet offers in terms of
governance and democratic participation. Internship
and volunteer opportunities are posted on the
website.
The Open Society Foundations fund various projects
around the world, with the goal of promoting vibrant
and democratic societies. Main areas of work include
rule of law and human rights, encouraging fairness
and equity in political, legal and economic systems,
advancing access to health, education and
democratic media, and building global alliances.
Various internships, such as legal research positions,
are offered throughout the year – they are posted on
the website.
PILnet works with local partners in various countries
to promote the rule of law to secure human rights and
justice. Its work revolves around 4 main strategies:
building the capacities of public interest lawyers,
facilitating and encouraging pro bono work, working
with government and other actors to build effective
legal aid systems, and advancing public interest
values in law schools. PILnet offers legal internships
in the summer, fall and spring, in its offices in Europe
or Asia.
POGO is a watchdog organization that works to
promote an accountable and open federal
government through investigations into corruption,
conflict of interest and other cases of misconduct or
corruption. POGO also informs the public of its
findings and works with the government to implement
solutions. Internships, legal and non-legal, are offered
at four times during the year; paid fellowship
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Street Law
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 870 Silver
Spring, MD 20910
 (301) 589-1130
 clearinghouse@streetlaw.org
 www.streetlaw.org
8.
positions also open from time to time.
Street Law’s mission is to educate the public on
democracy and human rights, in order to create
informed and active citizens and communities. It
works towards its vision through classroom and
community education seminars, as well as by training
others to become Street Law educators, in the U.S.
as well as around the world. Please consult the
website for internship opportunities.
Développement
De nos jours, le soutien de la société civile et des institutions judiciaires des pays en
voie de développement fait partie du travail de développement international. Les
organismes non-gouvernementaux ainsi que les autres organisations internationales
font souvent appel aux aptitudes de recherche de stagiaires, autant pour les soutenir
dans leur fonctionnement quotidien que pour appuyer leurs projets autour du monde.
En plus de fournir aux étudiants une expérience inestimable, ces stages peuvent servir
de fondement pour des travaux de trimestre solides.
Abri international
Abri international travaille avec des groupes
communautaires de logement, des ONG, des syndicats,
différents paliers du gouvernement ainsi qu’avec le
secteur privé, afin d’assurer aux communautés
défavorisées le droit au logement. AI offre à chaque
année plusieurs stages, en partenariat avec le
programme fédéral Stratégie emploi jeunesse. Les
stages ont habituellement une durée de six mois et se
déroulent en outremer.
Action Aid International Action Aid works within local partnerships, strengthens
(South Africa)
capacities and campaigns to empower individuals,
International Secretariat
families and communities in developing countries to end
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poverty and inequalities across the world. Priority topics
Saxonwold 2132, Johannesburg
include democracy, food security, rights of women and
 +27 11 731 4500
girls, etc. Please see the website for internship and
 mail.jhb@actionaid.org
volunteering opportunities – they are posted on an
 www.actionaid.org
availability basis, within each separate project.
Africa Action (USA)
Africa Action works to change the policies and policy1990 M Street NW, Suite 250
making processes of U.S. and multinational institutions
Washington, D.C. 20036-3430
towards Africa, with the goal of eliminating racism,
 (202) 546-7961
including Africa and its people in the decision-making
 info@africaaction.org
process, and fostering openness and accountability. It
 www.africaaction.org
does this through gathering, analyzing and disseminating
information, as well as mobilizing public pressure. A
variety of internship positions are available in 4 different
Casier Postal 67023 Lemoyne,
Saint-Lambert, QC, J4R 2T8
 (450) 671-1245
 info@rooftops.ca
 www.abri.ca
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Alternatives
3720 av. du Parc, bureau 300
Montréal, QC, H2X 2J1
 (514) 982-6606
 www.alternatives.ca
America-Mideast
Educational and Training
Services Inc. (USA)
Suite 1100, 1730 M St.. NW
Washington, D.C. 20036-4505
 (202) 776-9600
 inquiries@amideast.org
 www.amideast.org
BRAC (Bangladesh)
BRAC Centre, Internship Unit
75 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212
 +880-2-988-1265, ext 3161
 internship@brac.net
 www.brac.net
CARE Canada
Siège social
9 Chemin Gurdwara, bur. 200
Ottawa, ON, K2E 7X6
 (613) 228-5600
 info@care.ca
 www.care.ca
Bureau de Montréal
Marie-Ève Bertrand
Directrice pour le Québec
 (514) 458-0057
 marie-eve.bertrand@care.ca
CUSO
44, rue Eccles, suite 200
Ottawa, ON, K1R 6S4
 (613) 829-7445
 questions@cuso-vso.org
departments, both in the summer and during the school
year, in Washington.
Alternatives travaille à renforcer la participation citoyenne
et la contribution des mouvements sociaux à la création
de sociétés justes et équitables. Elle remplit son mandat
à travers la mise sur pied de divers programmes
favorisant la démocratie, l’environnement et la justice
sociale, ainsi qu’à travers le tissage de liens et de
réseaux. Plusieurs stages sont offerts : veuillez consulter
le site Web pour plus de renseignements.
AMIDEAST soutient les activités d’éducation, de
formation et de développement au Moyen-Orient et en
Afrique du Nord dans le but de renforcer l’économie, les
institutions et les communautés dans ces régions, ainsi
que de promouvoir l’éducation et l’égalité des sexes.
AMIDEAST dispense des programmes d’apprentissage
de la langue anglaise et des programmes de formation
pratique, facilite les échanges académiques entre ces
pays et les É.-U., et renforce les capacités des
institutions locales. Les stages disponibles sont affichés
sur le site Web.
BRAC’s goal is to break the cycle of poverty, bring about
gender equality, and allow every individual to unleash his
or her own potential, in Asia, Africa and the Americas. To
realise its vision, BRAC implements many projects of
varying natures, to bolster local economies, educate
individuals and communities, and strengthen the rule of
law. BRAC is constantly recruiting interns and volunteers:
please consult the website for postings.
Membre du réseau Care International, Care Canada
œuvre à affranchir les communautés les plus pauvres du
cycle de la pauvreté. Ses priorités sont les besoins
fondamentaux : l’eau, les systèmes sanitaires, la sécurité
alimentaire; mais aussi les enjeux liés au
développement : l’accès à l’éducation, l’adaptation aux
changements climatiques et l’élargissement des
perspectives économiques. Care se concentre
spécialement sur les femmes et les filles. L’organisation
offre régulièrement des possibilités de stage et de
bénévolat, autant à Ottawa ou à Montréal qu’à
l’étranger : les postes à combler sont affichés sur le site
Web.
Cuso international mobilise des bénévoles à travailler
dans leur propre pays ou à l’étranger, dans le but de
créer un réseau global de bénévoles et de briser le cycle
de la pauvreté. Les stages à l’étranger, modestement
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 www.cuso.org
Bureau de Montréal
 (514) 276-8528
 quebecconnect@cuso
international.com
rémunérés, sont généralement ouverts aux individus qui
possèdent déjà un diplôme et une certaine expérience
dans leur domaine. Ils sont de longue durée : en
moyenne entre 12 et 26 mois. Pour le bénévolat sur
place (Cuso a plusieurs bureaux au Canada), les postes
demandent un moindre engagement et relèvent de
tâches moins spécialisées : l’administration, la collecte
de fonds, la sensibilisation, etc.
Développement et Paix
Développement et paix est l’organisme officiel de l’Église
1425 boul. René-Lévesque O., 3e catholique canadienne pour l’aide à l’international. Visant
Montréal, QC, H3G 1T7
à éliminer les inégalités entre le Nord et le Sud,
 (514) 257-8711
l’organisme soutient les initiatives locales dans des
 info@devp.org
domaines tels que les droits humains, la paix,
 www.devp.org
l’éducation, etc. Développement et paix offre des
possibilités de placement à l’étranger; celles-ci sont
affichées sur le site Web. Pour le bénévolat au Canada,
veuillez contacter l’organisme.
Institute for Human Rights The IHRD aims to strengthen the effectiveness and
and Development in Africa accessibility of African human rights mechanisms and
(Gambia)
bodies. To achieve this goal, it trains NGOs and other
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actors working in areas related to human rights, provides
AU Summit Highway
pro bono legal services, does research, networks with
P.O. Box 1896 Banjul
human rights organizations and NGOs, and advocates
 +220 44 10 413/4
for the implementation of human rights norms. There are
 ihrda@ihrda.org
internship opportunities lasting between 3 months and 1
 www.ihrda.org
year, though these are mostly open to students from
Africa. However, there are also volunteering positions –
these are posted on the website.
InterAction (USA)
InterAction is an alliance of over 190 U.S.-based NGOs
1400 16th Street, NW, Suite working in developing countries. It works towards its goal
210 Washington, DC 20036 of diminishing poverty and safeguarding human rights
 (202) 667-8227
both through emergency action in the field and through
 intern@InterAction.org
strengthening the capacities of NGOs, advocating for
 www.interaction.org
policy reforms, and facilitating linkages and cooperation
between NGOs, governments and international
institutions. The internship program recruits students in
the fall, winter and summer. Graduate students are
preferred. Please refer to the website for a breakdown of
internship types.
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Jeunesse Canada Monde
2330 rue Notre-Dame O, bur. 300
Montréal, QC, H3J 1N4
 (514) 931-3526
 info@cwy-jcm.org
 www.cwy-jcm.org
Jewish Agency for Israel
(Israel)
48 King George St., P.O.
Box 92 Jerusalem 91000
www.jewishagency.org
Joint Aid Management
(South Africa)
PO Box 1502, Honeydew 2040
Republic of South Africa
 27 (0) 11548 3900
 info@jamint.com
 www2.jamint.com
Project Ploughshares
57 Erb Street West
Waterloo, ON, N2L 6C2
 519-888-6541
 plough@ploughshares.ca
 www.ploughshares.ca
Sustainable Thinking and
Expression
on
Public
Space Initiative
c/o The Centre for Social
Innovation
720 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON, M5S 2R5
 www.stepsinitiative.com
JCM a pour but d’offrir des expériences éducatives et
conscientisantes aux jeunes canadiens (généralement
âgés de 18 à 30 ou 35 ans) par le biais de projets d’aide
dans les pays en voie de développement. Les projets
sont généralement liés aux domaines de la santé, de
l’environnement ou de l’éducation. Des postes de
stagiaires sont offerts dans le cadre de chaque projet :
les postes varient donc grandement. Veuillez consulter le
site pour les offres disponible. Il est à noter que JCM
s’attend à ce que les stagiaires mènent des activités de
financement avant le stage – chaque stagiaire a une
contribution à verser.
The goal of the Jewish Agency for Israel is to create and
reinforce a global Jewish community with Israel as its
center, by strengthening the sense of identity of young
Jews around the world and involving them in social
activism and mutual cooperation. The Agency’s website
contains a search engine useful for finding study,
internship and work opportunities for students and recent
graduates in Israel.
Joint Aid Management works in 5 countries in southern
Africa to develop communities in an immediate and long
term way. Projects include nutrition and education
initiatives, business skills trainings and microloans, etc.
Emphasis is placed on transferring skills and knowledge
to communities. Internships are posted on the website
when available. They can take place in South Africa, or in
one of the other offices – most likely in Washington, DC.
Project Ploughshares is the social justice and peace
agency of the Canadian Council of churches. Working in
collaboration with other NGOs and churches as well as
government agencies, it supports initiatives and policies
that advance disarmament and peace throughout the
world. Available internships are posted on the website.
Because these are not all coordinated by Project
Ploughshares, but by its member bodies, conditions and
requirements can vary greatly: some come with a
stipend, some require the applicant to be part of a
church, etc.
Le principe fondateur de STEPS veut que l’art soit un
catalyseur
et
un
facilitateur
d’engagement
communautaire. STEPS œuvre donc à promouvoir
« l’ARTivisme », dans le but de créer des communautés
de citoyens conscients et socialement et politiquement
engagés. Des postes de stagiaires sont affichés sur le
site Internet; les candidats intéressés sont invités à
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Visions in Action (USA)
2710 Ontario Road NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
 (202) 625-7402
 visions@visionsinaction.org
 www.visionsinaction.org
contacter l’organisme pour lui proposer leurs talents.
VIA works in 4 African countries (South Africa, Liberia,
Uganda and Tanzania) to bring about social and
economic justice through the implementation of
educational, economic, food relate and exchange
programs. Emphasis is placed on community
involvement, local initiative and skill transfer. VIA places
volunteers in 6 to 12 month positions in the countries in
which it works. The Supported Volunteer program pays
all the volunteer’s expenses except for airfare, while
Classic Volunteers must raise the funds they need (about
$500 a month). Supported positions are posted on the
website when available; applications to the Classic
program are accepted all year. Intern positions also exist
at the Washington Office – please find the postings on
the website.
9.
Environment
National and international environmental conservation organizations provide law
students with an opportunity to research and participate in various environmental
conservation research initiatives as well as their intersection with current legal and
political developments.
Animal Legal Defense Fund The ALDF is an organization of lawyers that
(USA)
advocates for animals’ rights. It litigates to bring
170 East Cotati Avenue
individuals and corporations that have abused animals
Cotati, CA 94931
to justice, works with the legal system towards more
 (707) 795-2533
severe penalties, and advances the field of animal law
 info@aldf.org
in law schools and among law professionals. The
 www.aldf.org
ALDF has clerkship programs in the summer and
during the school year, with several paid positions
available. Consult the website for these opportunities.
Canadian Environmental Law The CELA is a community legal clinic specialized in
Association
environmental matters. Funded by Legal Aid Ontario,
130 Spadina Avenue, Suite 301
it provides legal aid to individuals and organizations in
Toronto, ON, M5V 2L4
environmental law cases, works with public interest
 (416) 960-2284
groups to come up with sustainable solutions,
 www.cela.ca
encourages increased public participation in
environmental decision-making, and advocates for
comprehensive law reforms. One articling position is
available each year at the CELA. Paid internship
positions are available from time to time, and are
posted in the News section of the Website when
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Center
for
Diversity (USA)
Biological
P.O. Box 710
Tucson, AZ 85702-0710
 (520) 623-5252
 center@biologicaldiversity.org
 www.biologicaldiversity.org
The Center for International
Environmental Law (USA)
1350 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 1100
Washington, D.C. 20036
 (202) 785-8701
 info@ciel.org
 www.ciel.org
Centre du droit international
du développement durable
Chancellor Day Hall
3644 rue Peel
Montréal, QC, H3A 1X1
 (514) 398-8918
 secretariat@cisdl.org
 www.cisdl.org
Le Centre québécois du droit
de l'environnement
454, avenue Laurier Est
Montréal, QC, H2J 1E7
 (514) 272-2666, poste 26
 cqde@cqde.org
 www.cqde.org
Commission de coopération
environnementale
393 rue St-Jacques O., bur. 200
Montréal, QC, H2Y 1N9
 (514) 350-4300
 info@cec.org
 www.cec.org
Defenders of Wildlife (USA)
1130, 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
 1-800-385-9712
 defenders@mail.defenders.org
 www.defenders.org
available. Volunteers are always welcome.
The Center for Biological Diversity uses existing laws
and lobbies for reforms to protect the diversity of flora
and fauna in the U.S. Besides research, rallying public
support and creating international links, the Center
engages in advocacy and strategic litigation through
its Climate Law Institute. Internships, including legal,
are posted on the website and can take place in any
of the Center’s offices in the U.S.
The CIEL uses and works to strengthen international
law and institutions to protect the environment and
create a fair and sustainable world. Part of the CIEL’s
mandate is to train the next generation of
environmental lawyers. As such, it offers internship
opportunities to students and recent graduates:
interested students are invited to submit their
applications to the Washington or Geneva offices.
Travaillant de près avec la Faculté de droit de McGill,
le CDIDD appuie la compréhension, la conception et
la mise en pratique de politiques internationales qui
assureront la protection des écosystèmes et le
développement de sociétés durables. Les étudiants
mcgillois peuvent se joindre au centre de recherche
juridique – veuillez contacter l’administration pour plus
d’information.
Le CQDE est un centre de recherche qui prodigue
informations et conseils sur les aspects juridiques des
enjeux environnementaux aux citoyens, groupes de
défense de l’environnement et au gouvernement.
Veuillez contacter l’organisme pour connaître les
possibilités de bénévolat.
La CCE est l’organisme qui régit l’accord
environnemental qu’ont pris le Canada, le Mexique et
les États-Unis dans le cadre du traité économique
qu’est ALÉNA. Financée par les gouvernements des
trois
pays,
la
CCE
étudie
les
enjeux
environnementaux dans le contexte du commerce
nord-américain et œuvre à augmenter la participation
du public. Veuillez contacter la CCE pour les
possibilités de stage.
Defenders of Wildlife work to protect wildlife habitats
and species and promote sustainable energy policies
through a mix of on the ground projects, lobbying
state, national and international policy makers, and
legislating in the courts. Legal internships are open to
law students with an interest in environmental law.
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Ecojustice Canada
Main Office
214 - 131 Water Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 4M3
 (604) 685-5618
 www.ecojustice.ca
Earthjustice (É.-U.)
426, 17th Street, 6th Floor, Oakland,
CA 94612
 1-800-584-6460
 info@earthjustice.org
 www.earthjustice.org
EarthRights
International
(USA, Thailand, Peru)
1612 K St. NW, Suite 401
Washington, D.C. 20006
 (202) 466-5188
 infousa@earthrights.orgg
 www.earthrights.org
Environmental Defense Fund
(É.-U.)
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW,
Ste 600
Washington, DC 20009
 (800) 684-3322
 jobs@edf.org
 www.edf.org
Environmental
Law
Policy Centre (É.-U.)
35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601
 (312) 673-6500
 www.elpc.org
and
Applications are accepted all year long.
The goal of Ecojustice Canada is to defend and
promote Canadians’ right to a healthy natural
environment. As such, it provides pro bono services to
individuals and organizations waging legal battles on
environmental topics against corporations and
government. Ecojustice takes on one articling student
each year at its main office in Vancouver. Volunteers
are recruited year round, and may work at the Toronto
or Calgary offices, or at the Environmental Law Clinic
at the University of Ottawa.
Earthjustice défend l’environnement, les espèces
animales et le droit de tous les humains à jouir d’un
environnement sain en prodiguant des services de
représentation juridique pro bono aux regroupements
locaux et nationaux partageant ces objectifs.
Plusieurs stages sont offerts à chaque année, nature
juridique ou autre, à différents emplacements aux É.U. – consultez le site Web pour visualiser les postes
disponibles.
ERI works to protect “earth rights” – that is, human
rights and the environment as they relate to each
other. Their work consists in research, legal actions
against abusers, advocacy and mobilization of
communities and individuals. ERI offers several
internship positions each year for law students and
graduates. Internships can take place in Washington,
DC, Thailand, or Peru, and are posted on the website
when available.
Combinant les forces de professionnels juridiques et
scientifiques, l’EDF œuvre à transformer les règles qui
régissent le commerce aux É.-U., dans le but de
protéger les écosystèmes, les océans et la santé
humaine, ainsi que de freiner le changement
climatique. EDF offre divers stages, dont des stages
juridiques, dans plusieurs emplacements aux É.-U. Ils
sont affichés sur le site Web au fur qu’ils deviennent
disponibles.
L’ELPC emploie les forces de ses spécialistes en
droit, en affaires, en politiques publiques et en
communication, à trouver des solutions aux
problèmes environnementaux qui menacent les
richesses naturelles et le bien être des habitants de la
région états-unienne du Mid West. L’ELPC accueille 3
ou 4 étudiants à chaque été dans le cadre de son
programme de stages juridiques. Il existe aussi des
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Environmental Law Centre
204, 10709 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5J 3N3
 (780) 424-5099 or (800) 661-4238
 elc@elc.ab.ca
 www.elc.ab.ca
Environmental Law Alliance
Worldwide (É.-U.)
1877 Garden Ave.
Eugene, OR 97403
 (541) 687-8454
 elawus@elaw.org
 www.elaw.org
Environmental Law Institute
(É.-U.)
2000 L Street NW, Suite 620
Washington, D.C. 20036
 (202) 939-3800
 law@eli.org
 www.eli.org
Équiterre
Maison du développement durable
50, rue Sainte-Catherine O., bur 340
Montréal, QC, H2X 3V4
 (514) 522-2000
 info@equiterre.org
 www.equiterre.org
European
Environmental
Bureau (Belgique)
34, BD de Waterloo, B-1000 Brussels
 +32-2-289-1090
 eeb@eeb.org
 www.eeb.org
European
Federation
for
stages en politiques publiques.
L’ELC offre des services juridiques, des programmes
éducatifs et des ressources extensives, visant à
provoquer des réformes juridiques qui protègeront
l’environnement et à assurer la participation du public
aux
processus
de
décision
en
matières
environnementales. Dépendamment du financement
dont ils disposent, l’ELC embauche de temps en
temps un étudiant comme assistant à la recherche –
consultez le site Web pour connaître la disponibilité.
ELAW est un réseau global d’avocats, de chercheurs
et d’activistes qui offre un soutien scientifique et
juridique aux organismes et individus œuvrant à
protéger l’environnement. ELAW offre des postes de
stagiaires juridiques aux étudiants en droit pendant la
période estivale. Il existe également des possibilités
de bénévolat : consultez le site Web pour plus
d’information.
L’ELI s’adonne à la recherche, l’analyse et le dialogue
avec la communauté scientifique, le public et les
décideurs, dans le but de proposer et de mettre en
pratique, à travers la réforme des lois et des
politiques,
des
solutions
aux
enjeux
environnementaux. Diverses postes de stagiaire dans
le domaine du droit sont disponibles aux étudiants –
consultez les affichages sur le site Web.
Équiterre se soucie de fournir des solutions concrètes
aux enjeux environnementaux aux individus, aux
entreprises et au gouvernement; de sensibiliser le
public à ces enjeux et de lui fournir un soutien à
travers des projets d’accompagnement. Équiterre fait
aussi pression sur les décideurs afin d’instaurer des
politiques équitables et intelligentes. Différentes
possibilités de bénévolat et de stage sont affichées
sur le site Web – consultez le fréquemment pour les
connaître.
L’EEB est une fédération de 140 organisations
environnementales européennes travaillant dans
divers domaines liés à l’environnement et à sa
protection. L’EEB facilite les liens et échanges entre
ses organismes membres et agit comme leur porteparole auprès des institutions européennes. Les
candidatures aux stages sont acceptées toute
l’année; les stagiaires sont affectés à différents projets
selon leur formation et leurs intérêts.
Bringing together about 50 organizations, EFTE
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Transport and Environment pushes for the implementation of sustainable green
(Belgique)
transportation policies throughout Europe. Its work
26 rue d’Edimbourg, B-1050 Brussels cuts across a great variety of sectors: aviation,
 +32-0-2-893-0841
shipping, biofuels, CO2 emissions, etc. Internship
 info@transportenvironment.org
opportunities are posted on the website when
 www.transportenvironment.org
available.
Fondation David Suzuki
La Fondation David Suzuki œuvre à mobiliser les
540-50, rue Sainte-Catherine O.
individus, les entreprises et les gouvernements au
Montreal, QC, H3B 1A7
Canada à agir pour transformer l’économie, les
 (514) 871-4932
politiques et les habitudes de vie afin de protéger
 www.davidsuzuki.org
l’environnement et de préserver la diversité naturelle.
Des occasions spécifiques de stages ou de bénévolat
sont affichées sur le site Web de la Fondation
régulièrement. D’autre part, les personnes intéressées
à faire du bénévolat en dehors des postes affichés
peuvent s’inscrire sur le site Web.
Forests and European Union FERN est voué à la conservation des forêts et à la
Resource Network
défense des droits des peuples vivant en forêt.
Rue d'Edimbourg, 26, 1050 Bruxelles Coordonnant
les actions des autres ONG
 +32 2 894 4690
environnementales et surveillant les actions et
 www.fern.org
politiques de l’Union Européenne, le FERN exerce de
la pression sur les institutions de l’UE de manière à
influencer les politiques vis-à-vis les forêts, sur une
échelle globale. Les stages viennent avec une
allocation mensuelle de 800€ - ils sont affichés sur
le site Web lorsqu’ils sont disponibles. Des occasions
de bénévolat sont également affichées sur le site.
Foundation for International FIELD advocates for more just international
Environmental
Law
and environmental laws and institutions, builds the
Development (UK)
capacities of NGOs and other environmental
3 Endsleigh Street
organizations, provides training and education
London WC1H 0DD
services, and conducts research towards sustainable
 +44 (0)20 7872 7200
solutions to environmental threats. Law graduates and
 field@field.org.uk
students in the final year are eligible to apply to the
 www.field.org.uk
internship program. Internships last up to three
months and consist in research and drafting legal
advice. They are posted on the website when
available.
Friends of the Earth (USA)
FOE is a part of the Friends of the Earth International
1100 15th Street NW, 11th Floor
network. Providing policy expertise at the state and
Washington, DC 20005
federal level, it works to influence key economic
 (202) 783-7400
factors (e.g. environment regulations for corporations,
 www.foe.org
public investments, etc) causing the degradation of
the environment. FOE offers internship positions,
which allow students to work with regular staff for 3 to
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Global Witness (UK)
Buchanan House, 6th Floor,
30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2HS
+44 (0)207 4925820
US Office
529 14th Street NW, Suite 1085
Washington, DC 20045
 +1 202-621 6665
 www.globalwitness.org
Greenpeace Canada
33 Rue Cecil
Toronto, ON, M5T 1N1
 (416) 597-8408
454 av. Laurier Est, 3e étage
Montréal, QC, H2J 1E7
 (514) 933-0021

