Raise the Black Bar is not just a program. It’s a partnership between Osgoode Hall Law School’s Admissions Office, the Black Law Students’ Association at Osgoode Hall (BLSA Osgoode), and the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). This collaborative effort aims to address the underrepresentation of Black individuals in law.
By offering mentorship, legal workshops, and exposure to the profession, the initiative empowers Black students from under-serviced Toronto neighbourhoods to see a legal career as achievable. It fosters educational opportunities for under-serviced communities, promotes social responsibility through our many volunteers, alumni guest speakers and partners, and contributes to Osgoode’s goal of preparing a more diverse and inclusive generation of legal professionals who are equipped to advocate for justice in all sectors of society.
For more information please check out the official website: Raise the Black Bar – Osgoode Hall Law School
Want to learn more about the impact of Raise the Black Bar? Check us out in the following news highlights:
- Osgoode’s Raise the Black Bar program emphasizes mentorship for youth, diversity in law
- Osgoode program lights a path to law school for Black youth in Toronto
- Osgoode Hall Law School and Toronto District School Board join forces to create a groundbreaking program to pave the way to legal education and careers as lawyers
- Raise the Black Bar as a pathway to legal education for Black youth
