BLSA, University of Toronto Chapter

BLSA, U of T is a chapter of the Black Law Students Association of Canada (BLSA Canada), a national, not-for-profit organization. The national body was formed in 1991 to identify and work towards the removal of systemic and other barriers facing Black people in relation to law school and the legal profession in general. Through the promotion of institutional change within Canadian law schools and the legal establishment, BLSA Canada, in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) works to ease the transition from law school to the legal profession.

Activities

BLSA facilitates relationships between law students and the wider community through special events and mentorship with legal practitioners. Our activities include dinners with alumni and social events with Osgoode's BLSA and Toronto members of BLSAC and CABL. One of the highlights of the year is the national BLSAC conference, which provides a forum to discuss achievements and issues facing Black law students and an opportunity to network with legal professionals from across the country. BLSA runs the annual Black Future Lawyers Conference to encourage undergraduate students interested in law and to promote awareness of the benefits of law.

 

Contact Information

Email: blsa.tlaw@gmail.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BLSAUTL/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uoftblsa/