www.greenpeace.org/canada
International
Centre
for
Trade
and
Sustainable
Development (Suisse)
2, Chemin de Balexert 7, 1219
Châtelaine, Geneva,
 +41 22 917-8492
 jobs@ictsd.ch
 www.ictsd.org
International
Union
for
Conservation
of
Nature,
Environmental Law Center
(Allemagne)
Godesberger Allee 108-112
53175 Bonn
 +49-228-2692-231
 elcsecretariat@iucn.org
 www.iucn.org
National Resource Defence
Council (USA)
6 months. Please visit the website to see up to date
postings.
Global Witness investigates human rights and
environmental abuses, as well as conflicts and
corruption, caused by the exploitation of natural
resources around the world. They also raise
awareness, campaign against these abuses, and work
to bring their perpetrators to justice. While there is no
internship program, the volunteer program takes
students for specific assignments on selected
projects, much like an internship program. Vacancies
are posted on the website.
Greenpeace est un groupe de pression qui lutte à
protéger la biodiversité, à empêcher la pollution et la
surexploitation des ressources naturelles et à
atteindre la paix et le désarmement nucléaire, sur une
échelle globale. L’organisme jouit du statut
d’observateur auprès de l’ONU. Les postes de
stagiaires disponibles sont annoncés dans le bulletin
d’information envoyé aux bénévoles; on suggère donc
aux intéressés de s’inscrire sur la liste de diffusion
pour pouvoir les visualiser.
L’ICTSD a pour objectif d’influencer le système
international de commerce de manière à promouvoir
les visées du développement durable. Il agit comme
médiateur entre différents partis afin de faciliter la
compréhension et le dialogue et de faire valoir
l’information et les solutions proposées par les partis
concernés auprès des décideurs. Le programme de
stages offre des postes spécialisés dans divers
domaines; veuillez consulter le site Web pour les
postes disponibles. Il y a également des possibilités
de bénévolat.
S’appuyant sur le travail des 11 000 chercheurs
scientifiques qui en font partie, l’IUCN développe et
met sur pied des programmes de conservation et de
développement
durable
partout
au
monde.
Regroupant également environ 1200 autres
organisations environnementales, l’IUCN agit pour
influencer les politiques et les engagements des
institutions régulatrices vis-à-vis de l’environnement.
L’IUCN invite les étudiants avec un fort intérêt pour
les enjeux environnementaux à présenter leur dossier
de candidature au programme de stages.
The NRDC employs scientists and lawyers to come
up with and push for the application of
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40 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011
 (202) 727-2700
 www.nrdc.org
Nature Canada
75 Albert Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5E7
 (613) 562-3447 or 1-800-267-4088
 info@naturecanada.ca
 www.naturecanada.ca
Pembina Institute
130 Albert Street, Suite 910
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G4
 (613) 216-1976
 www.pembina.org
Rainforest
(USA)
Foundation
US
180 Varick Street, Suite 528
New York, NY 10014
 (212) 431-9098
 www.rainforestfoundation.org
Ramsar
Convention
on
Wetlands (Switzerland)
Ramsar Secretariat
28 Rue Mauverney, CH-1196
Gland
 +41 22 999 0170
 ramsar@ramsar.org
 www.ramsar.org
Sierra Club Canada
412-1 Nicholas St.
Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B7
 613-241-4611 or 1-888-8104204
 info@sierraclub.ca
environmentally sustainable policies by state, federal
and local governments, as well as by corporations.
The legal internship program takes on students to
work with regular staff doing research, preparing
analyses, and drafting documents. Please see the
website for application details.
Nature Canada’s mission is to protect Canada’s
habitats and wildlife. They work towards it by
supporting local conservation initiatives, pushing for
law and policy reform as well as the formation of
protected areas, as well as through extensive public
education programs. Internship opportunities are
posted on the website.
Le Pembina Institute s’adonne à la recherche et
l’analyse, prodigue des conseils et fait pression sur
les groupes communautaires, le gouvernement et les
entreprises, avec l’objectif d’opérer au Canada une
transition vers l’exploitation de formes d’énergie plus
propres et durables. L’Institut affiche des offres de
stage et de bénévolat sur son site Web lorsqu’elles
sont disponibles.
The Rainforest Foundation works with local
community and indigenous groups in Central and
South America, to help indigenous people living in
rainforests to claim their rights and protect their
environment. The Foundation needs volunteer
students or recent graduates to fulfill various non-legal
intern tasks such as fundraising, social media
communication, organizing events, etc.
The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental
treaty that includes member countries from all
geographical areas of the globe, and which works to
facilitate national action and international cooperation
to conserve and ensure the wise use of wetlands. The
internship program offers 4 administrative support
positions each to candidates 30 years and younger.
There is one position for each geographical area:
Asia/Oceania, Africa, the Americas, and Europe.
Applicants should be nationals of the region they are
applying to work in.
Sierra Club Canada works together with other
environmental organizations and community groups to
raise awareness about environmental issues in
Canada and lobby for sustainable and progressive
environmental laws and policies. Volunteering and
internship opportunities are both posted in the
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 www.sierraclub.org
volunteering section of the website. Tasks vary
greatly, depending on the organization’s needs:
photography, social media, fundraising, translation,
etc.
Washington
Internship Organisation à but éducatif, le WII remplit son mandat
Institute (É.-U.)
en plaçant des étudiants désireux d’acquérir de
1015 18th St., NW, Suite 1101,
l’expérience professionnelle au sein de diverses
Washington, DC 20036
institutions et organismes. Entre autres, dans le cadre
 (800) 435-0770 or (202) 833-8580
du programme Environmental and Sustainable Policy
 info@wiidc.org
Studies, les étudiants peuvent effectuer un stage
 www.wiidc.org
auprès d’agences ou d’organisations œuvrant dans le
domaine de l’environnement. Veuillez noter qu’il y a
certains frais à payer pour l’inscription et le stage;
toutefois, de l’aide financière d’une valeur de 500$ est
disponible pour ceux qui en ont besoin.
West Coast Environmental West Coast Environmental Law uses legal advice,
Law
advocacy and public education to bring about
200 — 2006 West 10th Avenue progressive environmental laws in BC and Canada in
Vancouver, BC, V6J 2B3
general. Law student have the opportunity to work
 (604) 684-7378
with WCEL’s staff lawyers on law reform, legal
 admin@wcel.org
research, and legal education. Please refer to the
 www.wcel.org
website for information on applying.
10. HIV/AIDS
These organizations work to assist people living with the HIV/AIDS virus in different
capacities including but not limited to economic, political advocacy and legal
representation.
Canadian
Network
Aboriginal
AIDS CAAN est un réseau de soutien aux individus et aux
communautés autochtones atteints du VIH/sida ou à
602-251 Bank St, Ottawa, ON
risque de l’être. Son travail inclut la prévention et
K2P 1X3 Phone: (613) 567l’éducation, la création de réseaux d’aide et de
1817/1-888-285-2226
prévention locaux, la défense des droits et le lobbying
 info@caan.ca
pour des stratégies et des politiques plus efficaces à
 www.caan.ca
combattre la maladie. Il n’y a pas de programme de
stages officiel; toutefois, l’organisme invite les
étudiants intéressés à le contacter directement.
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal The Legal Network promotes the rights of people
Network
living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, in Canada and
1240 Bay Street, Suite 600
around the world. With the aim of bringing about a
Toronto,
ON,
M5R
2A7 world in which the rights of those people are
 (416) 595-0094
respected and there is universal access to prevention,
 info@aidslaw.ca
treatment and support services, the Legal Network
 www.aidslaw.ca
engages in research and analysis, education and
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CATIE :
La
source
canadienne
de
renseignements sur le VIH et
l’hépatite C
555 rue Richmond O., bureau 505
Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
 (416) 203-7122
 info@catie.ca
 www.catie.ca
Coalition interagence sida et
développement
1 rue Nicholas, bureau 726
Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B7

(613)
233-7440
 info@icad-cisd.com
 www.icad-cisd.com
Société canadienne du sida
190 rue O’Connor, bureau 800
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2R3
 (613) 230-3580 or 1-800-4991986
 casinfo@cdnaids.ca
 www.cdnaids.ca
Treatment Action Campaign
(South Africa)
2nd floor, Westminster House
122 Longmarket St., Cape Town 8001
 +27-21-422-1700
 www.tac.org.za
mobilization, and lobbying of governments to respect
existing commitments and make new ones. The
Network accepts applications from candidates
interested in volunteering: positions are granted
based on the skills and time commitment the
volunteer can offer.
CATIE œuvre à fournir des renseignements précis et
à jour aux individus et aux communautés à risque,
aux organismes communautaires et aux fournisseurs
de soins de santé, dans le but de diminuer les
nouvelles infections au VIH et à l’hépatite C, ainsi
qu’à améliorer les conditions de vie des personnes
atteintes de ces virus. Il n’existe pas de programme
de stages; les étudiants intéressés à faire du
bénévolat sont priés de contacter CATIE directement.
La CISD est une coalition d’organismes de lutte
contre
le
sida,
d’ONG,
d’établissements
d’enseignement et de syndicats, qui œuvre à
renforcer et à améliorer la réponse du Canada à
l’épidémie du VIH/sida à travers le tissage de
réseaux, le partage de l’information et la défense des
droits. La CISD offre aux étudiants âgés entre 19 et
30 ans la possibilité d’effectuer un stage avec elle,
dans le cadre du programme Jeunesse emploi
Canada. Consultez le site Web pour visualiser les
offres spécifiques.
La SCS est une coalition de 120 organismes
communautaires fournissant des services de soutien
aux personnes atteintes de VIH/sida. Ayant pour
mission de renforcer la réponse au sida dans la
société canadienne et d’améliorer les conditions de
vie des personnes atteintes de sida, la SCS éduque,
sensibilise et mobilise les communautés et œuvrer à
influencer les politiques fédérales. Les postes vacants
auprès de la SCS sont affichés sur le site Web.
TAC is an advocacy organization that advocates for
access to prevention, treatment and support services
for people living with HIV/AIDS. Its activities center on
education and prevention initiatives, community
services and leadership building initiatives, as well as
monitoring, research and policy work. TAC needs
volunteers for administrative and support work;
contact the organization for more information.
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11. Droits de la personne
Les organismes ci-dessous se vouent à la protection des droits de la personne, ainsi
qu’à l’éducation de la communauté globale sur les droits de la personne et la dignité
humaine. Les étudiants qui s’impliquent auprès d’une organisation de ce type pourraient
avoir la possibilité de faire de la recherche internationale ou comparative sur des enjeux
liés aux droits humains, tout en développant leur réseau dans l’un des domaines
prépondérants de la recherche juridique.
Al-Haq (West Bank)
54 Main Street, 2nd & 3rd floor
St
Andrew’s
Evangelical
Church
Ramallah,
West
Bank,
Occupied Palestinian Territories
 + 970 (0)2-295-4646/7/9
 internship@alhaq.org
 www.alhaq.org
An affiliate of the International Commission of Jurists,
Al-Haq is a human rights organization that documents
violations in the occupied Palestinian Territories, and
works to end them by bringing perpetrators to justice.
It also engages in research and advocacy to ensure
that international human rights standards and rule of
law are respected, both by external and Palestinian
bodies. Several legal and policy internships are
available each year; they have a duration of 3 months
and include accommodation.
Asian
Human
Rights The AHRC is a group of jurists and human rights
Commission (Hong Kong)
activists that seeks to defend and promote human
Unit 701A, Westley Square
rights and the rule of law in Asia. Law students
48 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, interested in interning should have a strong interest in
KLN Hong Kong, China
human rights and be prepared to commit for at least 6
 (852) 2698 6339
months’ time. Interns are assigned to specific projects
 www.humanrights.asia
and may be sent to work in regions with volatile
human rights situations.
Association canadienne pour L’ACSM œuvre à assurer aux canadiens l’accès aux
la santé mentale
ressources nécessaires à l’amélioration et au
Phenix Professional Building
maintien de la santé mentale et cherche à faciliter
595 Montreal Road, Suite 303
l’intégration des personnes souffrant de maladies
Ottawa, ON, K1K 4L2
mentales dans la société. Ses principales activités
 www.cmha.ca
consistent à fournir des services de soutien, à
développer des ressources, à améliorer la capacité
d’individus, de communautés et d’institutions à venir
en aide aux personnes atteintes de troubles mentaux,
et à influencer la conception et la mise en pratique
des politiques et des services relatifs à la santé
mentale. Veuillez communiquer avec l’organisme
pour connaître les possibilités de bénévolat.
Ayuda Inc. (USA)
Ayuda Inc. advocates for the rights of low-income
DC office:
immigrants in the DC area, providing legal and social
6925 B Willow Street NW
assistance in many languages, in areas such as
Washington, D.C. 20012
immigration, human trafficking, domestic violence and
 (202) 387-4848
sexual assault. Ayuda takes on law students
Virginia office:
throughout the year to intern within the legal
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46950 Community Plaza, Ste 213
Sterling, VA 20164
 (703) 444-7009
 www.ayudainc.org
Baha’i
International
Community (USA)
866 United Nations Plaza, suite
120 New York, NY 10017
 (212) 803-2500
 uno-nyc@bic.org
 big.org
Break the Cycle (USA)
Break the Cycle Internship
Program P.O. Box 21034
Washington, D.C. 20009
 (202) 824-0707
 info@breakthecycle.org
 www.breakthecycle.org
Center for Equality Rights in
Accomodation
340 College Street, Suite 215, Box 23
Toronto, ON, M5T 3A9
 (416) 944-0087
 cera@equalityrights.org
 www.equalityrights.org
Center for Justice and
International Law (É.-U.)
1630 Connecticut Ave. NW,
Suite 401 Washington, D.C.
20009-1053
 (202) 319-3000
 www.cejil.org
Citizen Advocacy
immigration internship program, at both the
Washington, DC and the Sterling, Virginia offices.
Internships last one semester; applicant must be
fluent in English and Spanish.
The BIC is an agency directed by the Universal
House of Justice in Haifa, the highest governing
institution of the Baha’i Faith. As an NGO that seeks
to promote general human rights, gender equality,
environmental sustainability and peace, the BIC has
consultative status with the UN. It accepts
applications into its internship program year round.
Internships are offered on a full time or a part time
basis and take place within the framework of one of
the above listed goals.
Break the Cycle works to raise awareness about
violence within teen dating relationships, as well as to
empower youth to end this type of violence. Its
activities involve prevention education, legal services,
training and support, policy and advocacy work and
community activism. The legal internship program is
based in Washington, DC, and accepts applications
from law students on a rolling basis. Interns should
commit to at least 10 weeks.
Le CERA cherche à promouvoir les droits humains en
matière de logement et à mettre fin à toute
discrimination qui empêche individus et familles
d’accéder à ou de retenir un logement. Le CERA
s’adonne aux activités suivantes : sensibilisation du
public, recherche, réforme des lois, défense des
droits,
litige,
et
application
des
normes
internationales. Il est toujours à la recherche de
bénévoles; les personnes intéressées devraient le
contacter.
Le CEJIL vise à assurer le respect des droits de la
personne de par les Amériques, à l’aide du droit
international des droits de la personne, ainsi que du
Système interaméricain. Le CEJIL offre entre autres
des services de représentation gratuits aux victimes
d’abus, renforce les capacités des activistes locaux et
œuvre à renforcer le Système. Le programme de
stages offre aux étudiants la possibilté d’acquérir de
l’expérience pratique dans le domaine des droits
humains. Les placements durent au minimum 3 mois
et peuvent se dérouler à Washington, au Costa Rica,
au Brésil ou en Argentine.
Citizen Advocacy is a community organization that
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1 Community Place, 312
Parkdale Ave., Ottawa, ON,
K1Y 4X5
(613)
761-9522
info@citizenadvocacy.org
www.citizenadvocacy.org
Equitas - Centre international
d’éducation
aux
droits
humains
666 rue Sherbrooke O., bureau
1100 Montréal, QC, H3A 1E7
Pego
Brennan
 (514) 954-0382, poste 240
 pbrennan@equitas.org
 www.equitas.org
Global Rights (É.-U.)
Headquarters
1200, 18th Street NW, Suite 602
Washington, D.C. 20036
 (202) 822-4600
 internships@globalrights.org
 www.globalrights.org
Guatemala Human Rights
Commission/USA
3321 12th Street NE
Washington, D.C.
20017
 (202) 529-6599
 ghrc-usa@ghrc-usa.org
 www.ghrc-usa.org
Interights: The International
Centre
for
the
Legal
Protection of Human Rights
(R.-U.)
Lancaster House
33 Islington High St
matches people with developmental, physical and
age-related disabilities or mental illnesses, with
volunteer advocates. The goal is to make each
individual feel supported and included and to help
them with important life tasks such as budgeting and
planning, leading towards better general health and
greater participation in society. Contact the
organization to become a citizen advocate or to find
out what else you can do as a volunteer –
arrangements to work from Montreal might be
possible.
Equitas est un organisme éducatif qui a pour but de
promouvoir le respect de la dignité humaine, l’égalité
et la justice, tant au Canada que globalement. Il
développe et met en pratique dans les institutions
d’enseignements, les centres communautaires, etc,
des programmes de formation et d’éducation portant
sur les droits humains. Il existe des possibilités de
stage et de bénévolat; les intéressés sont priés de
contacter l’organisme directement.
Global Rights travaille en partenariat avec les
activistes locaux en Afrique, Asie et Amérique Latine,
afin de promouvoir les droits des personnes et des
groupes marginalisés. L’organisme fournit des
services juridiques, promeut les réformes de lois et
politiques, fait de la mobilisation communautaire et
renforce les capacités de ses partenaires. Les stages
juridiques prennent place en été, en automne et au
printemps. Les candidats doivent pouvoir démontrer
un intérêt pour les droits de la personne.
La GHRC surveille l’état des droits de la personne au
Guatemala, rédige des rapports, défend les droits des
victimes d’abus et œuvre à amener des changements
positifs et durables au système de justice
guatémaltèque. Les stages de la GHRC prennent
différentes formes, dont celle de la recherche
juridique et du soutien aux juristes. Les stagiaires
auront la possibilité de faire de la recherche sur un
sujet relié au travail de l’organisme, et de publier cette
recherche.
Interights œuvre à assurer le respect et la promotion
des standards des droits de la personne par les
tribunaux au Royaume-Uni, ainsi que par les
organismes régionaux et internationaux. Son travail
est centré autour du litige dans les procès
stratégiques, du renforcement des capacités des
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London N1 9LH
+44 (0)20 7278 3230
 jobs@interights.org
 www.interights.org
Human Rights First (É.-U.)
333 7th Avenue, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10001-5108
 (212) 845-5200
 www.humanrightsfirst.org
Human Rights in China (Hong
Kong)
New York
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3311
New York, NY 10118

(212)
239-4495
 internships@hrichina.org
Hong Kong
GPO P.O. Box 1778, Hong
Kong
 +852 2710 8021
 hkinternships@hrichina.org
 www.hrichina.org
Inter-American Commission
on Human Rights (USA)
1889 F Street NW
Washington,
D.C.
20006
 (202) 458-6002
 cidhdenuncias@oas.org
 www.oas.org/en/iachr
International
Centre
for
Transitional Justice (USA)
5 Hanover Square, 24th floor
New
York,
NY
10004
 (917) 637-3800

internships@ictj.org
or
juristes, ainsi que de la dissémination de l’information
juridique pratique. Des stages juridiques rémunérés
sont offerts de temps en temps; ils sont affichés sur
le site Web lorsqu’ils sont disponibles.
Human Rights First promeut les droits de la personne
en mettant de la pression sur les institutions –
gouvernements et entreprises – américaines pour
que celles-ci respectent leurs engagements envers
les droits humains, ainsi qu’en renforçant l’influence
et la capacité des organismes américains à défendre
les droits humains à l’étranger. Les possibilités de
stages sont affichées sur le site web. Attention;
certaines d’entre elles sont réservées aux étudiants
en provenance d’écoles états-uniennes.
HRIC œuvre à promouvoir les droits de la personne
en Chine. En se servant des mécanismes
d’intervention domestiques et internationaux pour
défendre les droits des prisonniers politiques, en
sensibilisant les médias, en publiant les résultats de
ses recherches ainsi qu’en collaborant avec et en
renforçant les capacités d’autres organismes, HRIC
tente d’amener une plus grande protection
institutionnelle des droits de la personne en Chine.
HRIC accepte des stagiaires pour la durée d’un
trimestre, ou pour 10-12 semaines pendant la période
estivale. Les stages juridiques se déroulent à New
York, alors que les stages en recherche et défense
des droits peuvent se dérouler à New York ou à Hong
Kong.
Created by the Organization of American States
(OAS), the IACHR promotes respect and protection
for human rights, and serves as the consultative
organ of the OAS on human rights related issues. Its
work focuses in particular on monitoring the human
rights situation in member states, promoting the rights
of minorities and other traditionally oppresses groups,
and advancing gender equality. The internship
program takes on law students and recent graduates
for a period of 2 to 4 months, to work with attorneys at
the Executive Secretariat.
ICJT supports justice and the rule of law in societies
in transition by helping them come to terms with their
legacies of human rights violations, as well by
building trust in institutions as defenders of human
rights. Conducting research and analysis, advising
governments and institutions, and working with
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info@ictj.org
 www.ictj.org
International Commission of
Jurists (Switzerland)
Case Postale 91, 33, rue des
Bains
1211
Genève
8,
Suisse
 +41-22-979-3800
 recruitment@icj.org
 www.icj.org
International
Service
for
Human Rights (Switzerland)
Switzerland: Rue de Varembé
1, P.O. Box 16, CH-1211
Geneva 20
 +41-22-919-7100
New York: 777 UN Plaza, 8th
floor, New York, NY 10017
 (212) 490-2199
 internships@ishr.org
 www.ishr.ch
Journalists for Human Rights
Head Office
147 Spadina Avenue, Suite 206
Toronto, ON, M5V 2L7
 (416) 413-0240
McGill Chapter
 jhrmcgill@gmail.com
www.jhrmcgill.wordpress.com
victims of human rights abuses, the ICJT helps to
safeguard the truth and provide accountability and
redress for past violations. Interns have the
opportunity to work under the supervision of regular
staff, conducting research, preparing papers, and
otherwise participating in the ICTJ’s activities.
The ICJ brings together 60 judges and lawyers from
around the world. Harnessing their legal expertise, it
works to advance the rule of law by strengthening
national and international justice systems, with the
goal of protecting and advancing human rights
internationally. The ICJ takes on graduate students
for legal internships throughout the year. The
internships have a duration of 4 months and entail
research and other supporting activities, including
administrative, as well as attending meetings and
conferences.
The ISHR supports and builds the capacities of
individuals and groups defending human rights by
training them on how to interact with UN and regional
human rights mechanisms. It also monitors the work
of these bodies and publishes materials on it, as well
as facilitates networking and collaboration between
NGOs. The ISHR recruits graduate students
throughout the year to intern at the Geneva or New
York office, for a period of 3 to 6 months.
JHR works in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen
independent media, by training local journalists to
report ethically and effectively on matters related to
human rights and governance. The objective is to
advance human rights by ensuring that people have
access
to
objective
information.
Internship
opportunities vary from year to year, and are usually
arranged through the school chapters, which hold
training workshops at the beginning of the year.
Among others, 3 students travel each year to Ghana
to work at community radio stations. Contact McGill
JHR for information.
Palestinian Centre for Human Le PCHR surveille et produit des rapports sur les
Rights (Palestine)
abus des droits humains survenant dans les
29 Omar al-Mukhtar St., PO territoires palestiniens occupés, dans le but de
Box 1328, Gaza City
protéger les droits de la personne autant des abus

