The Access to Algorithmic Justice Project (A2AJ) and the Journal of Law & Social Policy (JLSP) are seeking a JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School with an interest in leveraging technology to facilitate open access legal publication processes to join our team as a Student Research Assistant for the Fall and Winter terms of 2025–26.

About the Collaboration: A2AJ & JLSP

A2AJ is an interdisciplinary research initiative funded by the Law Foundation of Ontario, dedicated to advancing access to justice through the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI) and open legal data infrastructure, with a focus on the needs of marginalized and low-income communities in Ontario.

Since its inception in 1985, the Journal of Law and Social Policy has been dedicated to fostering critical dialogue on the intersection of law and society, particularly as these impact low-income and disadvantaged communities, and with deep engagement with the clinical legal community. Access to justice is a central theme of our work. We have consistently championed scholarship that interrogates and challenges systemic inequities in law, policy, and practice, and we have placed the open and broad dissemination of knowledge at the centre of our activities.

Together, A2AJ and JLSP are developing technological and workflow innovations to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and impact of legal scholarship in Canada.

Position Overview

We are piloting new tools and workflows to support the legal publication process at JLSP. The student hired for this position will play a central role in bridging legal research and technology, working directly with journal editors, A2AJ researchers, and supervising faculty.

We invite applications from Osgoode JD students interested in the intersection of law, technology, and publishing, and who wish to contribute to real-world improvements in legal information infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with A2AJ researchers, JLSP student editors, and supervising faculty to:

• Document and map JLSP editorial workflows—with particular emphasis on citation verification and publication processes.
• Assist in gathering, generating, and structuring data needed to pilot and develop automated processes for legal publishing (e.g., for citation checking, source verification, or consistency analysis).
• Support the development and evaluation of new automation tools for legal publishing by testing and providing feedback for improvement.
• Coordinate and communicate with JLSP student editors regarding tool adoption, training, and best practices.
• Participate in regular project meetings and collaborative brainstorming sessions.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Currently enrolled JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School (2L or 3L preferred, but all years eligible)
• Demonstrated interest in legal technology, legal publishing, access to justice, or related fields (e.g., coursework, research, involvement with JLSP or other law journals, etc.)
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience with legal research databases and familiarity with legal citation standards
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new tools/workflows (no coding experience required)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Lived experience with equity-seeking groups or a commitment to access to justice is an asset
• French language skills are an asset, but not required

Terms & Conditions

• Place of work: Remote (some in-person meetings/events)
• Salary: $24.50/hr
• Time Commitment: Approximately 5–7 hours per week throughout the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms; hours are flexible and can accommodate periods of non-availability
• Eligibility: Must be eligible for Research @ York (RAY) positions

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience at the intersection of legal technology, publishing, and access to justice
• Opportunity to help shape innovation in Canadian legal scholarship and publishing
• Integration into A2AJ’s research community, with networking opportunities alongside legal scholars, technologists, and journal editors
• Deeper domain knowledge of legal publishing processes and technology adoption in law
• Experience in team-based scholarly research and interdisciplinary collaboration

Application Deadline: September 12, 2025, 11:59 PM
Application Method: Apply online
Supervising Faculty: Professor Sean Rehaag, A2AJ Co-Director