Muslim Legal Support Centre: Client Intake and Public Legal Education Assistance (4 positions)

Area of Law: Family Law -- Immigration Law -- Human Rights Law -- Employment Law

The Muslim Legal Support Centre is a non-profit organization that defends the rights of Muslims in Ontario. To promote fair treatment and access to justice for Muslims of limited means in Ontario through legal services, education and advocacy. To learn more about the Muslim Legal Support Centre, check out their website here: https://muslimlegalcentre.ca/about/

In this project students will assist MLSC by connecting potential clients with lawyers who specialize in their specific area of concern, coordinating their sessions, and maintaining updated case statuses and client data. Student volunteers will have three main roles:

  1. Assisting with Legal Clinics: Volunteers will actively participate in legal clinics organized by the MLSC. They will support the smooth functioning of the clinics by helping with administrative tasks, ensuring proper documentation, and providing general assistance to clients and lawyers. 
  2. Connecting Potential Clients: Volunteers will engage with potential clients who approach the MLSC seeking legal help. They will listen to their concerns, gather relevant information, and assess the nature of their legal needs. Based on this information, volunteers will connect clients with appropriate lawyers from MLSC's network. Once clients are connected with lawyers, volunteers will be responsible for coordinating their sessions. This includes scheduling appointments, arranging meeting locations (in-person or virtual), and ensuring both parties are well-informed about the session details. 
  3. Updating Cases and Client Data: Volunteers will maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client cases. They will track the progress of each case, record any changes or developments, and ensure that client information remains confidential and secure. 

Time Commitment

Students are expected to volunteer 3-5 hours per week. Shift work is ideal but MLSC can accommodate flexibility where needed. This is a remote project. 

Required Training

In addition to the PBSC Mandatory Training, MLSC will have an orientation training. 

Number of Students and Prerequisites 

  • How many students?
    • 3-4 students (students may be working with students from Lincoln Alexander School of Law and Osgoode Hall Law School)
  • Can fist year law students volunteer?
    • First year students are encouraged to apply!
  • Should you be bilingual?
    • No but bilingualism is always an asset
  • Any expectations for this project?
    • Experience in family, immigration, employment law is an asset. Prior experience conducting intake, or workshop administration is an asset. Preference for Muslim students or those with lived experience of race-based discrimination that can appreciate the unique issues Muslim clients at the MLSC face.