LALSS 2024-2025 Student Organizations

Access to Justice Interest Group at Lincoln Alexander Law

Access to Justice (A2J) Lincoln Alexander exists to bring together students with an interest and passion for access to justice issues, to organize regular social events, to provide a forum for discussion for access to justice related issues, and connect students with practical experience in the field of legal aid to foster professional relationships and build skills.

Asia Pacific Law Students’ Association

The Asia Pacific Law Students’ Association at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law is committed to unifying and empowering pan-Asian identifying students and their allies. Our mission is to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and access to justice, particularly for Asian Canadian communities, through meaningful dialogue, community building, and collaboration. We strive to foster a sense of belonging, promote cultural understanding, and support our members in overcoming adversity. Our goal is to enhance the visibility and influence of our diverse members and provide opportunities for professional growth within a supportive community.

Black Law Students’ Association Lincoln

Founded in 2020, the Black Law Students’ Association Lincoln (BLSA Lincoln) at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law is committed to improving access to legal education and professional opportunities in the Black community. We aim to connect, inform and support Black students at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law through the powers of community, inclusivity, and opportunity.

Our goal is to create a strong and resilient community for current and prospective Black students at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law and those who have demonstrated a vested interest in advancing the goals of the Black community. We intend to do our part through leadership and mentorship to ensure we promulgate access to justice that is equitable and inclusive. Empathy, respect, integrity, and excellence are at the forefront of our vision.

We believe that our guiding principles embody and solidify the Lincoln Alexander School of Law’s commitments to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe our work will lead to an increase in meaningful representation of Black-identifying people in law schools and law firms, both domestically and internationally. We plan to foster a community that prioritizes and accurately reflects Black experiences within our legal system. We extend our efforts to the wider Black community and hope to move forward in a progressive and innovative manner to uplift and continue to empower our community.

Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers – Lincoln Alexander Chapter

The Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, Lincoln Alexander Chapter (CARL LA) is a student chapter of CARL National. CARL serves as an informed national voice on refugee law and the human rights of refugees and forced migrants, and promotes consistent practices in the treatment of refugees in Canada. CARL LA participates in this work through independently organized events and initiatives, and CARL National projects.

Canadian Hispanic Bar Association, Lincoln Alexander Chapter

The Lincoln Alexander School of Law chapter of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association is dedicated to fostering an inclusive legal community by championing Latin(x) representation within the profession. We are committed to creating opportunities for Latin(x) students and professionals, advocating for equitable access and advancement in the legal field. Through cultural celebration and active engagement, we aim to enrich the legal landscape with diverse perspectives and empower our members to make meaningful contributions to the field.

Criminal Law Students’ Society

The Criminal Law Students’ Society welcomes all students interested in learning more about criminal law and practice. We focus on providing course support to 1L students in JUR 106, hosting engaging events to network with criminal practitioners and campus events for student engagement. This year, we also offer alumni relations support for those looking to connect with articling students working in public or private criminal practice.

Family Law Students’ Society

First Generation Network

The First Generation Network is a student-led organization dedicated to mitigating the professional, social, and financial obstacles faced by law students who are the first in their families to attend post-secondary education. Our mission is to cultivate a supportive community by connecting these students with a broader network of peers and legal professionals who have similar backgrounds, thereby enhancing their opportunities for success in the legal profession.

Health and Wellness Law Students Society

The Health and Wellness Law Students Society is to promote the health and wellness of Lincoln Alexander law students by unwinding and releasing stress from the academic side of law school. We hope to improve the mental health of law students by bringing them together and hosting de-stressing events. Our ultimate goal in establishing this club is to cultivate a strong sense of community and connection among students by prioritizing mental health through hands-on engagement.

