Name of Organization: Sanelli Law
Website of Organization: https://sanellilaw.com
Organization’s Mandate: Sanelli Law is located in Ontario, Canada, and provides services across Canada and internationally, with established offices in both downtown Toronto and Hamilton. The firm is dedicated to a wide spectrum of immigration and refugee law services, distinguishing itself through its unwavering commitment to excellence in client communication, and compassion in every interaction. Sanelli Law offers legal aid and pro bono services.
Project Name: Refugee Application Support
Project Type: Client services (court forms, shadowing, mock hearings, intake, legal clinic, etc.)
Project Delivery: Remote
Description of Project: Students will assist with legal aid and pro bono client meetings (under the supervision of a lawyer) and various client file work for those going through the refugee application process. The workload will be tailored to the students’ availability and the 3-5 hours per week Osgoode program guidelines.
The students will not do more than 10% administrative tasks.
Role of Student Volunteers: Aid the lawyer with client files, including assisting clients with drafting refugee claimant narratives, conducting country research for immigration and refugee applications, and attending client meetings with counsel. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to observe counsel during refugee claimant hearings before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD).
Role of Supervising Lawyer(s): Mentor the students in learning about immigration and refugee law by providing training and ongoing support as they engage in client file work.
Type of Law: Immigration and refugee law
Main Project Deliverable: Completing client intake and assistance (e.g. completing client intake, providing client referrals, helping clients with their ID documents, etc.)
Number of Student Placements: 2 students
Hours per week the student volunteer(s) will be expected to work: 3-5 hours/week
Regular shifts or a flexible schedule: Flexible
Is there a workspace provided for the student at the Organization: Yes
Devices and technologies the students will be required to have: Computer, Internet access, telephone, Zoom.
Is there an expectation for the student(s) to be bilingual: No
Law School Pre-Requisites: Immigration and refugee law course, legal writing course, and research experience considered an asset.
Other Requirements or Expectations: N/A