LCO Student Scholar Fellows
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) reorganized its student summer program in April 2020, and in partnership with several Ontario law schools created the Student Scholar Fellowship Program. This new program significantly expands the number of students working with the LCO for the summer term.
Students working with the LCO will contribute to law reform and legal policy development on LCO projects. Students will undertake legal and policy research and will participate in a broad range of consultations and LCO activities.
The LCO does not directly accept applications to this program. Students will need to refer to their respective schools for further information. Check out our website or follow us on X/Twitter and LinkedIn for updates!
Summer 2025 Students
Dania Ahmed
Dania Ahmed is a second-year Juris Doctor candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. Dania has a strong commitment to access to justice through her work with Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC), where she previously volunteered with the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission. She later served as a Program Coordinator at PBSC and will continue in this role into her third year.
Daniella Chukwu
Daniella Chukwu is a JD/MA (International Affairs) candidate at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law. She holds an Honours BA in Political Science, Public Law & Judicial Studies from McMaster University. Her interests lie at the intersection of law, rapid technological change and shifting geopolitical landscapes.
John Dief
John is a JD candidate at Queen’s University Faculty of Law. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from York University. He is passionate about community service and has volunteered with Mackenzie Health Hospital for several years. John plans to pursue a career in family law and wills and estates. You’ll often find him in his garden, in the kitchen, or at the gym.
Sophie Goodarzi
Sophie is a first-year law student at Queen’s University. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, where she majored in Criminology and minored in Political Science and Sociology. Through her work with Pro Bono Students Canada and Legal Aid Ontario, she developed an interest in law reform and a commitment to improving access to justice. In her spare time, Sophie enjoys antique hunting and playing video games.
Lovleen Goraya
Lovleen Goraya is a JD candidate at Lakehead University’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from York University, a Professional Certificate in Public Administration and Law, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Education from Humber College. During her first-year of law school in Thunder Bay, Lovleen has volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada at the Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre, and was a 1L Representative in the Asian Law Students’ Association.
Zakir Kassam
Zakir is a first-year law student at Osgoode Hall Law School. He completed the dual degree program between Sciences Po Paris and the University of British Columbia, earning a BA in Politics and Government and a BCom with concentrations in International Business and Operations and Logistics. Before attending law school, Zakir worked as a policy analyst at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Isabella Miller
Isabella is a JD/MA candidate at the University of Ottawa and the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. She has completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Queen’s University with a major in Political Studies, minor in French Studies and a Certificate in Law. She currently volunteers with Ottawa Victims Services. She really enjoys reading, cooking, and all forms of crafts.
Nikhil Pandeya
Nikhil is a law student at the University of Ottawa. He currently serves on the Ottawa Law Review and has also volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada. Nikhil completed his BA (Honours) in Political Science at Western University and his MA in Political Studies at Queen’s University.
Rameiya Paramalingam
Rameiya is a JD candidate at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Psychology from the University of Toronto, as well as a Master of Science in Global Health from McMaster University. She is particularly interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal sector, where she hopes to contribute to the development of forward-thinking solutions. In her spare time, Rameiya enjoys working out and spending time with her loved ones.
Katelynn Rookes
Katelynn Rookes is entering her third-year at Lakehead University’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and an Honours Bachelor of Social Work, both from Lakehead University. Prior to law school, she worked in the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee and as a court worker with the John Howard Society, the Elizabeth Fry Society, and the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre. Outside of academic pursuits, she is a proud aunt and currently learning embroidery.
Katherine Wyrstiuks
Katherine Wyrstiuk is a JD candidate at the University of New Brunswick. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in International Development Studies and Gender and Women’s Studies from Dalhousie University. She has previously volunteered with The Redwood, a shelter which provides counselling and services for individuals experiencing abuse as well as with Pro Bono Students Canada at the Imprint Youth Trans ID Clinic. Katherine currently volunteers with Shelter Movers, an organization that provides moving and storage services at no cost to survivors of violence fleeing abuse.
Shahroze Zafar
Shahroze is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has completed a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto. Prior to joining law school, Shahroze worked at St Michael’s Hospital as a research assistant on projects aimed to address the needs of the most vulnerable with navigating the criminal justice system in Canada.