Public Interest Articling Fellowship

Organization registration documents, proof of nonprofit status, project description, financial statements, letters of support.

Registered nonprofit organizations, Ontario-based charities, no access to funds to hire an articling student.

Who is eligible?

Ontario-based registered charities and nonprofit organizations involved in legal work.

Who is not eligible

Legal Aid Ontario supported clinics are not eligible to apply.

Eligible expenses

Student salary and benefits, licensing fees, work-related expenses such as equipment, research accounts, education courses, legal travel.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Pursuit of activities unrelated to legal training or not involving the hosting of an articling student.

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Evaluation based on the organization’s legal work suitability, community impact, financial need, and capacity to host an articling student.

Subscribe to the Foundation’s newsletter for updates on application periods.Prepare required documents including proof of nonprofit status and project proposal.Apply through the designated application portal or process during call for applications.Await the review and selection outcome, providing additional information if requested.If approved, sign the funding agreement and commence project activities as scheduled.

After application submission, the organization’s eligibility is reviewed, and if approved, a funding agreement is established. Funding disbursement is contingent upon compliance with the conditions outlined in the agreement.

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