(972)
8
2825-893 par les forces israéliennes que par les autorités
 pchr@pchrgaza.org
palestiniennes. Ils font aussi de l’éducation auprès de
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 www.pchrgaza.org
Palestinian Human Rights
Monitoring Group (Palestine)
Alami Building, 1st floor
Beit Hanina, Dahiat Al Barid
P.O. Box 19918
East Jerusalem, 91198 via Israel
 +972-2-583-8189
 admin@phrmg.org
 www.phrmg.org
People’s Watch (Inde)
6A, Vallabai Road, Chockikulam
Madurai - 625 002, Tamil Nadu
 0452 – 2539520

cynthia@pwtn.org
or
henri@pwtn.org
 www.pwtn.org
Reporters sans frontières
Secrétariat international
47 rue Vivienne
75002 Paris, France
 33 1 44 83 8484
 rsf@rsf.org
 www.rsf.org
SALIGAN (Philippines)
G/F Hoffner Building, Social
Development
Complex
Ateneo de Manila University,
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
 (632) 426-6001 ext. 48584860
 saligan@saligan.org
la population palestinienne et du plaidoyer auprès des
autorités régionales et internationales, dans le but
ultime
d’assurer
l’indépendance
et
l’autodétermination aux territoires palestiniens. Les stages,
d’une durée de 3 mois, se déroulent en automne et
au printemps et s’adressent aux étudiants possédant
au moins un diplôme de 1er cycle. Les stagiaires sont
affectés à la recherche, l’analyse et la rédaction. Le
PCHR rembourse le coût du transport et offre un
logement ainsi qu’une allocation mensuelle.
Le PHRMG a pour but de renforcer les droits humains
et la démocratie dans les territoires palestiniens,
autant en surveillant les abus et en sensibilisant les
autorités régionales et la communauté internationale,
qu’en éduquant et en engageant le public et les
médias dans ses efforts. L’organisme accepte les
candidatures d’étudiants de cycles supérieurs
pouvant démontrer un intérêt sérieux pour les enjeux
liés aux droits humains. Les stages ont
habituellement une durée minimale de 6 mois; le
PHRMG s’attend à ce que les stagiaires produisent
un travail de recherche approfondie.
People’s Watch défend et promeut les droits humains
en Inde à travers la surveillance des cas d’abus, de
torture et d’emprisonnement injuste; l’intervention
légale à la défense des victimes; la réhabilitation;
ainsi que la sensibilisation et l’éducation du public et
des autorités. Les stages durent habituellement entre
3 et 12 mois et comportent un travail de recherche,
de rédaction et diverses autres activités au soutien
des projets de l’organisme.
RSF a pour mandat d’enquêter sur les cas de
censure, de menaces ou de représailles sur les
journalistes, de dénoncer les abus de la liberté de
presse et de défendre et soutenir les journalistes
victimes de persécution. Des postes de stagiaire
existent au bureau de Washington; il y aussi
possibilité de faire du bénévolat.
SALIGAN cherche à améliorer la participation et
l’accès à la justice des femmes et des populations
marginalisées aux Philippines, à travers des
programmes d’éducation et de formation juridiques, le
soutien juridique, la réforme des politiques, ainsi que
la recherche et la publication de ressources. Le
programme de stage donne la priorité aux étudiants
des Philippines; toutefois, quelques places sont
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 www.saligan.org
Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission
8th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building
122-3rd Ave North,
Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H6
 (306) 933-5952
1942 Hamilton Street, Suite 301
Regina, SK, S4P 3V7
 (306) 787-2530
 shrc@gov.sk.ca
 www.shrc.gov.sk.ca
South Asia Human Rights
Documentation Centre (Inde)
22
Northend
Complex,
Ramakrishna Ashram Marg,
New Delhi 110001
 +91-11-233-61120
 rnairsahrdc@gmail.com
 www.hrdc.net/sahrdc
United
States
Holocaust
Memorial Museum (USA)
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place,
SW Washington, D.C. 200242126
 (202) 488-0400
 www.ushmm.org
Washington Office on Latin
America (USA)
Colin Smith, Assistant to the
Director
and
Internship
Coordinator, 1666 Connecticut
Avenue, NW, Suite 400,
Washington, D.C. 20009
 (202) 797-2171
 www.wola.org
réservées aux étudiants étrangers. Contactez
l’organisme pour plus de renseignements.
La SHRC a pour but de promouvoir le respect de la
dignité et des droits de la personne et de mettre fin à
la discrimination et aux abus, en Saskatchewan. A
l’aide d’activités diverses, elle tente de sensibiliser et
d’engager tous les niveaux de la société, ainsi que de
réformer les lois et politiques, dans le but de bâtir une
société plus juste et équitable. Contactez la SHRC
pour connaître les possibilités d’engagement – les
étudiants originaires de la Saskatchewan sont
particulièrement invités à s’impliquer.
Le SAHRDC fait de la recherche et dissémine de
l’information sur différents enjeux liés aux droits de la
personne, tels que les abus, les traités, les réformes
pénales, les personnes réfugiées, etc. Le SAHRDC a
un programme de stages pour les étudiants et les
chercheurs en droit, dans le cadre duquel ceux-ci
mènent leur propre projet de recherche. Les
candidatures sont acceptées toute l’année.
The mission of the United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum is to preserve the memory of the victims of
Nazi atrocities and to stimulate public reflection on
them, so as to play a part in preventing such events
from happening in the future. The Museum takes on
interns, at three times during the year, to work in its
different divisions for one semester. Among others,
interns in the Committee on Conscience work on the
Museum’s genocide prevention and response
activities, doing research, outreach activities and
administrative support.
WOLA strives to effect policy change in Latin America
and the Caribbean, as well as in the U.S. relationship
with that region, by observing and analyzing regional
events, serving as a consulting and monitoring body
to
the
U.S.
government
and
multi-lateral
organizations, shaping public debate, and providing
support and resources for civil society organizations
in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Sally
Yudelman Internship program gives students the
opportunity to participate in policy work, doing
research, analysis and administrative work for one
semester. Seven interns are selected at each of the 3
sessions: spring, summer, and fall.
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Testimonial by Dorian Needham on his internship at People’s Watch
in India
B.C.L./LL.B. (2010)
I spent summer 2008 at People's Watch, an NGO that operates across India but
was originally founded in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, in 1995. My days were entirely
devoted to the National Project on Preventing Torture in India (NPPTI), a
European Union-funded venture operating in nine States over three years, which
sought to reduce the frighteningly high incidence of torture by on- and off-duty
police officers.
I spent a great deal of time editing case reports about innocent citizens arrested
on false charges and then locked in police stations and beaten, or about
criminals killed in staged "encounters" rather than being brought to trial. The
cases were compiled into annual reports that served as lobbying documents. We
then invited some victims to testify at a series of People's Tribunals on Torture,
enormous open-air events involving journalists, activists, and members of the
public. Meanwhile, others involved with the NPPTI held awareness programs for
policemen, journalists, doctors, and teachers, still others worked closely with the
administrators of selected Districts to create "models" of torture-free jurisdictions.
The overarching goal was to raise enough awareness of police torture to create a
State- and national-level consensus in favour of passing domestic anti-torture
legislation -- and eventually to encourage India's ratification of the UN
Convention Against Torture. Time will tell if we succeeded, but in the meanwhile
I've taken with me a store of memories and a clearer understanding of grassroots
human-rights work (as well as a tolerance for fourteen-hour days, Madurai's
incredible heat, and swarms of mosquitoes!).
12. Indigenous/Minority Rights
These organizations work to defend and protect various fundamental rights of
indigenous peoples, including land rights and rights to citizenship.
Adalah - The Legal Centre
for Arab Minority Rights in
Israel (Israël)
94 Yaffa Street, PO Box
8921
Haifa 31090
Adalah défend les droits des Palestiniens vivant en
Israël et dans le Territoire palestinien occupé à travers
diverses activités juridiques: la représentation en cour et
auprès des autorités, le conseil juridique, le plaidoyer
auprès des institutions et des forums internationaux, la
publication de rapports sur les situations critiques,
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
972-4-950-1610 l’organisation de conférences, et la formation de juristes
 adalah@adalah.org
dans le domaine des droits humains. Le programme de
 www.adalah.org/eng
stages juridiques affecte les étudiants à la recherche
juridique, dans le but de soutenir le travail d’Adalah. Les
individus ayant au moins un diplôme de 1er cycle
peuvent aussi participer au stage en droits humains. Les
candidatures sont acceptées toute l’année.
American-Arab
Anti- L’ADC s’adonne à la défense des droits des Américains
Discrimination Committee d’origine arabe, à la promotion de la tolérance et à la
(É.-U.)
préservation de l’héritage culturel arabe aux É.-U., à
ADC Intern Coordinator
travers l’éducation du public ainsi que des services
1990 M Street NW, Suite 610 juridiques pro bono. Les stagiaires juridiques sont
Washington, D.C. 20036 entièrement responsables des poursuites qui leurs sont
 (202) 244-2990
assignées; ils représentent également l’organisme aux
 adc@adc.org
réunions avec des agences externes. Les stages se
 www.adc.org
déroulent en automne, au printemps et en été.
Centre de recherche-action Le CRARR se consacre à la lutte contre le racisme et à
sur les relations raciales
la promotion de l’égalité raciale au Canada. Ses
460 rue Ste-Catherine O., activités sont les suivantes: recherche, sensibilisation et
bur. 610, Montréal, QC, H3B mobilisation, formation et conseil en développement
1A7
stratégique aux institutions et aux entreprises,
-3342
reconnaissance et promotion des actions individuelles
crarr@primus.ca
pour la cause de l’égalité raciale, organisation de
www.crarr.org
conférences et de séminaires, et assistance et
représentation aux personnes victimes de discrimination
raciale. Veuillez communiquer avec l’organisme pour les
possibilités d’implication.
International
Movement L’IMADR œuvre à créer des liens solidaires entres les
Against All Forms of populations minoritaires partout au monde, dans le but
Discrimination and Racism d’éliminer la discrimination et ses pratiques, de défendre
(Japon)
les droits des populations indigènes et minoritaires, de
International Secretariat
mettre fin à l’exploitation et au trafic des femmes et des
6 Floor, 1-7-1, Irifune
enfants, et de renforcer le système international de
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0042
protection des droits de la personne. L’IMADR offre de
 (81-3) 6280-3100
temps en temps des possibilités de stage à son bureau

imadr@imadr.org à Genève, selon les activités de l’ONU. Ces offres sont
 www.imadr.org
affichées dans la section « Activities and Notices » du
site Web.
The Kurdish Human Rights The KHRP defends the human rights of people living in
Project (UK)
Kurdish regions in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran, the
Anna Irvin, 11 Guilford St, Caucasus, and elsewhere. Its work consist in monitoring
London WC1N 1DH  +44- the human rights situation and maintaining links with
20-7405-3835  +44-20- local correspondents, raising awareness, publishing
7404-9088
resources, providing training and fellowships, and
 khrp@khrp.org
providing pro bono legal services in human rights cases.
 www.khrp.org
Legal interns provide research and support to human
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rights cases before the European Court of Human
Rights and the UN, and assist with the preparation of
the legal journal.
13. Droit international
It is possible to secure internships with organizations and tribunals dedicated to
international public law. If you are interested in this type of work, make sure to consult
Chapter 7 of the present guide, as well as the International Law Career Guide, available
at the Career Development Office.
American NGO Coalition for
the International Criminal
Court (USA)
Columbia University Institute
for the Study of Human Rights
91 Claremont Ave
Riverside Church Tower, 7th floor
The AMICC is a coalition of NGOs that believe that
strong U.S. involvement is essential to the efficacy of
the International Criminal Court. As such, the
organization works to educate, inform, and stimulate
public support for a stronger relationship between the
U.S. and the ICC, and for the ratification of the ICC’s
Rome Statute. Interns provide research and outreach
to member organizations, as well as some
administrative tasks. Applications are accepted year
round.
New York, NY 10027
 (212) 851-2106
 amicc@amicc.org
 www.amicc.org
Carnegie Council for Ethics Le CCEIA est un centre de ressources et d’éducation
in International Affairs (É.- pour les universitaires, les étudiants, les journalistes,
U.)
les gens d’affaires, les gens d’état et tous les autres
Merrill House
individus intéressés par les relations internationales. Il
170 East 64th Street
produit des matériaux éducatifs et organise des
New York, NY 10065-7478
évènements traitant de questions éthiques relatives
 (212) 838-4120
aux affaires internationales. Les stages, disponibles
 info@cceia.org
aux étudiants capables de démontrer un intérêt pour
 www.carnegiecouncil.org
les enjeux internationaux, sont affichés sur le site Web.
The
Coalition
for
the The Coalition is composed of 2500 civil society
International Criminal Court organizations from about 150 different countries. Its
(USA, the Netherlands)
goal is to work in cooperation amongst member NGOs
c/o WFM, 708 3rd Avenue, and with the International Criminal Court to secure
24th
fl participation and access of NGOs to the ICC, to
New York, NY 10017
improve the efficacy of the ICC’s work, and to
 (212) 687-2863
strengthen national laws by implementing the Court’s
 cicc@coalitionfortheicc.org recommendations. Various different internships are
Bezuidenhoutseweg 99a
offered at the CICC’s offices in New York and the
2594 AC The Hague
Hague, and sometimes at the regional offices. These
 +31-70-3111080
opportunities are posted on the website.

cicchague@coalitionfortheicc.org
 www.iccnow.org
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International Criminal Bar
(The Netherlands)
Regional Office – Americas
137, rue St-Pierre
Montréal, QC, H2Y 3T5
 (514) 289-8757
 info@bpi-icb.com
 www.bpi-icb.com/
Tribunal pénal international
des Nations Unies pour le
Rwanda (Tanzanie)
The Internship Coordinator
UNICTR, C.P. 6016
Arusha, Tanzanie
 (1212) 963 2850, (+255
27) 250 4367-72 or 250 420711

madigane@un.org
 www.unictr.org
Tribunal pénal international
des Nations Unies pour
l’ex-Yugoslavie (Pays-Bas)
Churchillplein 1, 2517 JW La Haye
B.P. 13888, 2501 La Haye
 +31 (0)70 512 8656
 internshipoffice@icty.org
 www.icty.org
The
World
Federalist
Movement – Institute for
Global Policy
708 Third Ave., 24th floor
New York, NY 10017
 (212) 599-1320
 info@wfm-igp.org
 www.wfm-igp.org
The ICB brings together lawyers and NGOs from
around the world in support of international criminal law
practice. It provides training and support for lawyers
working on cases before the ICC, facilitates
communication between lawyers and the bodies of the
Court, and organizes seminars and conferences for
victims of human rights violations. Students interested
in internship opportunities should contact the ICB
directly.
Le Tribunal pénal international pour le Rwanda a pour
but d’amener à la justice les personnes responsables
de génocide et de violations de droits humains commis
lors du génocide rwandais. Son activité vise aussi à
prévenir la répétition de tels évènements sur le
continent africain, à renforcer la responsabilité politique
et légale et à assurer la coopération des pays africains
dans ce type de procédures. Les étudiants de 2e et 3e
cycle sont invités à présenter leurs candidatures aux
stages, qui peuvent se dérouler à Arusha, à Kigali ou à
la Haye. Les stages varient en nature et en durée.
La visée du Tribunal pénal international pour l’exYugoslavie est d’amener à la lumière les crimes de
guerre commis dans les Balkans au cours des années
1990 et de rendre justice, afin d’aider les communautés
touchées à faire face au passé et de prévenir la
répétition de telles atrocités. Il existe des possibilités de
stage auprès du Tribunal pour les diplômés et les
étudiants en dernière année d’études. Les stages
durent entre 3 et 6 mois. Le recrutement se fait de
manière continue; les intéressés sont priés d’envoyer
leur dossier 6 mois avant le début du stage.
The WFM-IGP is dedicated to bringing about world
peace and equal justice through the advancement of
world government and the furthering of the rule of law.
While the IGP’s work revolves around research, media
awareness and policy and program development, the
WFM builds and strengthens the capacities of
international organizations to work in the areas of
democracy and justice. It also promotes the
development and implementation of global policies that
will advance this mandate. The WFM-IGP offers
numerous internships of varying nature: please refer to
the website for details.
Testimonial by Allison C. Rhoades on her internship at the UN
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
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B.C.L./LL.B (2011)
Throughout the summer of 2008, I worked as a Legal Intern in Chambers of the
UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
The most rewarding aspect of the internship was the opportunity to complete
legal analysis and drafting for pertinent legal questions from cases within my
assigned Trial Chamber. I was also involved in completing witness summaries
and analyzing case testimony in preparation for the Judgment drafting phase of a
major multi-party case.
I appreciated learning from a young, bright and dedicated Legal Team. These
individuals offered me valuable direction and opportunities to participate in
discussions and drafting. Further, my experience was enhanced by the fact that
my supervisor, a Judgment Coordinator at the Tribunal, had formerly completed
his Doctoral studies at our very own McGill Faculty of Law.
I felt that the internship was an extremely positive experience, both professionally
and personally. The internship provided a valued glimpse into the inner workings
of the United Nations and the ad-hoc Tribunals, while living in East Africa over
the summer. I also valued the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with
both co-workers and interns from dozens of countries around the world
Most importantly, however, the challenging substance of the internship enriched
my skills, provided confidence in my abilities, and expanded my conceptual
understanding of international criminal law. I look forward to the possibility of
contributing to this expanding field within public international law following my
studies.
14. Refugees/Migration/Displaced Persons
These organizations provide student interns with an opportunity to research important
issues in immigration and refugee law, as well as in areas that involve human rights
related to displaced persons.
Africa and Middle East
Refugee Assistance
Legal
Aid Project (UK, Egypt)
298 Banbury Road, Flat 2
Oxford, OX2 7ED, United
Kingdom
 +44 0790 620 3368
 administrator@amera-uk.org
 www.amera-uk.org
Villa 79, Road 104, Maadi
3rd Floor, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
 +202 252 81361
AMERA-UK is a charity based in the United Kingdom
that provides pro bono legal aid to refugees and
displaced persons in countries where such aid is
unavailable. The aim of this aid to is to help refugees
with the legal proceedings to obtain asylum, as well
as to help them access their basic rights, such as
healthcare, education, employment, psychiatric care,
etc. AMERA-UK works with its partner, AMERAEgypt, as Egypt has one of the largest populations of
refugees in the world. There is an internship program
at AMERA’s office in Cairo – available positions are
posted on the website.
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 info@amera-uk.org
 www.amera-egypt.org
American Near East Refugee
Aid (É.-U.)
1111 14th Street NW, #400
Washington, DC 20005

(202)
266-9700
 anera@anera.org
 www.anera.org
American
Refugee
Committee (USA)
615 1st Avenue NE, Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55413-2681
 (612) 872-7060 or 1-800
875-7060
 info@archq.org
 www.archq.org
BADIL Resource Center for
Palestinian Residency and
Refugee Rights (Palestine)
Karkafa St., PO Box 728
Bethlehem,
West
Bank,
Palestine
 +972-2-277-7086
 info@badil.org
 www.badil.org
ANERA fournit de l’aide humanitaire et médicale et
œuvre à renforcer les infrastructures ainsi qu’à
stimuler le développement économique dans les
régions de Gaza, de la Cisjordanie, du Liban et de la
Jordanie. Le programme de stages affecte les
stagiaires à diverses tâches de soutien à l’équipe de
développement et de communications : préparation
de rapports, mise à jour des médias sociaux,
recherche
et
compilation
de
statistiques,
administration, etc. Les stages peuvent se dérouler
autant pendant l’année scolaire qu’en été.
The ARC provides humanitarian aid, such as shelter,
sanitation, healthcare and protection, as well as
developmental aid such as skills training, education
and microcredit financing, to refugees and displaced
persons, as well as to their host communities in 7
countries or regions: Uganda, Thailand, South Sudan,
Rwanda, Pakistan, Liberia, Haiti, and Darfur. There
are internship possibilities at the ARC headquarters in
Minneapolis. These are posted on the website and
usually last one semester. There are also
volunteering positions overseas, usually lasting 6
months – recruitment is on a rolling basis.
BADIL provides assistance to Palestinian refugees
and Internally Displaced Persons. Basic aid includes
shelter, food, healthcare and education, while longterm aid seeks to find and support the implementation
of solutions, such as repatriation, resettlement, and
integration. Internships lasting a minimum of 3
months are available to law students, and take place
in Bethlehem, Palestine. Occasionally, internships in
New York and Geneva are also offered.
Conseil canadien pour les Le CCR est un regroupement d’organismes qui se
réfugiés
voue à la protection des droits des réfugiés au
6839 Drolet, bureau 302
Canada et partout au monde, ainsi qu’à
Montréal, QC, H2S 2T1
l’établissement des réfugiés et des immigrants au
 (514) 277-7223
Canada. Le CCR remplit son mandat en facilitant le
 info@ccrweb.ca
réseautage entre ses organisations membres, en
 cfrench@ccrweb.ca
disséminant de l’information et en défendant les droits
 www.ccrweb.ca
des réfugiés à travers ses relations avec les
gouvernements, les médias et les établissement de
recherche et d’éducation. Bien qu’il n’y ait pas de
programme de stages officiel, il existe des possibilités
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Conseil européen sur les
réfugiés
et
les
exilés
(Belgique)
Secretariat
Rue Royale 146, 1er étage
Bruxelles 1000

+32
2
 ecre@ecre.be
 www.ecre.org
234-3800
Fahamu Refugee Legal Aid
Program (UK)
51 Cornmarket Street, 2nd floor
Oxford, OX1 3HA
 +44 (0)1865 727006
 info@fahamu.org
 www.frlan.org
Hong Kong Refugee Advice
Centre (Hong Kong)
Flat B, 10th Floor, Comfort
Building
86 – 88A Nathan Road,
Kowloon

(852)
3109
7359
 info@hkrac.org
 www.hrkac.org
International Organization for
Migration (Suisse)
17, Route des Morillons, CH1211 Genève 19
 41-22-717-9111
 hq@iom.int
 www.iom.int
de bénévolat auprès des organismes membre du
CCR; veuillez communiquer avec Colleen French
pour les connaître.
Le CERE est une alliance paneuropéenne d’ONG
d’aide aux réfugiés, dont objectif est d’assurer la
protection et l’intégration des réfugiés en Europe. Le
CERE remplit son mandat en promouvant le
développement de politiques d’asile et d’un système
cohérent de réponse aux besoins des réfugiés; en
facilitant la coopération entres les ONG; et en
développant les capacités de ses organisations
membres. Les stagiaires s’adonnent à un travail de
recherche, d’analyse et de rédaction, ainsi que de
surveillance des développements dans la matière des
politiques européennes. Les stages sont d’une durée
de 11 mois; les postes dont affichés sur le site Web.
FRP compiles resources and promotes information
exchange between refugee legal aid advisors and
advocates of refugee rights. Its goal is to support the
growth of the refugee legal aid and advocacy
movements in countries around the world. FRP takes
on interns with a demonstrated interest in its field of
work to undertake research and analysis at its Oxford,
UK office. It also posts internships advertised by its
partner organizations on its website.
La mission du HKRAC est de fournir de l’aide
juridique pro bono aux personnes réfugiées à Hong
Kong, d’assurer à celles-ci l’accès à des procédures
de détermination de statut équitables, ainsi que de
promouvoir le respect des droits humains des
réfugiés. Il existe plusieurs possibilités de stages
auprès du HKRAC; la majorité exigent un
engagement de 6 mois.
L’IOM est une organisation intergouvernementale qui
travaille avec les ONG, les gouvernements et les
institutions multilatérales, dans le but d’assurer une
gestion humanitaire et ordonnée des mouvements
migratoires, de favoriser la coopération internationale
sur les enjeux liés à la migration, d’aider à la
conception de solutions aux problèmes liés à la
migration, et de fournir de l’aide humanitaire aux
migrants qui en ont besoin. Le programme de stages
de l’IOM offre aux étudiants la possibilité de travailler
sur diverses tâches. Les stages varient grandement
en durée; ils sont affichés sur le site Web.
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International
Rescue
Committee (U.S.)
122 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10168-1289
 (212) 551-3000
 www.theirc.org
The IRC provides a variety of services to help people
caught up in humanitarian crises. Immediate aid
includes healthcare, shelter, education, reuniting
families, empowering women and rebuilding
communities. The IRC also advocates for human
rights and raises awareness, and helps in the
resettlement and integration of refugees in the U.S.
There are many internship and volunteer
opportunities with the IRC, both in the U.S. and
abroad: refer to the website for up to date postings.
Migration Policy Institute The MPI is a think tank whose work is dedicated to
(USA)
analysing migration movements and policies around
Migration Policy Institute
the world, as well as the opportunities and challenges
1400 16th Street NW, Suite 300 arising from these. The MPI offers senior and
Washington, DC 20036
graduate students the opportunity to work as
 (202) 266-1940
researchers and analysts. Internships last four

months and take place in the spring, summer and fall.
internship@migrationpolicy.org
 www.migration.policy.org
Mossawa
Centre:
The Le Centre Mossawa travaille en collaboration avec
Advocacy Center for Arab des ONG, des organismes de droits de la personne,
Citizens of Israel (Israel)
des comités locaux et des représentants élus, dans le
5 Saint Luke’s Street, P.O. Box but d’améliorer les conditions économiques,
4471, Haifa, 31043
politiques et sociales des citoyens arabes d’Israël.
(+ 972) 4-855-5901
Les tâches du Centre sont la recherche et l’analyse,
mosawa@rannet.com
la sensibilisation du public, le renforcement des
www.mossawa.org
capacités et le plaidoyer au gouvernement. Des
stages, d’une durée minimum de 6 mois, sont offerts.
Refugees International (USA)
2001 S Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20009
 (202) 828-0110 or 1-800733-8433

jobs@refugeesinternational.org

www.refugeesinternational.org
Refugees International fournit de l’aide humanitaire
immédiate aux réfugiés, aide à la réunion de familles
qui ont été séparées, et soutient les efforts de
rapatriement. Il existe diverses possibilités de stages
auprès de RI, dont les stages de recherche et les
stages de représentation de RI auprès du Congrès.
Les postes disponibles sont affichés sur le site Web
de l’organisme.
Refugee
Law
Project
(Uganda)
Plot 9 Perryman Gardens
Old Kampala, P.O. Box 33903
Kampala
 +256 (0)414 343 556

recruitment@refugeelawproject
The Refugee Law Project seeks to ensure the respect
of the human rights of refugees and displaced
persons in Uganda, to empower and aid these
populations in fighting injustice, as well as to influence
national and international policies on refugees in
Uganda. The RLP’s internship program is open to
Ugandans and East Africans, but also takes on
international candidates occasionally. Internship types
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.org
 www.refugeelawproject.org
are: legal and psychosocial, research and advocacy,
and education and training.
United States Committee for
Refugees and Immigrants
(U.S.)
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 350
Arlington, VA, 22202-3711
 (703) 310-1130
 uscri@uscridc.org or applyinternship@uscridc.org
 www.refugees.org
The USCRI defends the rights of immigrants,
refugees, trafficked people and immigrant and
migrant children. It also provides tools and trainings
aiming to develop self-sufficiency for displaced
people. There are several different internship types.
Among others, the Government and Community
Relations position entails preparation of reports and
briefings, monitoring refugee policy changes and
research. Vacancies are posted on the website.
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Chapter/Chapitre
5
Chapter 5
Unions /
Les syndicats
Protecting workers’ interests
À la défense des travailleurs
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De nombreuses carrières juridiques en intérêt public sont possibles au sein des
syndicats de travailleurs. Ainsi, un avocat peut être amené à exercer en droit du travail,
notamment en représentant et en conseillant les syndicats et les travailleurs lors de la
négociation des conventions collectives. Il peut aussi oeuvrer dans d’autres domaines
(droits de la personne, de la santé, etc.) par exemple pour améliorer les conditions de
travail, prévenir les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles ou défendre
l’équité salariale pour les travailleurs handicapés et les femmes.
Par ailleurs, les syndicats et les centrales syndicales peuvent être influents dans le
processus législatif. Un avocat pourra donc participer au débat public, par exemple en
analysant et en influant sur les différentes lois touchant aux travailleurs discutées par le
Parlement et les législatures.
In this section, you will find a non-exhaustive list of unions and central labour bodies
found in Canada. Most do not have an organized recruitment process. Students should
feel free to contact them to find out whether openings are available.
CANADA
Travailleurs
canadiens de
l’automobile
Les Travailleurs canadiens de l’automobile forment le plus grand
syndicat du secteur privé au Canada. Ils représentent plus de 200
000 personnes travaillant dans la plupart des secteurs de
l’économie tels que l’aérospatial, la fabrication, la vente et la
réparation de véhicules, l’hôtellerie et la restauration, le transport,
les mines et fonderies, la construction navale, le secteur
manufacturier et l’industrie des services. Des sections sont
présentes dans toutes les provinces.
Toronto :  (416) 497-4110  caw@caw.ca  www.caw.ca
Montréal:  (514) 389-9223  tca1@tca.qc.ca  www.caw.ca
Congrès du
travail du Canada
Le Congrès du travail du Canada (CTC) est une centrale syndicale
regroupant 3.3 millions de membres. Il réunit les syndicats
nationaux et internationaux du Canada, les fédérations
provinciales et territoriales du travail et les conseils du travail
régionaux. Le CTC cherche à améliorer la vie des salariés par des
campagnes de sensibilisations visant, par exemple, à abolir le
travail des enfants, à assurer des retraites décentes à tous les
travailleurs ou à protéger les droits des travailleurs handicapés.
Colleen Kilty, Human Resources Manager  613-521-3400, ext.
325
Syndicat des
employés
professionnels et
de bureau
Le Syndicat des employés professionnels et de bureau est une
organisation syndicale nationale regroupant plusieurs dizaines de
milliers de membres répartis dans les différentes provinces
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canadiennes.
 (514) 522-6511  Francine Doyon : fdoyon@copesepb.ca 
http://www.copesepb.com/
Canadian
Teachers’
Federation
The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) is a national alliance of
provincial and territorial teacher organizations that represent
nearly 200,000 elementary and secondary school teachers across
Canada. CTF supports teachers in the collective bargaining
process, advances teachers’ interests by holding seminars and
conferences, and takes position on topics affecting education,
children and youth. Please check the website for information on
current openings.
613-232-1505  info@ctf-fce.ca  www.ctf-fce.ca
Canadian Union
of Public
Employees
With 618,000 members across Canada, the Canadian Union of
Public Employees (CUPE) represents workers in health care,
education, municipalities, libraries, universities, social services,
public utilities, transportation, emergency services and airlines.
The CUPE’s Legal Branch provides advice, assistance, and legal
representation to CUPE members and staff. It represents local
unions and members at arbitration, labour board and court
hearings.
Nancy Rosenberg, Legal Branch Director  (613) 237-1590, ext.
217  nrosenberg@cupe.ca  http://cupe.ca/
Confederation of
Canadian Unions
The Confederation of Canadian Unions includes 7,500 members
in four affiliated unions, in both the public and private sectors. The
Confederation of Canadian Unions supports affiliates during labour
disputes and difficult economic times. It also works cooperatively
with many social activist groups, including the Council of
Canadians, the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group
(ICLMG) and various health coalitions.
 (416) 736-5109  contact@ccu-csc.ca www.ccu-csc.ca
National Union of
Public and
General
Employees
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is
made up of 11 unions and comprises a total of 340,000 members
primarily working for provincial governments. It monitors labour
law development, contributes to the legislation affecting the
workplace, and analyzes the restructuring of social and public
services.
 (613) 228-9800  www.nupge.ca
Syndicat
canadien des
communications,
Le Syndicat canadien des communications, de l'énergie et du
papier (SCEP) comporte 130 000 membres. Le SCEP participe à
la négociation pour de meilleurs salaires et de meilleures
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de l’énergie et du
papier
conditions de travail. Il contribue également à la protection des
emplois, offre des services de représentation lors de griefs, et
favorise l'éducation syndicale et politique.
(613) 230-5200  info@scep.ca  www.cep.ca
QUÉBEC
Fédération des
travailleurs du
Québec
La Fédération des Travailleurs du Québec (FTQ) est la plus
grande centrale syndicale du Québec avec plus de 500 000
membres. Les offres d’emplois sont affichées sur le site Web de la
FTQ.
 (514) 383-8000  ftq@ftq.qc.ca  www.ftq.qc.ca
Confédération
des syndicats
nationaux
La Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) est l’une des
grandes centrales syndicales du Québec et compte plus de 300
000 travailleurs. Vous pouvez consulter le site Web de la CSN
pour connaitre les possibilités d’emploi.

