The Alberta Law Reform Institute [ALRI] seeks a summer student who has successfully completed their second year of law. The position will be in Edmonton supporting our legal team in Edmonton and Calgary. Summer research employment experience at ALRI, is highly regarded by law firms and will provide the students with valued experience to offer future employers.

The Research Assistant will work directly with ALRI lawyers to follow project plans and research new legal policy. This work provides students with direct feedback from our lawyers and valuable experience for their practice in the future.

The Research Assistant is also instrumental in identifying potential new projects. This requires a close look at the laws of Alberta and other national and international jurisdictions.

Application Procedure

Please submit your resume and a transcript of your marks in the JD. program to date. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable. Your completed application must be submitted to the Institute office by:

e-mail to lawreform@ualberta.ca by noon, Friday, February 11, 2022