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.