Internships and Research Projects: Descriptions
* The international law courses, research projects, internships and moot court competitions are subject to the availability of faculty. Consequently, some may not be offered every year.CML3251 - Independent Study with the AFN/INAC Joint Initiative for Policy Development (LTS) at the Assembly of First Nations
This course involves working directly with lawyers at the Assembly of First Nations in the Joint Initiative. Objectives of the initiative include supporting and promoting the development of policy reform and the building of governance capacity of First Nations. This is the aim of the AFN/INAC Joint Initiative for Policy Development (Lands and Trust Services). It is an opportunity for First Nations to take the lead in developing policy in the Lands and Trust Services sector of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). LTS is the largest portion of the Indian Act, covering areas that are most crucial to First Nations and to the future of First Nations people - areas like elections, membership, lands and resources and law making.
CML3351 - Canadian Yearbook of International Law
This project offers an opportunity for two students to work assisting in editing the Canadian Yearbook of International Law. One student will be working primarily on the editing of articles, comments, book reviews etc. The other student will be reviewing Hansard for questions and responses in the field of international law in the House of Commons, and then editing the extracts for publication in the Yearbook. The positions provide an opportunity for developing research skills in international law and obtaining a broader understanding of the field.
CML3351 - House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
An opportunity exists for a student to work as a research assistant for the above Committee. The work would be on a topic determined by the Chair of the Committee. The student would gain insight and experience in both international law and the political environment in which international law issues are dealt with by the legislative branch of government.
CML3251 - Canadian Council on International Law
This course involves legal research and writing for the quarterly bulletin of the Canadian Council of International Law. The positions provide an opportunity for developing research skills in international law and obtaining a broader understanding of the field.
CML3351 - Department of Justice War Crimes Section
An opportunity exists for a student to pursue a research-based internship with the War Crimes Section of the Department of Justice. The student will work approximately 1 day per week during the Fall Semester, on a topic determined by the War Crimes Section in consultation with the student.