PBSC intern Leslie Newman on the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper boat, the Angus Bruce, which is used to collect water samples from various parts of Lake Ontario
"My work has involved researching various issues concerning contamination of the Great Lakes Ecosystem ... I have had the opportunity to explore a wide range of provincial and national environmental laws, take samples in Waterkeeper's boat, the Angus Bruce, and liaise with the public in a wide range of situations." Read more >> |
Pro Bono Students Canada
The University of Toronto, Faculty of Law founded and spearheads Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) which is now established in seventeen law schools across Canada. There are various pro bono opportunities for those interested in environmental law. Some examples of past-placements include:
- Lake Ontario Waterkeeper (10 students volunteered there in the 2004-2005 academic year)
- The Environmental Bureau of Investigation (2 students)
- Environment Probe (1-2 students)
Internship Opportunities
Several internship and fellowship programs are available, which enable students to pursue summer opportunities in public interest law or international human rights, funded by the law school, student law society or external funders. Many of these programs will support work in the environmental law field.
Students have many resources at their fingertips to search for interesting opportunities through the career development office, student groups and individual exploration.
