Community Legal Services Director Doug Ferguson
Community
In addition to the classroom aspect of the law program, Western Law values hands-on experience and offers students numerous opportunities to develop practical skills and provide valuable assistance to the community.
Some of these opportunities include:
Community Legal Services (CLS)
Students working in the clinic handle cases involving summary conviction offences and civil matters. Students are advised and assisted by senior students and two full-time review lawyers. CLS also has several excellent clinical courses that allow students to gain experience while receiving academic credit.
Western Business Law Clinic
Students working in the Business Law Clinic assist clients with a number of issues faced by small or start-up businesses such as business structure, intellectual property, finance, and employment law. The Clinic, established and supported by McMillan Binch Mendelsohn LLP, allows Western Law to reach out to the business community in the London area and provide them with important services, while at the same time provide students with valuable practical experience.
Pro Bono Students Canada
Western Law is an active participant in the Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) Program. PBSC is a network of law schools and community organizations in which students volunteer for legal service and research projects undertaken in the public interest. PBSC’s primary purpose is to encourage law students to become involved in their communities while at law school, and to continue this commitment during their legal careers.
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