Call for Applications: for Palmer Fellow in Policy and Advocacy at Schulich School of Law – General, Dalhousie University

Position Title	Palmer Fellow in Policy and Advocacy
Department/Unit	Schulich School of Law – General
Location	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number	S052-25
Employee Group	None
Position Type	Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)	1 year
Employment Type	Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)	1
Salary	$85,000
Classification
Provisional Statement	The Palmer Fellow in Policy and Advocacy will work to safeguard and promote foundational democratic rights through strategic litigation and policy work related to Canadian democracy and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Fellow is expected to develop their own strategy for impactful programming but will work closely with the Palmer Chair in Public Policy and the Law in developing their priorities.

Job Summary	The Schulich School of Law offers a unique and enlightened approach to legal education. Reporting to the Dean of Law, the Palmer Fellow in Policy and Advocacy will work to safeguard and promote foundational democratic rights through strategic litigation and policy work related to Canadian democracy and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Fellow is expected to develop their own strategy for impactful programming but will work closely with the Palmer Chair in Public Policy and the Law in developing their priorities.
Key Responsibilities	Work directly with interested parties or civil advocacy organizations to safeguard and promote foundational democratic rights through strategic litigation. Develop an ambitious and impactful agenda which prioritizes engagement in areas of Canadian democracy at particular risk, or in support of vulnerable communities whose rights are under threat. Mentor and supervise senior law students enrolled in the clinical advocacy course. Collaborate with the Palmer Chair and members of the Law and Technology Institute to contribute to the vibrant intellectual community at Schulich, including through participating in the faculty seminar series, and other workshops and events hosted at the university.

Job Summary

The Schulich School of Law offers a unique and enlightened approach to legal education. Reporting to the Dean of Law, the Palmer Fellow in Policy and Advocacy will work to safeguard and promote foundational democratic rights through strategic litigation and policy work related to Canadian democracy and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Fellow is expected to develop their own strategy for impactful programming but will work closely with the Palmer Chair in Public Policy and the Law in developing their priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Work directly with interested parties or civil advocacy organizations to safeguard and promote foundational democratic rights through strategic litigation.
Develop an ambitious and impactful agenda which prioritizes engagement in areas of Canadian democracy at particular risk, or in support of vulnerable communities whose rights are under threat.
Mentor and supervise senior law students enrolled in the clinical advocacy course.
Collaborate with the Palmer Chair and members of the Law and Technology Institute to contribute to the vibrant intellectual community at Schulich, including through participating in the faculty seminar series, and other workshops and events hosted at the university.

Required Qualifications	A practicing member of the bar association in either Ontario or Nova Scotia. Minimum 3 years experience in litigation, with a preference for substantial engagement with constitutional matters and a familiarity with questions relation to emerging technologies. Demonstrated commitment to human rights and democracy and/or public interest law.

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