Student Groups
Make the most of your law school experience.
We provide a wide range of opportunities for you to engage with your community, including student-led clubs and initiatives focusing on various areas of law, sports, arts, personal identity, and more.
We’re here to support your involvement, offering guidance and professional development to help our clubs flourish and create enriching opportunities for all students. Funding for clubs is supported by the Students' Law Society and from sponsorships and donations from firms and organizations.
See a club you like? Reach out and get involved! Have an idea for something new? Look into starting your own club and help build our community.
Student Clubs, Initiatives and Events
The Aboriginal Law Society at the Faculty of Law is made up of Indigenous and non-Indigenous law students interested in legal, socioeconomic, and political issues affecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in Canada. The Aboriginal Law Society provides a forum for dialogue regarding these issues among Indigenous and non-Indigenous advocates, within and outside the Faculty of Law.
The Aboriginal Law Society further engages in advocacy work and relationship building with the Indigenous Law Students’ Association and the Manager of Indigenous Initiatives. The Aboriginal Law Society has organized panels that feature community members and practitioners in the field of Aboriginal law.
For more information about upcoming events organized by the Aboriginal Law Society, please consider joining our Facebook group
For more information about the Aboriginal Law Society, please contact alc.utlaw@gmail.com.
For more information about the Indigenous Initiatives Office at the Faculty, please contact the Manager of Indigenous Initiatives at iio.law@utoronto.ca.Are you interested in entertainment law?
Artists' Legal Advice Services (ALAS) provides summary legal advice to artists living in Ontario, Canada. It is operated by a collection of volunteers, lawyers and volunteer law students who generously donate their time to help provide advice to those who may not be able to access more expensive alternatives. ALAS serves as an excellent first-step for creators wishing to understand their legal rights or deal with specific problems but who are unsure how to proceed.
Clinic Managers 2024-25:- Jenna Beehler (University of Toronto)
- Brianna Grieff (University of Toronto)
- Elad Dekel (Osgoode)
- Shreya Jadhav (Osgoode)
For more information about ALAS, please contact alas.executive@gmail.com.
The ALS promotes equity and diversity within both the Asian-Canadian legal community and the legal community at large. We aim to help Asian students build a strong community at the Faculty of Law. Each year, we engage students through social events, academic events, and panel discussions related to current issues affecting Asian-Canadian law students and lawyers.
ALS strives to cultivate a strong professional network for its members. We enjoy close partnerships with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL), which provides educational, networking, and mentorship opportunities to students, as well as the Asian Law Students Association (ALSA) at Osgoode Hall. Together with ALSA, ALS helps organize panels for FACL’s annual conference and gala.
To receive updates on events or other opportunities, please join our Facebook group or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AsiaLawSociety and Instagram @asialawsociety.BLSA, University of Toronto Chapter
BLSA, U of T is a chapter of the Black Law Students Association of Canada (BLSA Canada), a national, not-for-profit organization. The national body was formed in 1991 to identify and work towards the removal of systemic and other barriers facing Black people in relation to law school and the legal profession in general. Through the promotion of institutional change within Canadian law schools and the legal establishment, BLSA Canada, in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) works to ease the transition from law school to the legal profession.Activities
BLSA facilitates relationships between law students and the wider community through special events and mentorship with legal practitioners. Our activities include dinners with alumni and social events with Osgoode's BLSA and Toronto members of BLSAC and CABL. One of the highlights of the year is the national BLSAC conference, which provides a forum to discuss achievements and issues facing Black law students and an opportunity to network with legal professionals from across the country. BLSA runs the annual Black Future Lawyers Conference to encourage undergraduate students interested in law and to promote awareness of the benefits of law.Contact Information
Email: blsa.tlaw@gmail.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BLSAUTL/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uoftblsa/The Business Law Society is your portal from law school to the world of corporate and commercial legal practice. As a member, you will enjoy meaningful interaction with the profession throughout the year. The Business Law Society has a mandate of facilitating professional and personal development, offering networking opportunities for students interested in business law, and providing practical and meaningful exposure to transactional legal work. Come along on our firm tours and get acquainted with Canada’s top firms – your future employers. Attend our discussion panels and hear from some of Canada’s leading practitioners – your future colleagues. Build a foundational understanding of what transactional lawyers do, and get hands-on experience through our competitions in drafting contracts and negotiation. Learn and practice the networking skills to leverage those personal contacts that will move you toward your goals. Start to map out your potential career paths now.
