JULIE BEAUCHAMP
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EDUCATION
McGill University, Faculty of Law, Montreal September 2012 – Present
B.C.L./L.L.B.
• Expected date of graduation: December 2015
University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts, Toronto September 2010 – August 2011
M.A. in Political Science
Hebrew University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jerusalem, Israel May 2011
Course “Management and Resolution of the Arab-Israeli Conflict”
McGill University, Faculty of Arts, Montreal September 2007 – April 2010
B.A. in Political Science, Minor in History
WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Affairs Office, McGill University, Faculty of Law May 2013 – Present
Alumni Engagement Coordinator
• Develop and coordinate a mentorship program for second-year students
• Oversee the recruitment of McGill Law alumni for various activities at the Faculty
Embassy of Canada in Washington January 2012 – April 2012
Intern (Public Affairs: Research and Academic Relations)
• Prepared a weekly report on current research and publications of
think tanks for major government officials
• Promoted Canadian universities and colleges to American high schoolers
• Contributed to the Embassy’s social media outreach activities
University of Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs October 2010 – March 2011
Research Assistant for Dr. Lisa Forman
• Prepared and wrote memorandums on the right to health in international human rights law
• Reviewed citations and bibliography of articles for publication in academic journals
• Executed translation work (English to French)
Tristan, Carrefour du Nord, Saint-Jérôme Mai 2008-mai 2009
Laura Secord, Carrefour du Nord, Saint-Jérôme 2004-2008
Sales Representative
• Provided customer service
• Facilitated the management of the store
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Innocence McGill May 2013 – Present
Volunteer
• Research and investigate claims of wrongful convictions in Quebec
• Draft various correspondence regarding IM’s outreach efforts
• Promote the student-run clinic to various organizations dealing with convicts and their families
Legal Information Clinic at McGill May 2013-August 2013
Volunteer
• Executed research and provided legal information to service users
Pro Bono Students Canada October 2012 – April 2013
Researcher
• Surveyed the literature regarding isolation and restraint measures for individuals with mental health
problems
• Produced fact sheets based on legal findings
• Prepared and delivered a legal seminar to the members and board of Action Autonomie
Office of Ghyslain Beauchamp, Lawyer 2006 – 2011 (summers)
Legal Assistant
• Prepared and reviewed various judicial procedures, letters and bills
• Researched on the Quebec Land Register and the Enterprise Register websites
• Acted as Commissioner for Oaths for Quebec
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
McGill Journal of Law and Health October 2013 – Present
Manager
• Organize the annual Colloquium and various events
• In charge of finding new opportunities for fundraising
Career Development Office Advisory Board September 2013 – Present
Student Advisor
• Provide student feedback to the CDO staff
• Assist the CDO in various events (for example hosting a Careers Day workshop, etc.)
Law-Education-Connexion (L.E.X.) Program October 2012 – Present
Facilitator/Team leader/Point Person
• Plan and lead educational activities at Chomedey-De-Maisonneuve
• Facilitate discussion on issues of law and social justice with teenagers
• Lead activities 2-3 times per semester in the high school
Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre February 2010 – Present
Tour Guide
• Explain different historical and human rights concepts pertaining to the Holocaust
• Guide groups of 15 people, 2 to 3 times a semester
WRITING EXPERIENCE
The United States: Throwing Away The Key on Juvenile Offenders March 2011
Canadian Lawyers Abroad: International Legal Perspectives
The Eighth Amendment Concerning Life Imprisonment of Juveniles April 2010
McGill Journal of Political Studies
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Running, spinning, yoga, American politics, cinema
LANGUAGES
Bilingual English/French; working knowledge of Spanish