The Afhan Law Students Association is a vibrant community hub committed to celebrating Afghan culture and fostering connections. We unite individuals through cultural events, traditional gatherings, and community support. Our mission is to create a welcoming space for Afghans and provide a platform for cultural exchange and mutual support. Join us to engage in enriching experiences, build lasting friendships, and explore the richness of Afghan traditions together.

Artists' Legal Advice Services (ALAS) is a legal clinic for creators operated by law students from both Osgoode and U of T. During one-on-one meetings, ALAS' volunteer entertainment and intellectual property lawyers provide summary legal advice to clients in the creative industries. Student volunteers help administer the clinic and assist with client management. Students also shadow ALAS' volunteer lawyers during client meetings and attend debrief sessions at the end of their clinic shift. ALAS also maintains a public-access legal database and aims to bring industry-relevant legal education events to Osgoode in the future. The clinic currently operates exclusively online.

The Asian Law Students Association (ALSA) is a student club committed to fostering a friendly student environment and working towards dismantling systemic barriers in the legal profession and beyond. We provide mentorship and networking opportunities, host socials, and work with our allies, including our main affiliate, the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL). We welcome all Asian law students and our allies to join us in implementing anti-oppression in the practice of lawyering and everyday life.

The Black Law Students' Association (BLSA) at Osgoode Hall Law School is an affiliate of the Black Law Students' Association of Canada (BLSAC), a national, not-for-profit organization. Our two main goals are:
- Promote diversity in law by increasing access to legal education for African Canadian/Black-identifying individuals
- Facilitate professional advancement of those persons through mentoring and networking opportunities.

The Canadian Hispanic Bar Association (\CHBA\") is the primary organization representing Latin American Canadian Lawyers who have already joined the bar. CHBA Osgoode — a nonprofit student organization comprised of Osgoode Hall Law School students — is now a student chapter of the CHBA. The focal aim of our organization is to provide a unifying forum for Latinx law students and students interested in Latin culture. We intend to combine academic excellence with concerted community involvement. The following Articles shall be binding on executive and general members of CHBA Osgoode."""

The Canadian Italian Association of Osgoode (CIAO) works to promote Italian culture within Osgoode, to provide students a forum to celebrate their heritage, to help spread awareness about Italian culture and values, and to enrich the experience of students at Osgoode.

The Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights – Osgoode (CLAIHR-O) supports the mission of CLAIHR, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the global protection of human rights. CLAIHR-O fosters dialogue and raises awareness on international human rights issues among students and faculty at Osgoode Hall Law School through educational initiatives, such as panels and workshops. CLAIHR-O is also dedicated to helping law students explore career opportunities in the legal field and works to engage the academic community in meaningful discussions about the advancement of human rights globally.

Osgoode's Legal Clinic.

The Competition Law Society of Osgoode (CLSO) provides a platform for discussion, professional development, and networking for Osgoode Hall students interested in competition law, economic policy, consumer protection and regulation. The CLSO highlights current developments in competition law, offers insight into developing a career in competition regulation, and serves to bridge the gap between legal theory and practice.

The Disability Collective of Osgoode is dedicated to creating a space for Osgoode students who identify as disabled to engage in collective advocacy and peer support. The Club's focus is on supporting and advocating for disabled students, but non-disabled allies and advocates are welcome to participate. We feel strongly that a space for students who identify as disabled is necessary in combating the isolation, pressure to self-advocate, and ongoing marginalization that students with disabilities at Osgoode currently face, as well as facilitating better access to the legal profession for disabled people.

Members of Fair Change work to reduce the perpetuation of poverty created by provincial offence tickets that are imposed on street-involved individuals (e.g. panhandling, loitering). Student advocates manage their client file(s) from start to finish, including conducting interviews, managing client relationships, drafting legal materials, and representing clients in pre-hearing negotiations, hearings of first instance, and appeal hearings.

We are a non-profit organization aiming to reduce barriers for students who are first in their family to complete a legal education. We offer resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, professional development, and academic workshops to support our members navigate the unique challenges of law school.

The Immigration and Refugee Law Society (IRLS) is a student-run organization at Osgoode dedicated to better integrating Osgoode students within the fields of immigration and refugee law. IRLS further serves as a means for Osgoode students to connect with the vast immigration and refugee lawyer network in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. IRLS seeks to build this bridge through networking events, panels, firm tours, socials and more.

The Intellectual Property Society of Osgoode (IPSO) is Osgoode's group for students with an interest in intellectual property and technology. Our mission is to connect Osgoode students with Toronto's IP community. Every year, we organize and host events meant to explore what it means work in the field of IP. Our past events have included career panels and tours with some of Toronto's top IP law firms.

Osgoode's Intellectual Property clinic.