Contact us to become a member of the BLS!
Contact Information
Email - blstoronto@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uoftblsThe Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) advocates on various issues concerning refugee policy and law. Being involved in CARL at the student chapter and national level is a great opportunity to gain expertise in litigation, research, advocacy, and education surrounding refugee rights in Canada.
The CARL U of T Chapter has an established relationship with FCJ Refugee Centre, giving our members the unique opportunity to volunteer and work on real cases, even in their 1L year.
Contact Information
You can learn more about CARL's work here: http://www.carl-acaadr.ca/our-workCARL student chapters participate in CARL’s work through independently organized events and projects from CARL National. Members of the CARL U of T student chapter are a part of a network of law students across the country. If you're interested in getting involved, please email utoronto.carl@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carluoft/
The Cannabis Law Club (CLC) aims to educate students about the emerging cannabis industry in a legal context. Cannabis is a field that touches on multiple areas of law including criminal, business, labour, intellectual property and many others. We primarily hold speaker events where we bring in private and public practice and in-house lawyers to educate students on the current legal issues surrounding the cannabis industry and what practicing cannabis law entails.
Contact information:
China Law Group
Christian Legal Fellowship - University of Toronto Chapter
The Christian Legal Fellowship chapter at the University of Toronto exists to connect Christians attending the Faculty of Law with the intention of providing mutual support and encouragement in all aspects of student life, faith-related and otherwise.We also aim to build conversation with other faith-based groups at school for the benefit of the law school as a whole. We are associated with Christian Legal Fellowship, a non-denominational network of Christian lawyers and law students across Canada that focuses on supporting and equipping its members as faithful legal advocates.
Activities
We meet weekly for prayer, devotionals, sharing, and faith-based discussion.Contact Information
Email - clf.uoft@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clf.uoft/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/777223226064176The Competition Law Group (CLG) is a student-led group that works to expose U of T law students to the field of competition law. By hosting various events and publishing student articles, the CLG provides students with excellent opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of, and involve themselves within competition law.
Activities
Panels & WorkshopsThe Competition Law Group’s panels and workshops are an excellent way of exposing students to competition law. Numerous such events are hosted throughout the academic yearwhich are typically hosted by lawyers and other experts in the field. This enables students to immerse themselves within the broad real-world issues competition law presents, and further stimulates discussion concerning how this field is impacting law globally.
Networking Events
The CLG hosts networking events to directly connect students with lawyers active within competition law. Such events reduce the intimidating first-step required of all students looking to involve themselves within a new legal field. Furthermore, students will be provided with a space that can deepen their understanding of what it means to work in competition law.
Publications
The CLG works to foster student research and spark interest in competition law by helping students compile and publish their own articles. These pieces showcase the work that students and the CLG are undertaking to better understand topics within competition law, and make such information accessible for fellow students to learn from.
Contact Information
For further details, please visit our website or send us an email at uoftcompetitionlaw@gmail.com. To sign up for our mail list, please send us an email!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/competitionlawgroup
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/competition-law-group-clg-uoft/?viewAsMember=true
The Criminal Law Students' Association (CLSA) is a student-led organization with a mandate to provide unique opportunities for students interested in the practice of criminal law.
By organizing events and initiatives, the CLSA builds community between students with similar legal interests and facilitates networking opportunities with lawyers and professionals in the field.
