Get prepared for applying to law school and success in legal education and the legal profession                        

FREE EVENT

The BFL Annual Conference is a dynamic and empowering one-day undergraduate conference designed specifically for Black students who aspire to pursue a career in law. This event aims to provide valuable insights, resources, and networking opportunities to support Black students on their journey to law school and beyond. 

SCHEDULE 

All programming is on Toronto time. Event is in-person with select sessions livestreamed.

SATURDAY MARCH 9th

• 8:15 - 8:45 AM

  • CHECK-IN & LIGHT REFRESHMENTS 
      

• 8:45 AM

  • SEATING & ICE-BREAKER 
      

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

  • GRAND OPENING
      

  • KEYNOTE
    Peter Thurton, retired
    former
    Legal Counsel, Enbridge
    Vice President Corporate Compliance, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation
    General Counsel, Unity Managing Underwriters Limited
    Head of Enterprise Wide Compliance, CIBC
    Assistant Vice President Compliance Canadian Division, Canada Life Assurance Co.
    Director Market Conduct, RBC Financial / RBC Insurance
    Assistant Vice President Corporate Law, Manulife Financial
      

  • LUNCH & NETWORKING
      

  • PANEL SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS
    - Navigating the Law School Admissions Process
    - Overcoming Challenges as a Black Law Student
    - Building a Successful Career in Law
    - Exploring Specialized Legal Fields 
      

  • CLOSING REMARKS & FAREWELL
     

FREE EVENT REGISTRATION | DUE FEBRUARY 29

This is a BFL student member exclusive event.

To become a BFL undergraduate student member, please complete the membership form.

To request to attend any day of the event, please go to the online Conference Registration