Events

Youth Futures

The Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA) of the University of Ottawa strives to create a positive community that supports students in achieving their goal of pursuing a career in law. To do so, the BLSA hosts the annual Youth Futures program. We provide skills, resources, support, and practical experience to Black high school students and Black undergraduate students through mentoring, panels, and workshops taking place at the University of Ottawa.

Every year, a group of over 100 French- and/or English-speaking students ranging from 16 to 21 years old in age attend the event.

Youth Futures is an opportunity for students to gain :

• Mentoring from law students attending the University of Ottawa;

• Exposure to legal reasoning through reviews of case law;

• Insight from discussions regarding legal issues that affect Black communities;

• Knowledge and advice regarding the Ontario law school application process;

• Testimonials from recent Black alumni and legal professionals working in either Ottawa’s public or private sector;

• Connecting with other students living in Ottawa who wish to pursue a career in law and creating a strong network.

See Yourself Here!

Are you a high school student or an undergraduate student looking to pursue a career in law? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to attend law school in Ottawa? Do you think you would benefit from a law school student’s insight to plan your future career path in law? The See Yourself Here event is the opportunity for you to live your first law school experience with the help of current Black law students at the University of Ottawa! This mentorship opportunity consists of being mentored by a 1L student during the academic year.

In matching both high school students and undergraduate students who wish to pursue a career in law with a 1L student at the University of Ottawa, participants of the See Yourself Here event will benefit from with the following opportunities :

• Being mentored by a 1L student at the University of Ottawa during the academic year;

• Gaining insight and pertinent advice tailored to your needs;

• Getting the answers to any questions or concerns you may have about law school;

• Living the law school experience by attending a law school class of your choice;

• Meeting a law school professor to ask them questions about law school;

• Gaining tailored knowledge and resources in preparation for your law school application;

• Connecting with other students living in Ottawa who wish to pursue a career in law and creating a strong network.