
Indigenous Law Students' Association (ILSA)
ILSA is a student-led group at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law that supports Indigenous students, amplifies Indigenous legal traditions, and strengthens connections between students and the broader legal community.
About ILSA
Support Indigenous Students
We create a welcoming space for Indigenous law students through social events, cultural gatherings, and peer support.Grow Professional Networks
We connect students with legal professionals working in Indigenous and Aboriginal law through talks, mentorship, and career-building events.Champion Indigenous Legal Traditions
We advocate for the inclusion of Indigenous laws in the curriculum, in campus programming, and in the Bora Laskin Law Library.Raise Awareness
We educate peers and the legal community about the issues that matter to Indigenous peoples, both historically and today.
Every year, ILSA hosts and participates in a range of meaningful events and initiatives:
Cultural and social outings
Annual Fall Feast & community potluck
Guest speakers and panels on Indigenous law
Conferences on Indigenous rights and legal issues
Advocacy and consultation on law school curriculum
Collaboration with the Indigenous Law Journal
Connections to Indigenous services and communities in Toronto
Whether you're a prospective student, a current member of the law school community, or an ally, we welcome you to reach out, learn more, and get involved.
General Inquiries & Student Life
utoronto.ilsa@gmail.comIndigenous Admissions & Support
Manager, Indigenous Initiatives – iio.law@utoronto.ca




