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Professional Development
The Black Law Students' Association of Canada, and its sponsors, are dedicated to empowering the next generation of Black legal professionals. Through tailored programs and initiatives, BLSA Canada provides invaluable resources to foster career growth and excellence within the legal landscape. From skill-building workshops and networking events to mentorship programs and career guidance, our organization offers a comprehensive platform to elevate its members' professional journeys.
What We Do
The professional development portfolio is responsible for fostering professional resources and events that will help to enhance our members’ professional competencies and access to career opportunities. Such opportunities include access to industry professionals, corporate-learning events (i.e workshops), networking opportunities, academic panels, and so much more. Recent examples of events include:
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Cover Letter/Resume Workshops
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Hybrid Law Firm-Hop
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Career Fairs
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Bilingual Clerkship Panels
Our goal is to connect students with the resources they need, while fostering relationships with alumni, professionals, corporations, and organizations who support our vision
Our Events
To stay up to date with our latest events and updates, follow our Instagram page.
BLSA Canada x NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT: Ask-Me-Anything Session
Join us for an Ask Me Anything session with Saba Samanian, Associate Director of Student Programs and Recruitment at Norton Rose Fulbright, where you'll have the opportunity to ask your most pressing questions about recruiting, student programs, and life at NRF.
Date: July 14, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: Online
BLSA Canada x OSLER: Resume/Cover Letter 1-on-1 Review Session
BLSA Canada is partnering with National Platinum Partner Osler to offer exclusive one-on-one resume and cover letter review sessions for BLSA Canada members. This is a unique opportunity to receive personalized feedback from either Teri MacDonald or Landon Shein.
Session #1
Date: July 8, 2026
Location: Online
Session #2
Date: July 15, 2026
Location: Online
NOTE: Please only register for one slot.
BLSA Canada x FASKEN Black Collective: Interview Workshop
Join BLSA Canada and the Fasken Black Collective for an interactive interview workshop designed to help students navigate the 2L recruitment process.
Date: July 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EST)
Location: Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay St. #2400, Toronto, ON M5H 2S5
BLSA Canada 2026 Toronto Firm Hop
Meet recruiters and lawyers from leading firms, gain insight into the 2L recruitment process, and build valuable connections ahead of the Toronto recruit.
Dates: June 3 - 5, 2026
Time: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Toronto (In-person)
Dentons and BLSA Canada Present:
Big Law 101 - A Guide to Full Service Law Firms.
BLSA Canada and Dentons LLP present a webinar introducing Black law students and Black undergraduate students to 'Big Law.' It was an opportunity to meet and learn from lawyers and business professionals working in the legal profession.
The following panellists were in attendance:
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Blair McCreadie, Managing Partner of Dentons Canada's Toronto office
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Andrea Nicholls, Chief Financial Officer, Dentons' Canada Region
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Claire Browne, Associate in the Employment and Labour group
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Raphael T. Eghan, Counsel in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group
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Mariam Momodu, Associate in Corporate and Commercial Law
Inquiries? • Besoin de renseignements?
Please contact the National Director of Professional Development, at development@blsacanada.com with any questions.
Veuillez contacter le Directeur nationale du développement professionnel à development@blsacanada.com.
