Michael Tam Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

• Manage the International Business Law LL.M. program, LL.M. in Canadian Common Law, the Pre-LL.M Program, and the Summer Internship Program for International students• Responsible for international marketing and recruitment, admissions, academic advising, and career counselling• Involved in curriculum development, assessment, and expansion• Assist in course administration, course planning, and course scheduling

Toronto, Canada Area

• Researched possible initiatives, programs, workshops, and clinics for the Dean and Assistant Dean of the JD Program• Assessed and amended the Financial Aid Program Policy, Post-Graduate Debt Relief Program Policy, as well as the financial aid website, forms, and databases• Assisted in the daily operations of the Admissions and Financial Aid Office

Hamilton, Canada Area

• Appeared on consent and contested matters and motions before Judges at the Superior Court• Drafted, prepared, served, and filed materials and pleadings for court• Researched civil litigation issues related to insurance defence matters, such as limitation periods, intentional actions, and the Minor Injury Guidelines• Prepared file summaries, document reviews, and opinion letters for clients• Attended pre-trial conferences, case conferences, and examinations for discovery

Toronto, Canada Area

• Administered and managed Law School Access Program (LSAT Prep) for 2014 term• Assessed applications for financial aid bursaries and loans• Counselled foreign trained lawyers and international students on options for accreditation• Advised students on financial aid policies and assessments• Answered all inquiries regarding admissions in the JD program

Toronto, Canada Area

• Briefed and assisted the Duty Counsel regarding the clients' specific legal needs• Triage and interviewed all incoming and remote assistance clients• Ensured that clients' pleadings, Affidavits, Orders, Statements, etc., were properly formatted and ready to be filed or served• Updated client information system as needed

Toronto, Canada Area

• Researched policy, current issues, and legislation on topics such as Old Age Security, differential drivers' licensing standards across Canada, international standards for drug patents, etc.• Prepared and presented research briefs and reports to the Vice President of Advocacy• Attended policy meetings and advocacy discussions with the Advocacy team, Members of Parliament, and special interest groups

Scarborough, Canada Area

• Managed the daily work-load of a rotation of 20 work-study students• Coordinated the Secondary School Recruitment Program• Oversaw and presented at Fall Campus Day and March Showcase• Assessed admissions applications and processed transfer credits• Assisted in the administration and execution of student led campus tours

Toronto, Canada Area

• Revised, updated, and communicated information regarding admissions policies, financial aid policies, student loan options, and the Post-Graduate Debt Relief Program• Represented the law school at career fairs, information sessions, and recruitment events• Advised prospective students on admissions requirements and procedures• Provided financial aid counselling and assessments to students

Toronto, Canada Area

• Creation of a new room booking system• Created efficient databases for inventory, mailing, petty cash, orders, and record storage• Assisted Academic Dean on analysis regarding student registration, course selection and fees• Assisted College Registrar on student admissions, registration, grading, and degree auditing• First point of contact for the College, faculty, and staff• Updated and maintained the College website

Toronto, Canada Area

• Supervised team of invigilators for standardized examinations• Invigilated LSAT's, MCAT's, SAT's, and Teacher's College exams

Toronto, Canada Area

• Assisted on a wide variety of conferences on legal issues such as: Corporate Social Responsibility, Canadian Aboriginals, Women in the Legal Profession, etc.• Data entry and data processing, guest registration, fee collection, and managed event flow

Toronto, Canada Area

• Maintained record of orders, shipments, and daily cash flow• Handled transactions and all inquiries for the bookstore

Master Of Laws (Llm), Corporate Law And Human Rights Law

• Masters dissertation on transgendered human rights in Canada under the guidance of Professor Brenda Cossman • Completed core JD courses.

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb), Law

Activities and Societies: • Executive/Academic and Career Representative for the Canadian Student Law Society.• Provided a strong.

Honours Bachelor Of Science, Life Science With A Specialist In Psychology

• Researched in a developmental psychology laboratory course under Dr. Grusec's guidance • Attended a senior-level social psychology.