PBSC at Law Help Ontario provides law students with an intensive exposure to the practice of law and offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in civil litigation.
How does PBSC at Law Help Ontario work?
Each day, four civil litigation lawyers and six law students volunteer at Law Help Ontario centers in Toronto: two lawyers and four students at the Superior Court of Justice location, 393 University Avenue; and two lawyers and two students at the Small Claims Court location 47 Sheppard Ave. East.
A typical day for a law student at LHO may include the following responsibilities:
- Attending client meetings with lawyers
- Interviewing clients and helping to identify legal issues
- Researching case law
- Assisting clients at the computer kiosks
- Drafting court documents and correspondence to opposing counsel, under the guidance of a lawyer
How do I get involved in PBSC at Law Help Ontario?
If you are an upper year student and wish to get involved in PBSC at Law Help Ontario, complete the online application form. Once we have received your application, we will contact you directly.
Contact Information
PBSC at Law Help Ontario Coordinator:
Paul Davis
paul.davis@mail.utoronto.ca
U of T PBSC Student Coordinators:
Natalie Lum-Tai and Meaghan Parry
probono.students@utoronto.ca
Tel.: 416-946-0397
Time Line for Students
| Date | Events |
| September | Submit Applications |
| October | Attend training
Start Volunteering |
| November | Attend Community Building Event |
| December | Break for exams and holiday break |
| January | Recommence Volunteering
Attend Community Building Event |
| March | Submit Evaluations
Attend Final Appreciation Event |
| April | Break for exams and summer break |
