Victoria Byrne

My name is Victoria Byrne and I am a recent graduate of the English Common Law JD program at the University of Ottawa. I am currently looking for articling opportunities in the Ottawa area.

Law Related Experience

Ministry of the Attorney General |                                                                  May 2023- August 2024

Summer Law Student/ Ottawa Criminal Crown

• Engaged in extensive research in the areas of criminal law and sentencing using Quicklaw, Westlaw, and the Crown’s database. 
• Conducted review and analysis of high-volume discovery documents to identify relevant information for trial.
• Compiled transcript and photo binders for juries, assembled trial binders, and books of authorities.
• Shadowed meetings with witnesses in preparation for their examinations in court.
• Prepared a memorandum on the role of the Crown in Indigenous Peoples’ Court.
• Independently acted on behalf of the Crown in section 810 hearings.

Professional Experience

Canada Border Services Agency/ ISTB                                                            June 2019- August 2021

Administrative Officer AS-02

• Managed all administrative duties for ISTB’s weekly Procurement Committee (i.e. minutes, correspondence, ROD’s, etc.).
• Evaluated CBSA’s procurement requests and identified the branch’s top priorities to the Strategic Procurement Division (SPD). Coordinated with SPD to complete the priorities and provide updates to directors in the branch.
• Facilitated with clients to submit procurement requests and draft statements of work.
• Forecasted salaries and general expenses using SFS to predict departmental quarterly budget’s across the branch.
• Attended meetings with other departments to brainstorm new procedures and receive feedback to increase procurement efficiency.

Carleton Law and Legal Studies Society                                                        March 2017- March 2019

Vice President of Finance

• Managed the society’s financial responsibilities. i.e., Bank accounts, bill payments, monthly budget reports, etc. 
• Proactively sought sponsors, grants, and community partners for fundraisers to make the society financially secure. Prior to accepting my role, the society was over $3000 in debt. At the end of my term the account balance was roughly $5500 with not outstanding debts.
• Hired and supervised four directors.
• Responsible for organizing and planning monthly fundraisers on campus and in conjunction with local businesses.
• Worked with different faculties and departments in order to increase the society’s presence on campus.

Carleton National Undergraduate Mooting Competition                             July 2018- December 2018

Lead Financial Officer/ Communications Officer/ Sponsorship Officer

• Responsible for all communication between the committee and the participants.
• Raised all funds and managed all finances for the competition.
• Responsible for developing sponsorship packages, conference branding, and digital products.
• Executed administrative tasks ranging from sending out emails concerning the preparations of the competition, preparing invoices, scheduling the competition, and procuring spaces, awards, catering and travel itineraries.
• Supervised the volunteers the weekend of the conference and managed the judges and participants.

Ottawa Courthouse                                                                                      January 2016 – April 2016

Internship

• Attended several training sessions for courtroom practices and procedures.
• Reviewed court documents to ensure compliance with the civil rules of procedure before filing.
• Answered questions about court procedures, rules, and calculation of time.
• Assisted in numerous activities related to filing, such as file creation, organization, and relocation as per the new year protocol.
• Provided general office support and assistance.

McDonald’s Restaurant                                                                                  April 2008- August 2014

Swing Manager- Team Leader- Crew Trainer 

• Positively resolved difficult situations and addressed customer concerns in an efficient manner. 
• Handled balancing tills, daily reports, and scheduling conflicts. 
• Successfully trained new employees that went on to excel in the workplace. 
• Awarded Drive Thru Person of the Year for 2012. 

Education

University of Ottawa 

JD – English Common Law Program – 3L 

• Indigenous Law Student Governance | Vice President of Finance
• Admissions Committee Member | 2024 Cycle

Carleton University | 2016- 2019

BA Honours in Law with a Minor in English Literature  

• With Distinction

Algonquin College | 2014- 2016

Law Clerk Program (2-year Diploma)

• Dean’s Honours List
• Hania Grabowski Law Clerk Award (For Outstanding Achievement in Family Law and Mediation)