Activities
Past events hosted by the CLSA include panels with defence counsel and Crown prosecutors; a networking pub night; and guest lectures on current criminal justice issues.Contact Information
You can join the CLSA mailing list by contacting the email address below. You can also keep up-to-date by checking out the CLSA website.Website - www.uoftlawclsa.weebly.com
Email - uoftlawclsa@gmail.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/uoftlawclsaThe Disabled Law Students’ Association (DLSA) aims to build community among law students with and without disabilities. Behind the scenes, we also advocate for systemic improvements to accessibility at the Faculty of Law. Disability is a broad umbrella comprising a variety of physical and/or mental conditions that affect how one goes about their daily life. All are welcome!
We also support students seeking short-term or long-term accommodations. Membership is not required to seek support and advice from the DLSA. Any information shared with us will be kept confidential. If you would like to connect with us, please email uoftlawdisability@gmail.com.
The DLSA is a resource and community for students who wish to:
- Connect with peers and share their experiences;
- Seek support and advice in accommodations requests;
- Access, create or share disability resources;
- Advocate for accessibility in law;
- Organize events related to disability and the law.
We welcome new members and are open to new ideas for events, panels and initiatives. In the past, we have successfully advocated for reforms to the Faculty of Law’s Financial Aid Policy to support the needs of disabled students and the addition of lecture recording as a disability accommodation for law students.
Current Projects and Activities
We are pursuing ongoing accessibility reform at the law school in 2024-25. Contact us if you would like to get involved! Past events include career panels featuring disabled legal professionals & pop-up information sessions.
- Clubs Fair - Sept 5th, 2024, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
- Roundtable Recommendations Implementation Meeting - TBD September 2024, then ongoing
- Working alongside the Faculty of Law Career Development Office to improve support for disabled students during recruits.
Executive Roles
We have multiple executive roles available for the 2024-25 school year, including 1L positions. Students interested in joining the DLSA in a membership or executive capacity can email us (uoftlawdisability@gmail.com) or visit our table at the Clubs Fair on September 5, 2024 to learn more.
Contact Information
Email - uoftlawdisability@gmail.comEmerging Practices Law Society
The Environmental Law Club is made up of students interested in learning about environmental issues and exploring opportunities in environmental law. We host social events that allow students to connect with their like-minded peers, as well as educational seminars that seek to inform them about environmental legal issues and the practice of environmental law. In doing so, we strive to promote a vibrant environmental consciousness at the Faculty of Law.
We kindly welcome new members and are always receptive to event suggestions!
Club Objectives
- Provide a social network for individuals interested in environmental law
- Promote greater awareness of the legal aspects of current environmental issues
- Create professional networks and offer opportunities to understand the practice of environmental law
Contact Information
For more information, contact the ELC Executive at utenvirolawclub@gmail.comFacebook - Facebook page.
The Faculty of Law Athletic Association is a student led initiative to promote exercise, social interaction and well-being through intramurals and tournaments.
Our goals include:
- Offer a wide array of intramural opportunities to cater to all skill levels and variety of sports
- Organize intra-law tournaments to engage students
- Host awards night to recognize athletic and spirit contribution
Contact Information
Email - uoftlawathletics@gmail.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1730370310599729/
Feminist Law Students' Association
The UofT Law First Generation Network is a student run organisation with the mandate to reduce the professional, social and financial barriers to success faced by law students who are the first in their family to complete post-secondary education.
Some of the events that the First Gen Network has run includes; a celebratory breakfast for first generation students; a key note event and panel discussion featuring Justice Andromache Karakatsanis (SCC) at a large Toronto-based firm; many social events with alumni and first gen students from other law schools.
Contact Information
Email - fgnuoftlaw@gmail.comFrench Club
The Health Law Club (HLC) is a group of law students who are interested in a diverse array of health law topics, including health regulation and policy, bioethics, pharmaceutical patenting and governance, regulation of natural health products, medical malpractice, medical product liability, and mental health law.
