National Office

PBSC’s National Office is housed at the University of Toronto. The office is staffed by a team of three professionals, including the National Director, who oversees and steers the national program, and two managers, who support and guide the work of students hired to run PBSC’s 21 chapters. Additionally, two law students from across the country are hired as National Coordinators each year. They work full-time over the summer and part-time during the school year to support National Office staff and local chapters.

Local Chapters

Every law school in the country houses a local PBSC chapter that is guided and supported by the National Office. Each year, about 40 law students from across the country are hired to run these local chapters. These Program Coordinators take on a great deal of responsibility and a tremendous amount of challenging work. They develop projects, recruit volunteers, train and monitor students, hold PBSC events, and hire and transition their successors. Program Coordinators are closely supported by National Office staff, who train the students in project development and management, provide them with the resources needed to create and administer programs, and support and guide their activities throughout the year. For a complete list of our local chapters, see here.

Law School Oversight and Support

PBSC receives invaluable support from every law school in the country. Local chapters are supported and monitored on the ground by an On-site Supervisor, who is either a faculty member or staff person at their host law school. Additionally, Finance Officers at every law school provide valuable financial guidance.