ELITE Pathway for Law 2025 Symposium
From 05:00 PM to 03:00 PM MST
Are you a Black undergraduate, graduate, or high school student who is interested in applying to law school and pursuing a career in law? If yes, you are invited to register below for the 2025 ELITE Pathway for Law Symposium!
The ELITE Pathway for Law (EPL) program is a two-day event that is designed to help address the underrepresentation of Black students in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta and to build connections between the Faculty and the Black community in Edmonton and beyond. Activities include community building and networking opportunities, information sessions (about the Faculty of Law, admissions requirements, bursaries and scholarships), a keynote address and a career panel.
The ELITE Pathway for Law (EPL) program is an extension of the Experiential Learning in Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ELITE) Program for Black Youth. The ELITE Program for Black Youth is a highly successful skills training and community building program that pairs Black high school and undergraduate students with researchers and industry partners for paid summer internships focusing on the STEM fields and the innovation/technology space. You can learn more about the program here.
The 2025 Pathway for Law symposium is a collaboration between the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, EPL, and the Black Future Lawyers University of Alberta Chapter. It is sponsored by the Canadian Bar Association.
Location details
Address: Law Centre, 111 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Agenda
Law School Information Session - Virtual
Day 1 will feature a virtual information session about the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, how to increase your chances of getting into law school, admission requirements, LSAT requirements, bursaries and scholarships, and personal statement tips.
David R. Percy Student Lounge, 1st Floor of Law Centre
Careers In Law
Day 2 will feature a tour of the Law Centre, a keynote address, and a Career Panel moderated by the Black Future Lawyers Chapter and featuring panelists from the Black legal community in Alberta. You will also get a chance to hear about the faculty’s plans to increase Black representation and support Black students enrolled in law school. Formal and informal networking and community-building opportunities will be spread throughout the day.
FAQs
When does the event start?
Friday, March 28th virtual programming will begin at 4 PM and end at 6 PM.
Saturday, March 29th in person event will begin with registration at 10:30 AM - 11 AM. Followed by formal programming from 11 AM - 3 PM.
Who can attend?
High school students, university students, and university graduates are encouraged to attend the symposium. Parents are also invited.
The Day 1 virtual session is pitched at current university students intending to apply to law school in the next few years.
High school students and their parents are encouraged to join the Day 2 in-person session, as the programming will be applicable to their future academic plans.
Where is the Law Centre located?
The Law Centre is located on 111 89 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H5. There is also parking right out front of the Law Centre for those who need.
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