Job Description

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The MJLH paid Summer Editor will assist the journal with several special projects that have been consistently neglected because of insufficient student time to tackle more complicated projects. These projects fall outside the scope of the normal work of editors for the MJLH and are more administrative/secondary to our publishing demands.
The Summer Editor will research decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada and lower courts that cite our journals articles to compile internal statistics. These statistics can then be used to attract additional submissions.
The Summer Editor will redraft and revise the MJLH constitution which currently exists in two formats that need to be reconciled.
The Summer Editor will assist with promotion of our new Science Editor position (an editorial position for a non-law student with a science background).
The Summer Editor will assist with promoting submissions to assist with the MJLH goal of increasing our number of published articles.
Qualifications Required
Strong editorial skills in English and/or French
McGill law student, ideally already with journal experience
Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience
Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $16.66
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)
Position Start Date: 2025-05-26
Position End Date: 2025-09-01
Deadline to Apply: 2025-06-08
This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .