The 519 Trans ID Clinic

Project Type: Client Services

 

Fields of Law: Identification 

 

Positions Available: 2

 

About:

The 519 is committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the LGBTQ2S communities. A City of Toronto agency with an innovative model of Service, Space and Leadership, we strive to make a real difference in people’s lives, while working to promote inclusion, understanding and respect.

Project Details

The Trans ID Clinic provides free legal information, form-filling services and referrals in a learning space that strives to be trans-positive, non-judgmental, anti-oppressive and inclusive. 

PBSC law student volunteers and lawyer supervisors work collaboratively to assist trans and gender diverse individuals with obtaining new pieces of identification.

Who can apply?

First-year students are eligible to apply. The following courses are assets: Administrative Law, Human Rights Law, Poverty Law, Clinical placement experience. We welcome applications from trans and gender diverse, Black or POC students. Volunteers should be able to demonstrate ongoing and meaningful allyship with the trans community. Assets include: experience working with trans folks, youth, LGBTQ+ communities, frontline/clinical experience, social work background, a strong sense of anti-oppression principles.

Information about COVID-19

Students will conduct their work remotely.