Ressources
humaines
http://www.csn.qc.ca
Centrale des
syndicats du
Québec
–
(514)
598-2216
La Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ) représente plus de
190 000 membres dont plus de 130 000 font partie du personnel
de l'éducation. Dans la section Emplois de son site Web, la CSQ
propose occasionnellement des postes de conseillers juridiques
auprès de la Centrale, des fédérations et des syndicats affiliés.
 (418) 649-8888  ressourceshumaines@csq.qc.net
http://csq.qc.net
Centrale des
syndicats
démocratiques

La Centrale des syndicats démocratiques (CSD) est une des
quatre centrales syndicales du Québec et représente plus de 70
000 membres. La CSD soutient ses syndicats affiliés dans la
négociation des conventions collectives et aide les travailleurs
souhaitant former un syndicat. Elle contribue également au débat
public sur des sujets tels que l’assurance emploi ou la protection
des travailleurs contre les accidents du travail et les maladies
professionnelles.
(418) 529-6323 / (514)
www.csd.qc.ca
Syndicat de la
fonction publique
du Québec

899-1216 
info@csd.qc.ca

Le Syndicat de la fonction publique du Québec (SFPQ) représente
près de 40 000 personnes employées par le gouvernement du
Québec
. Le Service des recours et d’application des
conditions de travail défend les droits des membres découlant des
conventions collectives négociées par le SFPQ. Le syndicat offre
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également de l’information juridique sur son site Web.

(418)
623-2424
/
(514)
844-4487
ressources.humaines@sfpq.qc.ca www.sfpq.qc.ca/
Syndicat des
métallos
Le Syndicat des métallos du Québec compte 60,000 membres
répartis dans quelques 200 syndicats locaux. Il possède un
service juridique qui représente et conseille l’organisme, ses
membres et ses représentants. Le service juridique prépare
également des capsules d’information juridique et dispense des
formations sur des sujets variés allant du harcèlement
psychologique à la responsabilité criminelle des organisations.
Pierre
Lalonde,
plalonde@metallos.ca
 www.metallos.org
Syndicat des
professionnelles
et professionnels
du gouvernement
du Québec
avocat 
(514)

Le Syndicat des professionnelles et professionnels du
gouvernement du Québec (SPGQ) défend les intérêts des
professionnels salariés relevant directement ou indirectement de
l'État québécois dans les secteurs public, parapublic, péripublic et
municipal. Il représente plus de 20 000 personnes.
 (514) 849-1103 / (418) 692-0022
www.spgq.qc.ca
Syndicat
québécois de la
construction
850-2246
 courrier@spgq.qc.ca
Le Syndicat québécois de la construction possède une équipe
juridique formée de trois avocats exerçant principalement dans les
domaines du droit de la santé et du droit du travail.
 Me François Parizeau – (450) 773-8833  info@sqc.ca 
www.sqc.ca/
ONTARIO
Ontario
Federation of
Labour
The Ontario Federation of Labour is Canada’s largest provincial
central labour body. It pushes for legislative change in areas
including health, education and workplace safety.
(416) 443-7684
Ontario Public
Service
Employees Union
info@ofl.ca
www.ofl.ca
With over 125,000 members, the Ontario Public Service
Employees Union (OPSEU) is the largest provincial public sector
union in Canada. If offers legal and grievance services, as well as
health and safety resources to its members. The OPSEU also
promotes employment equity for minorities. The OPSEU legal
service does not offer summer and articling placements each year.
As such, it is recommended to contact them directly to learn more
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about their current employment opportunities.
 (416) 443-8888
www.opseu.org
Ontario
Construction
Secretariat
 Lori DiLeo – ldileo@opseu.org 
The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) represents the
collective interests of the building trades’ unions and their
contractors. It aims to develop relationships, facilitate dialogue,
provide research, disseminate information and promote
unionization in the construction industry.
 (416) 620-5210  Sean Strickland, seans@iciconstruction.com
www.iciconstruction.com
L'Institut
professionnel du
personnel
municipal
L'Institut professionnel du personnel municipal représente les
intérêts des employés professionnels dans le secteur public dans
les négociations et l'administration de leurs droits.
 (613) 241-3730  Sheila Stanilawski – sheilas@cipp.on.ca
www.cipp.on.ca
Ontario Teachers’ The Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) represents all teachers in
Federation
Ontario’s publicly funded schools. It is the official liaison between
the teachers of the province and the Minister of Education. As
such, its mandate primarily includes negotiating improvements to
the teachers’ pension plan.
-3424  www.otffeo.on.ca
Elementary
Teachers’
Federation of
Ontario
The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO)
represents over 76,000 teachers and education workers employed
in the public elementary schools of Ontario. It is affiliated with the
OTF. Jobs postings are advertised on the EFTO website.

(416)
962-3836

Sam
presidentshammond@etfo.org www.etfo.ca
Ontario
Secondary
School Teachers’
Federation
With more than 60,000 members, the Ontario Secondary School
Teachers’ Federation (OSTF) promotes public education and the
rights of students, educators and educational workers. More
specifically, it negotiates favourable wages and benefits for its
members and offers bursaries and scholarships. It also provides
technical support to members involved in a dispute with their
employers. The OSTF is affiliated with the OTF.
(416) 751-8300
www.osstf.on.ca
Power Workers
Union
Hammond,
Peter Woloszansky hradmin@osstf.on.ca
The Power Workers Union represents 15,000 workers, primarily in
the energy industry. It is involved in the collective bargaining
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process and in grievance procedures. It also helps its members
address various workplace problems, such as health and safety
issues.
 Chris Dassios, General Counsel – cdassios@pwu.ca 
www.pwu.ca
BRITISH COLUMBIA
British Columbia
Federation of
Labour
The British Columbia Federation of Labour is a central labour body
comprising over 50 affiliated unions. It exercises a political role
and pushes for legislative change in various areas such as
minimum wage, childcare or health and safety issues.
 604-430-1421  bcfed@bcfed.ca  www.bcfed.com
British Columbia
Government and
Service
Employees’
Union
The British Columbia Government and Service Employees’ Union
(BCGEU) represents approximately 65,000 direct and indirect
public service workers. It offers its members support in the
bargaining process and in cases of dispute. The BCGEU also
aims at improving health and safety conditions in the workplace.
The BCGEU accepts applications for articling.
 (604) 291-9611  Catherine Sullivan, Coordinator-Advocacy –
Catherine.sullivan@bcgeu.ca  www.bcgeu.ca
British Columbia
Teachers’
Federation
(BCTF)
The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF) represents
41,000 public school teachers. All British Columbia public school
teachers belong to the BCTF and its local teachers' associations.
Staff vacancies which are not filled internally are advertised on
their website.
 604-871-2283  dmacdonald@bctf.ca  www.bctf.ca
Hospital
Employees Union
The Hospital Employees' Union represents more than 43,000
members working in the health care industry. It advocates better
working and caring conditions and promotes the public health care
system over privatization.
-
heu@heu.org
www.heu.org
MANITOBA, SASKATCHEWAN AND ALBERTA
Alberta
Federation of
Labour
The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) is made up of 29 unions
from both the public and private sectors. Taken together, these
unions represent nearly 145,000 workers from across the
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province. The AFL attempts to influence legislative decisions on
topics such as health care privatization or changes to the Labour
code.
 (780) 483-3021
Alberta Teachers’
Association
afl@afl.org  www.afl.org
The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) represents all school
teachers in the province of Alberta. The ATA performs both union
and professional functions. As a union, it negotiates and monitors
collective agreements and represents teachers in matters of
employment. As a profession, it polices the professional conduct
and competence of teachers, provides professional development,
influences the government on matters of education policy and
advocates for public education. Available opportunities are
advertised on the website.
 (780)447-9400/403-265www.teachers.ab.ca
United Nurses of
Alberta
United Nurses of Alberta is the union of more than 24,000 of
Alberta's nurses and other health workers. Its mandate includes
negotiating collective agreement and offering grievance handling
services to its members.

(780)
425-1025
www.una.ab.ca
Manitoba
Federation of
Labour
employment@ata.ab.ca

provincialoffice@una.ab.ca

The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) is the province's central
labour body. The MFL assists its affiliated unions, particularly
those with limited resources, in their undertakings. It also takes
part in public debates.
 (204) 947-1400  www.mfl.mb.ca
Manitoba
The Manitoba Teachers' Society (MTS) is the collective bargaining
Teachers’ Society and professional development organization for all of Manitoba's
15,000 public school teachers.
 (204) 888-7961  www.mbteach.org
Saskatchewan
Federation of
Labour
Saskatchewan
Government and
General
Employees Union
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is a central labour body
representing over 98,000 members from 37 unions. It pushes for
legislative change in various areas such as pensions and benefits,
human rights and employment equity.
 (306) 525-0197
sfl@sfl.sk.ca www.sfl.sk.ca
The SGEU represents over 22,000 members employed in Crown
corporations, education institutions, retail and regulatory
industries, health, public service and community service agencies.
The SGEU provides advocacy, grievance handling and contract
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negotiation services to its members. It also helps them in the
collective bargaining process. Currently, the SGEU does not offer
summer or articling positions for law students but may do so in the
future.
 (306) 522-8571  Juliana Saxberg, Director of Legal Services
– jsaxberg@sgeu.org  www.sgeu.org
Saskatchewan
Teachers’
Federation
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation represents over 12,000
teachers in publicly funded schools in Saskatchewan. Its activities
include, among others, drafting professional codes, exploring
options to strengthen pension and benefit program, and express
teachers’ collective voice on social and political issues.
 306-373-1660  HR@stf.sk.ca  www.stf.sk.ca
ATLANTIC PROVINCES
New Brunswick
Union
The New Brunswick Union provides support in the bargaining
process and grievance handling to its members.
 (506) 458-8440  Trina Scott, Finance and Human Resource
Manager – Trina@nbu.ca  www.nbfl-fttnb.ca
New Brunswick
Teachers’
Federation
The New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation (NBTF) has two major
mandates. The first is to represent approximately 7600 members
in the negotiation and application of the Collective Agreement,
including the presentation of grievances. The NBTF also
coordinates two professional associations in the areas of pensions
and teacher certification.
 (506) 452-8921  Marilyn Boudreau, Executive director,
marilyn.boudreau@nbtffend.ca  www.nbtffenb.ca
Syndicat des
infirmières et
infirmiers du
NouveauBrunswick
Le Syndicat des infirmières et infirmiers du Nouveau-Brunswick
représente 6 300 infirmières et infirmiers immatriculés. Il négocie
les conventions collectives et aide à la résolution de conflits. Il
publie également des documents sur des sujets tels que la gestion
de la violence au travail ou les considérations juridiques liées au
manque de personnel dans les hôpitaux.
 (506) 453-0830  Debbie Gill, Manager, Finance and Human
Resources – nbnu1@nbnu.ca  www.nbnu.ca
Nova Scotia
Federation of
Labour
The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is the province's central
labour body representing 70,000 workers in affiliated unions. It
promotes decent wages and working conditions, improved health
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and safety laws. It also lobbies for fair taxes and strong social
programs.
 (902) 454-6735  info@nsfl.ns.ca  www.nsfl.ns.ca
Nova Scotia
Nurses Union
The Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union is a professional union
representing approximately 6,500 nurses. It negotiates collective
agreements with employers and represents its members in labour
issues.

(902)
469-1474
www.nsnu.ns.ca

heather.totton@nsnu.ns.ca
The Atlantic
Canada Regional
Council of
Carpenters,
Millwrights and
Allied Workers
The Atlantic Canada Regional Council of Carpenters, Millwrights
and Allied Workers negotiates collective agreement and handles
grievances. It also attempts to foster cooperation amongst
millwrights and dispatches its members to contractors that need
them.
Nova Scotia
Teachers’ Union
The Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union represents nearly 11,000
teachers. In addition to defending its members’ interests, it aims to
advance the teaching profession and the quality of public
education.
 (709) 364-5430  Robert Dornan, General Counsel –
rdornan@acrc.ca  www.acrc.ca
 (902) 477-5621  centraloffice@nstu.ca  www.nstu.ca
Nova Scotia
Government and
General
Employees Union
The Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union
represents 29,000 workers, mainly in the private sector. It acts as
a bargaining agent and runs various programs, notably to reduce
workplace injury.
 (902) 424-4063  www.nsgeu.ca
Nova Scotia
Union of Public
and Private
Employees
Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private Employees is a
bargaining agent for more than 2,000 workers.
Prince Edward
Island Federation
of Labour
The Prince Edward Island Federation of Labour is the province’s
central labour body. As such, it facilitates exchanges between
affiliated unions. It also lobbies on various topics, including
minimum wage, pension benefit legislation and harmonized sales
tax.
Ron Stockton, Business agent/lawyer  (902) 422-6055, ext. 22
 stockton@smelaw.ca  www.nsupe.ca
 (902) 368-3068  peifed@pei.aibn.com  www.peifl.ca
Newfoundland
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association is a
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and Labrador
Teachers’
Association
professional organization serving approximately 6,000 teachers.
Its activities include the publication of a code of ethics, lobbying,
and offering various services to teachers.
 (709) 726-3223  mail@nlta.nl.ca  www.nlta.nl.ca
Newfoundland
and Labrador
Federation of
Labour
The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is a
central labour body made up of nearly 30 affiliated unions. The
NLFL advocates for improved workplace rights and stronger laws
including occupational, health and safety laws as well as workers’
compensation and Employment Insurance programs.
 (709) 754-1660  fed@nlfl.nf.ca  www.nlfl.nf.ca
YUKON, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND NUNAVUT
Yukon Federation
of Labour
The Yukon Federation of Labour is an umbrella organization made
up of affiliated unions and locals, thereby representing more than
4,500 workers. It campaigns on various issues such as women’s
pay equity.
 (867) 667-6676  yfl@yukonfed.com  www.yukonfed.com
Northern
Territories
Federation of
Labour
The Northwest Territories Federation of Labour is a central labour
union. It represents more than 9,000 members throughout the
Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
 (867) 873-3695  ntfl@yk.com  www.ntfl.yk.com
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Chapter/Chapitre
6
Chapter 6
Public Interest Law Firms /
Les cabinets d’avocats œuvrant dans l’intérêt
public
Public interest in private practice
L’intérêt public dans la sphère privée
L’intérêt public n’est pas le seul apanage des organismes à but non lucratif ou des
ONG. De nombreux cabinets d’avocats œuvrent dans des domaines qui leur permettent
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de mettre leurs compétences au service de la communauté. Ainsi, plusieurs cabinets
opèrent en droit de la famille, de l’immigration, ou du travail. Le droit de
l’environnement, des autochtones ou de la personne se retrouvent également en
pratique privée.
In this section, you will find a non-exhaustive list of firms practicing law in the public
interest. Most of these firms are relatively small and do not participate in organized
recruitment. They recruit closer to the start date of any available summer and articling
positions. Every year, you may meet some of them at Public Interest Career Day.
QUÉBEC
Goldwater, Dubé
Créé en 1981, le cabinet Goldwater, Dubé est spécialisé dans le
droit de la famille.
 (514) 861-4367  inquiries@goldwaterdube.com
www.goldwaterdube.com
Hendy Greenberg
Hendy Greenberg is a small firm practicing in the area of family
law.
 (514) 286-4445  www.hgdlaw.net
Hutchins Legal
Inc.
Avec des bureaux à Montréal et à Vancouver, Hutchins Legal Inc.
se spécialise dans le droit des autochtones, notamment en
matière de l’environnement, de la renégociation des traités ou des
droits de la personne.

(514)
849-2403
http://www.hutchinslegal.ca/
Kalman Samuels,
Q.C. &
Associates

jcorry@hsglegal.ca

Kalman Samuels est un cabinet de cinq avocats spécialisé dans le
droit familial, les blessures corporelles, le droit des successions et
le droit des ainés.
 (514) 907-5705  info@kalmansamuels.com
www.kalmansamuels.com
Lamoureux Morin
Lamoureux
avocats
Lamoureux Morin Lamoureux, avocats est un cabinet boutique
opérant principalement dans le droit du travail.

(450) 670-3663 
www.lamoureux-morin.com
info@lamoureux-morin.com

Melançon
Avec des bureaux à Montréal et Québec, Melançon Marceau
Marceau Grenier
Grenier et Sciortino est spécialisé en droit du travail. Le cabinet
et Sciortino Senc. est composé de 18 avocats.

(514)
525-3414

cmelancon@mmgs.qc.ca
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www.mmgs.qc.ca
Narang &
Associés
Narang & Associés est un petit cabinet créé en 2011 et œuvrant
dans le droit locatif, les droits de la personne, le droit administratif,
les OSBL, le droit municipal et le droit de l’environnement.
 (514) 277-6793  admin@naranglaw.com
http://www.naranglaw.com
O'Reilly &
Associés
Ce cabinet est spécialisé en droit des autochtones, en droit
administratif et en droit constitutionnel. Il n’a pas de site Web; voici
le numéro général pour des renseignements concernant les
postes disponibles.
 (514) 871-8117  (514) 871-9177
Ouellet Nadon et
associés
Ouellet Nadon et associés est un cabinet qui regroupe 13 avocats
qui pratiquent dans divers domaines du droit du travail et du droit
social. Ce cabinet ne recrute pas de façon régulière. Vous êtes
donc encouragés à contacter le cabinet directement pour des
renseignements concernant les postes disponibles.
 (514) 528-7228  juripop@ouelletnadon.qc.ca
 www.ouelletnadon.qc.ca
Phillion, Leblanc
et Beaudry
s.e.n.c
Philion Leblanc Beaudry est un cabinet spécialisé en droit du
travail et qui se consacre exclusivement à la représentation des
travailleurs et des syndicats. Créé en 2001, le cabinet a des
bureaux à Montréal et à Québec.
 (514) 387-3538 / (418) 626-3538  www.plbavocats.com
Poudrier, Bradet
Les 23 avocats de Poudrier Bradet se consacrent à la défense des
travailleurs, des cadres et des organisations syndicales. Le
cabinet a des bureaux à Montréal et à Québec. Les candidatures
pour les stages sont acceptées selon les besoins et les candidats
doivent s’adresser au bureau dans lequel ils souhaitent travailler.
Montréal : Me Stéphanie Gagné  (514) 908-6400
sgagne@poudrierbradet.com  www.poudrierbradet.com
Québec : Me Bruno Néron  (418) 780-3333
bneron@poudrierbradet.com  www.poudrierbradet.com
Rivest Schmidt
Rivest Schmidt est un cabinet montréalais spécialisé dans le droit
du travail, notamment dans la représentation des syndicats et des
salariés syndiqués, des associations professionnelles, et des
travailleurs.
 (514) 948-1888  marcelrivest@rivestschmidt.qc.ca
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www.rivestschmidt.qc.ca
Shadley Battista
Le cabinet Shadley Battista regroupe 12 avocats qui pratiquent
principalement dans les domaines du droit criminel, du droit pénal
et du droit des professions.
 (514) 866-4043  reception@shadleybattista.com
www.shadleybattista.com
Trudel &
Johnston
Trudel & Johnston se spécialise dans les recours collectifs, le droit
constitutionnel et le droit de la personne.
 (514) 871-8385  info@trudeljohnston.com
www.trudeljohnston.com
ONTARIO
Baker Law
Baker Law specializes in public interest work in civil litigation and
administrative law, with an emphasis on disability law, human
rights, and Charter litigation.
 (416) 533-0040  lsucilan@bakerlaw.ca  www.bakerlaw.ca
Caley Wray
Caley Wray is a Toronto firm which specializes in union-side
labour law. If you are interested in an articling position, you can
communicate with Melissa Kronick or Micheil Russell by
forwarding your resume, academic record and letters of reference.
 (416) 366-3763  Melissa Kronick kronickm@caleywray.com
or Micheil Russell russellm@caleywray.com 
www.caleywray.com
Carfagnini Law
Office
Carfagnini Law Office is a small law firm located in Thunder Bay,
Ontario, which conducts a general practice. The firm occasionally
hires a summer law student.
 (807) 346-2969  info@carflaw.ca
Carranza LLP
Caranza LLP is a Toronto firm specialized in personal injury.

(416)
633-9782
www.carranza.on.ca
Cavalluzzo Hayes
Shilton McIntyre
& Cornish LLP

lawoffice@carranza.on.ca

Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish is a Toronto firm
practicing employment and labour law, bankruptcy law,
constitutional law, health law, and human rights. The firm usually
hires 3 or 4 articling students per year.
 (416) 964-1115  Jim Robbins – jrobbins@cavalluzzo.com
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www.cavalluzzo.com
Dewart Gleason
LLP
Dewart Gleason practice law in the areas of civil litigation, defence
of lawyers and labour law. Its office is located in Toronto. Please
contact Heidi Rubin, Chair of the student recruiting committee, for
information regarding vacancies and student recruitment.
 (416) 971-8000  hrubin@dgllp.ca www.dgllp.ca
Jewitt McLuckie
& Associates
Jewitt McLuckie & Associates is an Ottawa firm specialized in the
defense of employees and unions. To apply for an articling
position, submit your résumé, undergraduate and law school
transcripts and references to John McLuckie.
 (613) 594-5100  jmcluckie@jewittmcluckie.ca
www.jewittmcluckie.ca
Ursel Phillips
Fellows
Hopkinson
Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson is a Toronto law firm specializing
in labour and employment law. Its 17 lawyers provide advice and
representation to unions, professional associations and individual
employees. Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson’s articling program
involves a rotation with the CAW Canada legal department.
 (416) 968-3333  Simon Blackstone –
sblackstone@upfhlaw.ca http://www.upfhlaw.ca/
Hameed
Farrokhzad
Hameed Farrokhzad is an Ottawa based law firm focusing on the
advocacy of human rights in several areas, including
administrative law, general civil litigation, criminal law and labour
and employment law.
 (613) 232-2688  Yavar Hameed – yhameed@hf-law.ca 
www.hf-law.ca
Kim Orr
Barristers P.C.
Kim Orr Barristers’ practice is focused on class actions,
commercial and securities litigation, primarily on the plaintiff’s side.
 (416) 596-1414  mbm@kimorr.ca  www.kimorr.ca
Klippensteins,
Barristers and
Solicitors
Klippensteins is a public interest Toronto law firm. Its practice
areas include civil litigation, first nation rights, police accountability,
employment law, environmental law, and Charter rights.
 (416) 598-0288  murray.klippenstein@klippensteins.ca
 www.kilippensteins.ca
Koskie Minsky
LLP
Koskie Minsky is a downtown Toronto mid-sized firm practicing
labour law, employment law, and civil litigation.
 (416) 977-8353  Sara Starr, Student Program Coordinator –
beastudent@kmlaw.ca  www.koskieminsky.com
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Nahwegahbow,
Corbiere Genoodmagejig
Barristers &
Solicitors
Nelligan O’Brien
Payne
Nahwegahbow Corbiere’s practice is in Aboriginal law. It acts
exclusively for First Nations individuals, communities and
organizations. It is based in Rama, ON.
-
mail@nncfirm.ca
www.nncfirm.ca
Based in Ottawa, with offices in Kingston, Vankleek Hill, and
Alexandria, Nelligan O’Brien Payne is a mid-sized firm. Its practice
areas include business law, class actions, employment law, family
law, labour law, municipal law, and public law.
 (613) 238-8080  info@nelligan.ca  www.nelligan.ca
Paliare Roland
Parliare Roland practices in the areas of administrative, corporate,
civil, commercial, employment and union-side labour law. Based in
Toronto, it is made up of 33 lawyers. It’s been a participant in the
Faculty of Law Toronto On-Campus Interviews for the past few
years.
 (416) 646-4300  www.paliareroland.com
PerleyRobertson, Hill &
McDougall LLP
Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP is a mid-size Ottawa firm.
It practices in the areas of business law, intellectual property,
litigation and international arbitration.
(613) 238-2022  www.perlaw.ca  lawyers@perlaw.ca
Raven, Cameron, Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck specializes in union-side
Ballantyne &
labour and employment law. Based in Ottawa, the firm hires at
Yazbeck LLP/s.r.l. least one articling student per year. It does not usually hire
summer students.
 (613) 567-2901  info@ravenlaw.com  www.ravenlaw.com
Ryder Wright
Blair & Holmes
LLP
Ryder Wright Blair & Holmes LLP is a union-side Toronto labour
law firm. It hires one articling student each year.
Sack Goldblatt
Mitchell LLP
Sack Goldblatt Mitchell specializes in administrative law, labour
law, civil litigation, criminal law and public law. It is a mid-sized firm
with offices in Toronto and Ottawa. Both offices often hire summer
students to work in labour law.
 (416) 340-9070  www.rwbh.ca
 (613) 235-5327/(416) 977-6070  www.sgmlaw.com
Saxe Law Office
Based in Toronto, Saxe Law Office is an environmental law firm.

