Queen's Asian Law Students' Association

🎓 Attention all law students! 🎓

Exciting news! SALSA, QALSA, and SSA are joining forces to present "Navigating the Legal Field as a Person of Colour" an insightful panel discussion exploring diversity in the legal profession! 🌟

🗓️ Date: March 5th
🕕 Time: 5:00 PM

Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to explore the legal landscape from a unique perspective, and learn what EDII means in the legal field.

Fill out the sign up sheet below to receive the link. See you there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdox-_H-D1UXlPfnUO3r2Lm5RsK5-K0L02u73h-_O7ZDCFbsQ/viewform

Hello Queen's Law!

As we all start easing into an exciting year of law school, the Queen's Asian Law Students' Association (QALSA) is recruiting new exec positions!

QALSA aims to foster connections among law students and lawyers who self-identify as Asian, or those who wish to be an ally to the Asian legal community. We welcome law students wishing to engage in the Asian lawyers' community to join us. We are dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion at Queen's Law and the future legal market by hosting EDII, professional, and social events throughout the year. You are also strongly encouraged to join if you are interested in promoting equity and inclusion at law school!

‼️Applications can be found by scanning the QR code or checking the link below. They are due September 22, 2023 @11:59pm.‼️

If you have any questions of if you would like to join the team in another capacity not listed in the application form, please let Co-Presidents, Aoxiang Chang and Filbert Yung know, and we'll try to find a position for you in the club!

APPLICATIONS: https://forms.gle/TD73gbNTTZX6S6iU6

Hey Everyone!
We are excited to share that we will be having a major collaborative event next Tuesday, November 22 with Professor Imseis! We are extremely excited to host and look forward to seeing everyone there for this important discussion on Canadian foreign policy, international legal principles and their hypocrisy.
Please fill out this google form to sign up! There will be coffee and snacks provided ☕️ 🍪
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_1TUfYcIy0KVXHyhANTWJFETGg1VQdXKVcwGzc_9TJQ/edit

Hey QL,

Need a break from school? Want to immerse yourself in a Studio Ghibli world? Just want to feel something again? Join QALSA in watching Kiki’s Delivery Service at The Screening Room on Wednesday, November 23 at 5:30pm. Tickets are limited so check out the link below to secure your spot. All are welcome!

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/qalsa-movie-night-kikis-delivery-service-tickets-468933080467?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Hey Queen’s Law!

As you all start easing into an exciting semester of law school, the Queen’s Asian Law Students’ Association (QALSA) hopes that you will consider joining us during the 2022-2023 academic year.

We are looking for students who want a meaningful role building a club, who are passionate about advancing diversity & inclusion in the legal profession, and who are interested in promoting professional and social opportunities for the Asian Law Student community to join our team.

Please see below for the 2022/23 application form and please feel free to reach out to our co-presidents Filbert Yung and Manahil Jawad if you have any questions about the application process. Applications are due September 28, 2022 at 11:59PM EST. We hope to hear from you!

Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/MRBbuu7gBVwum36a6

Recruitment While Racialized: A Discussion About Best Practices and Diversity Initiative

As we continue to see greater inclusion and diversity in the legal profession, we also want to ensure that continuous steps are made to foster even greater inclusivity. Join us for a conversation with racialized lawyers and candidates who have navigated the legal recruitment process to discuss tips for success, confidence in discussing one's background with respect to diversity, and best interview practice tips.

May 28, 2022 from 11-12
Sign up with the link below

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Tired of having to stick to Wii Sports bowling? Feel the urge to socialize with your friends and colleagues? Your fingers itching for the smooth feeling of a bowling ball? We have the solution to all those problems.

Join QALSA as we take a breather before exams and have some fun bowling! It's only five dollars, and that will get you two whole games. The bowling alley is about a half hour walk from the Law Building. We will be heading out as a group but you are more than welcome to simply meet us there.

Space is limited, so sign up quickly! We will send out an email later on to all those who secure a spot with information on choosing groups for the lanes and for e-transfer details.