Innocence Lincoln

Innocence Lincoln is a student group run by and for law students who are interested in the issue of wrongful convictions in Canada. Innocence Lincoln’s mission is to educate and raise awareness of wrongful convictions and the work of Innocence Canada, a non-profit organization devoted to exonerating individuals who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes. Innocence Lincoln aims to provide Lincoln Alexander School of Law students with an opportunity to directly learn about and advocate for the issue of wrongful convictions in Canada and raise donations to further support the work of Innocence Canada.

Italian Law Students’ Society

The Italian Law Students’ Society (ILSS) was created to fill a gap in the current student group offerings, as there is currently no student organization dedicated specifically to Italian culture.
Our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of Italian culture including language, cuisine, arts, and traditions. This can be achieved through cultural events, language classes, and cultural exchanges.

Jewish Law Student Association

The Jewish Law Student Association (“JLSA”) is a student group promoting Jewish culture at Lincoln Alexander. In addition to running Jewish oriented social events, the JLSA is focused on making the Lincoln Alexander School of Law (“LASL”) a safe and inclusive place for members of the Jewish community. Everyone at the LASL should be able to be themselves and represent their culture, religion, heritage and background in a manner which is courteous and accepting of others — being Jewish is no different.

Lincoln Alexander Advocacy Society

The Lincoln Alexander Advocacy Society (LAAS) is a student–led organization focused on supplementing LASL’s advocacy program by sharing information and supporting opportunities related to mooting and lawyering skills. We believe that anyone and everyone at LASL should be able to learn about mooting, negotiating, and other lawyering skills in both competitive and non-competitive settings. LAAS works with SEE, LALSS and other LASL clubs and associations to provide access and support to a variety of advocacy-related opportunities and resources for all LASL students.

Lincoln Alexander Animal Justice Club

The Lincoln Alexander Animal Justice Club is Canada’s only national animal law advocacy organization. Our club works to educate Lincoln students about the field of animal law and inspire them to take action to help create meaningful legal change for animals in Canada.

Lincoln Alexander Art Law Society

The Lincoln Alexander Art Law Society (LAALS) is run by and for law students interested in the fine arts, art repossession, the art market, art transactions, and legal issues within the art world. The LAALS aims to provide LASL students with a forum to explore this unique and interdisciplinary area of law through speaker series, panel presentations, networking events with Toronto gallerists and art lawyers, as well as gallery and museum visits, and even paint and craft nights. In the efforts to demystify how one’s individual passions can contribute to one’s career, the LAALS is committed to building community between its members and other student organizations at LASL to host collaborative events for a varying range of interests and celebrate the diverse cultural and identity factors of our school. Our mission is to introduce students to this specialized field of litigation and transactional law during such a pivotal time; we invite members to consider how art overlaps with their preferred area of study.

Lincoln Alexander Business Law Society

The Lincoln Alexander Business Law Society (LABLS) provides resources and opportunities for students to learn more about the world of business law. We aim to expose students to this diverse field by creating unique events where students can meet practicing lawyers, ask questions, receive valuable advice, and gain the tools and skills needed to build the careers they desire.

Lincoln Alexander International Law Society

The purpose of the Licoln ALexander International Law Society (LAILS) is to facilitate a community for students at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law who could be interested in pursuing a career in international law or have an interest in topics within the field. The LAILS was founded on 3 main pillars: to advocate, to inform, and to discuss.

Lincoln Alexander Korean Law Students’ Association

The Lincoln Alexander Korean Law Students’ Association (KLSA Lincoln) is a student-led organization dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive space while promoting equity and diversity for Korean-identifying law students. Recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities within the Korean legal community, we intend to create a supportive network that nurtures personal growth, academic success, and professional development by raising awareness on pertinent issues for Korean-identifying law students and facilitating connections with legal professionals and organizations.

Lincoln Alexander Law School Pakistani Law Students Association

The Lincoln Alexander Law School Pakistani Law Students Association [LASLPLSA] is committed to uniting and empowering Pakistani students pursuing legal education, and seeks to strengthen the presence and voices of Pakistani law students at Lincoln Alexander, fostering a sense of community, advocacy, and cultural awareness within the legal field.