(416)
962-5009
http://envirolaw.com

admin@envirolaw.com
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Shell Lawyers
Shell Lawyers is a small Toronto firm based in Toronto. It practices
in the fields of employment law, litigation and class action,
disability and pension compensation, discrimination and sexual
harassment, libel and slander, and workplace injuries.

(416)
539-0226
www.shelllawyers.ca
Symes, Street &
Millard

brian@shelllawyers.ca

Symes Street and Millard is a small law firm based in Toronto. It
practices in the areas of union-side labour law, employment law,
professional regulation, human rights and equality law.
 (416) 920-3030  info@ssmlaw.ca  www.ssmlaw.ca
Watson Jacobs
McCreary
Watson Jacobs McCreary has offices in Toronto and London, ON.
It specializes in the representation of trade unions in labour
relations. It also practices in the areas of construction law,
administrative law, health law, professional regulation, pension
plan and trust fund regulation, civil litigation and international law.
 (416) 226-0055  Michael C.P. McCreary – mmccreary@wjmlaw.ca
 www.wjm-law.ca
Willms & Shier
Willms & Shier is a Toronto based law firm specializing in
environmental law.

(416)
863-0711
www.willmsshier.com
Wyllie Spears
Labour Lawyers

info@willmsshier.com

Based in Ottawa, Wyllie Spears LLP is a small labour and
employment law firm providing counsel and representation to
unions and workers.
 (613) 569-7002  Sandra Mulder smulder@wylliespears.com
www.wylliespears.com
Testimonial by Patricia D’Heureux on Cavalluzzo Ha yes Shilton
McIntyre & Cornish LLP
B.C.L./LL.B. 1995
Partner at Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish LLP
I did an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Sociology,
before going to study law at McGill University. Entering law school, I was not so
much interested in pursuing a career as a lawyer in private practice but rather in
studying the law as a possible tool for social change. I was also conscious of the
role that trade unions have played in advocating for social justice, though I must
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admit I did not start law school with a clear sense of how labour law fit in with all
of this.
After I articled, I was hired by a lawyer who had a union-side labour law practice.
I worked there as an associate for five years, during which time I gained
experience representing trade unions on a wide variety of matters, and more
importantly, developed strong ties with the clients for whom I worked. In 2002 we
moved to Cavalluzzo, Hayes, Shilton, McIntyre & Cornish in Toronto, where I
have continued my labour practice.
Acting as legal counsel for trade unions, you have the opportunity not just to
litigate cases on their behalf, but also to play a role as a legal advisor and
strategist with respect to all activities in which they are involved. As a labour
lawyer, you may find your practice intersecting with a variety of other areas of
practice, including human rights, pensions and benefits, professional discipline /
regulation, Constitutional / Charter law, education law, to name just a few.
Although you are often acting for an individual, there is almost always a wider
implication arising from the legal work that you do.
I believe a union-side labour law practice is a public interest law practice. Unions
have been at the forefront on many social justice issues, including leading human
rights cases, pay equity and equality rights cases. Unions have the collective
resources to ensure access to justice where individual members of society would
otherwise be unable to do so.
My labour law practice has allowed me to be a part of this and is in keeping with
the interests that led me to law school in the first place.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Arvay Finlay
Arvay Finlay is a small Vancouver litigation firm practicing in the
areas of commercial law, human rights, arbitration and mediation,
aboriginal law, constitutional law, medical malpractice and
environmental law. It usually employs an articling student and a
summer student.
 (604) 689-4421  www.arvayfinlay.com
Black Gropper
Based in Vancouver, Black Gropper is a small firm specialized in
labour and employment law.

(604)
632-9940
www.blackgropper.com

info@blackgropper.com

Caroline &
Caroline & Gislason Lawyers is a progressive boutique firm
Gislason Lawyers focusing on union-side labour and employment law. Caroline &
Gislason regularly hires summer and articling students, though not
on an annual basis. Students with an activist or advocacy
background are generally preferred. Please contact Ms. Gislason
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for more information.
 (604) 633-1880  Joanna Gislason –
jgislason@carolinelaw.ca  www.carolinelaw.ca
Hastings Labour
Law Office
Hastings Labour Law Office is a small law firm that represents
trade unions and their members.
 (604) 632-9644  reception@labourlawoffice.com 
www.labourlawoffice.com
Jeffrey Jones &
Company, Law
Office
Jeffrey Jones & Company serves Northern Vancouver Island. It
offers services to corporate clients and practices will and estate
law as well.
 (250) 956-3358
lawoffice.com
McGrady &
Company


www.jjones-
McGrady & Company is a small Vancouver litigation firm practicing
in the areas of employment and union-side labour law, criminal
law, class action, intellectual property and human rights.

(604)
734-7003
www.mcgradylaw.ca
Moore Edgar
jjlawyer@telus.net

mbw@mcgradylaw.ca

Moore Edgar is a small law firm of eight lawyers practicing human
rights, trade union and administrative law. Moore Edgar typically
hires a summer student and an articling student. Please contact
Shona Moore for more information on the application process.
 (604) 689-4457  Shona Moore –
shonamoore@unionlawyers.com www.unionlawyers.com
Rush Crane
Guenther
Rush Crane Guenther is a litigation law firm practicing union-side
labour law, civil litigation, workers' compensation law, and
aboriginal law.
 (604) 687-5611  info@rcg.com 
www.rushcraneguenther.com
Smith & Hughes
Smith & Hughes is a small Vancouver firm specializing in samesex immigration issues, wills and estates, and Charter and human
rights litigation.
 (604) 683-4176  outlaw@smith-hughes.com  www.smithhughes.com/index.html
Victory Square
Law Office
Victory Square Law Office is specialized in union-side labour law.
Based in Vancouver, it practices in Alberta and Saskatchewan as
well. It usually recruits a summer research assistant and an
articling student every year.
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 (604) 684-8421  www.vslo.ca  Sebastien Anderson, Chair
of the Articling Committee – sanderson@vslo.ca
MANITOBA, SASKATCHEWAN AND ALBERTA
Blair Chahley
Blair Chahley is a small Edmonton firm specializing in trade
unions.
–

(780)
423-3433

Leanne
Chahley
leannechahley@blairchahley.ca www.blairchahley.ca
Chivers
Carpenter
Lawyers
Chivers Carpenter is a law firm comprised of ten lawyers
practicing labour, employment, and human rights law. It is based
in Edmonton.
 (780) 439-3611  John Carpenter –
jcarpenter@chiverslaw.com www.chiverslaw.com
The W Law Group The W Law Group practices real estate law, labour and
employment law, family law, business law, civil litigation, banking
law and aboriginal law. It is based in Saskatoon and comprises 14
lawyers.

(306)
244-2242
http://wlawgroup.com/

info@wlawgroup.com

ATLANTIC PROVINCES
Pink Larkin
Pink Larkin is a law firm specializing in union-side labour law
issues. Based in Halifax and Fredericton, it is made up of 18
lawyers.
 (902) 423-7777/ (506) 458-1989  smckenna@pinklarkin.com
www.labour-law.com
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Chapter/Chapitre
7
Chapter 7
International Public Interest Organizations / Les
organisations d’intérêt public internationales
Public interest is a concept that knows no borders. While many public interest
organizations exist to address local or national issues, a large number of organizations
also focus on more multinational issues, such as international human rights, the
environment and global conflict. Many of these international organizations provide a
number of opportunities for students and recent graduates interested in volunteering,
interning or working in public interest.
La première partie de ce chapitre présentera des possibilités de bénévolat, de stage et
d’emplois avec l’Organisation des Nations unies. Le reste du chapitre exposera des
possibilités avec les organisations non onusiennes. Ces dernières organisations ont été
divisées en deux grandes catégories : les organisations contre les conflits mondiaux et
les organisations pour la protection des droits de la personne.
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Many of the opportunities available in this chapter are with international organizations
which operate outside of Canada. It is important for those interested in working abroad
to look into any visa requirements or other administrative requirements that might be
imposed by foreign governments. In a number of cases, the Department of Foreign
Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) has organized reciprocity agreements with other
governments which allow young Canadians to more easily obtain work permits.
Information concerning this program, as well as general information concerning working
abroad can be found on the DFAIT’s International Experience Canada website
(www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij).
Finalement, il est important de noter que la liste des organisations présentée dans ce
chapitre n’est pas exhaustive. Les étudiants sont encouragés à consulter le Guide des
carrières en droit international du CDP pour plus d’information concernant les
possibilités internationales en intérêt public. Les étudiants sont également encouragés à
explorer les possibilités avec d’autres organisations. Un monde de possibilités vous
attend !
1.
United Nations
Avec ses 193 États membres, l’Organisation des Nations unies (ONU) regroupe à ce
jour la quasi-totalité des États souverains dans une myriade d’organes internes,
d’institutions spécialisées, de programmes, de fonds et d’instituts affiliés. L’ONU agit sur
la plupart des grandes questions d’intérêt public international comme la promotion du
respect des droits de la personne, la protection de l'environnement, la lutte contre les
épidémies et les maladies endémiques, et la lutte contre le trafic des drogues et le
terrorisme.
The UN has six principal organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the
Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council (whose operations were
suspended as of November 1994), the International Court of Justice and the
Secretariat. The UN system also includes several agencies, programs, funds and
bodies, such as the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the UN Development Programme
(UNDP), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Selon le Secrétariat de l’ONU, environ 44 000 personnes ont travaillé à l’ONU en 2010,
soit à son siège à New York, soit dans l’un de ses bureaux régionaux. Parmi ces
postes, seulement 5 000 sont permanents. Il existe donc plusieurs occasions pour le
jeune juriste qui souhaite s’impliquer au sein de cette organisation.
RECRUTEMENT
Le recrutement à l’ONU peut se faire de trois façons. D’une part, les offres d’emplois
pour les stages et les emplois pour plusieurs organisations affiliées à l’OU sont
affichées sur le site des Ressources humaines de l’ONU (https://careers.un.org). Les
candidats doivent créer un compte en ligne pour pouvoir postuler. De l’information à ce
sujet est disponible sur le site du système de recrutement (https://inspira.un.org/).
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Second, a number of organizations post employment and internship opportunities
directly on the various organizations’ website. More information concerning these
application processes is generally available on each of these organizations’ websites, or
can be obtained by contacting these organizations directly.
Enfin, les candidats peuvent également trouver un emploi ou stage avec l’ONU à partir
de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada. Le gouvernement canadien est
avisé chaque fois que des postes sont ouverts à l’ONU ou dans l’une de ses agences
spécialisées, et recommande souvent des candidats canadiens intéressés par les offres
d’emploi. Les personnes intéressées par cette avenue peuvent se renseigner à la
Commission canadienne de la fonction publique (613-992-5902).
OCCASIONS D’EMPLOI AVEC LES AGENCES, ORGANISMES ET PROGRAMMES DE L’ONU
UN Headquarters The UN Headquarters offers non-remunerated internship
Internships
opportunities for students enrolled in graduate programs at the
Program
time of their internship. The internships are open to students from
diverse academic backgrounds, who are given the opportunity to
work with UN organizations relevant to their field of study or with
other organizations. The program is offered three times a year
beginning in mid-January, early June and mid-September. The
internships are generally for two months, but they can be extended
to up to 6 months. Interns work full-time five days per week under
the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to
which they are assigned.
Les candidats doivent postuler à partir du site de Ressources
humaines de l’ONU. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur ce
programme de stage et pour connaître les modalités de
candidature, veuillez consulter son site Web.

OHRM_interns@un.org
 http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/sds/internsh/
La
Cour The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s main judicial
internationale de organ. It resolves disputes between countries who have voluntarily
justice
/
The chosen to participate in proceedings. The ICJ also provides
International
advisory opinions to the UN and its specialized agencies. Work at
Court of Justice
the ICJ is thus judicial, diplomatic and administrative at the same
time.
La Cour offre des stages non rémunérés d’un à trois mois aux
étudiants et aux jeunes professionnels qui débutent dans leur
carrière juridique. Des placements sont possibles dans tous les
départements de la Cour. Les personnes intéressées doivent
remplir un formulaire électronique. Pour plus d’information
concernant le processus de candidature et pour avoir accès au
formulaire électronique, consultez le site Web de la Cour, sous
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l'onglet « La Greffe » (« The Registry »).
La Cour recrute également des employés permanents. Les appels
de candidature sont affichés sur le site Web de la Cour.
Palais de la Paix, 2517 KJ La Haye, Pays-Bas  31-70-364-99-28
 recrutement-recruitment@icj-cij.org  www.icj-cij.org
The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) provides various legal services to
the UN Secretariat as well as various UN offices, and is involved in
the development and codification of international public and trade
law.
United
Nations
Office of Legal
Affairs / Bureau
des
affaires
juridiques
des
Nations unies
The OLA offers internships for students who hold at least one
degree, have completed at least a year of a law degree, and are
still enrolled as students at the time of application. Interns are
required to work for at least two months. For more information
concerning the internship program, please consult the OLA’s
website, under the “Employment” heading at the top of the main
page.
Please note that the OLA recruits interns and employees through
the UN’s Human Resources Department.
 (212) 963 6430  http://untreaty.un.org/
La Cour pénale La Cour pénale internationale (CPI) est une cour internationale
international
/ permanente qui juge les crimes les plus graves, comme les
International
génocides, les crimes contre l’humanité et les crimes de guerre.
Criminal Court
La CPI offre des possibilités de stage de trois à six mois aux
jeunes professionnels. Les candidats doivent être âgés de moins
de 35 ans et doivent démontrer des compétences académiques
dans le droit pénal national et international, le droit international
public, le droit international humanitaire, les droits de l’homme, le
droit comparé ou la criminologie. Les candidats peuvent postuler
pour un stage auprès de la Chambres, du Bureau du Procureur, et
du Greffe. Les stagiaires bénéficiant de l’aide financière ont droit à
une indemnité mensuelle de 1 000 euros.
Applications can be sent by mail, fax or online. More information
concerning the application process is available on the Court’s
website, under the “recruitment” section on the main page.
International
Labour
Organization
Département des ressources humaines, Case postale 19519,
2500 CM La Haye, Pays-Bas  31-0-70-515-8558  www.icccpi.int
The International Labour Organization (ILO) promotes rights at
work, encourages decent employment opportunities, enhances
social protection and strengthens dialogue in handling work-
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/Organisation
related issues.
internationale du
travail
L’OIT organise des stages de trois à six mois pour les étudiants de
1er, 2e ou 3e cycle qui étudient dans un domaine ayant trait aux
travaux de l'OIT. Ces stages sont ouverts aux personnes âgées de
20 à 35 ans. Si le stagiaire n'est pas parrainé par une institution
(université, gouvernement ou autre), l’Organisation lui versera une
allocation visant à couvrir les frais de subsistance de base. Les
stagiaires peuvent être placés au siège de l’Organisation, ou dans
un des bureaux régionaux. Le type de travail pour les stagiaires
varie selon le bureau, mais comprennent généralement la
préparation de rapports, l’organisation de séminaires, la rédaction
de documents juridiques et le conseil juridique.
Il existe deux façons de postuler à un stage. D’une part, il est
possible de transmettre sa candidature par le biais du service
centralisé de l’OIT. Il s’agit du moyen le plus utilisé pour recruter
des stagiaires. D’autre part, les personnes qui souhaitent travailler
dans un bureau local peuvent aussi postuler directement au
bureau en question. Pour plus d’information concernant les
modalités de participation, consultez la section « Offre d’emplois »
(« Employment Opportunities ») du site.
 41-22-799-6820  internship@ilo.org
 www.ilo.org/public/french/bureau/pers/vacancy/intern.htm
Office of the High The Office seeks to undertake advocacy work in favor of the least
Representative
developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small
for
the
Least island developing states. This is done in partnership with relevant
Developed
parts of the UN as well as with civil society, the media, academia
Countries,
and foundations.
Landlocked
Developing
The Office occasionally offers internships for individuals around
Countries and the the world. Those opportunities are posted on the UN’s Human
Small
Island Resources website.
Developing
States
United Nations Room UH-900, New York, NY 10017
 (212) 963-7778 or (212) 963-5051  (917) 367-3415  ohrllsunhq@un.org  www.un.org/ohrlls
UNAIDS
/ UNAIDS is the UN’s main advocate for global action on AIDS. Its
ONUSIDA
various activities seek to prevent the transmission of HIV, provide
care/support and alleviate the disease’s impact.
ONUSIDA offre des stages non rémunérés de six semaines à trois
mois pour les étudiants ayant plus de 20 ans. Les candidats
doivent maîtriser l’anglais et au moins une des deux autres
langues officielles, le français ou l’espagnol. Les candidatures
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peuvent être soumises à n’importe quel moment durant l’année à
partir du site Web de recrutement centralisé d’ONUSIDA
(https://erecruit.unaids.org). Plus d’information concernant le
programme de stage est disponible sur le site Web d’ONUSIDA,
dans la section « Travailler au Secrétariat de l’ONUSIDA » , sous
l’onglet « À propos de l’ONUSIDA ».
UNICEF
Human Resources Management Division, 20, Avenue Appia CH1211, Geneva 27 Switzerland
 hrm@unaids.org

www.unaids.org
Créée par l’ONU en 1946, l’UNICEF cherche à promouvoir le
respect des droits de l’enfant dans le monde. Cette organisation
aide les enfants à surmonter les obstacles qui entravent leur
développement, tels que la pauvreté, la discrimination, la violence
et la maladie.
UNICEF offers internships to students at its headquarters in New
York and at its various other offices around the world. Students
must be enrolled in graduate or post-graduate studies in a field
related to UNICEF’s activities. Applicants should also be fluent in
English and in another UNICEF working language (Arabic,
Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). In order to apply,
students must complete an online application and attach a CV and
personal history form. More information concerning the program is
available on the internships website (see below).
A number of short-term and long-term employment opportunities
are also posted on UNICEF’s website. This includes a program
called the Junior Professional Programme that looks to place
young professions in UN organizations. Applications for those
positions must be submitted electronically. Descriptions of
qualities sought of candidates as well as information concerning
the application process are available online.
 www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_internship.html
 internships@unicef.org
United
Nations Le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement (PNUD)
Development
vise à aider les pays en développement et les pays en transition
Program
/ d’une économie centralisée à une économie de marché et à bâtir
Programme des leurs capacités pour le « développement humain durable ».
Nations
Unies
pour
le A small number of non-remunerated internships are available for
développement
graduate students at either the UNDP’s headquarters in New York
or at one of its international offices. Assignments are available on
a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year. Applicants
must be proficient in at least one or two of the UNDP’s official
languages (English, French and Spanish). Fluency in Arabic,
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Portuguese, Russian or Eastern European language is an asset.
Specific
internship
opportunities
are
posted
online
(http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/jobs.html).
Le PNUD offre aux jeunes professionnels la possibilité de travailler
avec l’organisme par le biais du « Junior Professional Officer
Program ». Consultez le site du PNUD pour plus d’information
concernant ce processus de recrutement.
United
Nations
Office at Nairobi /
Bureau
des
Nations unies à
Nairobi.
Headquarters, One United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
USA
 (212) 906-5000  www.undp.org/internships
The UN’s office in Nairobi is the UN’s headquarters in Africa, and
is home to a number of important public interest organizations.
The office’ Staff Training and Development Unit organizes the
internship program for a number of organizations, including the UN
Program for Human Settlements (UN-Habitat), the United Nations
Environment Program (UNEP), the United Nations Offices at
Nairobi (UNON) and the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, Office of
Administration of Justice (OAJ).
Ces stages, non-rémunérés, sont d’une durée de trois à six mois,
et sont ouverts aux étudiants de premier et deuxième cycle. Les
candidats intéressés doivent postuler à partir d’un formulaire
disponible sur le site Web du Bureau. Ils doivent également
envoyer une lettre de leur université d’attache attestant de leur
niveau de scolarité. Pour plus d’information, consultez le lien de «
Internship » au bas de la page d’accueil.
P.O. Box 67578, Nairobi-00200, Kenya  254-20-624336 
254-20-623789  internship@unon.org
 http://test.unon.org/content/internship-programme
Le Programme des Nations Unies pour le contrôle international
des drogues (PNUCID/UNODC) a le mandat d’assister ses États
membres dans leur lutte contre les drogues illicites, le crime et le
terrorisme.
United
Nations
Office on Drugs
and
Crime
/
Programme des
Nations
Unies
pour le contrôle Le PNUCID offre des stages pour les étudiants inscrits à la
international des maîtrise ou au doctorat, dans un programme d’étude pertinent aux
drogues
travaux du PNUCID, tels que le droit international. Les stages
durent normalement deux mois, et ne sont pas rémunérés.
Interested students must apply online through the UNODC’s
website. Applicants must also submit, a letter confirming
attendance at a post-secondary institution, transcripts, a CV and a
short essay (150 to 250 words) outlining reasons for applying.
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B.P. 500, A-1400 Vienne, Autriche  43-1-26060-5886 
recruitment@unvienna.org
 www.unvienna.org/unov/en/job_internship.html
World
Health The World Health Organization (WHO/OMS) is the UN’s main
Organization
health authority. Its mandate includes an array of activities, such
/Organisation
as proposing policy options for major health matters, guiding the
mondiale de la global health research agenda and assessing major trends in
santé
health.
The WHO organizes an internship program for students above 20
years old enrolled in a graduate degree program. Preference is
given to students with a first degree in public health, medical or
social field related to the technical work of WHO. Internships are
offered at the WHO’s headquarters in Geneva and its international
offices, for a period of six to twelve weeks. These nonremunerated internships are offered twice a year (in the summer
and in the winter). Applications for the summer program can be
submitted from December 1st to January 30th, and for the winter
program from August 1st to September 30th.
Afin de postuler pour les stages, il faut s’inscrire sur le système de
« e-Recruitment » de l’OMS. Consultez le site Web pour plus
d’information concernant le processus de recrutement.
Avenue Appia 20, CH- 1211 Genève 27, Suisse  41-22-7912111

41-22-791-3111

interns@who.int

www.who.int/employment/internship
United
Nations Depuis 1950, le bureau du Haut-Commissaire des réfugiés (HCR)
High
coordonne l’action internationale en matière d’aide aux réfugiés.
Commissioner
Le HCR œuvre à l’élaboration d’un régime efficace de protection
for Refugees / Le des réfugiés de façon à résoudre les principaux problèmes qui les
Hautaccablent.
Commissaire des
Réfugies
des Le HCR offre des possibilités de stages de deux à six mois à son
Nations Unies
siège et dans ses bureaux régionaux. Les candidats peuvent
remplir, à n’importe quel moment, un formulaire de candidature
pour un stage à partir du site Web du HCR. Les candidatures sont
conservées pendant six mois.
Le HCR embauche de jeunes diplômés entre 25 et 32 ans à partir
du Junior Professional Officer Program. Les candidats doivent être
ressortissants de l’un des pays donateurs qui participent au
programme. Au moment de la rédaction de ce Guide, le Canada
ne participait pas au programme. Veuillez consulter le site Web du
HCR pour des renseignements à jour concernant ce programme.
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Case Postale 2500, CH-1211 Genève 2 Dépôt, Suisse.  41-22739-8111  internships@unhcr.org  http://www.unhcr.org/
Testimonial by Dorian Needham on his experience w ith the UNHCR
Associate,
Ropes
McGill
Faculty
of
BA, Princeton University, 2005
&
Gray
Law
(New
B.C.L./LL.B.
York)
2010
After graduating from McGill and writing the bar exam (and
enjoying some much-deserved holiday time afterwards), I took
advantage of a fellowship programme to spend a year working in the public
interest before starting full-time at my firm’s New York office. My destination:
the Protection Unit of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR) Representation in Japan.
I had served as a member and then as General Coordinator of the Human
Rights Working Group, and had taken a number of human rights-related
courses, so I knew that public interest work was an exciting choice for me.
Having studied Japanese on lower campus during my last two years of law
school, I also hoped to combine my interests by finding a public-interest
position in Tokyo. The trouble was that there wasn’t much on offer: my firm
had no contacts with the Japanese NGO community, and my lack of
complete Japanese fluency didn’t make me an ideal candidate for most
postings. After months of searching and discouragement, I had almost given
up—when I was finally offered my ideal position with UNHCR Tokyo.
Once I arrived, however, I was a little disillusioned: UNHCR Tokyo has a
four- to six-month internship program, but had never taken someone for a
year—and had never had a lawyer come to work for them. By default, they
initially treated me like just another intern, asking me to file, to fax, and to
complete other administrative tasks.
I decided that it was my job to convince UNHCR that I was capable of filling a
larger role in the office. I tried to identify tasks that needed doing, to seek out
research assignments and to complete them thoroughly, and to highlight the
skills that McGill had taught me: clear writing, legal interpretation, persuasive
argumentation, rigorous analysis, and close attention to detail. I also tried to
bring my own personality—especially a sense of humour—to my role in the
office.
And it worked: by the halfway point of my internship, I had generated
sufficient confidence amongst the staff that I was working very independently
on a wide array of challenging and rewarding tasks. I regularly met with
asylum-seekers and refugees to hear their concerns and to find ways in
which UNCHR could best help them. I drafted reports, strategic plans, and
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standard operating procedures. I streamlined and digitized the office’s data
management system. And I began designing a qualitative research project
that would have me go out into refugee and migrant communities to hear
their concerns about local integration.
None of this is to say that I mastered my job. I was always very aware that I
had a lot to learn, and I made more than a few mistakes. But as my job
became more fulfilling for me, I felt that I was better able to bring my full
attention and enthusiasm to bear on the problems that face those whom
UNCHR serves: asylum-seekers and refugees who have found the courage
to flee terrible conditions and build new lives for themselves in a foreign
country. These people’s stories are as inspiring as they are heartbreaking,
and they remind me every day of how lucky I am—not only to have had the
opportunities that my life has afforded me, but to have found a way in which I
can give back.
To other students at McGill seeking a career in the public interest, I have
only a few pieces of advice. First, don’t give up: I searched for almost a
year—persisting despite refusals, technological hiccups, and communication
breakdowns—before I found the position I was looking for. Second, be as
proactive as you possibly can, whether in searching out positions that aren’t
on the list you’ve been given or in identifying ways to contribute to your
workplace. And finally, don’t forget why you started down this road. A few
years earlier, I’d had a terrible internship that nearly turned me off of human
rights work altogether—and even now, I have frustrating days when I wonder
what I’m achieving. But it only takes one phone call from an asylum-seeker in
detention to remind me that I care too much to give up, and that making a
difference doesn’t always mean making a big difference.
It is still too early to know what the rest of my career holds in store for me—
but no matter what I do or where I do it, this experience of working in the
public interest, and others like it, will inform my choices and inspire my
actions. I hope that you all find similar inspiration, wherever it may take you.
2.
Global Conflict Peace Organizations
Les organisations présentées dans cette section ont pour mandat de promouvoir la paix
durable et la résolution des conflits. Des possibilités de stages avec ces organisations
existent dans plusieurs pays, pour des durées variables. De plus, bien que la majorité
de possibilités présentées dans ce chapitre soient des stages, certaines organisations
vont ponctuellement recruter des employés.
Campaign
for Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CDD) works non-violently to
Nuclear
rid the world of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass
Disarmament
– destruction in the United Kingdom as well as in other countries.
UK
CND has 4 national offices, 16 regional groups, 69 local groups
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and 4 specialist sections.
CND offers a number of internship opportunities throughout the
year. Internships are unpaid and generally last three months.
Interns have the opportunity to participate in CND projects in
various ways, such as helping to source information for fact
sheets, briefings and reports, assisting in researching information
for educational packs and helping with press services.
162 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DQ, UK  020-7700-2393 
for
information:
enquiries@cnduk.org

to
apply:
officemanager@cnduk.org  www.cnduk.org
Citizens
for Citizens for Global Solutions is a not-for-profit organization
Global Solutions operating in the United States that looks to promote international
– USA
cooperation in resolving global conflict.
The organization offers a number of internships to undergraduate,
graduate and recent graduates at its national office in Washington,
D.C.. Internships are offered three times a year for five-month
periods. Interns must at minimum work 27 hours per week but
preferred availability is full time. Applicants must submit a CV,
cover letter and writing sample to the email address below.
420 7th St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003, USA

