The Alberta Law Reform Institute [ALRI] is seeking 2 students for employment between May and August 2023.  Students should be completing their second year of law and have strong writing skills to support the presentation of their research in new issues in the law.

The Research Assistants 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 Assistants are also instrumental in identifying potential new projects.  This requires research into at the laws of Alberta and law reform work in other provincial, national, and international jurisdictions.

Summer research employment experience at ALRI, is highly regarded by law firms and will provide the students with valued experience to offer future employers.

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 at 402 Law Centre or by e-mail to lawreform@ualberta.ca :

Deadline for applications is Noon on Friday, January 27, 2023

ALRI participates in the Indigenous Students Summer Programme (ISSP). More information about the ISSP program can be found on the Law Society of Alberta website.  LSA/ISSP