Mina Eskaroos - Refugee, Immigration & Human Rights Law Clerk.

Mina EskaroosB.A., M.A., J.D.

Student-at-Law (he/him)

Tel: +1-289-815-5834 | Email: [email protected]

Mina Eskaroos is a student-at-law at Landings LLP. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where he received course prizes for the highest grades in both employment and evidence law.

Before joining Landings, Mina gained significant experience working as a coordinator and caseworker at the only immigration clinic in Northern Ontario, where he primarily managed cases involving persecution. He has also worked at his law school’s community legal clinic and served as an editor for the Lakehead Law Journal.

Mina’s legal background is complemented by a Master of Arts in Criminology from Toronto Metropolitan University, and a double Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Political Science from Ontario Tech University. During his studies, Mina conducted research on migrant participation in community development projects, presenting his findings to both local community groups and government bodies. Mina’s experience also includes working as a policy advisor assistant for the Town of Ajax.

Mina is committed to advocating for the rights of his clients throughout their immigration journeys, providing dedicated and empathetic support at every step.

Mina speaks English and some Arabic.

Education

  • Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, J.D.
  • Toronto Metropolitan University, M.A.
  • Ontario Tech University, B.A.

Select Experience

  • Clinic Coordinator and Caseworker at the Newcomer Legal Clinic
  • Student Caseworker at Lakehead University Community Legal Services
  • Editor at the Lakehead Law Journal
  • Community Development Policy Advisor Assistant for the Town of Ajax

Awards & Distinctions

  • Lakehead University – Course Prizes for the Highest Mark in Employment Law and Evidence Law
  • Toronto Metropolitan University – Ryerson Graduate Fellowship Award
  • Toronto Metropolitan University – Dean’s List Recognition
  • Ontario Tech University – President’s List Recognition with Class Distinction
  • Ontario Tech University – City Lab for Urban Change Award (Community Involvement)