See Yourself Here will not take place in the 2022/23 academic year.
See Yourself Here provides high school students from diverse backgrounds with a chance to learn about the law school admission process and the legal profession. Participants attend inspirational speaker sessions, educational workshops, and a networking reception with law students, alumni and members of the legal community. See Yourself Here began as an initiative of the Black Law Students Association in 2008 and has expanded to become an annual event that includes law students and participants from a broad range of equity-seeking communities that have historically been underrepresented in law schools and the legal profession.
Talking to law students really gave me insight into possibilities for my future. I also loved the lecture by Professor Niblett, as it gave me an idea of how university will work. Overall, it was a great experience. -- Gr. 10 student
I really enjoyed talking with the law students. I felt like I really learned a lot of genuine advice. I felt relieved because I felt like I could relate.” -- Grade 11 student
For questions, please contact Sara-Marni Hubbard: sara.hubbard@utoronto.ca.
See Yourself Here for Indigenous youth
On Friday, November 3rd, 2017, the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law hosted the first See Yourself Here exclusively for First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth. We partnered with Level, a community organization that works against injustice and supports projects that advance equality in rights and opportunities. The Faculty of Law and Level have extensive experience working with Indigenous Youth and it is our intention to host this event with respect and acknowledgement of Indigenous cultures and histories.
See Yourself Here attendees learned about Canadian colonial as well as Indigenous laws. Students learned what is required to get into law school and had an opportunity to meet current Indigenous law students as well as alumni who are now practicing lawyers. Youth participated in a mock trial run by Indigenous and non-Indigenous folks who work in the Canadian justice system. Finally there was great food, lots of fun and a give-aways.
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Questions
For all questions and concerns, please contact Sara-Marni Hubbard: sara.hubbard@utoronto.ca or 416-978-4908
Further information about See Yourself Here
Watch a video about the 2014 event:
