Black Future Lawyers (BFL) represents a groundbreaking collaboration involving UofT Law, the Black Law Students Association, Black alumni, and the wider legal community. BFL provides support and engagement opportunities for Black undergraduate students aspiring to attend law school and pursue legal careers. The initiative aims to boost the number of Black students attending law school and joining the legal profession.
The BFL Annual Conference is a dynamic and empowering one-day undergraduate conference. This event aims to provide valuable insights, resources, and networking opportunities to support Black students on their journey to law school and beyond.
Focus
- Access and transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
- Outreach and Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
- Alumni engagement
- Career exploration
- Community engagement
- Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Timeframe
- Evenings
- Fall Term
- Weekends
- Winter Term
Participants
Ages
- Undergraduate students
Groups
- Racialized students