The Tax Court of Canada Advocacy Project is a PBSC initiative in partnership with the Toronto Tax Department of Dentons (formerly FMC). Students are selected to advocate on behalf of self-represented litigants before the Tax Court of Canada. Students will gain hands-on experience working on client files, have the opportunity to meet leading lawyers and judges in the area of tax law and most importantly, the chance to advocate on behalf of individuals who are unable to afford legal services.
How Does the Tax Court of Canada Advocacy Project work?
Students will work in three teams of two and be matched to an unrepresented litigant. They will work under the supervision of Dentons (formerly FMC) tax lawyers, including the former Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada, as well as Professor Ben Alarie from the University of Toronto.
How Do I Get Involved in the Tax Court of Canada Advocacy Project?
Interested students should apply directly to the U of T PBSC Student Coordinators via email with a cover letter describing their interest in the project, and a current resume.
Want to Learn More?
Check out this article about our award winning program
Check out the Dentons tax litigation blog where students can write about their experiences with the program.
Contact Information
U of T PBSC Student Coordinators:
Natalie Lum-Tai and Meaghan Parry
probono.students@utoronto.ca
416-946-0397
