Women & the Law - University of Toronto

The theme for IWD 2025 is .

From trailblazers who have made history to those making an impact every day, women in law continue to inspire and empower. Let’s honour their achievements and recognize the ongoing fight for equality, representation, and opportunity for all women, both in and out of the courtroom.

To everyone who is leading the charge for equality, mentoring the next generation, and continuing the pursuit of justice and equality, thank you!

Let’s keep pushing boundaries and supporting one another as we work towards a future where everyone has an equal seat at the table.

Happy International Women’s Day! 👩‍⚖️👩🏻‍⚖️👩🏼‍⚖️👩🏽‍⚖️👩🏾‍⚖️🧑🏿‍⚖️💜⚖

We are so excited to announce some of the firms participating in our annual Professional Networking Cocktail Event on January 14th, 2025 from 6 PM - 9 PM in the atrium of the Jackman Law Building! There will be appetizers and mocktails. Dress code is business casual. Sign up now using this link: https://forms.gle/299jDG9QuyRsPqk46

We hope to see you soon! 💜

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to network? 🥂

Women & the Law is excited to kick off 2025 with our annual Professional Networking Cocktail Event on January 14th, 2025 from 6 PM - 9 PM in the atrium of the Jackman Law Building!

In the past, we have had over 30 firms represented and over 200 student attendees! There will be appetizers and mocktails. Dress code is business casual.
Please sign up using the link: https://forms.gle/299jDG9QuyRsPqk46
We hope to see you there!

Teamwork makes the dream work.
University of Toronto Faculty of Law, we saw your , reminding us of all the inspiring women in law who paved the way before us. Ladies, let’s keep paying it forward…
Introducing Women & the Law’s Executive Team for 2024-2025! 💜⚖️

Take care everyone, and have a good weekend!

Women & the Law is excited to announce that we are hiring for our 2023/2024 executive team. We are looking for first-year and upper-year students who are passionate about building community among women-identifying law students, lawyers, and other professionals in the field. All executive members will assist in event planning, in addition to position-specific duties. The available positions are as follows: 1L Representatives, VP Sponsorship, and VP Operations. We will be hiring multiple people for each position.

If you would like to be considered for a position, please email a resume and 250-word (maximum) statement of interest to [email protected] by Friday, September 15 at 11:59 pm.

You can apply to multiple positions and 1Ls can apply for other executive positions as well! In your statement, please explain why you want to be involved with the Women & the Law Society, why you are well-suited for the position(s) you are applying for, and (if applicable) rank the positions you have applied for. One statement is sufficient even if applying to multiple positions.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or message either of us on Facebook! We look forward to receiving your applications and/or seeing you at our events this year.

Best Regards,
Taylor Clapham & Jisoo Kim
Co-Presidents

The 2022-2023 Women & the Law Executive Team would like to thank you for a great year 💜

During this academic year, we hosted a movie night, 3 panels, and a networking event with over 20 firms represented! We've enjoyed working towards bridging the gap for women in law, and we look forward to continuing our work in the following academic year ⚖️

We are excited to host more events for the University of Toronto Faculty of Law community starting in fall! See you then 😊

Happy International Women’s Day 💜

In celebration of IWD, join us for our Professional Networking Cocktail Event happening tomorrow (Thursday, March 9) from 6pm-9pm in the Fireplace Lounge at 78 Queen’s Park.

This event is an opportunity for woman-identifying students of all years, faculty, and lawyers to connect. This year, we have 22 firms attending the event!

Light appetizers will be served, and there will be a cash bar. The dress code is business casual.

Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/hmXK28idGXBBKdt68

And check out our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/2p1cSMvHh

We have a total of 22 firms that will be attending our upcoming Professional Networking Cocktail Event!

Join us on Thursday, March 9th from 6pm - 9pm in the Fireplace Lounge at 78 Queens Park. Light appetizers will be served and there will be a cash bar. The dress code is business casual.

Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/hmXK28idGXBBKdt68

And check out our event page: https://fb.me/e/2p1cSMvHh

We are so excited to have these four wonderful panelists join us for the Women in Criminal Law Panel! The event will take place on Wednesday, March 1st from 6pm-7:30pm in room P115. Pizza will be provided!

Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/6fMGv8HM6dMeXLN2A

And check out our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/3gnoxcdHW

We are thrilled to share 11 of the firms that will be attending our upcoming Professional Networking Cocktail Event!

The event will be taking place on March 9 from 6pm - 9pm in the Fireplace Lounge at 78 Queens Park.

Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/hmXK28idGXBBKdt68

And stay tuned for more announcements on our event page: https://fb.me/e/2p1cSMvHh

We are so excited to have these four amazing panellists join us for the Empowering Women in Business Law panel! Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/pJbdhAPxJHyHoZSc8

Thursday, February 9th
12:30pm - 2pm
J250 Moot Court Room

We look forward to seeing you there!