On October 23rd BLSA hosted an engaging panel discussion with BLSA Osgoode Alumni. Our wonderful alumni shared insights into their experience navigating law school, how they carved their legal career paths and the twists and turns they faced along the way. This event offered a platform for critical discussions, analysis and an opportunity to hear directly from BLSA grads who have found success within and beyond Osgoode Hall! Thank you to our alumni members Barbara, Husoni and Masuud for making time to come and share their valuable experiences with our BLSA Osgoode members.
The Black Excellence Student Awards seek to recognize self-identifying Black law students who embody the characteristics set out in BLSA’s mandate and have made positive contributions within their law school and/or the Black Community outside of the school. These awards serve to highlight students who embody the characteristics and values of leadership, mentorship, teamwork, positivity and community support and development through their contributions to the Black Community within and outside of law school
Individuals seeking to have their contributions recognized may self-nominate or be nominated by others for one or multiple awards. Seven Award recipients will be announced at the Black Excellence Gala held on March 23, 2023.
To celebrate Black History Month this year, we at BLSA Osgoode decided to highlight the Talented Black Creatives in our community. This zine is celebrates Black Joy and Youth Empowerment, showcasing vibrant and powerful movements and stories that recognize and uplifts the beauty, creativity, and resilience of Black youth. We hope you enjoy it.
The Black Law Students’ Association at Osgoode Hall Law School (“BLSA Osgoode”) is pleased to announce that the 2023 LSAT Bursary Program is now accepting applications!
BLSA Osgoode will announce the FOUR recipients of the LSAT Bursary on February 27th, 2022 via email, and award them with full tuition towards an LSAT prep course with HarvardReady during the Lincoln Alexander Award Ceremony on March 9th, 2023. The bursary will be paid directly to HarvardReady, and the student may commence the prep-course immediately.
Recipients of the bursary will be required to enroll in a HarvardReady LSAT preparatory course in the current year. Courses are offered during the spring, summer, and fall.
HarvardReady is a highly regarded LSAT prep course that offers features that improve chances of success such as: 100 in-class hours, small class sizes, free repeats and several proctored tests. HarvardReady also has online options available to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic. All of these features will be at the disposal of the LSAT Bursary recipient.
The deadline to submit your application is Friday, February 21st 2022.
Application Requirements:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be:
1) Students who, self-identify as Black, have successfully completed a minimum of one full year at a recognized university in a program leading to a degree (preference will be given to upper year students)
– OR –
2) Individuals who self-identify as Black, have not attended university or have less than 3 years of university AND are at least 26 years of age (as of September 1st of the year of admission) AND have a minimum of 5 years of non-academic experience.
Applicants are asked to submit their resume at the end of this application, in word document or pdf format.
Thank you for your interest in the LSAT Bursary and we look forward to receiving your application. Should you have any questions please contact BLSA Osgoode at blsa@osgoode.yorku.ca.
