Allard Law is dedicated to addressing the underrepresentation of Black legal professionals in British Columbia and beyond. We welcome applications to the JD program from Black candidates, hailing from diverse backgrounds, who will contribute to and enhance the learning environment for all members of our community.
How does it work?
Participation in the BSAP is voluntary and Black applicants who choose this process are evaluated against the same rigorous admissions standards as any other candidate. The process ensures an expedited and comprehensive review of applications, including a dedicated file review committee, with the majority of its members being Black. The aim is to offer timely decisions to applicants opting for this pathway and to offer individuals a platform to recognize and share their experiences of celebrating Black excellence.
Prospective students interested in the BSAP can opt-in on their application and apply under any of our admissions categories (General, Discretionary or Indigenous). No additional documents are required. BSAP applicants are encouraged to reflect on their relationship with Black excellence in their personal statement and to be thoughtful about what Black excellence means to them.
Other Resources for Black Students
UBC Black Law Students’ Association
UBC BLSA is a student led organization at Allard Law committed to building community and providing support for Black law students. They also use their platform to encourage students to consider law and provide resources and programing for Black students with legal aspirations.
UBC BLSA is a national chapter of the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada who advocates directly with institutions to implement broader structural change focused on more equitable representation. You can learn more on the.
Student Well-being Services
Allard Law's full-time, in-house Student Wellbeing Counsellor looks after students' wellbeing needs by creating a confidential, inclusive, and empathic environment where students are always welcome to come in for wellbeing support. Learn more about Student Wellbeing at Allard Law.
Other Resources at UBC
Visit the UBC Black Caucus website for a listing of Black Community resources, UBC Black Groups, Community Groups and Mental Health and Substance use Resources.
Visit the UBC Student Services website to learn more about the Black Student Space. The Black Student Space is an identity-affirming space available only for Black undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at the UBC Vancouver campus. It's a space to study, connect with each other, recharge, host events and sessions, and build community.
Visit the Black Law Students' Association of Canada website to learn more about their Mentorship Program.
Financial Information
Law School is not an in-expensive endeavor, however in addition to having one of the most affordable tuition costs in the country, Allard Law also provides a number of incentives to help offset the financial impact of attending law school. This includes a wide array of automatic and application based entrance scholarships and a robust bursary program for students facing financial hardship.
Allard Law is committed to continuing to build a vibrant law school community that celebrates and supports diversity, equity and inclusiveness. Part of working towards this important goal means ensuring that individuals from groups that have been historically, persistently or systemically excluded from higher education are able to overcome the financial barriers to attending law school.
Learn more about some of Allard Law’s most recent awards for IBPOC Students.