This upcoming year, HLC has an exciting array of events on its roster, including:
- Career Panel: learn what it's like to practice health law in different settings
- Tours to law firms specializing in areas of health law
- Seminars and speaker series on health law-related topics
If you are interested in joining the Club or simply learning more about the field of health law, contact: uoftlawhealthlawclub@gmail.com,Italian Students Society
In Vino Veritas
Club objectives
- Provide a social and support network for Indigenous Students at the Faculty of Law;
- Create professional networks and provide opportunities for Indigenous students and other students interested in practicing in the area of Indigenous and Aboriginal Law;
- Advocate for the inclusion of Indigenous laws in the curriculum, programming and in resources at the Bora Laskin Library at the Faculty of Law; and
- Raise awareness of legal issues that impact Indigenous people among students at the Faculty of Law and in the broader legal community.
Activities and Opportunities
Yearly activities and opportunities include:- Informal social and cultural outings
- Organizing a Fall Feast/ potluck at the school
- Hearing from invited speakers and practitioners in the field of Aboriginal law
- Attending and hosting conferences relating to Indigenous peoples and the law
- Providing input to Faculty on courses and programming
ILSA also works closely with the Indigenous Law Journal at the Faculty of Law and is a point of contact for the larger Indigenous community and services provided in Toronto.
Contact Information
For more information about the ILSA, or about student life and activities as an Indigenous law student in the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto, please contact utoronto.ilsa@gmail.com
For information about applying to the Faculty of Law as an Indigenous student, please contact Manager, Indigenous Initiatives at iio.law@utoronto.ca
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ilsa_uoft/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/utorontoilsa/
Insurance Law Society
International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) - U of T Chapter
The International Law Society (ILS) is a student club at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Being the only club at the Faculty that encompasses all areas of international law, It aims primarily to promote an understanding of public and private international law to the law student community, particularly towards students who are interested in exploring the field as a potential academic or professional pursuit. The club is also designed to encourage discussions about international law topics and to generate debate and knowledge around pressing international law subjects.
Contact Information
For more information on the International Law Society, or to join our mailing list, please contact toronto.ils@gmail.com.
Facebook - @ILSUTLaw
JD/MBA Students' Association
The JLSA is part of a network of Jewish law student organizations across Canada. We organize educational and social events throughout the school year, and serve as an informal source of support and advice for our members. Some of our recent activities have included monthly lunchtime seminars, attendance at the annual Canadian Jewish Law Students Association Convention, Shabbat dinners with other U of T graduate and professional students, multi-faith programs and pub nights. We are committed to enriching your Jewish experience at law school and are always open to new ideas for events.
Contact information
Email - jlsa.uoftlaw@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jlsa_uoft/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UTJLSAThe Korean Law Students’ Association (KLSA) is dedicated to promoting equity and diversity in the legal community by supporting the school’s Korean student body.
The KLSA works to support its members by:
- organizing networking events, including joint events with Korean student associations at other Ontario law schools
- providing mentorship opportunities both within the student body and with alumni, including members of the Korean Canadian Lawyers’ Association (KCLA) and the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL)
- hosting community-building initiatives such as film screenings, educational panels, and more
Contact Information
For any inquiries or to become a member, please email klsa.uoftlaw@gmail.com.
Instagram - www.instagram.com/klsa.uoft/
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/klsa-uoft/
The Labour & Employment Law Society (LELs) at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law welcomes all individuals interested in all aspects of workplace law. LELS aims to create a space for students at the University of Toronto to share their interest in and explore opportunities to practice in the law of work, whether in the union or non-unionized space, and from the side of labour or management.
LELS seeks to build connections between students and with members of the Labour and Employment bar through events hosted throughout the year.