(202)
546-3950

(202)
546-3749

internship@globalsolutions.org  www.globalsolutions.org
Civilian
Peace Civilian Peace Service Canada (CPSC) is an organization looking
Service Canada
to create a formal accreditation program for civilians working in the
peace profession. CPSC works with existing peace-related
organizations to provide training for professionals and volunteers.
While a formal internship program does not exist, interested
students can contact the organization to discuss potential intern
and volunteer opportunities.
1025 Richmond Road, suite 2106, Ottawa, ON, K2B 8G8  (613)
721-9829  Gordon Breedyk: gbreedyk@rogers.com  Hans
Sinn: sinn.hans@gmail.com  www.civilianpeaceservice.ca
Fund for Peace – The Fund for Peace (FFP) is an independent research and
USA
educational organization that works to prevent violent conflict and
promote sustainable security through education and the creation
of information resources.
FFP offers internships to undergraduate, graduate and recent
graduates who are qualified to work in the United States.
Internship durations and working hours are flexible. Interns are
generally assigned to complete activities in one or more of the
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following programs: conflict early warning and assessment,
transnational threats, sustainable development, sustainable
security and fundraising/marketing. The FFP offers a stipend to
cover commuting expenses (around $125 per month for part-time
and $250 per month for full-time internships). Applications for
these positions must be submitted online through FFP’s website.
The link for the application form and more information on the
internships are available on the “Internship” page under the “About
Us” heading.
1701 K St., NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C., 20006, USA 
(202) 223-7940, ext. 211 
Ms. Heidi Ann Davis:
hdavis@fundforpeace.org
 www.fundforpeace.org
Global Exchange Global Exchange (GE) is an international organization that works
– USA
to promote political, social, economic and environmental justice. It
works to bring communities together to tackle contemporary
issues, and provides educational services to those communities.
GE offers fall and spring internships for credit, as well as summer
internships. Fall and spring interns must be able to work a
minimum of 15 hours, while summer interns must work at least 20
to 40 hours, with a minimum two month commitment. All of the
internships are unpaid. Applications can be submitted
electronically. Consult GE’s internship webpage under the “Join
Our Team” section of the site for further information concerning
the program.
2017 Mission Street, 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA, 94110, USA 
(415)
255-7296
ext
239

(415)
255-7498

interns@globalexchange.org  www.globalexchange.org
Global
Policy The Global Policy Forum (GPF) is an independent watchdog that
Forum – USA
monitors policy makers at the UN and other international
policymakers.
Le GPF organise des stages non rémunérés trois fois par année
(été, automne et printemps), pour les étudiants de 1 e et 2e cycle
et les étudiants entre programmes. Ces stages à temps plein
durent généralement quelques mois. Bien que maîtriser les
différents enjeux internationaux (notamment le droit international)
soit un atout, le GPF est surtout à la recherche de candidats qui
peuvent démontrer leur dévouement aux objectifs de
l’organisation. Les candidatures doivent être soumises par courriel
ou par courrier. Consultez la section « Internship » du site du GPF
pour plus d’information concernant le processus de candidature,
les stages et les dates limites à jour.
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777 UN Plaza, Suite3D, New York, NY 10017, USA  (212) 5573161  (212) 557-3165
 gpf@globalpolicy.org

www.globalpolicy.org
Institute
for The Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) is the United States’ oldest
Policy
Studies and largest multi-issue think tank. It produces informational
(IPS) – USA
documents and “public scholarship” in a number of areas related
to peace, justice and the environment.
The IPS offers various unpaid internships. Those internships are
offered four times a year: Winter (Jan-Mar), Spring (Mar-May),
Summer (June-Aug), and Fall (August-December). While the
average internship lasts three months, they can in certain cases
last between three weeks and a year. While there are no official
deadlines, applicants should submit their application package (an
application form, CV, cover letter, letter of recommendation, a
maximum two-page writing sample and a copy of the applicant’s
academic transcript) by the following dates: January 15th (Spring
internship), April 15th (Summer internship), July 15th (Fall
internship) and September 15th (Winter internship). Applications
should be submitted electronically to the email below, to the
attention of the Intern Coordinator. Please visit the IPS’s website
for more information on the application process.
International
Crisis Group
1112 16th street, Suite 600, Washington D.C., 20036, USA 
(202) 234-9382 
Adwoa Masozi, intern coordinator:
internships@ips-dc.org  www.ips-dc.org
The International Crisis Group is a multinational organization that
looks to prevent and resolve deadly conflicts.
Internship opportunities exist in a number of its offices in the
United States, Europe and Africa. These internships are generally
three to six months long, and are open to recently graduated
undergraduate and graduate students. The work done by interns
varies according to the office. As the application process varies for
each office, individuals interested in applying to the ICG should
visit the internship website for each office. The links for these
offices are available in the “Internship Vacancies” page under the
“Internship” section of the “Employment” heading.
A number of employment opportunities and fellowships for
graduate students from North Africa, West Africa and the MiddleEast are also available. More information concerning these
opportunities is available online.
149 Avenue Louise, Level 24, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium  32-2-
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502-90-38  brussels@crisisgroup.org  www.crisisgroup.org
International
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a UKInstitute
for based authority on political and military conflict. Its activities
Strategic Studies include organizing summits, publishing resources and researching
(IISS) - UK
major international political and military issues.
A limited number of internships are occasionally offered to
graduate students. Internship candidates require postgraduate
experience in a field of study associated to the IISS’s mandate.
Please visit the “Staff/Expertise” section of the website under the
“About Us” heading for information on internship opportunities.
Arundel House 13-15 Arundel Street, Temple Place, London,
WC2R 3DX, UK  44-0-20-7379-7676
 online form :
www.iiss.org/about-us/contact-us/contact-us-faqs/contact-us-form
 www.iiss.org
International
The International Peace Institute (IPI) is a not-for-profit think tank
Peace Institute – that focuses on creating international peace between states. Its
USA and Austria
activities include a mix of policy research, convening, publishing
and outreach.
Des stages sont disponibles pour les étudiants de 1 e et 2e cycle au
sein de l’IPI. Les stages durent d’habitude une session, et sont
offerts trois fois par an (automne, printemps et été), tant à temps
plein qu’à temps plein partiel. Un petit montant d’argent est versé
aux stagiaires. Étant donné que le processus de demande varie
pour chaque stage, les personnes qui veulent postuler sont
encouragées de consultez la section « Employment » du site de
l’IPI (sous l’onglet « About ») pour plus d’information.
777 United Nations Plaza, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017-3521
 (212) 687-4300  (212) 983-8246  employment@ipinst.org
 www.ipinst.org
Organization for The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
Security and Co- is a regional security organization that is active in conflict
operation
in prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation.
Europe – Austria
The OSCE offers internships to students under 30 years old in
their last year of graduate or postgraduate studies, or students
who have recently graduated. Applicants must be nationals of an
OSCE state/nation or nationals of an OSCE Partner (such as
Canada). They must complete an online application (including a
short cover letter), which can be found on the Internship section of
the OSCE’s website. For a list of current internships and the
application deadlines for those internships, please consult the
OSCE’s website.
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Peace Brigades
International
/
Brigades de paix
internationales –
Canada
Wallnerstrasse 6, 1010 Vienna, Austria  43-1-514-36-6000 
43-1-514-36-6996  recruitment@osce.org  info@osce.org 
www.osce.org
Peace Brigades International (PBI) is an international not-for-profit
organization that looks to protect human rights defenders in at-risk
situations. As part of this mandate, PBI recruits field volunteers to
accompany individuals in certain countries such as Columbia,
Mexico and Nepal. It also recruits volunteers who help in
coordinating activities at its office in Canada. For more information
about volunteering in the field or for PBI-Canada headquarters,
please contact PBI-Canada directly or consult its website.
145 rue Spruce, pièce 206, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6P1  (613) 2376968
 volunteer@pbicanada.org  www.pbicanada.org
UC Institute on The University of California Institute on Global Conflict and
Global
Conflict Cooperation (IGCC) is an institute that researches issues related
and Cooperation to war and peace. It also produces a number of educational
– USA
materials and supports international students in the United States
with fellowships and dissertations.
IGCC often receives information about scholarship, fellowship,
internship, and other learning opportunities for social science
graduate students. It publishes these opportunities in a monthly
alert that anyone can subscribe to. You can also use the funding
search tool at http://igcc.ucsd.edu/resources/fundingsearch.php.
IGCC UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0518 La Jolla, CA,
92093-0518, USA  (858) 534-3352  (858) 547-7655  igcccp@ucsd.edu  http://igcc.ucsd.edu
3.
Human Rights Organizations
Plusieurs organisations internationales existent afin d’assurer la protection des droits
fondamentaux des personnes les plus vulnérables à travers le monde. L’ensemble des
organisations incluses dans cette section travaille pour cette fin. Bien que leurs
mandats soient souvent similaires, elles offrent aux étudiants des expériences très
distinctes.
Amnesty
International
Canada
Amnistie
Internationale
Amnestie Internationale (AI) est une organisation qui défend les
droits de la personne reconnus à l’échelle internationale. Amnestie
/ défend des détenus emprisonnés en raison de leur croyance
politique, de leur couleur, de leur origine ethnique ou de leur
religion. Elle organise également des campagnes contre la torture
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Canada – Canada
entérinée par les gouvernements et contre la peine de mort.
AI’s national office in Ottawa has historically hired one articling
student. For up to date information concerning this position,
students should seek information from the AI’s national office or
the Center for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism.
Le bureau national d’AI recrute des bénévoles pour plusieurs
activités. Dans plusieurs cas, les bénévoles font du travail
administratif. Les bénévoles au bureau national sont sélectionnés
par un processus d’entrevue. Pour plus d’information concernant
le processus de candidature, contactez le coordonnateur des
bénévoles (volunteers@amnesty.ca).
Les autres bureaux d’AI (Montréal, Toronto et Vancouver)
recrutent également des bénévoles. Contactez le bureau local d’AI
dans votre ville pour savoir comment devenir bénévole. Les
coordonnées de chaque bureau sont disponibles sur le site Web
d’AI, dans la section « Contact us ».
In addition to volunteer recruitment, the Pacific Regional Office
(Vancouver) is able to offer a limited number of unpaid internships.
Individuals interested in interning should contact Mr. Don Wright
(dwright@amnesty.ca).
National Office, 312 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1H9
 (613) 744-7667 / 1-800-AMNESTY (1-800-266-3789)  (613)
746-2411  info@amnesty.ca  www.amnesty.ca
Human
Rights Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an international organization that
Watch – USA
looks to defend and protect human rights. It does this through
targeted advocacy initiatives concerning specific human rights
violations.
HRW offers academic semester and summer internships for
undergraduate and graduate students at its offices in New York,
Washington, and Los Angeles. Graduate interns monitor human
rights developments in various countries, draft reports on human
rights conditions, and engage in advocacy efforts aimed at
curtailing human rights violations. Undergraduate internships are
primarily administrative and clerical in nature, but there is the
possibility for more substantive work. Internships are generally
unpaid although work-study funds are available. For more
information concerning specific internships that are available
(application process, qualities sought), please visit HRW’s
volunteer page, under the “Employment” section in the “About Us”
heading.
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Two fellowships are also potentially available for recent graduates
in law, journalism, international relations or other relevant areas of
studies that are interested in working with HRW. The Arthur
Koenig Fellowship is available for individuals coming from a
disadvantaged economic background. The Alan R. and Barbara D.
Finberg Fellowship is open to all recent graduates. While both
scholarships are primarily for graduate students, graduates with an
LL.B., another advance level degree or significant work experience
may be considered.
Please
visit
HRW’s
fellowships
page
(www.hrw.org/about/fellowships) for more information concerning
the application process, qualities sought from candidates, and
current fellowship amounts.
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10118-3299, USA
 (212) 290-4700  (212) 736-1300  hrwnyc@hrw.org 
www.hrw.org
11500 W. Olympic Blvd, suite 441, Los Angeles, CA 90064 USA
 (310)477-5540
1630 Connecticut Avenue, NW, suite 500, Washington D.C.,
20009, USA
 (202) 612-4321
International
Le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) a pour mission
Committee of the de protéger la vie et la dignité des victimes de guerres et de
Red
Cross
/ violences. Ses activités comprennent, entre autres, la coordination
Comité
des activités de secours dans les situations de conflit et la
international de promotion des droits de la personne internationaux.
la Croix-Rouge
The ICRC’s legal division offers year-long internships at its
headquarters in Geneva for students that have completed at least
a year of a LL.M.. The interns of the legal Division handle a variety
of assignments related to international humanitarian law (IHL).
Knowledge of human rights law, refugee law or international
criminal and an excellent command of French or English are
assets. Applicant's documents (motivation letter, CV, copies of
diplomas and traineeship form available online) are to be
submitted typically by the end of May, by e-mail to 
nneuenschwander@icrc.org.
Le CICR engage habituellement des stagiaires et des employés
pour des postes précis. Plus d’information concernant ces postes
est disponible sur le site du CICR, dans la section « Travailler pour
le CICR » sous l’onglet « Qui nous sommes ».
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Oxfam
International
Unité de recrutement, 19, av. de la Paix 1, CH - 1202 Genève 
41-22-734-60-01

41-22-733-20-57

nneuenschwander@icrc.org  www.icrc.org
Oxfam est une confédération internationale de plusieurs
organisations qui travaillent afin de trouver des solutions durables
à la pauvreté et à l'injustice. Il appuie des programmes
communautaires en alimentation, en santé et en développement
démocratique.
Les offres d’emploi sont affichées sur le site Web d’Oxfam, sous
l’onglet « Impliquez-vous ». Pour postuler à un poste, le candidat
doit créer un compte en ligne. Consultez les différentes offres
d’emploi pour de l’information concernant les modalités de
candidature et les qualités recherchées chez les candidats.
All Oxfam International offices also recruit volunteers for a variety
of different activities. Please consult each office’s website for
information on how to apply to be a volunteer at that office.
Oxfam Canada
International Secretariat: 266 Banbury Road, Suite 20, Oxford
OX2 7DL, UK  44-1865-339-100  44-1865-339-101 
jobs@oxfamnovib.nl  www.oxfam.org
Oxfam Canada is a division of Oxfam International. It often recruits
volunteer interns for a variety of placements at its offices in
Halifax, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Saint John’s, Toronto, and
Vancouver. Interns work on projects related to communications,
campaigns, fundraising, office administration, overseas program
research, policy development and advocacy.
Oxfam usually recruits for placements during the January-May,
June-August and September-December periods of the year. It
usually posts positions two months prior to an internship’s start
date, and aims to confirm placements at least a month in advance.
Pour plus de renseignements à propos du programme de stage,
incluant une liste à jour des possibilités de stage, consultez le site
d’Oxfam Canada, dans la section « Volunteer with Oxfam », sous
l’onglet « What you can do ».
Oxfam Québec
39 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1L 8L7  (613) 237-5236
 info@oxfam.ca  internships@oxfam.ca  www.oxfam.ca
Oxfam Québec (OQ) est la division d’Oxfam responsable de
mobiliser la population québécoise.
OQ organise « le Programme de stages internationaux pour les
jeunes (PSIJ) », un programme des stages à l’étranger. Celui-ci
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est ouvert aux jeunes âgés de 19 à 30 ans qui ont fait des études
postsecondaires. Les stages se déroulent pendant six mois au
sein des organisations partenaires d’OQ. Bien que les stages ne
sont pas rémunérés, plusieurs dépenses sont généralement
couverte par du financement gouvernemental. C’est le cas de
l’hébergement, de la nourriture, du billet d'avion aller-retour et de
l’assurance médicale. Pour plus de renseignements concernant ce
programme, consultez le site d’OQ, dans la section « Faites partie
de notre équipe », sous l’onglet « Engagez-vous ».
OQ offre également des stages au Québec. De l’information à jour
concernant les possibilités des stages ainsi que le processus de
candidature est disponible sur le site d’OQ.
2330, rue Notre-Dame ouest, bureau 200, Montréal (Québec)
H3J 2Y2  (514) 937-1614, poste 299  (514) 937-9452 
recrutjeune@oxfam.qc.ca
Washington
The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) works with Latin
Office on Latin American NGOs in order to promote human rights and social
America
justice in Latin America. It does so in part by fostering dialogue
between U.S. and Latin American NGOs on various contemporary
issues.
WOLA organizes an unpaid internship program (Sally Yudelman
Internship Program) at Washington, D.C. for individuals with a
clear interest in human rights, democracy and economic justice in
Latin America. Interns are involved in a number of activities such
as research activities for policy documents and participating in
meetings. Internships are offered three times a year: Summer (late
May/early June through August), Fall (early September through
mid-December) and Spring (mid-January through May). Interns
are required to work 32 hours per week during the summer and 24
hours per week during the school year. Candidates must submit a
CV, cover letter, the names of two references and a writing sample
by the following dates: Summer (March 15), Fall (July 10) and
Spring (November 1). More information concerning the internship
program is available on WOLA’s website, under the “Get Involved”
heading of the page.
Colin Smith, Internship Coordinator, 1666 Connecticut Avenue,
NW, suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20009, USA  (202) 797-2171

(202) 797-2172  Colin Smith Csmith@wola.org 
www.wola.org
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Chapter/Chapitre
8
Chapter 8
Government Public Interest Jobs / Emplois en
intérêt public au gouvernement
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Les gouvernements sont parmi les plus grands employeurs au Canada. Les différents
paliers de gouvernement agissent dans plusieurs secteurs d’intérêt public, incluant :
l’environnement, la protection des droits de la personne, ou encore les enjeux auxquels
font face les populations autochtones. Des emplois et des stages sont souvent offerts
par des programmes fédéraux, provinciaux ou municipaux.
The following chapter presents an overview of some of the major public interest
opportunities available with various government entities. First, this chapter will explore
opportunities available with federal and provincial government agencies. The chapter
will then present the various opportunities available with legal aid organizations that are
either operated by government agencies or funded by those agencies.
Notez que chaque organisation dans cette section emploie différents moyens pour
embaucher les employés ou les stagiaires. Certains organismes gouvernementaux
participent régulièrement aux processus de recrutement, alors que d’autres affichent
irrégulièrement sur myFuture à mesure que les postes deviennent disponibles, ou
encore afficher les postes sur leur site Web. Si vous souhaitez travailler au sein d’un
organisme gouvernemental en particulier, nous vous suggérons de contacter
l’organisme en question afin de vous renseigner s’il y a un programme de stages ou
une période particulière de recrutement.
1.
Federal Government
As a key player in many domains that directly impact citizens such as health
regulations, environmental policy and aboriginal matters, the government of Canada
offers a number of positions to students interested in public interest work. Students can
work at the Department of Justice (DoJ) representing the Attorney General or with a
number of federal government agencies that operate in specific public interest sectors.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Department of Justice / Ministère de la Justice
Department of Justice (General Inquiries), 284 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0H8
(613) 957-4222  webadmin@justice.gc.ca  http://canada.justice.gc.ca
The Department of Justice (DoJ) is Canada’s single largest legal employer. DoJ lawyers
can work in the National Capital region (Ottawa), either at DoJ headquarters or as a
member of a legal service unit at one of the more than 40 federal departments in the
region. They can also work in one of the regional offices in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto,
Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Vancouver, Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit and
Inuvik. Lawyers employed at DoJ have the opportunity to experience a number of facets
of public interest law, including human rights law, environment law and labor law.
Travail d’été – Summer jobs
Les bureaux régionaux de l'Ontario (Toronto) et de la Colombie-Britannique
(Vancouver) du ministère de la Justice (MJC) engagent des étudiants d’été directement
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et participent régulièrement aux entrevues sur le campus (OCIs). Vous pouvez
consulter la section « Organized recruitment » du site du CDP aux villes pertinentes
pour un aperçu des dates-limites.
Les étudiants embauchés par ces programmes travaillent strictement dans une division
du MJC. Des renseignements supplémentaires sur les démarches à suivre pour poser
une candidature sont disponibles sur le site du MJC, sous l’onglet « Programmes
d’emplois d’été pour étudiants en droit à Toronto et à Vancouver ». Les étudiants qui
décident de postuler sont invités à lire le document « Énoncé des critères de mérite des
postes de stagiaires d’été », qui se trouve dans la même section, afin de mieux
comprendre les compétences que recherche le MJC. Sans constituer une garantie de
stage pour l’année suivante, les emplois d’été avec le MJC permettent aux étudiants de
postuler plus facilement pour les offres de stages.
Dans certains cas, le MJC affiche des appels de candidature pour les postes d’été dans
d’autres bureaux sur le site Web du Programme fédéral d’expérience de travail étudiant
(Federal Student Work Experience Program). Consultez la section suivante pour de
plus de renseignements à propos de ce programme.
Articling opportunities – Opportunités de stage
Recent graduates interested in working at the DoJ can do so in a couple of ways. The
first is through the DoJ’s articling program: the Legal Excellence Program (“Programme
d’excellence pour les avocats”). The program is offered by all the regional offices listed
above. Applications for these positions must be submitted directly to the office(s) in
which students would like to work. Please note that each regional office has its own
application deadline and interview process. As such, students should contact the
specific office to which they’re applying should they have any questions about the
process. More general information on the process is available on the DoJ website,
under the “Legal Excellence Program” link in the “work for justice” page.
Bureau
Montréal
Période de
recrutement
Février
Ottawa
(Droit civil)
Ottawa
(Common Law)
Toronto
Février
Vancouver
Juin
Mai
Juillet
Adresse
200, boul. René-Lévesque Ouest - Tour Est, 9e
étage
Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1X4
100, rue Metcalfe, Pièce : 312
Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0H8
100, rue Metcalfe, Pièce : 312
Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0H8
130 King Street West, Suite 3400, Box 36
Toronto, Ontario M5X 1K6
Robson
Court,
900-840
Howe
Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2S9
Employment Opportunities
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The DoJ will also occasionally recruit lawyers through a general hiring process. When
such positions are available, they are posted through the Public Service Commission of
Canada’s website. Lawyers interested in working with the DoJ should regularly check
job postings on this site. Information on how to apply to positions through the PSC can
be found above.
OTHER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Bien qu’une bonne partie des emplois juridiques au gouvernement soient offerts par le
MJC, il existe également plusieurs emplois au sein des autres agences et ministères
fédéraux plus indirectement reliés au droit, tels que des emplois d’analyste des
politiques publiques. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une liste de ces agences et de ces
ministères. Le processus d’embauche pour ces emplois est généralement géré par la
Commission de la fonction publique (CFP). Les étudiants ne devraient pas hésiter à
contacter un ministère ou une agence pour plus d’informations concernant les
possibilités d’emploi.
Possibilités pour étudiants
Programme fédéral d’expérience de travail étudiant / Federal Student Work
Experience Program
Le Programme fédéral d’expérience de travail étudiant (PFETÉ) vise à permettre aux
étudiants inscrits à temps plein dans une institution postsecondaire canadienne de
trouver un emploi d’été relié à leur domaine d’études. Les étudiants ont, par l’entremise
de ce programme, la possibilité de travailler pour plusieurs agences, sur de nombreux
dossiers, incluant des dossiers comportant un aspect juridique. Les étudiants qui
veulent postuler doivent d’abord créer un compte sur le site Web de la CFP, ce qui peut
être fait à partir d’octobre. Dès leur inscription, ils recevront des appels de candidature
de la CFP pour des postes qui correspondent à leur profil. Pour plus d’information,
consultez le site du PFETÉ (http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/srp-fswep-pfete/index_e.htm.).
Employment opportunities
Employment opportunities in the federal government are generally posted on the PSC’s
website. In order to apply for job postings, students must first create a job profile on the
PSC website: jobs-emplois.gc.ca. Be aware that positions are usually only posted for a
few days due to the very high number of applicants. For more information on these
positions, consult the PSC’s website, under the “how to apply” link. The government, in
addition to the general application process, offers a number of employment
opportunities for recent graduates through two specialized programs: the Post
Secondary Recruitment Program and the Recruitment of Policy Leaders Program.
Post-Secondary
Recruitment
Program
/Programme
de
recrutement
postsecondaire
The Post-Secondary Recruitment Program (PSR) is targeted towards post-secondary
graduates as well as students in their last year of studies interested in entry-level
government work. There are two components to the PSR: advertised organizational
career choices and career stream inventories. The first component refers to specific job
opportunities, whereas the second component refers to in-demand career streams
rather than specific jobs. In order to apply to either of these components, potential
applicants must first create an account on the PSC website. The recruitment campaign
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for this program usually takes place during the fall. In certain cases, job postings may
require writing competency exams.
Recruitment of Policy Leaders Program / Programme de recrutement de leaders
en politiques
Through the Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) Program, recent graduates are
placed in mid-level and senior-level positions where they work on developing policy. In
addition to having completed both a master’s level degree (e.g., law) as well as an
undergraduate degree, applicants must have relevant policy experience and strong
leadership skills. For more information on the specific requirements for the program,
please consult the PSC’s website.
La CFP accepte habituellement des candidatures pour ce programme pendant
quelques semaines en septembre et en octobre. Afin de postuler, il faut d’abord créer
un compte sur le site web de la CFP. Les entrevues pour ces postes ont lieu entre
novembre et février, et les candidats sélectionnés sont avisés au printemps.
CANADEM –
Canadian Civilian
Reserve
Canadem est une organisation quasi gouvernementale qui
collabore étroitement avec le gouvernement fédéral. Elle offre une
réserve de citoyens qui sont envoyés partout au monde afin d’offrir
de l’appui technique à plusieurs organismes dans nombreux
domaines.
CANADEM organizes an internship program called the
International Field Experience Program that allows students to
gain international work experience in a number of sectors.
Application information can be found on CANADEM’s website.
Canadian Human
Rights
Commission
Ministère des
Affaires
étrangères et du
Commerce
international
1102-1 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B7
 (613) 789-3328  (613) 789-3315  canadem@canadem.ca
 www.canadem.ca
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is the independent
federal organization responsible for the adjudication of issues
arising under the Canadian Human Rights Act and the
Employment Equity Act. The Commission’s mandate also includes
educational activities looking to promote Human Rights within
federal government agencies.
344 Slater St, 8th Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1A 1E1  (613) 995-1151;
1-888-214-1090  (613) 996-9661  info.com@chrc-ccdp.ca 
www.chrc-ccdp.ca
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(DFAIT) is the federal government department responsible for
“managing Canada's diplomatic and consular relations and
encouraging the country's international trade.” It is active in a
number of public interest fields, including the promotion of Human
Rights and Democracy.
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Des renseignements sur le processus de recrutement ainsi que
les particularités des emplois avec le Ministère sont disponibles
sur son site Web, dans la section « volets de carrières ».
Enquiries Service, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A0G2
 (613) 944-4000 / 1-800-267-8376  enqserv@dfait-maeci.gc.ca 
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Mission du
Canada auprès
de l’Union
européenne
La mission est l’entité fédérale qui représente le Canada au sein
de l’Union Européenne (l’UE). Elle regroupe six différentes
agences canadiennes qui travaillent sur des questions d’intérêt
public comme la sécurité, l'agriculture, la pêche et l'éducation.
La Mission offre des stages rémunérés (jusqu’à 230€ par
semaine) à Bruxelles pour les nouveaux diplômés. Ces stages
sont offerts à l’automne, au printemps et à l’été. Consultez le site
Web de la Mission pour les informations à jour concernant les
qualités recherchées, les dates limites ainsi que pour télécharger
un formulaire de candidature.
Canadian
International
Development
Agency (CIDA)
Avenue de Tervueren, 2, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgique  (+32) 0(2)
741 0660  (+32) 2 741 06 29
 breu@international.gc.ca ; annie.bollaert@international.gc.ca
 www.canada-ue.gc.ca
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is
responsible for administering the majority of Canada’s aid to
developing countries.
CIDA, in addition to its recruitment activities through the PSC, also
accepts volunteer applications, and directly hires consultants in
some cases. Contact CIDA for more information concerning these
opportunities.
Citoyenneté et
immigration
Canada
200 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0G4  819997-5006
 info@acdi-cida.gc.ca  http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/
Citoyenneté et immigration Canada (CIC) regroupe les services
d’immigration et de citoyenneté fédéraux. Ce mandat inclut
l’admission des immigrants, la protection des réfugiés et le
développement de politiques favorisant l’intégration des
immigrants.
CIC Call Centre 1-888-242-2100  www.cic.gc.ca
Environnement
Canada
Environnement Canada (EC) est l’agence fédérale pour la
protection de l’environnement. Son mandat est d’assurer la
préservation de l’environnement naturel, la conservation des
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ressources renouvelables et de l’eau et la coordination des
politiques et programmes environnementaux.
National Office, 351, boulevard St-Joseph, Place Vincent-Massey, 8e
étage, Gatineau (Québec), K1A 0H3 1-800-668-6767 ou (819) 9972800
 enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca  www.ec.gc.ca
Health Canada
Health Canada is the federal body responsible for the promotion of
public health. It does so through a number of activities, including
conducting research on pressing national health concerns and
regulating foods, drugs and consumer products.
Careers at Health Canada, 70 Colombine Driveway, Tunney's
Pasture , Postal Locator 0900B, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9 613796-8655
 Careers.Carrieres@hc-sc.gc.ca  http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
The House of Commons is an elected body where members of
parliament sit to debate and pass legislation. The House has its
own legal advisors (the office of the Law Clerk) that consult all the
members of the House on a variety of public law (e.g., official
languages), private law (e.g., employment and labour law) and
parliamentary procedure matters (e.g., parliamentary privilege).
The House of
Commons
The House offers a number of summer employment and long-term
employment positions. Information on both of these programs
(including the application timeline and forms) are available on the
House’s website, under the “Employment” heading.
Immigration and
Refugee Board
Canada
Information Service, Parliament of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A
0A9

