The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law offers high school students a unique law school experience through the Law YSP summer camp. This program features seven week-long modules, providing unique exposure to various areas of law, including corporate law, criminal law, international law, and social justice. Students currently enrolled in grades 10 through 12 spend their summer discussing advanced legal concepts, learning about the reality of the Canadian legal system, and applying their knowledge in a variety of stimulating environments. For high school students interested in the law and legal issues, the Law YSP offers an unprecedented opportunity to spend time in the fascinating world of Canadian and international law, legal thinking and advocacy.
Focus
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Career exploration
Community engagement
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Participant fee(s)
Timeframe
March Break
Summer
Participants
Ages
High school students
Black Future Lawyers
APUF Funded in 2019
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 & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Outreach & 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
Summer Mentorship Program
The Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) is a unique initiative designed for high school students who are Indigenous or identify as Black African, Black Caribbean, Black North American, or multi-racial with connections to Black heritage. Participants join hands-on activities, experiments, lectures, and specialized projects led by professionals at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. They explore fields such as Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Dentistry, Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, and Medicine, among others. Additionally, participants can shadow professionals during clinical placements at hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area. Each student is paired with a mentor—an undergraduate or recent graduate from a health sciences program—offering personalized guidance on post-secondary pathways.
Focus
Access & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Secondary school students with low credit accumulation and/or achievement rates
Students from communities with limited access to post-secondary education (e.g. rural or remote communities)
Indigenous Peer Mentorship Group
The Indigenous Peer Mentorship Group (IPMG) was created to build community among new to UTM Indigenous students while introducing them to supports and services around campus that foster their holistic well-being during a transitional time in their education journeys. Additionally, this program is designed to empower Indigenous Students in their identities and create a space for open dialogue on similar experiences. Participating students attend workshops and events with upper-year Indigenous students who offer mentorship, coaching, and advice based on their post-secondary experiences.
Focus
Access & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Retention & Persistence: help participants complete and graduate from postsecondary programs
Features
Academic success
Career exploration
Community engagement
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Tutoring & mentorship
Wrap-around services (e.g. provision of food, skills development workshops, writing centre and library access, etc.)
Timeframe
Fall Term
Winter Term
Participants
Ages
Graduate students
Mature students
Undergraduate students
Groups
Indigenous students
Black Engaging Faculty Event
Black Engaging Faculty Events (EFE)  are facilitated experiences meant to provide connection and visibility to Black faculty on campus. This event allows students to network and build relationships with peers and faculty through intentional activity and conversation.
Focus
Access & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Retention & Persistence: help participants complete and graduate from postsecondary programs
Features
Academic success
Career exploration
Community engagement
Timeframe
Evenings
Fall Term
Winter Term
Participants
Ages
Undergraduate students
Groups
Racialized students
SEE @ UTM
Support, Engage, Experience University of Toronto Mississauga (SEE UTM) is an access program and collaboration between the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and Peel District School Board. SEE UTM aims to make post-secondary education more accessible to students who come from communities historically underrepresented at UTM. These students may have been marginalized due to socio-economic status, race or ethnicity, family history, or other factors but have the potential, given the opportunity, to excel. Students experience university education, earn an OSSD, and university credit at University of Toronto Mississauga.
Focus
Access & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Features
Academic credit: dual
Academic success
Career exploration
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Participant fee(s)
Tutoring & mentorship
Wrap-around services (e.g. provision of food, skills development workshops, writing centre and library access, etc.)
Timeframe
Fall Term
Participants
Ages
High school students
Groups
Racialized students
Indigenous Access Day
APUF Funded in 2024
Indigenous Access Days is an initiative aimed at giving Indigenous students the opportunity to experience the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus and become familiar with the support and services available at UTM and other institutions. This program is intended to empower Indigenous students to view post-secondary education as a viable option by demonstrating how the integration of traditional Indigenous knowledge and Western education can uplift our respective communities. During Indigenous Access Days, students are introduced to various academic, cultural, social, and financial supports and programs at UTM, such as the Indigenous Tuition Waiver, Indigenous Student Support Specialist, and Indigenous Counsellors.
Focus
Access & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Alumni engagement
Career exploration
Community engagement
Tutoring & mentorship
Timeframe
Fall Term
Participants
Ages
High school students
Groups
Indigenous students
UTM Bridging Pathway (UTMBP) Mentorship Program
The U of T Mississauga Bridging Pathway (UTMBP) provides mature students (over 20 years of age) with the opportunity to gain admission to undergraduate studies, even if they do not meet traditional admission requirements and have been away from formal education for some time. Participants can choose to join a mentorship program that includes peer mentorship, transitional workshops, and community-building events.
Focus
Access & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Retention & Persistence: help participants complete and graduate from postsecondary programs
Wrap-around services (e.g. provision of food, skills development workshops, writing centre and library access, etc.)
Timeframe
Fall Term
Winter Term
Participants
Ages
Mature students
Access Day
Access days at the Centre for Student Engagement are designed to help prospective students and community members experience and learn about Post-Secondary Education (PSE) opportunities through hands-on, educational, and engaging workshops with faculty, on-campus partners, and UTM student leaders. This experiential learning opportunity aims to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the inner workings of PSE.
Focus
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Community engagement
Wrap-around services (e.g. provision of food, skills development workshops, writing centre and library access, etc.)
Timeframe
Fall Term
Winter Term
Participants
Ages
High school students
Mature students
Indigenous Summer Mentorship Program
This program offers Indigenous high school students the opportunity to explore university life at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus. Participants join a mentorship program that connects them with current Indigenous students who have navigated the transition from high school to post-secondary education. Engaging workshops and events throughout the program empower Indigenous identity and provide strategies, skills, and knowledge to make informed decisions about education and career paths.
Focus
Access & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Academic credit: high school
Academic success
Community engagement
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Tutoring & mentorship
Wrap-around services (e.g. provision of food, skills development workshops, writing centre and library access, etc.)