Wednesday, June 29, 2005

The Law Foundation of Ontario has announced a new initiative that was featured in the National Post, "Helping Law Grads Work for Less," on May 11, 2005. Up to six new articling fellowships will be awarded this summer to help law students land jobs with public interest organizations in such areas as human rights, poverty issues and the environment. The fellowships will begin in the Fall of 2006.

Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) has been selected to adminster the program, which will run for the next four years.

"There is a great demand by law students for public interest positions. A greater demand than supply," said Pam Shime, National Director of PBSC. "This will significantly enhance the number of public interest law positions available to law students seeking articling jobs."