Lincoln Alexander Law Students’ Society

Lincoln Alexander Law Union

The Lincoln Alexander Law Union (“LALU”) is committed to fostering community among like-minded progressive law students. We seek to reimagine the legal field by breaking down barriers and social constructs. Our privilege as law students afford us the opportunity and responsibility to counter the colonial hierarchies of power and privilege. LALU works towards social, political, and economic justice for all.

Lincoln Alexander School of Law Christian Legal Fellowship

We are a non-denominational Christian association that exists to support and encourage the Lincoln Alexander Law School community through fellowship, discussions, social gatherings, and community service. Everyone is welcome as we explore, faith, life, and the law together. We are a student chapter of Christian Legal Fellowship, a national association of over 700 lawyers, law students, and jurists, with student chapters in 17 law schools across Canada.

Lincoln Alexander South Asian Law Students’ Association

To be a stronghold for South Asian representation at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law (LASL) at Toronto Metropolitan University, and to create a safe space for South Asian law students to network and grow.

Lincoln Alexander Sports & Entertainment Law Society

Lincoln Alexander Women of Colour in Law Association

At the Lincoln Alexander Women of Colour in Law Association (LAWOC) at Lincoln Alexander, our mission is to unite and empower women of colour within the law community. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment through community building, mentorship, and creating opportunities for personal and professional growth. By advocating for our members, we aim to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders in the legal field. We strive to challenge and subvert racial and gender biases in the legal profession, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.

Middle Eastern and North African Law Student Association

The Middle Eastern and North African Law Student Association (MENALSA) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community that promotes leadership, community, and representation for MENA students. MENALSA works to advance academic excellence and professional opportunities by connecting students with peers and MENA legal professionals. Through mentorship and networking, MENALSA empowers students to thrive within the law school and beyond.

Muslim Law Students’ Association

LAMLSA’s objective is to be a source of encouragement, empowerment and community for Muslim law students to become well-integrated and participating members of society and the legal community without undermining their religious identities. We strive to promote a sense of community among Muslim students and between Muslim and non-Muslim students at Lincoln Alexander Law. As Muslim law students, we aim to promote social justice and access to justice for Muslim and other equity-seeking communities.

OUTLaws

OUTLaw is a student organization of two-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, et al (2SLGBTQIA+) individuals and allies at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law. OUTLaw is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and providing social, educational, professional, and philanthropic opportunities for the Lincoln Alexander School of Law’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Moreover, OUTLaw is dedicated to serving as a resource for 2SLGBTQIA+ students within the university. OUTLaw strives to foster a dialogue with the larger campus community about the legal status of 2SLGBTQIA+ persons in society, the ways in which the law interacts with the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and being 2SLGBTQIA+ in the legal profession.

Sikh Law Students’ Association

The Sikh Law Students’ Association (“SLSA”) is a community-based organization with the goals of bringing together Sikh-identifying legal professionals to promote professional development and action change within our communities. Founded on the Sikh principles of Kirat Karna (honest living), Vand Chakna (sharing with others) and Naam Japna (focus on God), the SLSA serves as place for Sikh and non-Sikh students to connect to learn about law, gain insights into the legal profession, and network with leading lawyers in the field. The SLSA also provides a place for Sikh students to obtain community support, mentorship & guidance, and a place for non-Sikh students to learn more about and meaningfully engage with the Sikh community. As an organization, we are committed to improving access to justice through legal education for vulnerable populations and engaging in meaningful professional opportunities within the Sikh diaspora in Canada.

Womxn’s Legal Education Association

To build a community of women-identifying law students with an objective to analyze the various ways in which the law impacts women in society along with the unique challenge’s women encounter in the legal profession. Through professional networking opportunities, peer mentorship, advocacy campaigns, community initiatives, and events attended by notable guest speakers, WLEA will use education as a tool to address important topics, to inspire female leadership, and to effectuate change in the legal community.