Contact Information
Email - lels.utoronto@gmail.com
Instagram: @lels.uoft
Website: https://lelsutoronto.wixsite.com/websiteCanadian Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA), U of T Chapter
CHBA U of T Law Student Chapter aims to cultivate a strong community of students who identify as Latin American diaspora at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. The club is a space where those of similar cultures, interests, and barriers of entry into the legal profession can share their experiences, establish mentorship relationships with like-minded people, and foster a sense of belonging. CHBA U of T strives to promote Latin American excellence and advancement in the legal profession. Our group enjoys close collaborative relationships with the umbrella organization, the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association, as well as other CHBA chapters at law schools across Canada.
Activities
CHBA U of T helped to organize the first ever CHBA Chapters Launch and Celebration in September 2023, which consisted of a series of panels and a networking event hosted at U of T Faculty of Law. This meet-up of the CHBA chapters is now an annual event, hosted at Lincoln Alexander Law School in 2024. CHBA U of T gives back to the community through participating in career panels and fairs intended to encourage and demystify legal careers for undergraduate Latin American students. We also host internal social events and attend socials with the CHBA lawyers, which are great networking opportunities.Contact Information
Email - uoftlalsa@gmail.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chbauoft/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chbauoft/
Law and Politics Club
Law Ball
Law Film Society
Law Follies is the law school's premier (and only) revue, taking place in February every year since 1982. Follies is written, directed, produced, and performed entirely by law students, with cameo appearances by faculty and alumni.
Students spend the year creating live sketches, videos, and songs that satirize the trials and tribulations of law school and the legal profession writ large. Follies is held at a major theater venue in Toronto; is attended by hundreds of students, faculty, and alumni; and its after-party is one of the best pub nights of the year. Follies provides an important opportunity for students to step back, de-stress, and laugh at themselves when things otherwise seem a little intense.
Contact Information
Email - utlawfollies@gmail.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lawfolliesBefore the beginning of the second term each year, law students from across Canada gather at a host law school to participate in a wide variety of competitive sports and social events. This epic event is known as Law Games.
The competitions and events include:
- Academic Competitions (Moot Court, Speech, and Trivia)
- Athletic Competitions (Basketball, Volleyball, Dodge-ball, Water Polo, Hockey, etc.)
- Talent show, pub crawls, a formal dinner and other team social events
Law Games is the largest gathering of Canadian law students and it is a fun way for law students to get to know their peers and meet their counterparts at other Canadian schools.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Abby Bruyer - a.bruyer@mail.utoronto.ca
Maddy Regan - madison.regan@mail.utoronto.caLaw Poets Society
Legal Hackers
The Litigation Association aims to better educate first year law students about the various types of litigation practice. It will also serve as an excellent opportunity for upper year students to refine their knowledge about litigation, engage in various litigation-related activities and simulations, and to act as mentors and leaders for the present 1Ls. The Litigation Association organizes developmental workshops, firm tours, and speaker series featuring prominent litigators.
Contact Information
Email - litigationassociation@gmail.com
Website - https://litigationassoc.wixsite.com/blogThe Muslim Law Students' Association (MLSA) seeks to create a strong social network of incoming, current, and past Muslim students. The association seeks to raise awareness of issues affecting Muslims within the law school community, to eradicate legal barriers to justice within the local Muslim community, and to provide support and advice for Muslims entering the legal profession. The association welcomes students from all backgrounds.
Activities
The MLSA:- Organizes networking opportunities such as social events, coffee chats, and q&a discussions in collaboration with Ontario law firms and law schools.
- Organizes internal events within the UofT community.
- Takes part in advocacy and social justice initiatives.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Email - mlsauoft@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mlsauoft/University of Toronto OutLaws is a student group dedicated to fostering a positive environment for 2SLGBTQ+ students at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. OutLaws serves as a resource for 2SLGBTQ+ students, with a focus on helping each student develop academically, socially and professionally. Involvement is flexible, and confidentiality is always respected.
