Articling Recruitment for 2026-2027

 

Our articling student works closely with the Staff Lawyers and Staff Social Workers resulting in an invaluable and comprehensive articling experience. We strive to be an inclusive organization committed to fostering diversity in every aspect of our work, including hiring.

 

Legal Assistance of Windsor (LAW)

Established in 1974 by the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, Legal Assistance of Windsor (LAW) is a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. The Clinic is incorporated as a not for profit charitable organization. As a teaching clinic, the goal is to provide an environment in which students experience issues relating to access to justice in the context of a “storefront

clinic” in downtown Windsor. An interdisciplinary approach to the delivery of services combines the expertise of the legal and social work professions and enables staff & students to work collaboratively in developing an appreciation and understanding of the knowledge, skills and theories of practice of both professions.

 

Mission Statement

LAW integrates legal and social work expertise in partnership to support clients, community, and future sector leaders, engaging in strategic advocacy for a more equitable social justice system.

 

LAW provides legal services in the following areas. Public Benefits Law:

• Appeals to the Social Benefits Tribunal for:

• Ontario Disability Support Program denials

• Medical Reviews

• Ontario Works matters

• Overpayments

• Reconsiderations

 

Housing Law:

• Summary advice and representation on a wide range of eviction and tenant rights matters

 

Immigration Law:

• Humanitarian and compassionate applications

• Citizenship waiver requests

• Temporary resident, work and visitor permits

• Restoration of status applications

• Family Reunification Applications

 

Indigenous Justice Program

• The Indigenous Justice Coordinator (IJC) facilitates access to justice for Indigenous clients in Windsor-Essex. The IJC provides culturally respectful and appropriate Clinic law services to Indigenous clients.

 

Social Work Services

• Crisis Intervention

• Case management

• Counselling

• Information and Referral

• Advocacy

• Community Development

 

Anti Human Trafficking Project (WECEN)

• The anti-human trafficking project provides systemic advocacy and direct services to survivors of human trafficking (forced labour, sex trafficking, marriage trafficking), including identification of risk factors and vulnerabilities, coordination with community partners and intensive case management/support.

 

Gender Based Violence Program

• A staff lawyer and social worker provide information, legal advise & representation as well as validated risk assessments, advocacy and support to survivors of GBV

 

Migrant Worker Program

• Staff advocate for worker rights and migrant workers collaborate to host public legal education and cultural events

• Staff and migrant workers run groups that enhance the community’s social capital

• P/T lawyer provides legal information and representation

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Salary: $48,960 for the 10-month articling term.

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Application Deadline: February 2nd, 2026

Please send cover letter and resume to: Vivian Wang, Service Coordinator

vivian.wang@law.clcj.ca

 

We thank all applicants but will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

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​​Possibilités d'emploi

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Veuillez trouver ci-dessous la liste des offres d’emploi disponibles dans notre clinique. S’il n’y a pas de liste, cela signifie que nous n’avons pas de poste à pourvoir actuellement.  

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