1-866-599-4999

infonet@parl.gc.ca

http://www.parl.gc.ca/
La Commission entend une variété d’instances portant sur le
système d’immigration et de réfugiés au Canada. Elle saisit
notamment des demandes d’asile de la part de réfugiés ainsi que
des instances reliées à l’admissibilité de certains immigrants.
National Headquarters - Minto Place, Canada Building, 344 Slater
Street, 12th Floor Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K1 (613) 995-6486  (613)
943-1550  info@irb-cisr.gc.ca  www.irb-cisr.gc.ca
2.
Provincial Government
Much like the federal government, each provincial government is heavily involved in
public interest activities, including labour, family issues and education. Hiring processes
also mirror those relied upon by the federal government. The departments of justice or
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Attorney General’s offices in each province generally hire summer and articling students
independently. Those departments typically provide legal services to all provincial
departments and agencies. Students and lawyers working for those departments are
thus exposed to a number of types of public interest work.
Les autres postes provinciaux sont d’habitude comblés par une agence centrale. Les
étudiants voulant travailler dans une province sont donc encouragés de consulter
l’agence des ressources humaines pour la province en question.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Ministry of
Attorney General
of British
Columbia
Summer Student Opportunities
The ministry historically hires some summer students in its Legal
Services Branch and Crown Counsel (criminal prosecution)
divisions. The number of students hired varies according to the
year. Information concerning how to apply is available on the
ministry’s website, on the “Articling at the Ministry of Justice” page.
Articling Opportunities
The Ministry hires articling students to work in one of its practice
divisions: Barristers, Solicitors, Legislative Counsel, Prosecution
Services or the Office of the Assistant Deputy Attorney General.
Articling students are required to do rotations in a number of
practice areas. The Ministry has one position every year reserved
for an indigenous articling student. In some cases, the ministry will
hire back articling students as lawyers. Information concerning this
program is available on the ministry website, on the “Articling at
the Ministry of Justice” page.
 http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/contacts/ministry_email.htm
www.gov.bc.ca/justice
ALBERTA
Alberta
Department of
Justice and
Solicitor General
Summer Student Opportunities
The department may hire a number of students at both its
Edmonton and Calgary offices. Students should contact either
office at the start of the year for information concerning these
programs.
Articling Opportunities
The department hires articling students in both Calgary and
Edmonton (in 2012-2013, six positions were offered). Students are
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required to participate in rotations with the civil, criminal and family
law branches, and can request rotations in specialized areas, such
as Health and Wellness, Environmental Prosecution and Municipal
Affairs. Applications are preferably submitted online through the
provincial employment website (www.jobs.alberta.ca), but can be
sent by normal mail. More information concerning this program is
available on the department’s website, under the “employment”
heading in the “Programs and Services” section.
Alberta
Environmental
Appeal Board
Alberta Labour
Relations Board
Alberta Office of
the Ombudsman
Alberta Office of
the Public
Human Resource Services, 9942 - 108 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K
2J5 (780) 780-427-0272  http://justice.alberta.ca/
The Environmental Appeals Board of Alberta is an administrative
agency that hears appeals from decisions made under the
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Water Act,
and the Climate Change and Emissions Management Act. The
board is also very much involved in the promotion of mediation.
Gilbert Van Nes, General Counsel and Settlement Officer, 306
Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011-109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J
3S8

(780)
427-6207

(780)
427-4693

gilbert.vannes@gov.ab.ca  www.eab.gov.ab.ca
The Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) is the provincial
tribunal responsible for the application and interpretation of
Alberta’s Labour laws. It has the authority, for example, to decide
whether a strike or lockout in progress is unlawful and, if
necessary, order that it cease.
Edmonton: 10808-99 Avenue, Suite 501, Edmonton, AB T5K 0G5
 (780) 422-5926  (780) 422-0970  Shawn McLeod, Legal
Counsel shawn.mcleod@gov.ab.ca
Calgary: 3rd Floor, Deerfoot Junction-Tower 3, 1212 - 31st
Avenue, N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7S8  (403) 297-4334 
(403) 297-5884
 alrbinfo@gov.ab.ca  www.alrb.gov.ab.ca
The Alberta Ombudsman investigates written complaints from
individuals who feel they have been treated unfairly by an
administrative decision, act, omission or recommendation of an
Alberta government entity. Information concerning job openings at
the office are posted online, under the “about us” heading on the
main page.
10303 Jasper Avenue NW, Suite 2800, Edmonton, AB, T5J 5C3
 (780) 427-2756  (780) 427-2759  info@ombudsman.ab.ca
 www.ombudsman.ab.ca
The Office of the Public Trustee is responsible for protecting the
financial interests of vulnerable Albertans by administering the
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Trustee
Legal
Representation
for Children and
Youth
estates of represented adults, deceased persons and minors when
there is no one else to act. A number of lawyers are employed by
this office. It is currently a part of Human Services Alberta.
Calgary: 2100 Telus Tower, 411-1 Street SE, Calgary, (AB), T2G
4Y5,  403-297-65416  403-297-2823
Edmonton: 4th Floor, J.E. Brownlee Building, 10365 – 97 Street,
Edmonton, (AB), T5J 3Z8  780-427-2744  780-422-9136
 www.justice.gov.ab.ca/public_trustee/default.aspx
Legal Representation for Children and Youth is a legal service that
is provided to young people through the Office of the Child and
Youth Advocate. Through this program, lawyers are appointed
from a roster to represent young people in court cases, represent
them in negotiations, and explain a judge’s decision to them.
These lawyers must meet a number of requirements, including
participating in a training session, and being accredited lawyers.
802 Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 109 Street NW, Edmonton
AB, T5J 3S8  (780) 644-2363 or 1-888-890-2020 (Toll free)
 (780)
644-7227

lrcy.information@gov.ab.ca

www.advocate.gov.ab.ca/home/LRCY_Staff.cfm
SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatchewan
Ministry of
Justice and
Attorney General
Aboriginal
Courtworker
Program
The Ministry’s articling program allows students to rotate through
public and private law as well as criminal prosecution. Students
are also given the opportunity to complete a rotation with another
area, such as the Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission or
Provincial Court. Although numbers can vary from year to
year, the Ministry generally hires three students at its Regina
office. More information concerning the application process is
available on the minister’s website.
1000-1874 Scarth Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 4B3 
(306) 787-5660
 www.justice.gov.sk.ca/howAP
This program is organized by the Saskatchewan Ministry of
Justice to provide support to aboriginals that are accused of
criminal offences. Support provided includes explaining charges,
helping individuals obtain legal counsel and translating
proceedings. Individuals are employed in 15 different offices
across the country.
600-1874 Scarth Steet, Regina SK, S4P 4B3  (306) 7876467 
(306)
787-0078 
www.courtworker.com

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Consumer
Protection
Branch
clafontaine@courtworker.com
The Consumer Protection Branch is a regulatory agency that
provides information services for consumers, and helps ensure
compliance with consumer protection legislation. The agency is
part of the Ministry of Justice.
Saskatchewan
Human Rights
Commission
Suite 500, 1919 Saskatchewan Dr, Regina, SK S4P 4H2,  (306)
787-5550
 (306) 787-9779  consumerprotection@gov.sk.ca
The Commission is the administrative tribunal tasked with
ensuring that the human rights enshrined in the provincial human
rights code are respected. Among other activities, it adjudicates
disputes and provides information to the general public. Students
from Saskatchewan are encouraged to apply for summer student
positions. Permanent positions with the commission are posted on
its website, under the “employment opportunities” section.
8th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building, 122-3rd Avenue North,
Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6  (306) 933-5952  (306) 933-7863
 shrc@justice.gov.sk.ca
 www.gov.sk.ca/shrc
MANITOBA
Manitoba
Department of
Justice
The department offers a number of opportunities for students
interested in working in public interest. In addition to working as
lawyers, students may apply to work as policy analysts and human
rights officers. All positions are filled through the Manitoba Civil
Service Commission (www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/index.html).
 (204) 945-3744  (204) 945-4261  mgi@gov.mb.ca
 www.gov.mb.ca/justice/about/index.html
ONTARIO
Ministry of the Summer Student Opportunities
Attorney General
of Ontario
Each year the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) hires
approximately 40 summer students in a number of ministries.
Candidates must submit a full application package to the legal
branch of each ministry to which they are applying. The legal
branches hire in both spring and fall. More information on these
positions is available on MyFuture as well as on the MAG’s
website. The Ministry also operates an Aboriginal Law Summer
Program for students interested in Aboriginal issues and with
strong experience in this area. It is worth noting that students who
summer with the MAG are not guaranteed an articling position.
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Articling Opportunities
The MAG organizes a ten-month articling program wherein
students are given the opportunity to experience a number of
different divisions of the Ministry. Students who complete articles
with the MAG may be able to find permanent positions with the
Ministry following that articling period. More information
concerning these positions is available on the MAG’s website,
under the “What we do” heading on the home page.
McMurtry-Scott Building, 720 Bay Street, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON,
M7A 2S9
 (416) 326-2449/1-800-518-7901  attorneygeneral@ontario.ca
 www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca
Workplace Safety The tribunal is the final level of appeal for workplace and safety
&
Insurance matters in Ontario. Employment opportunities with the tribunal are
Appeals Tribunal posted on its website, under the “Careers at WSAIT” heading
under the “About Us” section.
7th Floor, 505 University Avenue, Toronto, (ON), M5G 2P2 
(416) 314-8800  (416) 326-5164  www.wsiat.on.ca
QUÉBEC
Ministère de la
Justice du
Québec
Le ministère de la Justice du Québec (MJQ) embauche la majorité
des avocats qui travaillent pour la province. C’est également le
MJQ qui conseille l’ensemble des ministères – incluant ceux qui
œuvrent dans l’intérêt public – sur l’interprétation des lois, la
rédaction des lois et de règlements, et toute autre question
juridique.
Possibilités d’emplois d’été
Le recrutement aux emplois d’été du MJQ s’effectue par
l’entremise
du
site
Web
« Placement
étudiant »
(http://emploietudiant.qc.ca), le site de ressources humaines du
gouvernement du Québec. Il est recommandé de le consulter
régulièrement afin d’être à l’affût des différents emplois d’été
disponibles. En créant un profil sur le site, il est possible de
s’inscrire à des alertes électroniques d’emplois qui correspondent
à ce profil.
Possibilités de stage
Le
MJC recrute des stagiaires à partir du site web de l’École du
Barreau du Québec. Il est conseillé aux étudiants de postuler au
moment où ils débutent leur programme de formation au Barreau,
ce qui peut être à l’automne ou à l’hiver précédant le stage. Les
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appels de candidature pour les étudiants sont affichés deux fois
par année : en septembre (pour les stages débutant en janvier) et
en janvier (pour les stages débutant en mai). Ces appels précisent
comment postuler, ainsi que les compétences recherchées.
Veuillez noter que le MJQ privilègie l’embauche de stagiaires qui
ont réussi un concours de recrutement de la fonction publique
québécoise. Consultez le site du MJQ, sous l’onglet
« organisation » dans la section « Ministère », pour plus de
renseignements.
Ministère des
Relations
internationales
Direction du personnel et de l’administration  (418) 646-7656
www.justice.gouv.qc.ca
Le ministère des Relations internationales (MRI) a pour mission de
promouvoir et de défendre les intérêts du Québec sur la scène
internationale, de planifier, d’organiser et de diriger l’action du
gouvernement à l’étranger, et de coordonner les activités au
Québec en matière de relations internationales.
Possibilités d’emploi d’été
Le MRI a mis en place plusieurs programmes de stages pouvant
être effectués au Québec ou à l’étranger, que ce soit dans des
organisations gouvernementales internationales ou au sein du
MRI et de ses bureaux. Des stages sont proposés dans les
domaines des relations internationales, des sciences politiques,
des relations publiques, du droit international, du commerce
international et de l’environnement. Veuillez noter que le
processus de candidature est différent pour chaque programme
de stage. Les offres sont affichées sur le site « Placement
étudiant » (http://emploietudiant.qc.ca).
Possibilités de carrières
Les postes à combler sont affichés sur le site Web de carrières du
gouvernement du Québec (www.carrieres.gouv.qc.ca). Veuillez
noter que pour avoir accès aux offres d’emploi affichées, il faut
être inscrit sur le système de recrutement en ligne ou remplir un
formulaire d’offre de service. Il est recommandé de consulter le
site régulièrement afin d’être au courant des dernières offres
d’emplois.
Québec sans
Frontières
Édifice Hector-Fabre, 525, boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Québec
(Québec) G1R 5R9  (418) 649-2300  (418) 649-2656 
communications@mri.gouv.qc.ca www.mri.gouv.qc.ca
Québec sans frontières (QSF) est un programme du MRI qui
organise des stages à l’international pour les individus âgés de 18
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à 35 ans, dans des organismes partenaires. Consultez le site Web
de QSF pour une liste à jour des stages disponibles.
525 René-Lévesque est, Québec (QC) G1R 5R9  (418) 6492341 dai@mri.gouv.qc.ca  www.mri.gouv.qc.ca/qsf/
NOUVEAU BRUNSWICK
Departmen
t of Justice
and
Attorney
General
The department is composed of a number of specific branches that
operate in public interest, such as the Public Legal Education and
Information Service of New Brunswick, Child Protection and Consumer
Affairs. Vacancies are posted online through the New Brunswick Office
of
Human
Resources
(http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/human_resources.html)
.
Centennial Building, P. O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Canada
 (506) 453-2719  (506) 453-8718  justice.comments@gnb.ca
 www.gnb.ca/0062/index-e.asp
NOUVELLE ÉCOSSE
Department of
Justice NovaScotia
Summer Student Opportunities
The department hires second-year law students for summer
positions. Interviews are primarily done in January through
Dalhousie’s School of Law. Students who complete a summer at
the department will be at a distinct advantage if they choose to
apply to article at the Ministry.
Articling Opportunities
Students-at-law who article with the department are given the
opportunity to practice in a number of different practices, including
criminal and constitutional law. As the department also provides
legal support to other provincial organizations, students may be
required to work on files for departments with large public interest
mandates, such as the Ministry of the Environment. Information
concerning the articling program is available on the department’s
website, under the “Services” heading on the main page.
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities are listed through the Government of
Nova Scotia’s Public Service Commission hiring website:
www.careerbeacon.com/corpprof/govns/govns.html
5151 Terminal Road, P.O. Box 7, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2L6
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 (902) 424-4030  justweb@gov.ns.ca  www.gov.ns.ca/just/
ÎLE-DU-PRINCE-ÉDOUARD
Department of
Environment,
Labour and
Justice
In addition to representing the provincial government in public
interest cases, the department also actively offers services in
public interest areas such as consumer services, labour relations
and environmental policy. Information concerning employment
opportunities with the department is available online through the
PEI Public Service Commission (www.gov.pe.ca/jobs).
Fourth Floor, Shaw Building, South, 95 Rochford Street, P.O. Box
2000,
Charlottetown,
PEI
C1A
7N8

http://www.gov.pe.ca/jps/index.php3
TERRE NEUVE ET LABRADOR
Department of
Justice
There are a number of articling positions available with both the
Public Prosecutions Division (criminal law) and the Civil Division,
in both Saint John’s and Corner Brook. Students can apply in both
their second and third year. Articling students rotate between
groups within the two divisions and may be placed in a private law
firm for part of the rotation.
Applications must include a cover letter, resume, Law School
transcript, the names of three references and may indicate a
preference for Civil Division or Public Prosecutions Division, if any.
Department of Justice, Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador, P.O Box 8700, St. John's, NL, A1B 4J6  (709) 7293354
 www.justice.gov.nl.ca/just/index.html
TERRITOIRES
Yukon
Department of
Justice
The department operates a number of programs related to
community services, victims’ services and public safety. Within the
Legal and Regulatory Services division, there is an Aboriginal Law
Group that specializes in advising the government on first nation’s
issues.
More information concerning positions with the department can be
found by contacting the Human Resources Unit. In addition,
students may want to consult the territory’s employment page
(employment.gov.yk.ca).
Department of Justice, Box 2703 (J-1B), Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A
2C6
 (867) 667-8794/1-800-661-0408, local 8794  (867) 667-5790
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Department of
Justice of
Nunavut
Northwest
Territories
Department of
Justice
www.justice.gov.yk.ca
In addition to representing the government and providing
government agencies with legal opinions, the department also
operates a community justice program which looks to proactively
address criminal and family issues within the community. More
information concerning current vacancies is available on the
Government of Nunavut’s Employment Opportunities page
(www.gov.nu.ca/hr/site/jobs).
Bag 1000 STN 500, Iqaluit, Nunavut, X0A 0H0  (867) 975-6170
 (867) 975-6195  justice@gov.nu.ca
The department occasionally hires lawyers as well as staff who
work on public interest activities such as the Aboriginal Rights
Court Challenges program or the Community Justice program.
Those positions are posted on the Human Resources’ website
(www.hr.gov.nt.ca/employment).
Department of Justice, Government of the Northwest Territories,
PO
Box
1320,
Yellowknife,
NT,
X1A
2L9

www.justice.gov.nt.ca/index.shtml
3.
Municipal Governments
A number of municipal governments also offer law-related opportunities to law students.
Those opportunities can be in general legal services departments where students may
work on a number of different types of file related to public interest law. They may also
be working with specific municipal authorities such as transportation and housing
authorities.
La liste ci-dessous est non-exhaustive. Les étudiants voulant travailler auprès d’une
administration municipale sont encouragés à contacter cette administration pour se
renseigner sur les possibilités d’emplois.
ALBERTA
City of Calgary The law department is composed of approximately 50 lawyers
Law Department
which offer services to City Council, as well as municipal
government authorities.
The department organizes an articling program as well as a
summer student program. There are typically three articling
positions available. Information concerning the application
deadlines for those positions, as well as other information is
available on the “articling program” section of the city’s website.
There are typically two summer student positions. The deadline for
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those applications is usually in February. Students should consult
the “Law Summer Student Program” page for more information.
#8053, Calgary Municipal Building, 12th Floor, 800 Macleod Trail
S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2M3  (403) 268-2441  (403) 2684634
 lawdepartment@calgary.ca  www.calgary.ca/CA/law
City of Edmonton The City of Edmonton Law Branch is responsible for municipal
Law Branch
prosecutions, risk management and general barrister’s and
solicitor’s work for the city. Students interested in working with the
Law Branch should contact it directly.
9th Floor, Chancery Hall, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square,
Edmonton, (AB), T5J 2C3  (780) 496-7200 (780) 496-7267
 www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/law.aspx
ONTARIO
City of Toronto The city of Toronto employs approximately 100 lawyers who work
Legal Services
on a number of types of files, including: employment and labour
law, municipal law and prosecutions. The city typically offers six
articling positions. Students must submit the following documents:
cover letter, résumé, undergraduate and law school transcripts
and two letters of reference. More information, such as current
deadlines, can be found on the legal services’ website, under the
articling section.
Toronto
Community
Housing
Corporation
City of Toronto, Legal Services, 55 John Street, Metro Hall, Stn.
1260, 26th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3C6 (416) 392-7229 
www.toronto.ca/legal/
The corporation is a social housing provider that provides housing
for low-income individuals. It has a legal services division that
does a variety of law-related activities, including procurements,
drafting and reviewing contracts and advising on corporate
governance structures. Individuals interested in working at the
corporation should contact it directly.
Legal Services, 931 Yonge St., 6th Floor, Toronto, (ON), M4W 2H2
 (416) 981-4232  (416) 981-4234  www.torontohousing.ca
QUÉBEC
Ville de Montréal
La ville de Montréal offre des stages pour les étudiants en droit.
Pour plus d’information concernant ces stages, consultez la
section « Carrière » du site Web de la ville.
 http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/emplois
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Commission
Scolaire
Montréal
La Commission scolaire offre généralement un poste de stagiaire
de à partir du site Web de l’École du barreau du Québec. Le stagiaire
travaille surtout en droit administratif et en droit du travail.
3737 Sherbrooke est, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H1X 3B3
(514) 596-6517  http://www.csdm.qc.ca/
4.
Legal Aid Services
Legal aid services are key actors in public interest law, as they offer legal services to a
population that is otherwise unable to access to them. Two broad categories of legal aid
offices exist. The first group is comprised of organizations that provide various legal
services to low-income provincial residents. These offices are either independent
entities funded in large by the government, or are a part of a provincial or territorial
government’s justice departments. The second group is made up of specialized clinics
operating for very specific clienteles. If legal aid clinics are provincially-funded, many
not-for-profit clinics also exist. Students interested in those opportunities should consult
Chapter 1 and Chapter 4.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Legal Services
Society of British
Columbia
The Legal Services Society (LSS) provides legal information,
advice and representation services in a variety of areas, including
family law, child protection issues, immigration law, and criminal
law.
The Human Resources Department, located in the Vancouver
Regional Centre, is responsible for recruiting staff for LSS offices
throughout BC. Note that articling positions are listed on this page
(www.lss.bc.ca/general/currentVacancies.asp).
The Law
Foundation of
British Columbia
1500-1140W. Pender St., Vancouver, BC, V6E 401  (604) 6016000  (604) 775-1865  www.lss.bc.ca/  resumes@lss.bc.ca
The Law Foundation of British Columbia (LFBC) was created by
virtue of legislation to fund projects in a number of areas,
including legal aid and legal information. It historically funds a
number of positions for law students (summer and articling) in
community legal resources, such as the Island J.A.D.E. Society,
the North Shore Community Resources Legal Advocacy and the
Community Legal Assistance Society.
1340-605 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5J3  (604) 6882337  (604) 688-4586  info@lawfoundationbc.org

www.lawfoundationbc.org
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ALBERTA
Calgary Legal
Guidance
Calgary Legal Guidance (CLG) provides legal information, advice,
and advocacy to Calgarians who do not qualify for legal aid and
who would not otherwise have access to legal services. The
organization offers services in a number of areas of the law,
including family law, civil matters and criminal matters.
CLG operates a volunteer program for all legal professionals
(e.g., articling students, recently admitted members, senior
lawyers). Individuals interested in applying to CLG must
download and complete an application form available under the
“volunteering” section of the CLG website. The form must be sent
to clg@clg.ab.ca.
Central Alberta
Community Legal
Clinic
100, 840- 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 3G2  (403) 2349266  (403) 234-9299  clg@clg.ab.ca  www.clg.ab.ca
The Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic (CACLC) provides
legal assistance and advice to people living in central Alberta
without the financial means to obtain those services, or who live
with mental or physical disabilities. This assistance includes
representation services and legal information services.
The CACLC recruits volunteers to help provide legal services.
Individuals interested in volunteering must complete an online
registration form, and send it to the address below. The CACLC
also has full-time lawyers on staff.
Legal Aid Alberta
#301, 5008 Ross Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1Y3  (403) 3149129/
1-844-314-9129

