Support access to justice education as a Research Assistant at the University of Ottawa's Main Campus in English. Draft legal scenarios and support school uptake.
Professor Salyzyn seeks a Research Assistant for the Common Law Section's fall 2026 educational program. The program, delivered with a not-for-profit organization, helps high school students examine access to justice and technology's risks and benefits. You will draft a new legal scenario for program modules and support adoption in schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft a new legal scenario for educational program modules
- Support uptake of the program in schools
- Address access to justice within educational materials
- Explore technology's risks for public legal needs
- Explore technology's benefits for public legal needs
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in a JD or graduate law program
- Enrollment at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law
- Previous youth experience in educational settings is an asset
- Availability for 60 total work hours
- Ability to work in English
Bring legal research perspective and youth education experience to support access to justice learning through school-based program materials.
Legal Research Assistant Access Justice employer: University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritizes diversity and equity. As a part-time professor in the Faculty of Education, you will have the opportunity to engage with motivated students while contributing to innovative research and teaching practices. The university fosters professional growth through collaborative initiatives and provides a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and respect.