The Osgoode Jewish Law Students Association is an equity-seeking group that aims to foster a sense of community among Jewish Students at Osgoode Hall Law School. Throughout the year, we provide resources and host various events that provide law students with professional development, networking, and community-building opportunities. In addition to our focus on professional development in the legal field, the JLSA seeks to amplify Jewish voices, advocating for and bringing awareness to Jewish interests on campus.

The Korean Law Students' Association aims to unite and empower its members by fostering a strong sense of community through active engagement with Korean communities in Canada. It strives to create leadership opportunities for members within the Korean-Canadian and global communities by advancing legal education, promoting Korean culture, facilitating volunteerism, and acting as a bridge between members and Korean organizations. Additionally, the KLSA works to strengthen Osgoode's alumni network while providing networking opportunities and benefits to enhance connections within the Korean-Canadian community.

The Legal Entrepreneurs Organization (LEO) at Osgoode Hall Law School is a student-led initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship within the legal field. It provides a platform for law students interested in legal innovation and business ventures, offering opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills, network with industry professionals, and explore non-traditional legal career paths. LEO hosts events, workshops, and discussions on topics such as legal technology, business law, and start-ups, empowering students to think creatively about the intersection of law and business.

The Middle Eastern and North African Law Students Association (MENALSA) is committed to fostering connections and advancing the careers of law students with Middle Eastern and North African heritage. We organize engaging social events, networking opportunities, and provide career development resources, including mock interviews and resume and cover letter support.

Osgoode's annual variety show.

Welcome to the Muslim Law Students' Association (MLSA) at Osgoode Hall Law School! The MLSA exists to provide a source of community for Muslim-identifying law students at Osgoode. Importantly, the MLSA welcomes ALL Muslim students, regardless of how they practice or whether they are currently practicing. We also celebrate the diversity of our Osgoode community, and hope to create an inclusive space for all folks, including our Black and LGBTQ+ Muslims. During the upcoming year, we will provide a range of programming, from social outings and community events, to opportunities for networking and professional development. Amid the ongoing plight of Muslim folks around the world, including in Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Afghanistan, we hope to continue our advocacy initiatives as an equity seeking group with a social justice mandate. If any of this sounds interesting to you, please connect with us at mlsaosgoode@gmail.com.

The Nyantende Foundation Osgoode chapter is dedicated to raising money for children's education in Congo. We are a registered NGO with other chapters in Canada. At the Osgoode chapter, we hold raffles with prizes to encourage students to donate money to a great cause.

Osgoode's Very Own Newspaper.

The Osgoode Advocacy Society (OAS) provides students with an opportunity to learn about and exercise skills related to alternative dispute resolution in the practice of law as well as meet and network with lawyers who work in advocacy-heavy legal careers.

The Osgoode Business Law Society (OBLS) provides a platform for Osgoode students to explore the diverse areas of business law. Through hosting educational, networking, and social events, OBLS offers its members the ability to connect with opportunities and professionals working in this practice area.

The Osgoode Charity Law Association (OCLA) aims to give members of the Osgoode community an opportunity to learn more about the charity law sector and what it takes to represent stakeholders within the private and public sectors. As a General Member of the OCLA, you will get to meet a variety of practitioners within the field of law at the events held throughout the year and interact with upcoming trends in practice and policy.

The Osgoode Chinese Student Association (OCSA) is dedicated to creating a warm and inclusive environment where students with Chinese backgrounds can build lifelong friendships, engage in meaningful activities, and enrich students' experience at Osgoode. From cultural celebrations and social events to professional development opportunities, OCSA offers something for everyone, making it a hub for connection and growth.

The Osgoode Christian Legal Fellowship is comprised of law students who desire to know and serve Jesus Christ, integrating faith with the study and practice of law. We routinely gather in fellowship and in the study of the Bible to deepen our relationship with Him, while supporting each other and building friendships in our shared love of God. In our pursuit to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God, we aspire to enhance our understanding of principles that are consistent with, and illuminated by, our Christian faith in relation to legal issues and matters of public discourse.

The Osgoode Entertainment and Sports Law Association is an organization committed to fostering interest in entertainment and sports law among students. ESLA serves as a forum in which members may discuss relevant entertainment and sports law issues, as well as a social opportunity to connect on relevant entertainment and sports issues. ESLA provides opportunities for interaction between ESLA members and professionals in the private and public sector of the entertainment and sports law industry. ESLA offers several opportunities to network and interact with professionals in the field through panels, tours, pub nights, Osgoode Hockey Arbitration Competition and the annual ESLA conference.

The Osgoode Environmental Law Society is dedicated to providing a forum for environmentally minded students to meet, to get involved in environmentally-helpful and sustainable activities, and to access information about the law, careers, and events in the environmental field. The Environmental Law Society raises awareness of environmental and environmental justice issues among the Osgoode student body and advocates for laws, standards, and policies that protect and enhance environmental quality, justice, and sustainability.

