Ontario Deputy Judges' Association (ODJA) Legal Internship Program

Project Type: Research (memoranda used for internal purposes only)

Fields of Law: Civil Litigation (Small Claims)

Positions Available: 1

 

About the Ontario Deputy Judges' Association (ODJA):

The Ontario Deputy Judges Association serves the needs of the Ontario Deputy Judges of the Small Claims Court of Ontario.

  

Project Details:

Component 1:

The ODJA provides their members with resources to assist in decision-making. There are two resource lists that are out of date: 1) Caswell Seminar materials and documents, and 2) research memorandums created by Student Volunteers from previous years. The ODJA is requesting one Student Volunteer to assist with updating these lists to ensure the resources are relevant and on point. Therefore, this project will consist of:

  • Legal research and writing
  • Legal analysis
  • Organizing and increasing efficiency in the user experience of these resources

Component 2:

Students will assist Deputy Judges in Ontario as members of the ODJA in specific areas as requested. Research topics from various areas of procedural and substantive law may arise, including:

  • Costs
  • Contempt
  • Powers of judges
  • Damages
  • Medical malpractice
  • Product liability
  • Limitation periods
  • Constructive trust
  • Quantum Meruit

All research, papers, resources, and research results (“work product”) will become property of ODJA, who retains the benefit of all work product. The student will be introduced to the Deputy Judge who made the research request via email. The student will submit the work products directly to the Deputy Judge who requested it and inform the lawyer supervisor that the task is complete. The lawyer supervisor will be available to answer questions and provide mentorship as needed through this process. The student will have the opportunity to receive feedback from the involved Deputy Judge on their research memoranda by telephone or email. The student is responsible for requesting feedback from the Deputy Judge, but the lawyer supervisor will be available to help facilitate this process if necessary.

   

Requirements and Expectations:

This project is only open to upper-year students.

An interest in Small Claims Court matters and judicial internships would be preferred. Experience and/or interest in civil litigation would be an asset.