The Muslim Action Group is establishing a coalition of organizations and professionals mobilized towards a cohesive strategy to advocate for social justice and address Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism in Canada. This project’s goal is to expand the organization’s legal capacity by providing clerical and research-based support. Students will have the opportunity to work directly with experienced lawyers in their fight for justice and peace in Canada. 

Project Scope and Expectations:

This will provide opportunities to learn about document drafting and preparation, analytical and/or legal thinking, and client service. Interns will likely be responsible for any combination of the following duties: 

• Identify key stakeholders and potential allies across legal practice areas and related fields, and develop and execute a plan for outreach and engagement with said stakeholders.
• Research and keep apprised of existing legal initiatives related to relevant issues.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant domestic and international laws, regulations, treaties, and international treaties.
• Draft contracts, press releases, letters/petitions, briefs, and memos; and assist in preparing and filing various regulatory documents.
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Schedule appointments, meetings and conferences for employer
• Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents

Employer Commitment:

We will provide interns with 5 hours of mentorship per team. Throughout mentorship, interns may highlight skills for professional development during their internship, and our team will work to provide interns with appropriate options. Interns may seek career advice, job shadowing and networking opportunities at their request. Meetings structured around each intern’s outlined goals will occur on a weekly basis and will continue throughout the duration of the internship. Students will also be provided with a dedicated supervisor for the entirety of their internship.

Regular Communication:

• WhatsApp Communities Group Chats
• Remote 1:1 Check-Ins (by request)

Scheduled Meetings:

• Remote Weekly Team Meetings
• Virtual Weekly Team Co-Work Blocks
• Events and Get-Togethers (when applica