The Osgoode Fashion Law Society is a student-run organization at Osgoode which aims to acquaint our community to legal issues and opportunities in fashion and related industries. If you have a passion for fashion, intellectual property, or the entertainment industry, then this is the club for you!

The Osgoode Feminist Collect (OFC) is dedicated to promoting a feminist perspective within Osgoode Hall through an anti-oppressive approach, embracing diverse forms of feminism and welcoming people of all genders. OFC's goals include promoting education and discussion on gender equality, women's rights and diversity. Our programming ranges from events highlighting feminist voices, mentorship opportunities, advocating for legal and social rights of marginalized groups and collaborating with other women in law and feminist organizations around the community.

Osgoode Hall Animal Justice seeks to enhance legal protections for animals in Canada through education and advocacy, and to raise awareness about the field of animal law.
The activities of Osgoode Hall Animal Justice shall include, but not be limited to: hosting guest speakers, debates, and open-forum discussions on current issues in animal law; networking with students at other law schools; and advocating on behalf of plant-based students within the Osgoode Hall Law School. Connect with us at osgoodeanimaljustice@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @osgoodeanimaljustice

The Osgoode Hall Athletics Association (OHAA) is dedicated to supporting Osgoode's athletes by organizing intramural sports and creating opportunities for students to compete against other law schools and firms. We foster a strong sense of community and teamwork while promoting health, fitness, and friendly competition.

The Osgoode Hall French Club seeks to promote bilingualism at Osgoode Hall. It is a conversation and social club that is interested in promoting the use of the French language both at Osgoode Hall and in the wider Ontario legal community. The French Club seeks to provide a forum in which students can improve and maintain their French language skills while enjoying themselves at social and educational events such as movie-nights and crepe sales. The Osgoode Hall French Club is particularly interested in providing a space for exchange students to socialize at Osgoode and also to become better acquainted with the City of Toronto. All levels of French are welcome. We are seeking two first year reps of any level of French fluency from the incoming class as well as more fluent members for VP positions.

The Osgoode Hall Law Journal (OHLJ) is a leading forum for legal scholarship, publishing continually since 1958. The Journal is run by student editors with a faculty editor-in-chief.

The Osgoode Hall Law Union is a chapter of the Law Union of Ontario consisting of students committed to advocacy for social justice. We operate from a position that is anti-colonial, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, anti-capitalist, feminist, and is rooted in principles of disability justice and transformative justice. We call for abolishing prisons, LandBack, Free Palestine, and liberation for all who are oppressed by capitalism and colonialism. Recently we have facilitated student organizing for a safe and equitable return to campus, supported teaching assistants picketing with Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3903, hosted panels on movement lawyering, organized a trip to the Yale Rebellious Lawyering Conference, and hosted movement defence/legal observer training. We are dedicated to collectively re-imagining law to create worlds and futures of care and liberation for all.

The Osgoode Health Law Association seeks to provide a broad introduction to law students interested in health law careers and issues, encourage participation and intellectual growth in the field, and generate appreciation for the interaction between health law and other legal disciplines. The Health Law Association holds various events throughout the year including but not limited to: special interest panels; networking opportunities; a career panel; as well as a special production of resources and information regarding health law related issues.

The Osgoode Indigenous Students Association aims to promote accessible legal education for Indigenous peoples in a culturally appropriate learning environment. To raise awareness and provide support for Indigenous students and initiatives within Osgoode Hall. To support faculty's advocacy and/or initiatives for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives, historical context, community experiences, knowledge, healing, cultural wisdom, and insights within the law school and curriculum. To create formal and informal links between Osgoode Hall and Indigenous communities. To foster academic, professional, and social supports among Indigenous students and allies at Osgoode Hall.

The Osgoode International Law Society (OILS) provides students interested in international law with exposure to the field by organizing events throughout the year and by providing its members with information about career options in the field. OILS is committed to serving the interests of students in all areas of international law, extending from international human rights issues to international corporate law.

The MSA provides a peer support network and advocacy for the mature student population at Osgoode Hall Law School. Contact: MatureStudents@osgoode.yorku.ca.

The Osgoode OUTLaws is the 2SLGBTQIA+ student group at Osgoode Hall Law School. Our primary goals are to support 2SLGBTQIA+ students on campus, promote equality and diversity in the legal profession, and contribute to our community. We hold educational panels, networking and social events, and fundraisers. Every year, we put on The Wendy Babcock Drag Show, one of Osgoode's largest events.

The Osgoode Panhellenic Association (OPA) promotes Greek culture at Osgoode by providing students of Greek heritage a forum to come together, to spread awareness about Greek culture and values, and to serve and enrich the Osgoode Hall community. OPA events educate students about the law as it is practiced by lawyers who serve clients in languages other than English or French, such as Greek, as well as promote the idea of serving clients who speak Greek as a first language.

