Project Type: Legal Research and Writing
Fields of Law: Securities Law
Positions Available: 1 student
About FAIR Canada
FAIR Canada is a national, independent, non-profit organization dedicated to being a catalyst for the advancement of the rights of investors and financial consumers in Canada. We advance our mission through outreach and education, public policy submissions to governments and regulators, and proactive identification of emerging issues. As part of our commitment to be a trusted, independent voice on issues that affect retail investors, we conduct research to hear directly from investors about their experiences and concerns.
Project Details
Many Canadians rely on investment advisors to provide them with advice and guidance about investment options and strategies. An investor who suffers a loss may wish to bring a claim against his/her investment advisor. FAIR Canada is seeking a student to conduct extensive legal research and produce a memo about investment advisor liability in Canada. This includes (i) reviewing case law and analyzing the various claims against investment advisors, such as negligence, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud; (ii) identifying and analyzing the factors courts consider when deciding whether to impose liability.
Role of Student Volunteer(s)
Students will conduct extensive legal research and provide a memo for staff at FAIR Canada with an analysis of investment advisor liability in Canada. This information will be used to advocate for investor protection in Canada.
Is A Work Plan Required For This Position?
Yes, the student will meet with the supervising lawyer and discuss deadlines for deliverables at the beginning of the placement.
If yes, the student(s) must reach out to the lawyer supervisor, draft a work plan, and submit it by email to the Program Coordinator and the lawyer supervisor by November 1st at the latest. Please note that workplans are required for all legal research and writing projects.
What Type Of Training Will the Organization Provide?
Note: All first year PBSC volunteers and all volunteers working on research projects must also attend a PBSC/Thomson Reuters legal research strategies workshop.
Education relating to securities law in Canada at the start of placement.
How Many Hours Per Week Will the Student Volunteer(s) Be Expected to Volunteer?
3-5 hours per week.
Will The Student(s) Be Expected To Show Up For Regular Shifts Each Week?
Flexible. The work will be done remotely, with meetings between the student and the lawyer supervisor taking place as needed remotely.
Is Workspace Provided For the Student Volunteer(s)?
No, the work will be completed remotely.
Requirements and Expectations
Bilingualism is an asset.
Securities law is not required but is considered an asset.