WHEN: Thursday, March 17, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
WHERE: Cloverleaf Lanes, 10 Bath Road, Kingston Ontario, K7L 1H4
PRICE: $5/person

Sign-up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceOYBOf-qITrwEVWtkId0lphiTtNOX07O10s0_uI1LBgwyuA/viewform

Hey QL!
QALSA (Queen's Asian Law Students' Association) will be hosting a virtual movie night.

We will be watching "Love Hard" using Netflix Party on Friday, November 26, at 7 PM!

We will hold a raffle for some UberEats gift cards and QALSA merch afterward for everyone who attends.

Please fill this short form (https://b.link/3fzjdz) so we can send you the Zoom link the day of, and so we can contact you if you win! :)

See you there!

Join FACL’s Mentorship Committee for an evening of speed networking and mentorship in an intimate virtual small group setting via Zoom. Learn from leaders in their practice areas, get their law school survival tips, and connect (in a socially distanced way)!

Mentors and mentees can register online at https://on.facl.ca/tc-events/facl-fall-mentorship-kickoff/

Hey Queen's Law,

Just a reminder from the Queen's Asian Law Student's Association that TODAY is the last day to sign up for the QALSA mentorship program. You'll get a chance to network 1-on-1 with several of our mentors, plus you'll get matched with a mentor of your own for the rest of the year!
https://forms.gle/UmixRVkEzPWX5jkeA

Also, be sure to come out for the program launch TOMORROW Oct 22 from 5-6:30 pm! See you all there!

QALSA Mentorship Program Sign-Ups Queen's Asian Law Students' Association (QALSA) was established in the 2019/2020 school year. Since then, we've hosted social events, conferences, and run mentorship programs to help connect students with more members of the Queen's Law community! Thanks in advance for signing up - we'll be sending....

Hello Queen's Law! 👋

QALSA is excited to announce that we'll be hosting our mentorship program launch on Friday, October 22 from 5-6:30 pm! Joining the mentorship program is a great chance to meet and chat with some of our lovely upper-year/graduate mentors. We'll also be pairing you with a mentor for the rest of the year, so you'll always have someone to chat with about school, job hunting, and the best places to eat in Kingston! Plus, this program is open to ALL members of the QL community! 😄

If you're interested in joining our program, please register @ https://forms.gle/UmixRVkEzPWX5jkeA by Thursday, October 21.

QALSA Mentorship Program Sign-Ups Queen's Asian Law Students' Association (QALSA) was established in the 2019/2020 school year. Since then, we've hosted social events, conferences, and run mentorship programs to help connect students with more members of the Queen's Law community! Thanks in advance for signing up - we'll be sending....

Hello Queen's Law! 👋

QALSA is excited to kick off our mentorship program for 2021-2022 and to introduce our lineup of mentors. Our mentors include current 2L/3Ls, recent grads, and articling students from a variety of backgrounds and interests. If you're looking to build connections, make friends, and chat 1-on-1 with those with experience in your area of interest, this is a great opportunity! Registration to be paired with a mentor will open early next week! 😄

Hey everyone,

We wanted to share on behalf of Queen’s Asian Law Students’ Association that McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP in Toronto is recruiting for the 2022 summer student program. MHC is a family law boutique that assists clients in all areas of family law. The details of the program and information about applying are available on the firm’s website https://www.mccarthyco.ca/student-programs/

MHC will be hosting a webinar for law students to ask questions about family law and about the firm. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 5th at 5:15pm. Anyone interested in attending the session can register through this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-GhpzgrEtxgrwOUFeenhuk9wpD_ShOw

Thanks!
QALSA Co-Presidents

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: MHC Student Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: MHC Student Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

QALSA's applications for executive positions has been extended to Saturday, September 25th at 11:59pm. We encourage you to apply and become part of our fun little community!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17kKx8IlixKpUZK-a4WfttIsvfUX2z1ftmlovHmbmU0A/edit

The FACL Conference is here!

