Level Justice Connects with Law Students at the UOttawa Career Connections Conference
On March 19, Level Justice had the pleasure of attending the Career Connections Conference of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law.
LAWS Hosts Level’s Empathy Training
On May 23rd, Level Justice was invited by the Law in Action Within Schools to deliver an in-person workshop to youth at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law.
A Day of Inspiration: Black Youth Justice Program Students at McCarthy Tétrault
On May 26, 2025, students from a grade 12 law class at West Humber Collegiate participated in an insightful visit to McCarthy Tétrault’s Toronto offices as part of Level’s BYJP.
“US pressure is no excuse for the Canadian legal profession to abandon DEI” says Level’s Social Justice Program Manager
Recently, Level’s Social Justice Program Manager, Fatima Ahmed, voiced her concern for commitments to DEI in the legal profession in her newest op-ed, “US pressure is no excuse for the Canadian legal profession to abandon DEI.”
Apply to Join Level’s Black Youth Council!
Level Justice is recruiting Black youth to volunteer with the Black Youth Council for the 2025/26 academic year as part of our Black Youth Justice Program (BYJP).
Shelan Markus Recognized as a Lexpert Rising Star
We're thrilled to announce that Level’s Executive Director, Shelan Markus, has been named as a Lexpert Rising Star!
Social Justice Fellows Host a Powerful Event on Medical Racism
On April 2nd, 2025, a powerful and thought-provoking conference on medical racism was held in collaboration with the Justice Sociale committee (as part of Level’s Social Justice Fellowship Program), the Association of Black Students (AEND), and the Saint-Michel Legal Clinic (CJSM).
Level’s Social Justice Summit a Resounding Success
On Friday, February 21st, Level Justice hosted its inaugural Social Justice Summit in Toronto, ON. Level's Social Justice Summit is a one-of-a-kind national forum for Level’s social justice fellows from various law schools to gather and collaborate on their ongoing social justice projects.
Windsor Law Hosts A Level Justice Info Session
On January 29th and 30th, Level was invited by The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law to participate in the Justice at Work (JAW) Conference and deliver an informational session on our law student programming for all Windsor law students.
Level Justice Visits Allard Law Students at UBC
This past fall, Level staff had the honour of attending the Allard Social Justice Forum for Peter A. Allard School of Law students in Vancouver, British Columbia
Meet Level's New Environmental Justice Program Manager, Tasha Stansbury!
We are excited to announce the appointment of Tasha Stansbury, Level’s new Environmental Justice Program Manager!
Level's Executive Director Calls for Public Legal Education for Youth
Shelan Markus, Level's Executive Director, emphasizes the importance of youth engagement in public legal education amidst growing awareness of issues like racial inequality and climate change. She argues that it is essential for students to develop legal literacy and that both the legal profession and educational institutions have a responsibility to support this initiative.
Mentor Lawyer Profiles - Tersha de Koning
The Blazing Trails Mentorship Program is a program for law students all across Canada looking to connect with lawyers who are passionate about and active in social justice oriented careers. Today, we proudly profile Tersha De Koning.
Level Launches the Journal of Law Student Scholarship
Level Justice is excited to announce the launch of the Journal of Law Student Scholarship, a publication showcasing the work of law students who have been working at Level for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Mentor Lawyer Profiles - Brittany Twiss
The Blazing Trails Mentorship Program is a program for law students all across Canada looking to connect with lawyers who are passionate about and active in social justice oriented careers. Today, we proudly profile Brittany Twiss, Assistant Dean at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law.
The Black Youth Justice Program Expands in Toronto
On May 13th, 2024, the students of York Memorial Collegiate Institute’s grade 12 law class attended a Black Youth Justice Program session. This is the sixth program delivery of BYJP in the country this year.
Mentor Lawyer Profiles - Ajith Thiyagalingam
The Blazing Trails Mentorship Program is a program for law students all across Canada looking to connect with lawyers who are passionate about and active in social justice oriented careers. Today, we proudly profile Ajith Thiyagalingam, a lawyer specializing in refugee, immigration law, and international human rights law.
FRSS 2024: Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice
On March 7, 2024, Level hosted its annual Facing Resistance Speaker Series (FRSS) event on the. topic of Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice This year marked Level’s very first FRSS event in Vancouver, BC.