Peter A Allard School of Law

The Black Pre-Law Conference

Presented by the UBC Black Law Students Association and the Allard School of Law, The Black Pre-Law Conference is for all Black individuals interested in pursuing a legal career. Join us on Saturday, March 12 to learn more about the field, the admissions process, make connections, and hear from esteemed speakers. The conference will be held over Zoom and will include a mock lecture by a renowned Allard Law professor, a Black legal professionals panel, a keynote speech, and a JD admissions session. 

This is a free event for Black identifying aspiring law students. Lunch will be provided via UberEats gift cards.

Note: There will be an in-person reception scheduled for the evening on the same day, restrictions permitting.

Keynote Speaker: The Honorable David St. Pierre

Judge David St. Pierre
The Honourable David St. Pierre

Judge David St. Pierre has been a sitting judge at the Provincial Court of British Columbia since 2009. For many years, he was a partner at the criminal law firm of Cobb, St. Pierre, Lewis, Barristers and Solicitors. 

While in law school at the University of Calgary, St. Pierre participated in the students’ legal advice program, helped to found the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada, and was part of a task force that was drafting human rights legislation in Alberta. We're excited to have him as our keynote speaker.

 


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