Please see below for the links to the conference. You will only be able to access the conference if you have purchased a ticket and are on the 2021 FACL Conference attendee list. If you are unable to access the site, please contact tech support email at [email protected].

There are three rooms for each day. Entry is through the Ballroom starting at:

12:00pm on Friday, February 19: https://live.remo.co/e/facl-conference-day-1-feb-19-202

8:30am on Saturday, February 20: https://live.remo.co/e/facl-conference-day-2-feb-20-202

Remo Conference

For the first time, the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) is partnering with the Queen’s Asian Law Students’ Association (QALSA) to present: Navigating a Virtual Recruit: A Discussion About Best Practices and Diversity Initiatives. Join us for a conversation with student recruitment members, Jeff Costain (MAG – Newmarket Crowns’ Office), Kyle Elliot (Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP) and Haley Wong (Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP).

We discuss best virtual interview practices, tips for success in recruitment, and being confident in discussing one’s background with respect to diversity. Topics will also include communication over video and diversity initiatives in the workplace.

You can catch the panel during the 14th Annual FACL Conference: Renewal and Solidarity, held virtually on February 18-20, 2021. For more information about the conference, please visit https://on.facl.ca/tc-events/facl-conference-2021-renewal-solidarity/?fbclid=IwAR1X2WVkFZ59SnULp_v0oUCu9tbF-DF5CH3AtllLNTe435XAlNPNErj8gWg.

Students may attend the conference for free by registering on their website. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail us at [email protected].

See you there!

You can get your (free) tickets for the 14th Annual Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Conference: Renewal and Solidarity, held virtually on February 18-20, 2021 now!

For more information about the conference, please visit https://on.facl.ca/tc-events/facl-conference-2021-renewal-solidarity/?fbclid=IwAR1X2WVkFZ59SnULp_v0oUCu9tbF-DF5CH3AtllLNTe435XAlNPNErj8gWg.

Students may attend the conference for free by registering on their website. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Hi QALSA Members,

Happy Saturday! We are halfway through our first merch sale. Thank you to everyone who has already placed an order. There is only ONE WEEK LEFT. The form closes on Sunday, November 29th, 2020 at 11:59 PM. Hurry!!

For your convenience, here are some previews of our merch.

1. Sweaters ($36 + a complimentary sticker)
2. Men’s T-shirts ($19)
3. Women’s t-shirts ($19)
4. Mugs ($18)
5. Caps ($17)

Prices, sizing charts, and order information can be found at the order form HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTulwoWcz_w4oGjawys484ngnrtnbUbeC7V7W-yfCNqvQiLw/viewform

Please contact us via Facebook message or e-mail at [email protected] for more information.

Hey QALSA members!

Wanna get some cool swag? Are you thinking of buying some Christmas gifts? Now is your chance.

QALSA is launching a merch sale. Beginning today, you can purchase QALSA sweatshirts, T-shirts, baseball caps, mugs, and stickers. Please submit your order form HERE (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTulwoWcz_w4oGjawys484ngnrtnbUbeC7V7W-yfCNqvQiLw/viewform) and e-transfer the total amount to [email protected]. Both steps are necessary to ensure your order is complete. All responses are due by Sunday, November 29th, 2020 at 11:59PM.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to Facebook message us or contact us at [email protected].

Hey QL! The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL), in collaboration with Asia Law Society, will be hosting a virtual speed networking event for law students and NCA candidates on November 16, from 6:45 PM to 8 PM.

The event will be held virtually on Zoom, featuring lawyers of Asian descent who practice in a variety of sectors and practice areas. Additional info can be found on the registration page: https://on.facl.ca/tc-events/not-so-distant-connections-facl-speed-networking-2020/

Registration: Due to the nature of this event, there will be an attendance limit. We encourage interested mentees to register soon to guarantee their registration. To register and for more details, click here: https://bit.ly/2TIl8x2

Note: Sometimes mentees have issues doing “check-out,” as it appears they need an account to do it. This is not true – when a user clicks “add to cart,” a link for “cart” will appear, and a link for check out will appear directly.