Activities
Academically, OutLaws organizes a variety of speaker events throughout the school year on current legal issues facing the 2SLGBTQ+ community locally and around the globe. Past events include fireside chats with accomplished lawyers and a panel about the systemic treatment of LQBTQ+ refugees.Socially, OutLaws provides a busy community calendar, organizing intimate events for group members as well as networking events with other Ontario law schools and graduate programs at U of T.
Professionally, OutLaws serves as a valuable resource for its members, connecting law students with 2SLGBTQ+ alumni and organizing groups of students to attend professional development events.
Most notably, OutLaws facilitates a mentorship program that connects group members with both 2SLGBTQ+ upper-year students and alumni. Any students or alumni interested in the mentorship program can contact us for more info.
Contact Information
To be added to our communications and to keep updated on upcoming events, please email outinlaw.uoft@gmail.com, join the OutLaws Facebook group or follow OutLaws on Instagram.
OutLaws members are happy to connect with any prospective or current students to discuss the group’s events and programs and what it is like to attend U of T Law as an 2SLGBTQ+ student.
OutLaws was formerly Out in Law.
Out of Province Students' Association
Peer Mentorship Program
The Philosophy in Law Association
Planning and Development Law Association
Polar Law Group
The Privacy and Cybersecurity Law Group (PCLG) is a student-led initiative at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law dedicated to creating a forum for engaging in legal issues relating to data privacy and cybersecurity. The PCLG organizes a discussion group, socials, and events on contemporary legal issues relating to privacy and cybersecurity in Canada and abroad with key scholars and professionals in the field. Law students with an interest in data protection, cybersecurity, internet governance, and technological innovation are encouraged to participate. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
Contact Information
If you are interested in joining, please email: uoftpclg@gmail.com
To receive updates on events or other opportunities, please join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/pclguoftlaw/.The Real Estate Law Society (RELS) is a new student association that strives to introduce U of T law students to the exciting area of real estate law. RELS will host workshops, panel discussions, and networking events to give students the opportunity to learn about real estate law and meet practitioners in this field. Through these formal and informal activities, we hope to cultivate a strong network of students, academics, lawyers, and businesspeople interested in real estate. RELS would also like to build a mentorship program between members and practicing lawyers.
Activities
Planned events include keynote speakers, networking events, workshops, and panel discussions. The executive team of RELS has extensive experience in the real estate sector and a wide network of major stakeholders in the industry that our events will include.Contact Information
Please reach out to us at relstoronto@gmail.com if you are interested in joining or have any questions!
Facebook - Click HereRunnymede Society is a national student membership organization dedicated to exploring the fundamental principles of the rule of law, constitutionalism, and liberty. It seeks to foster intellectual diversity, rigour, and dialogue through open and balanced debate in law schools across Canada. Runnymede aims to provide outstanding support and opportunities for intellectual enrichment, networking, and professional development. Runnymede is named for the field in which King John signed the Magna Carta - the first document confirming the legal rights of his subjects. Runnymede's University of Toronto chapter was established in 2017.
How to Get Involved
Runnymede welcomes all U of T Law students to get involved. Here’s how:
- Email Us: Reach out to utoronto@runnymedesociety.ca to inquire about joining the Runnymede executive team.
- Follow Us: Stay updated on our events by visiting our chapter website and Facebook page
- Attend Events: Join us at our gatherings to connect and engage with our community.
We look forward to your involvement
Contact information
For more information, please contact your U of T chapter leaders at https://www.runnymedeuoft.com or visit www.runnymedesociety.ca.
Like Us on Facebook
Like our Facebook Page to stay up to date with Runnymede. We’ll post all our current events details there.
The Muslim Law Students' Association (MLSA) seeks to create a strong social network of incoming, current, and past Muslim students. The association seeks to raise awareness of issues affecting Muslims within the law school community, to eradicate legal barriers to justice within the local Muslim community, and to provide support and advice for Muslims entering the legal profession. The association welcomes students from all backgrounds.
