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Applications Closed

Our student volunteer recruit is on pause for the academic year, but the recruitment timeline has been posted for reference. 

Please check back in September 2026 to apply for our 2026-2027 projects.

Public Interest Recruit Timeline

Our Chapter's volunteer opportunities are available through the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Public Interest Recruit. 

Please note that there are two recruiting rounds and upper years are only eligible for the second round. If you are an upper year interested an upper year only project, contact probonostudents.utoronto@gmail.com.
 

Important Programming Dates

2026-2027 Student Recruitment Timeline

Round 1 - Open to 1Ls Only
  • Thursday, September 17 at 3 PM - Application form opens
  • Monday, September 21 at 10 AM - Application form closes
  • Thursday, September 24 from 12:30 PM - 3 PM - Offers extended (on a rolling basis)
  • Thursday, September 24 from 12:30 PM - 3 PM - Offer Acceptance/Decline Window* 

*Students must accept no more than one placement during this window. If a student does not response within this timeframe, the offer will be considered declined.

Round 2 - Open to all years
  • Friday, September 25 at 11AM - Application form opens
  • Monday, September 28 at 12:30PM - Application form closes
  • Tuesday, September 29 between 12:30PM - 3PM - Offers extended (on a rolling basis)
  • Tuesday, September 29 between 12:30PM - 3PM - Offer Acceptance/Decline Window**

**If a student does not response within this timeframe, the offer will be considered declined.  
 

Application Instructions

  1. Explore Our Projects: PBSC offers a variety of exciting opportunities to get involved and make a difference in the community.
  2. Rank the top five projects that interest you most.
  3. Share a short 100-word Statement of Interest about how your skills and experiences connect to the projects you have chosen.
  4. Confirm that you’re able to meet PBSC’s basic volunteer requirements for the year.
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Helpful Tips:

You are encouraged to apply for all placements you are interested in, irrespective of experience. Use your statement of interest to concisely explain why you would be a good fit!

Basic Requirements

  • Commit 3–5 hours per week from October to March (with a break in December).
  • Attend the PBSC General Training Session.
  • Complete the pre-recorded Anti-Oppression training.
  • Take part in any additional project-specific training.
  • Join brief check-in calls once per semester (November and February).
  • Log your hours using PBSC’s spreadsheet.

  • Fill out our end-of-year survey.

    ⭐ Optional but strongly recommended: Attend the Bora Laskin Law Library’s research seminars to build your skills in navigating databases like Westlaw, LexisNexis, and CanLII.

Learn more about volunteering with PBSC as a law student.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the application process, do not hesitate to contact us at probonostudents.utoronto@gmail.com.