Join FACL’s Mentorship Committee for an evening of virtual speed networking in a small group setting on November 16, 2020 at 6:45 pm EST!

FACL, in collaboration with the Asia Law Society at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, will be hosting a virtual speed networking event for law students and NCA candidates.

Our event will be held virtually on Zoom, with separate breakout rooms (that will rotate every 10 minutes). Each room includes one mentor and a few mentees.

Zoom details will be provided to registrants

To register and for more details, see here: https://bit.ly/2TIl8x2

The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers is offering an Online Mentorship Program this year.

This program pairs FACL mentees with FACL's lawyer mentors who share similar identity factors in order to provide easy-to-use and ongoing access to a fulfilling mentorship relationship. The program runs from November 1, 2020 until March 30, 2021.

Applications are now open until Monday, October 26, 2020.

For more information: https://on.facl.ca/committees/mentorship/facl-online-mentorship-program-year-long/

FACL Online Mentorship Program (Year-Long) – FACL FACL Online Mentorship Program (Year-Long) Welcome to the FACL Online Mentorship Program. Thank you for your interest in our mentorship initiative.  The program's goal is to provide meaningful and specific mentorship opportunities.  This program pairs FACL mentees with FACL's lawyer mentors who sh...

Looking for tips on how to navigate a socially-distanced recruitment? Check out “Linked In: Making Connections in a Virtual World”, a webinar featuring four current Bay Street lawyers who will share their experiences with virtual interviews, networking, and maximizing professional profiles during Covid-19.

This event is being held on October 17, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. If interested, please click “attend” on the LinkedIn event page, as well as scan the QR Code to receive a registration invite:

https://www.linkedin.com/events/6719066764560412672/?fbclid=IwAR04aE1yN-KORWVE3RcAT9Pk0SvH3p9Z77ekP45kv9iiY7UNo_9fge43hZ0

Panelist Information:
- Scott Lin from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (Emerging and High Growth Companies)
- Anna Lu from Fasken (Commercial Real Estate/Litigation)
- Sam Zhu from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (Capital Markets and Securities)
- Charlotte Chien from Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (Financial Services, Insolvency & Restructuring)

Linked In: Making Connections in a Virtual World | LinkedIn Welcome to Linked In: Making Connections in a Virtual World. Join us for a one-hour chat + Q&A with four current Bay Street lawyers on October 17, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Our panel will focus on how to navigate your career, recruit, and stay connected amidst today's socially distant world. Our pane...

This Thursday, September 17th from 4-5:30PM, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada is hosting a panel discussion about diversity on the federal bench.

The discussion will include justices and representatives from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, and Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for British Columbia. This forum will "bring the Minister together with lawyers and judges to share information and experiences, and to reflect on questions such as these in an effort to achieve a representative judiciary across the country."

RSVP to the event via email to [email protected].

September 17, 2020 - Discussion on Diversity on the Federal Bench - WLAO - Women's Law Association of Ontario You are cordially invited to join The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., M.P. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada for a discussion on diversity on the federal bench. The face of Canada’s judiciary is continually changing, reflecting highly meritorious jurists who bring with them ...

Hello Queen's Law, the Queen's Asian Law Students Association Mentorship Program is now open for registration for 1L & 2L mentees! You can check out the different mentors and their experiences on their bios, each posted both in this group and in the Queen's Asian Law Students Association page.
We will also be hosting a virtual speed-mentoring event on Thursday, September 24th at 6PM, where you can be placed in up to 3 different break out rooms with different mentors to discuss their experiences, and why/how they became interested in the areas they want to practice. Registration for this event just requires you to fill out the mentorship registration form and indicate which rooms you'd like to be placed in.
We hope you'll participate in our program, and we're looking forward to meeting you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCYiVFaWz7NBVERItfpt6VBDOCWuDxD9aP9Z3JESmeyD313w/viewform?usp=sf_link

QALSA Mentorship Program Registration Form This registration form is for 1L & 2L students who wish to be paired with an upper-year QALSA mentor. Pairing will be done based on your indicated interests and goals for law school as well as any other information you choose to share. We will endeavour to pair you with one of your selected mentors.

