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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 27, 2025, 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!
2025 Expo
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025/ le samedi 27 septembre 2025
Location: University of Toronto / Faculté de droit de l'Université de Toronto (78 Queens Park Toronto, ON M5S 2C5)
Time / Heure: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST / 9h00 - 17h00 HNE
Hosted by / Organisé par: University of Toronto - Henry Jackman Faculty of Law
What you can expect
Ce que vous pouvez attendre
Networking
Mise en réseau
Community
Communauté
Admissions Advice
Conseils d'admission
Our Sponsors
Nos parrains
Diamond Sponsor
Diamond and Panel Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
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
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
The opening ceremony begins with remarks from BLSA Canada's National Chair Matea Abebe and BLSA Canada's National President Vanessa Erhirhie
WORKSHOP: LSAT 101- Tipsand Tools with TESTMASTERS
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
The workshop will be conducted by a veteran TestMasters instructor with over 10 years of LSAT teaching experience and an official LSAT score in the 99th percentile.
Panel: Inside law firms - building Your Career with Lerners LLP
11:00 AM -12:00 PM
Gain insights into the legal profession with a dynamic discussion featuringTiffany Lay, Natalee Davis and Rebec] from Lerners LLP. They will share their experiences, career pathways, and advice for aspiring law students preparing to enter and succeed in law school.
Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Enjoy a Caribbean-style lunch prepared by Scotty Bons.
Career & Networking Fair
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Connect with law school representatives, legal professionals, and industry leaders at the Networking and Career Fair, where attendees can explore diverse career paths and student opportunities. This is a valuable chance to build connections, ask questions, and gain insight into the skills and experiences that lead to success in law school and beyond.
Panel: Law Uncovered- Journeys into the Profession with Gowling WLG
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Have you ever considered what life might be like after law school? There are endless possibilities, but one is the world of big law! Join Gowling WLG Lawyers Boloitte Offer and Yetunde Amodu, to hear what a career pathway in big law looks like while giving you strategies for succeeding and advancing as a Black lawyer.
Future Black Lawyers Pledge Ceremony
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Closing and Raffle Giveaway
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
We will close out the day with final reflections and the announcement of several exciting giveaways. Prizes include
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One (1) free Live membership from LSAT Demon
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Twenty (20) copies of The LSAT Is Easy by LSAT Demon
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Two (2) free spots in a 7Sage Total Prep Intensive course (valued at $1,699 each),
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Three (3) complimentary LSAT prep courses from Legally Bright.
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Ten (10) winners will receive a complimentary tickets to Elevate Festival 2025—Canada’s premier tech conference, taking place October 7–9, 2025 (Toronto).
Gallery
Our 2023 Pre-law Expo
Notre Expo pré-juridique 2023
Participating Schools
Écoles participantes
How to Get there
Comment s'y rendre
University of Toronto Faculty of Law
78 Queen’s Park Crescent East, Toronto, ON M5S 2C5
Directions:
Attached is a map of the campus with the two closest paid parking options highlighted, along with directions from these lots to the Flavelle Entrance. Please note that these lots use the Honk Mobile app for payment, so you will need to download the app and pay via your phone.
Alternatively, you can access campus via the subway. Take Line 1 (Yonge-University) to St. George Station, then it’s approximately a 10-minute walk to the law school.
Inquiries? • Besoin de renseignements?
Please contact Matea Abebe, National Chair, at chair@blsacanada.com with any questions or sponsorship inquiries.
Veuillez contacter Matea Abebe, Vice-President Nationale, à chair@blsacanada.com pour toute question ou demande de parrainage.