(403)
314-9194

kathy@communitylegalclinic.net www.communitylegalclinic.net
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) provides a wide range of legal services,
such as legal representation, legal information and referrals in a
number of criminal and civil matters.
Much of the legal representation work done by LAA is done by
lawyers who are part of LAA’s Roster. These lawyers are paid a
certain amount of money to represent legal aid clients. More
information concerning the program is available on the LAA
website under the “Join the Roster” heading.
LAA hires lawyers to work in a number of its offices around the
province. For current job openings, consult the “Careers” heading
on the website.
Revillon Bldg., 300-10320 102nd Ave., Edmonton, AB, T5J 4A1
 (780) 427-7575  (780) 427-5909  careers@legalaid.ab.ca
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 www.legalaid.ab.ca
SASKATCHEWAN
Public Legal
Education
Association of
Saskatchewan
(PLEA)
The Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA)
provides legal information and education services for the general
public (and not legal advice). It creates publications and provides
information sessions for adults and children.
The PLEA organizes a volunteer program for individuals
interested in assisting with the preparation of publications and
giving presentations. More information concerning these
opportunities is available on the organization’s website.
The PLEA’s primary funder is the Law Foundation of
Saskatchewan. Please visit the PLEA’s website as well as the
Law Foundation’s site (www.lawfoundation.sk.ca) for more
information on employment opportunities.
Legal Aid
Saskatchewan
500- 333 25th St. E, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0L4  (306) 653-1868
 (306) 653-1869  www.plea.org
Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS) provides a variety of information
and representation services in criminal and certain civil matters.
Much of LAS’s representation work is done by lawyers who are a
part of the Legal Aid Panel. Those lawyers are remunerated for
their work with LAS. More information concerning how to join the
panel is available online, under the “I am a lawyer” heading of
LAS’s website.
LAS also hires lawyers and articling students. More information
concerning those positions and LAS’s practice areas is available
under the “Careers” heading on the LAS’s website.
502-201 21st street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6  (306) 9335300/ 1-800-667-3764  (306) 933-6764  www.legalaid.sk.ca
MANITOBA
Community Legal
Education
Association
Manitoba Inc.
The Community Legal Education Association Inc. is an NGO that
provides legal education and information (and not representation
services) for Manitobans. Lawyers can become involved with
CLEA in a number of ways, such as by registering with the
organization as a referral lawyer. Please visit the website for
more information on how to get involved with CLEA.
414 Graham Avenue, suite 205, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0L8 
(204) 943-2382  (204) 943-3600  www.communitylegal.mb.ca
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Legal Aid
Legal Aid Manitoba (LAM) provides legal assistance in a number
Manitoba / Aide
of areas of the law (divorce, criminal, poverty, environment,
juridique Manitoba Charter). It hires eight to ten articling students each year in a
number of its offices. Information on the application process can
be found on LAM’s website, under the “articling students” section
on the main page.
Legal Aid Manitoba periodically requires full-time and term
lawyers for specific positions throughout the province. It
welcomes résumés on an on-going basis by mail or email.
Public Interest
Law Centre
402-294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0B9  (204) 9858500

(204)
944-8582

hr@legalaid.mb.ca

www.legalaid.mb.ca
The Public Interest Law Centre (PLIC) is an independent service
of Legal Aid Manitoba. It represents groups and individuals on
cases that will have a general impact on the law or on a class of
people. For example, it represents litigants disputing the
government’s language obligations.
The PLIC offers one articling position a year. Information
concerning that articling position is available on the PLIC’s
website. It also hires full-time legal counsel. Please consult their
website for current information concerning openings.
610-294 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R3C

(204)
985-8540

(204)
985-8544
http://publicinterestlawcentre.ca  centre@pilc.mb.ca
0B9

ONTARIO
Advocacy Center
for the Elderly –
Ontario
Advocacy Center
for Tenants
Ontario
The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly is a community based legal
clinic for low income senior citizens funded through Legal Aid
Ontario. It provides direct legal services to low-income seniors,
public legal education, and engages in law reform activities.
Please contact the Center directly for more information on
internships.
2 Carlton Street, suite 701, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3  (416) 5982656  (416) 598-7924  Judith Wahl, Executive Director:
wahlj@lao.on.ca
 www.advocacycentreelderly.org
The Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) works to better
the housing situation of low-income Ontarian, including tenants,
co-op members and people who are homeless. ACTO achieves
this through test case litigation, lobbying, housing policy work and
public legal education. The ACTO also organizes a Tenant Duty
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Counsel Program that provides legal advice to low-income
tenants appearing before the Ontario Landlord & Tenant’s board.
ACTO generally offers two articling positions per year through
Legal Aid Ontario. For more information, please contact the
Director, Mr. Kenn Hale.
ACTO may also implement a summer internship program within
the next year. Please contact ACTO directly for updated
information.
African Canadian
Legal Clinic
(ACLC)
Algoma
Community Legal
Clinic Inc.
Centre for
Spanish Speaking
Peoples Legal
Clinic
425 Adelaide Street West, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C1 
(416)
597-5855
 (416) 597-5821  Tracy Heffernan, Program Director:
HeffernT@lao.on.ca  Kenn Hale: HaleK@lao.on.ca 
www.acto.ca
The African Canadian Legal Clinic (ACLC) is a clinic funded by
Legal Aid Ontario that provides legal assistance in cases of
racism or systemic/institutional discrimination to African
Canadians. More specifically, it engages in advocacy and policy
work on African Canadian issues, provides advice and represents
clients in “test cases” that will likely have a systemic impact.
The ACLC offers a summer position for law students. More
information concerning the application process is available on the
ACLC’s website. Please contact the ACLC directly for all queries
about employment opportunities.
ACLC 18 King Street East, suite 901, Toronto, ON, M5C 1C4 
(416) 214-4747  (416) 214-4748  Moya Teklu:
teklum@lao.on.ca  www.aclc.net
The Algoma Community Legal Clinic is a law office funded by
Legal Aid Ontario that provides free legal advice and
representation to low-income people in certain areas of law. For
example, a Duty Counsel provides assistance to people
appearing at headings before the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Staff at the clinic are also involved in various policy initiative,
consultations, and public education activities. Individuals
interested in working at the clinic should contact it directly.
Queenscentre Building, 473 Queen Street East, suite 301, Sault
Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1Z5  (705) 942-4900/ 1-800-616-6894 
(705) 942-6894  www.algoma-legal-clinic.org
Based in Toronto, the clinic provides legal services for lowincome Spanish-speakers from across Ontario in areas of the law
such as immigration, social assistance, landlord/tenant and
employment insurance.
Subject to the funding available in a given year, the clinic hires
first and second year summer students. Positions are normally
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posted in March or April. In addition, as there are only two
lawyers working at the clinic, employment opportunities may arise
in the future.
Centre
francophone –
Services d’aide
juridique –
Toronto
40 Wellesley Street East, suite 405, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G4 
(416)
925-2800

(416)
925-2263

aidscssp@spanishservices.org  www.spanishservices.org
Le Centre francophone de Toronto est un organisme qui offre
plusieurs services à la communauté de langue française de
Toronto. Son service d’aide juridique permet aux personnes à
faible revenu l’accès à certains services juridiques, incluant la
représentation légale, les conseils juridiques, et les ateliers.
Veuillez communiquer avec Me Aissa Nauthoo (directrice des
services juridiques) pour plus d’information sur le programme de
stages offerts par Aide juridique Ontario au Centre francophone.
Community Legal
Education
Ontario/
Éducation
juridique
communautaire
Ontario
Industrial
Accident Victims’
Group of Ontario
22 rue College, 4e étage, Toronto, ON M5G 1K2  (416) 9222672 poste 300/ 1-877-966-7345  (416) 922-6624

www.centrefranco.org
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLIO) provides legal
information and education services to the general public on a
number of legal issues. Its activities are funded by Legal Aid
Ontario and the Department of Justice.
At the time that this guide was drafted, CLIO did not offer
internships or summer positions. As it employs lawyers, there
may be future employment opportunities. Individuals may want to
regularly consult their website in order to keep informed on any
openings.
119 Spadina Avenue, Suite 600, Toronto, ON, M5V 2L1  (416)
408-4420  (416) 408-4424  cleo@cleo.on.ca 
www.cleo.on.ca
The Industrial Accident Victims’ Group of Ontario (IAVGO)
community legal clinic offers services to injured workers in
Ontario. Its activities include providing legal advice, public legal
education/advocacy, consultation services and, in certain cases,
representation in front of administrative tribunals.
About 30 University of Toronto law students volunteer at the
student clinic during the school year and 8 students during the
summer session. McGill University students are welcomed to
apply for summer positions. Please note, however, that priority is
given to University of Toronto law students who volunteered
during the school year. As a result, there are rarely summer
positions available to students from other institutions.
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Keewaytinok
Native Legal
Services
Legal Aid Ontario
489 College Street, suite 203, Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5  (416)
924-6477/ 1-877-230-6311  Lucy Mualim: mualiml@lao.on.ca
 www.iavgo.org
Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, Keewaytinok Native Legal Services
is a legal clinic that provides services in a variety of areas of the
law to low income people in the communities of Taykwa,
Tagamou, Fort Albany, Attawapiskat, Kashechewan and
Peawanuck. The services offered by the clinic include individual
casework (advice, representation), public legal education
workshops and collaborating with local organizations on
community initiatives.
The clinic does not offer any summer positions. For information
on employment and internship opportunities, please contact the
clinic directly.
Box 218, 40 Revillon Road North, Moosonee, ON, P0L 1Y0 
(705) 336-2981  (705) 336-2577  Executive Director:
lantzp@lao.on.ca  Office Manager: hookimt@lao.on.ca 
http://keew.org
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is the province’s central legal aid
agency, and provides services to Ontarians in family law, criminal
law, immigration/refugee law and poverty law. It operates offices
in a number of different parts of the province.
LAO hires both first and second year summer students.
Information concerning the hiring process can be found on LAO’s
website, under the “Careers @ LAO” heading on the “About LAO”
page. Please note that LAO has also traditionally participated in
McGill OCIs. Students should carefully read the website, as it
contains insights into what LAO seeks in applicants.
LAO also hires a number of articling students, as well as lawyers.
Information concerning those positions is also posted on LAO’s
website in the section described above. Applicants should make
sure to include the competition number for the specific job posting
in the subject line of the email containing their application
package.
Nishnawbe-Aski
Legal Services
Corporation
Atrium On Bay, 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 200, Toronto, ON,
M5G 2H1  (416) 979-1446; 1-800-668-8258  (416) 979-8669
 job.competitions@lao.on.ca  www.legalaid.on.ca
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation (NALSC) is a clinic
funded by Legal Aid Ontario that provides legal services to First
Nation’s clientele in the Nishnawbe-Aski nation. Those services
include advice, legal education and facilitating alternative justice
processes in criminal and family matters (e.g., restorative justice).
For more information concerning job opportunities, individuals
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should contact NALSC directly.
Ottawa Legal Aid
Services /
Cliniques
juridiques
d’Ottawa
Windsor-Essex
Bilingual Legal
Clinic/ Clinique
juridique bilingue
de Windsor-Essex
86 South Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2V3 
(807) 622-1413 / 1-800-465-5581  (807) 622-3024 
info@nanlegal.on.ca  www.nanlegal.on.ca
Il existe cinq cliniques juridiques à Ottawa : la Clinique juridique
de l’Université d’Ottawa (qui n’offre des possibilités d’emplois
d’été et de bénévolat qu’aux étudiants de l’Université d’Ottawa) et
quatre cliniques communautaires. Ces cliniques offrent une
diversité de services d’aide juridique, tels que de la
représentation, des conseils, de l’information juridique et d’autres
services communautaires.
Dans certains cas, des stages financés par Aide Juridique
Ontario sont offerts dans ces cliniques. Veuillez consulter les
sites Web de ces cliniques pour de l’information à jour concernant
ces stages. Consultez également ces sites pour des
renseignements à propos des postes disponibles avec ces
cliniques.
Clinique juridique communautaire Ottawa Centre
1 rue Nicholas, bureau 422, Ottawa, ON, KlN 7B7  (613)2417008
Clinique juridique francophone de l'Est d'Ottawa
290, rue Dupuis, Ottawa, ON, K1L 1A2  (613) 744-2892
Services juridiques communautaires du Sud d’Ottawa
1355 rue Bank, bureau 406, Ottawa, ON, KlG 8K7  (613)7330140
Services juridiques de l’Ouest d’Ottawa
1301, chemin Richmond, Rez-de-chaussé, Ottawa, ON, K2B
7Y4  (613) 596-1641  www.westendlegal.ca
La Clinique juridique bilingue de Windsor-Essex offre des
conseils juridiques et des services de représentation dans
plusieurs domaines, tels que les relations entre propriétaires et
locataires, les régimes de pension et l’immigration.
595 Tecumseh Road East, Suite 20, Windsor ON, N8X 2S1 
(519)
253-3526

(519)
253-7874

www.bilinguallegalclinic.com
West Scarborough This clinic provides services in Scarborough in the areas of
Community Legal tenant’s rights, worker issues, employment insurance, Canada
Services
pension plan and old age security. It does not deal with family
and criminal matters. All employment opportunities with this clinic
are funded through Legal Aid Ontario, and are posted on the
clinic’s website.
West Scarborough Community Legal Services, 201-2425 Eglinton
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Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1K 5G8  (416) 285-4460 
(416) 285-1070  hoom@lao.on.ca
QUÉBEC
Centre
communautaire
juridique de
Montréal
Centre
communautaire
juridique de
l’Outaouais
Société
québécoise
d’information
juridique
Commission des
services
juridiques du
Québec
Le Centre a comme mandat de fournir l’aide juridique à Montréal
et à Laval. Il fournit de l’aide en droit civil, en droit familial, en
droit criminel et en droit d’immigration. Le centre offre ses
services soit par le biais de ses propres avocats, ou par des
avocats et des notaires venant de cabinets extérieurs a la
clinique. Le Centre organise également des initiatives
d’information juridique.
Le Centre affiche régulièrement ses besoins de stagiaires sur le
site Web de l’École du Barreau du Québec. De plus, il recrute
régulièrement des avocats. Ceux-ci peuvent faire parvenir leur
dossier de candidature au directeur général du Centre.
425, de Maisonneuve Ouest, bureau 600, Montréal, Québec, H3A
3K5 (514) 864-2111  (514) 864-1515  www.ccjm.qc.ca
Le Centre offre des services juridiques aux personnes à faible
revenu dans la région de l’Outaouais (Gatineau, Maniwaki,
Campbell’s Bay et Saint-André-Avellin). Il offre des services de
représentation et d’information juridique portant sur le droit
criminel, le droit de la famille, le droit civil et le droit de la
jeunesse. Le Centre juridique affiche régulièrement ses besoins
de stagiaires sur le site Web du Barreau du Québec.
Me. Roger Landry, Directeur général, 510 boul. Maloney Est,
bureau 210, Gatineau, Québec, J8P 1E7  (819) 669-2382
 www.aidejuridiqueoutaouais.ca
La Société québécoise d'information juridique (SOQUIJ) est une
société d’information juridique qui relève du ministre de la Justice
du Québec. Ses activités comprennent la mise à jour de bases de
données réservées aux juristes et la publication des ressources
pour le grand public. Elle n’offre pas de services de
représentation. Veuillez noter que les possibilités d’emplois avec
la SOQUIJ sont gérées par le ministère de la Justice.
715 rue du Square-Victoria, bureau 600, Montréal (Québec) H2Y
2H7  (514) 842-8741  (514) 844-8984  http://soquij.qc.ca
La Commission des services juridiques est l’organisme provincial
qui assure l’accessibilité de l’aide juridique. Elle est composée de
plusieurs centres de services régionaux et municipaux qui ont
leurs propres services d’aide juridique. Consultez son site Web
pour la liste des bureaux d’aide juridique.
Les offres d’emplois sont affichés sur le site de la Commission,
sous l’onglet « Commission ». Vous pouvez postuler à la
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Commission en faisant parvenir votre curriculum vitae par courriel
ou par télécopieur.
Addresse postale : C.P. 123, Succursale Desjardins, Montreal,
QC, H5B 1B3  (514) 873-3562  (514) 873-6948 
www.csj.qc.ca  info@csj.qc.ca
NEW BRUNSWICK
Legal Aid New
Brunswick
Legal Aid New Brunswick (LANB) provides a number of legal
services for family and criminal matters, including Duty Counsel
services. Please consult the “Job Opportunities” section under the
“About us” heading on LANB’s website for current job postings.
New Brunswick’s lawyers can also apply to be a part of the
private bar panel. Panel lawyers are called upon to represent
legal aid clients. These services are remunerated. Information
concerning the application process can be obtained from each of
LANB’s regional offices.
Public Legal
Education and
Information
Service of New
Brunswick
Provincial Director’s Office, 2-403 Regent St, Fredericton, NB,
E3B 3X6  (506) 451-1424  (506) 451-1429 
lanb@nbnet.nb.ca
 http://www.legalaid.nb.ca
The Public Legal Education and Information Service of New
Brunswick provides bilingual legal information and develops legal
education products. Students interested in working with the
service should contact it directly.
P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1 (506) 453-5369
(506) 462-5193  www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca

pleisnb@web.ca
NOVA SCOTIA
Legal Aid
Commission
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission (NSLAC) provides
assistance in civil, family and criminal law to individuals across
the province. Services are provided by salaried lawyers, as well
as private practice lawyers who, for a fee, offer their services.
The NSLAC offers a number of employment opportunities for
students. It organizes a summer law student program, as well as
an articling program. The number of positions for these programs
varies each year. More information concerning these programs
(including the application process) is available on the
commission’s website, under the “Interested in Legal Aid Work?”
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heading on the main page.
2830 Agricola Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 4E4  (902) 420-3450/
toll-free 1-866-420-3450  (902) 420-2873  www.nslegalaid.ca
Legal Information The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is a
Society of Nova provincially-funded organization which provides legal information
Scotia
concerning, amongst other, criminal law, family law and civil law.
While it does offer a lawyer referral service, it does not perform
any legal consultation or representation activities.
There are a number of volunteer opportunities available to
lawyers, including signing up to be a part of the LISNS’s referral
service. More information concerning these opportunities is
available online, under the “I am a lawyer how can I?” heading.
5523 B Young Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 1Z7  902.454.2198
902.455.3105  lisns@legalinfo.org  www.legalinfo.org
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Legal Aid, Prince
Edward Island
Legal Aid provides services to low-income PEI residents with
Criminal, Civil and family law issues. The services include
representing clients as well as providing summary advice where
individuals do not meet LAPEI’s financial need requirements.
LAPEI currently employs eight full-time staff lawyers. As it is a
part of the PEI government, job opportunities are posted on the
PEI Public Service Commission’s website (www.gov.pe.ca/psc).
PEI Family & Criminal Legal Aid, 120 Harbour Drive,
Summerside, PEI, C1N 5L2  (902) 888-8066  (902) 438-4071
 www.gov.pe.ca/jps/index.php3?number=1026545&lang=E
The Legal Aid
Commission
Public Legal
Information
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
The Legal Aid Commission is a part of the provincial government
Department of Justice that provides legal service such as
representation and advice in criminal, civil, family and youth matters.
As a part of the provincial government, all employment opportunities
are posted on the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Service
Commission’s website (https://www.hiring.gov.nl.ca/).
Department of Justice, suite 300-251 Empire Avenue, St. John's,
NL, A1C 3H9  (709) 753-7860/1-800-563-9911  (709) 753-6226
 nlac@legalaid.nl.ca 
www.justice.gov.nl.ca/just/legalassist/legalaid.html
Public Legal Information Association of NL (PLIAN) provides
public legal education and information services, including lawyer
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Association of
Newfoundland
referrals, a legal information line, school visits, community
information sessions, and publications. PLIAN is constantly
recruiting volunteers. Please contact PLIAN for more information
concerning volunteering opportunities.
31 Peet Street, suite 227, St. John’s, NL, A1B 3W8  (709) 7222643  (709) 722-0054  www.publiclegalinfo.com 
info@publiclegalinfo.com
TERRITORIES
Legal Services
Board, Northwest
Territories
Yukon Legal
Services Society
The Legal Services Board engages in a variety of activities that
promote access to justice in various areas of the law, such as
overseeing the operations of legal aid clinics situated across the
territory, providing public legal education and representing
individuals. As a part of the territorial government, hiring is done
through the government’s Department of Human Resources
(www.hr.gov.nt.ca/employment).
4915 48th street, 3rd Floor, Panda II Centre, PO Box 1320,
Yellowknife NT, X1A 2L9  (867) 873-7450  (867) 873-5320
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lsb@gov.nt.ca
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www.justice.gov.nt.ca/LegalServicesBoard/index.shtml
Yukon Legal Services Society (YLSS) provides legal services in
criminal and certain civil matters (e.g., family matters) to Yukon
residents. Services are provided by nine full-time lawyers as well
as by private sector lawyers that are remunerated for their work.
For information concerning employment and on how to work for
YLSS as a private lawyer, please contact YLSS directly.
Executive Director, Suite 203, 2131 Second Avenue, Whitehorse,
Yukon, Y1A 1C3  (867) 667-5210  (867) 667-8649 
administration@legalaid.yk.ca  www.legalaid.yk.ca
In Memoriam: Testimonial by Alexandra Dodger on her experiences
w orking in various public interest organizations
B.C.L./LL.B. 2011
Articling clerk at Amnesty International 2011-2012
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
Legal Aid Ontario
Quelle est pour vous la définition d’une carrière en défense de l’intérêt
public?
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A career in the public interest is one that I would define as using your legal
education and skills towards the pursuit of justice for persons or groups that
are often marginalized in society. It’s about using law as a tool to shift the
balance of power – giving help to the powerless when they are faced with
powerful opponents. I don’t think it necessarily has to take place in the
context of an NGO. However, I also think that we should be careful before
labeling entire field of law – such as environmental law or aboriginal law – as
public interest law; you can specialize in those fields without necessarily
advancing or supporting the cause of marginalized groups.
Quel a été votre parcours académique et professionnel?
Prior to studying law at McGill, I did my bachelors and graduate studies in
History at the University of Toronto and McMaster University. When I moved
to Montreal in 2007, I initially envisioned myself eventually moving back to
Toronto to work in some kind of social justice capacity. However, the many
encounters I had with my well-travelled classmates and professors
convinced me that international work – something I had long dreamt of but
was uncertain about realizing – was a real possi bility. I tried to take courses,
internships and extracurricular opportunities in internationally related fields. I
will be articling in 2011-2012 with Amnesty International Canada, and hope
to find a rewarding and interesting career balance that allows me to work
abroad while retaining ties to Canada, while continuing to be engaged in the
public interest.
En quoi votre travail actuel défend-t-il l’intérêt public?
My two most recent employment experiences in the public interest were
working at Legal Aid Ontario and the International Criminal Tribunal for the
Former Yugoslavia.
LAO’s clients are low income Ontarians seeking legal assistance in a range
of matters. Specifically, students in my office assisted refugee claimants,
persons charged with criminal offenses, and parents at risk of losing custody
of their children. Our clients often came from precarious situations –
unemployment, poverty, substance abuse. The legal aid system needs more
lawyers who are comfortable working with these client groups, and can treat
them with respect. While the work can be challenging, it is never dull and the
impact on client’s situations is tangible.
The ICTY seeks justice for the victims of war crimes and crimes against
humanity in the former Yugoslavia. While working in a UN Tribunal in The
Hague can seem disconnected from the lives of survivors in Sarajevo or
Belgrade, the work is important and depends on many legal interns to
function. The ICTY seeks to end impunity for war crimes, and interns have
the capacity to play a major role in the cases they work on.
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Quels conseils donneriez-vous à des étudiants en droit intéressés à
travailler dans le domaine de la défense de l’intérêt public?
Your best resource at McGill is probably your classmates and upper year
students – applying where they have worked in the past. Unfortunately,
although McGill offers some excellent internship, and research opportunities,
they are very competitive to get and often not widely advertised. Every job
and internship I had, I had to coordinate on my own. Classmates I didn’t
know well were surprisingly forthcoming and supportive when I asked for
application advice, and I recommend approaching anyone you can to let
them know about your goals. This goes for funding as well – you may need
to consider taking out a private line of credit from the bank if McGill doesn’t
offer you any financial support.
The CLCDN would like to thank the Career Development Office at McGill University’s
Faculty of Law for the information contained in this guide.
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