Hello Queen's Law. The Queen's Asian Law Students' Association is happy to introduce Rachel Hung as an upper-year mentor for our mentorship program.This rounds out our roster and we'll be putting out the registration form to be matched on Monday.

Rachel hopes to practice litigation and health law, and was able to explore both interests as a summer student at the Toronto office of Fasken. You can read about her journey towards becoming a litigator, and her advice to 1Ls interested in litigation in her profile below.

If you'd be interested in having Rachel as a mentor, if you're interested in QALSA's mentorship program, or just want to talk about litigation/law school keep an eye out for our mentorship registration form coming on Monday!

Hello Queen's Law. The Queen's Asian Law Students' Association is happy to introduce Christina Tang as an upper-year mentor for our mentorship program.

Christina was the overall gold-scholar of the 1L Class last year. She explored various legal interests throughout her first-year of law school but was able to take a deep-dive into labour & employment law at Sherrard Kuzz LLP last summer. You can read about Christina's journey towards becoming a labour & employment lawyer and her advice for 1Ls searching for their interests in her profile below.

If you'd be interested in having Christina as a mentor, if you're interested in QALSA's mentorship program, or just want to talk about labour & employment/law school look out for the QALSA mentorship registration form to follow early next week.

Hello Queen's Law. The Queen's Asian Law Students' Association is happy to introduce Isabel Yoo as an upper-year mentor for our mentorship program.

Isabel has interests in both criminal and civil litigation. She's explored both working at a full service firm the last two years, and also worked on criminal law related research at Queen's. You can read about her experiences and advice for 1Ls in her profile below.

If you'd be interested in having Isabel as a mentor, if you're interested in QALSA's mentorship program, or just want to talk about criminal law/law school look out for the QALSA mentorship registration form to follow early next week.

Hello Queen's Law. The Queen's Asian Law Students' Association is happy to introduce Alan Lee as an upper-year mentor for our mentorship program.

Alan just finished his first summer at the Calgary office of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Alan was exposed to a wide variety of practices but developed a particular interest for corporate law at Osler. You can read about his unconventional journey to becoming a corporate lawyer and advice to 1Ls in his profile below.

If you'd be interested in having Alan as a mentor, if you're interested in QALSA's mentorship program, or just want to talk about corporate law/law school look out for the QALSA mentorship registration form to follow early next week.

Hello Queen's Law. The Queen's Asian Law Students' Association is happy to introduce Li Zhu as an upper-year mentor for our mentorship program.

Li's journey the past few years has taken her from an undergraduate degree in science and math and working as a teacher for the Toronto District School Board to completing her first summer at the Toronto office of the full-service law firm Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP just last month. She has a particular interest in real estate law and experienced working in both the real estate and securities practice groups during her summer at Blakes. You can read more about her experiences and 1L tips in her profile below.

If you'd be interested in having Li as a mentor, if you're interested in QALSA's mentorship program, or just want to talk about real estate law/law school look out for the QALSA mentorship registration form to follow early next week.

Hello Queen's Law. QALSA is kicking off its mentorship program for 2020-2021. We'll be posting bios to introduce you to our lineup of mentors over the course of this week. We've searched far and wide and assembled a roster of mentors with a broad variety of legal interests who are dying to meet you. Registration to be paired with a mentor will open early next week.

Our first first mentor is Iris Ngo. Iris is one of the top students in 2L receiving multiple course prizes and scholarships at the end of last year. She explored her interest in intellectual property law at an IP boutique this past summer. You can read about her experiences and advice for thriving in 1L in her bio below.

If you'd be interested in having Iris as a mentor, if you're interested in QALSA's mentorship program, or just want to talk about IP/law school look out for the QALSA mentorship registration form to follow early next week.