Activities
The MLSA:- Organizes networking opportunities such as social events, coffee chats, and q&a discussions in collaboration with Ontario law firms and law schools.
- Organizes internal events within the UofT community.
- Takes part in advocacy and social justice initiatives.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Email - mlsauoft@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mlsauoft/The South Asian Law Students' Association (SALSA) strives to promote diversity, equality, and access to justice.
Initiatives may include:
- Establishing a network between present students, alumni, and a broader South Asian legal community
- Organizing panels related to current issues affecting human rights, equity, and diversity
- Hosting cultural events and fundraisers to promote diversity on campus
Contact Information
If you have any queries regarding SALSA or are interested in being a member, please contact us at UToronto.SALSA@gmail.com.
Visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/salsautoronto.
SPINLAW
The Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS) is a club for students interested in the law as it relates to the entertainment and sports industries.
Activities
As practice in the area demands practical knowledge in a variety of fields, the club schedules guest speakers from various disciplines including music, film, telecommunications and sports.SELS organizes firm tours, panels, and social events to facilitate and encourage student networking, allowing participants to interact with practicing sports and entertainment lawyers as well as industry professionals.
SELS also hosts the annual Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada (HACC), a two-day mock salary arbitration competition which invites upper-year law students across Canada and the United States to compete in front of hockey executives, agents, and other industry professionals.
Contact
Co-Presidents: Gerrit Yau (Sports) and Amy Yun (Entertainment)
Email: uoftsels@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/University-of-Toronto-Sports-Entertainment-Law-Animal Justice, as Canada's only animal law organization, leads the legal fight for animals. Animal Justice's lawyers argue on behalf of animals in court, work to pass strong new animal protection laws, and push to prosecute animal abusers.
The University of Toronto, Animal Justice club seeks to help inform the student legal community about animal legal issues and connect burgeoning animal advocates with the growing animal law legal community.
Activities
- Guest speakers
- Case work with animal right’s legal advocacy
- Socials and networking events with animal advocates and academics
- Trip to the Supreme Court of Canada: Went to Ottawa to witness Animal Justice’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court of Canada in the criminal case Her Majesty the Queen v. D.L.W
- Annual Networking Event: with the Osgoode Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and legal professionals working in the field of animal law
- The Toronto Pig Save Case: Anita Krajnc’s lawyers discussed their strategy for their defense of Anita Krajnc, the woman charged with mischief for giving water to pigs on their way to slaughter
Contact Information
Learn more about Animal Justice on their website: https://www.animaljustice.ca/The Tax Law Society (TLS) aims to provide students with unique opportunities to explore the fascinating field of tax law. Tax is a field that touches on a wide range of disciplines, including business, economics, policy, and many others. We hold speaker events to introduce students to the basics of tax law as well as to discuss current tax issues. We also give students opportunities to develop connections with tax practitioners in the legal community by organizing firm tours to full-service firms with strong tax practices.
Contact Information
Please join the TLS mailing list by contacting uofttaxlawsociety@gmail.com.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/uofttaxlaw
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uofttaxlaw/Technology and Intellectual Property Group
The Supreme Chords
Ultra Vires is the independent student newspaper at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. We provide a forum for diverse viewpoints on topics of interest to current and prospective students, alumni, faculty, and members of the legal community.
We keep readers informed about the goings-on at U of T Law through our News coverage, foster discussion on a diverse range of issues in Opinions, tell in-depth stories in Features, make you laugh in Diversions, and challenge your brain in Puzzles.
Ultra Vires publishes a print issue on the last Thursday of every school month other than December and April (because of final exams). Submissions are due one week before publication. We publish our print stories online, as well as some online-only stories between print editions.
Contact Information
We are always looking for contributors—writers, photographers, illustrators, and more. If you would like to contribute to Ultra Vires, or if you have any story ideas, get in touch by emailing us at editor@ultravires.ca.
