Pro Bono Students Canada Student Application Form Western Law 2016/2017

PRO BONO STUDENTS CANADA – STUDENT APPLICATION FORM
WESTERN LAW 2016/2017

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please see privacy statement at end of application

Name
Year of Study (1L/2L/3L)
Email
Phone

Considering all of your other commitments (school, other volunteer work, part-time job, etc.), are you willing to devote 3-5 hours per week to a PBSC placement (excluding the exam sessions)?

[ ] YES [ ] NO

All student volunteers must attend our mandatory PBSC General Training Session on Monday, September 26, 2016. All first year volunteers and returning volunteers working on research projects must also attend the WestlawCanadaResearch and Writing training session on Monday, November 7, 2016.

PBSC General Training:

[ ] Monday, September 26, 2016 @ 12:30pm

WestlawCanada Legal Research and Writing:

[ ] Monday, November 7, 2016 @ 12:30pm

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

We attempt to match students based on interest and experience. Please fill out the following section to allow us to better match you to a placement.

Undergraduate/educational background
Related work, volunteer or other experience or background
Other languages spoken (if any)
and skill level
Flexibility/Availability (Please state if you are able work on-site at the organization or if you prefer off-site projects. State, which days/times work best).

PROJECTS

Please remember that only one application form and one student agreement formneeds to be submitted. You may have to submit multipleresumes and cover letters however depending on how many projects you are applying for.

We have provided a list of all PBSC projects for the coming year in the Project Descriptions 2016-2017document. Please read through them and rank your top 3choices in order of preference below (1 being your most preferred project).We will do our best to match you with a project that suits your interests; however, we cannot guarantee that you will be matched with your first choice. Please apply only for projects you are interested in. Keep in mind your other commitments when applying to projects. For example, if you have a part-time job in addition to your studies and your flexibility is limited, a research-based project, which you can complete at home, may be best for you.

NOTE: Once you are matched to a project you are RESPONSIBLE for the completion of that project. You are committed to that project for the year.

How many projects are you interested in participating with? ______

Priority / Project Name
1
2
3

I am available for the PBSC Orientation and Training on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 12:30pm

[ ] YES [ ] NO

*Note training is mandatory for all PBSC volunteers

Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) respects your privacy. The information on this form is collected and used for the purpose of administering PBSC, which may include the operation and development of PBSC programs through the National and local offices, communication with and reporting to stakeholders. PBSC will protect your information in accordance with any and all applicable privacy legislation. Any questions can be directed to .