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Pre-Law Expo
Expo pré-juridique de l' AÈND Canada
Calling all pre-law students! Join us at the National Pre-Law Expo on September 21, 2024, where you'll find the support and empowerment you need as you embark on your journey to law school. Whether you're just exploring a legal career or already set on applying, this event is your chance to gain valuable insights, resources, and guidance to help you excel in your law school preparation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, connect with law schools, and expand your network.
Are you a Black high school or undergraduate student interested in pursuing law? Preparing for the 2025 Application Cycle? This is for you!
Êtes-vous un.e étudiant.e noir.e du secondaire ou de premier cycle intéressé à poursuivre le droit? Préparez-vous à soumettre vos candidatures en 2025? Cette bourse est pour vous!
2024 Expo
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024/ le samedi 21 septembre 2024
Location: Osgoode Hall Law School and VIRTUAL / Faculté de droit Osgoode Hall et VIRTUEL (4700 Keele St, North York, ON M3J 1P3)
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Time / Heure: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST / 9h00 - 15h00 HNE
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Hosted by / Organisé par: Osgoode Hall Law School / Faculté de droit Osgoode Hall
What you can expect
Ce que vous pouvez attendre
Networking
Mise en réseau
Community
Communauté
Admissions Advice
Conseils d'admission
Our Sponsors
Nos parrains
Platinum Sponsor
Platinum and Panel Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Partners
Agenda
Registration
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Come prepared with your Eventbrite QR code (and email that you purchased your tickets with as backup)! Then, explore the law firm and vendor booths in preparation for the Expo's kickoff!
Opening Remarks & Dean's Welcome Address (Hybrid)
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
The opening ceremony begins with remarks from BLSA Canada's National Mentorship Director Crystal Witter, BLSA Canada's National President Jay Jay Johnson, and Osgoode Hall Law School Dean Professor Trevor Farrow.
Panel: Legal Professionals & Law Students (Hybrid)
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome to the world of law! Learn firsthand from a trailblazing international lawyer and professor, an early career Bay Street lawyer, and law students on navigating the legal realm as a Black student.
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Moderator: Chioma Oriuwa, 3L, Osgoode Hall Law School
Panelists: Professor Jake Effoduh, Safia Thompson, Uche Umolu
Lunch & Networking Fair
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Enjoy a Caribbean lunch catered by The Diner's Corner. Explore our Networking Fair, featuring law schools from across Canada, national and international law firms, and community organizations.
Application Workshop (Concurrent)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
*In-person only* This 60-minute workshop will navigate you through the application process and deliver tailored strategies to leverage your lived experiences as a Black applicant in personal statement writing. Presented by Jerome Poon-Ting of U of T Faculty of Law & Ndija Anderson of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law.
Black in Big Law: Strategies for Success Panel (Concurrent)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
*In-person only* Have you ever considered what life might be like after law school? There are endless possibilities, but one is the world of big law! Hosted by Gowling WLG, an international Bay Street law firm, this panel session will introduce you to a potential career pathway in big law and guide you through strategies for succeeding and advancing as a Black lawyer. Presented by Gowling WLG.
Fireside Chat with The Honourable Justice Lori-Anne Thomas (Hybrid)
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
In our keynote session, the Pre-Law Expo welcomes The Honourable Justice Lori-Anne Thomas for a fireside chat.
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Moderator: Crystal Witter, National Mentorship Director, BLSA Canada
Future Black Lawyers Pledge Ceremony
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Closing Remarks & LSAT Raffle (Hybrid)
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Gallery
Our 2023 Pre-law Expo
Notre Expo pré-juridique 2023
Participating Schools
Écoles participantes
How to Get there
Comment s'y rendre
4700 Keele St, North York, ON M3J 1P3
Directions:
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Attached is a map of the campus with the two closest paid parking lots highlighted and directions from them to the building. Please note that these lots use the Honk Mobile app for parking payment. You will need to download the app and use it to pay.
Another option to access campus is by taking the subway to York University. It is a quick 7-minute walk from the subway station to the law school.
Below are links to further information about accessing campus:
Inquiries? • Besoin de renseignements?
Please contact Crystal Witter, National Director of Mentorship, at mentorship@blsacanada.com with any questions or sponsorship inquiries.
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Veuillez contacter Crystal Witter, Directrice Nationale du Mentorat, à mentorship@blsacanada.com pour toute question ou demande de parrainage.