Check out our website at www.ultravires.ca, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter @ultravires, Facebook, and Instagram @ultravires.ca.The U of T Law Union (UTLU) is a student chapter of the Law Union of Ontario. By using our legal education to counter the perpetuation of oppression through the law, we work towards social, political, and economic justice for all. We advocate alongside–not over–grassroots activists and community organizers. The UTLU is committed to a decolonial, anti-ableist, abolitionist, anti-imperialist, feminist, and anti-racist politics.
If you are interested in using your legal education to agitate and organize, join the UTLU.
Activities
- Movement Support: The UTLU works alongside the Law Union of Ontario’s Movement Defence Committee to support grassroots movements in the struggle for justice. UTLU members attend legal observer training to obtain the necessary skills to support protestors, community organizers, and activists involved in legal incidents. In addition, the UTLU seeks to practice non-optical allyship to movements--such as Black Lives Matter, Keep Your Rent, and the labour movement--by organizing, attending actions, and facilitating community legal education.
- Campus Life and Action: The UTLU is a home for left-wing and progressive students at U of T. Joining the UTLU allows progressive students to support each other in thinking critically about the substance and methodology of legal education. Moreover, through progressive advocacy and direct action, the UTLU works to advocate for social justice issues within the law school and to hold the Faculty of Law accountable to furthering those objectives. In addition, UTLU members produce and distribute publications on community lawyering, activism, and progressive issues to the law school and broader community.
- Un-professional Development and Political Education: The UTLU arranges discussions with organizers, activists, and, occasionally, the lawyers who support them. By engaging with the Law Union of Ontario’s broader community, the UTLU facilitates law students’ access to an alternative bar for progressive lawyers, permitting law students to learn about movement lawyering. Finally, we organize trips to progressive legal conferences, such as the Rebellious Lawyering Conference at Yale University's law school.
Contact Information
You can express interest in joining the UTLU by emailing utlawunion@gmail.com. You can also reach us and see our latest work by visiting our website (https://utlawunion.wordpress.com/) and socials (https://linktr.ee/utlawunion).University of Toronto Tabletop Gaming Club
The Venture Capital Law Society (VCLS) is your gateway to the burgeoning Toronto tech scene. As North America’s fastest growing tech hub and one of the largest worldwide, we want to connect you to U of T and Toronto’s venture capital and start-up industry. Home to the CDL, PIE, MaRS, and more, there is so much to explore right here.
We endeavour to instill an entrepreneurial spirit into the law school community, offer unique professional development and networking opportunities with luminaries from Toronto and beyond, and provide experiential learning workshops to our members.
Activities
VCLS hosts several events, including our Leaders of Tomorrow Speaker Series, which connects students with leading practitioners from the legal, financial, and managerial world. We will explore the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and their advisors from founding to financing and beyond.Contact Information
For more information, email uoftvcls@gmail.comThe Women & the Law student group is committed to working with women, for women. We strive to build a community among women-identifying law students, provide opportunities for students to connect with women in the legal profession and increase discourse around how women in society are affected by the law. Our executive team works with other student groups and female lawyers to organize events and campaigns, including a 150-person networking event every January.
Activities:
- Professional networking and mentorship event with female lawyers, faculty and alumni
- Firm tours and diversity round tables
- Fireside chats on various topics, including “Sex Worker’s Ontario Charter Challenge”
- Movie screening and discussion on “Women Lawyers in Film”
- Self-defence seminar
Contact information
For enquiries, please contact women.utlaw@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/womenandthelaw_uoft/
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For more information about student club funding opportunities, the student conference travel fund and the inclusive learning environment fund, please contact Sako Khederlarian, Manager, Student Programs (sako.khederlarian@utoronto.ca).
Please refer to the TODO: Law Student Hosted Events page in MyUofTLaw for important guidelines.