The Osgoode Peer Support Centre is an entirely student volunteer-driven service for Osgoode students seeking a positive space and a supportive individual to speak with about social, academic, financial, relationship, sexual orientation, discrimination, and other personal stressors. This initiative aimed at providing Osgoode students with a positive space where they can relax, have fun, and talk to their peers about what's on their minds. The OPSC operates in conjunction with Osgoode's Student Success and Wellness Counsellor to help alleviate the stresses associated with law school. The OPSC also operates as a point of contact for students who want to learn about the services that are available at Osgoode, York University, and the city of Toronto that deal with various issues.

The Osgoode Privacy Law Society (OPLS) is a student-led club composed of a group of people passionate about all things privacy law. We are dedicated to increasing awareness about interdisciplinary privacy issues in industries such as health, employment, and technology. OPLS will provide an inclusive space for students and professionals to gather through panel events, networking opportunities, and an annual debate on an ongoing privacy issue. OPLS is dedicated to supplementing the foundational privacy seminar at Osgoode Hall Law School to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge about an increasingly important area of practice.

The Osgoode Securities Law Association (OSLA) is the first student-led club centred on securities law in the history of Osgoode. Founded recently in September 2020, the club's mission is to help students learn about the dynamic area of securities law, new and exciting issues at the intersection of securities markets and legal practice, and to introduce students to opportunities in the area. To achieve this mission, OSLA hosts events such as expert panels, keynote speaker events, general introductions to the area and deeper dives into specific emerging issues.

The Osgoode Sikh Students Association (\SSA\") provides a community and forum for all students and allies of the Sikh community. Our goal is to tackle systemic barriers which prevent Sikh students and Persons of Colour from accessing the legal profession. We foster an inclusive environment for students to collaborate and network with Sikh students at Osgoode across Canada and Sikhs in the legal field. We provide a platform to advocate for pressing human rights' issues surrounding the Sikh community. We aim to increase the legal community's education surrounding our history and have you join us to celebrate important Sikh events."""

The Osgoode Society for Civil Litigation (\OSCL\") is dedicated to providing a community forum and platform for students passionate in the civil litigation side of the legal practice. This includes providing students with opportunities to meet fellow soon-to-be litigators at Osgoode and other law schools network with associates partners and recruiters in the civil litigation bar discuss pressing issues within and surrounding civil litigation in Ontario and learn about the other half of the business law dyad. We can be contacted at OsgoodeSCL@gmail.com."""

The Osgoode Society for Corporate Governance is a non-profit organization at Osgoode Hall Law School. Being a student-led club, OSCG strives to create a platform that allows students to engage in knowledge exchange with industry professionals to encourage and stimulate the sharing of views, ideas, and information concerning global corporate governance issues. Recognizing that corporate governance reform is necessary the OSCG works to bring attention to corporate governance issues on the global and local levels.

Introducing students to legal and business employment opportunities in the venture capital industry through knowledge-sharing, speaker panels and other events..

The Osgoode Women's Network seeks to advance women in the legal field through community engagement and outreach, supporting the professional development of general members, and by providing mentorship and networking opportunities tailored to women-identifying students. OWN adopts an intersectional approach in recognition that an individual's experiences may be shaped by their membership in other equity-seeking groups. OWN is committed to centralizing and amplifying the voices of historically marginalized experiences of womanhood and is dedicated to creating a safe space for our vibrant membership. You can find us on LinkedIn: OWN and Instagram: @ownosgoode.

The OTLA was formed to create a positive learning environment for its members to learn and discuss all matters related to tax law. It is dedicated to helping Osgoode students understand the intricacies of tax law and delve deeper into current issues on the subject. Furthermore, the OTLA has an additional role to aid and educate first year students regarding the possibility of a career in tax law by providing useful information that will help students decide if tax law is the career for them.

PBSC is a multiple award-winning law student program that provides legal services without charge to organizations and individuals in need in Canada. We are the only national law student program in Canada, the only national pro bono program in the country, and the only national pro bono service organization anywhere in the world. PBSC has chapters at all 22 law schools in Canada. Each year, PBSC provides 1400-1500 law students with volunteer opportunities to develop their legal skills by serving up to 400 organizations from coast to coast. PBSC volunteers increase access to justice in Canada by providing high quality, professional legal assistance to vulnerable populations and individuals.

Here at Osgoode, we're situated in one of the quickest developing real estate markets in the world, Toronto, Ontario. The acquisition, sale and development of real estate and infrastructure is going on all around us. The Real Estate and Infrastructure Student Association (REISA) is an Osgoode Hall Law School student club dedicated to raising awareness of the growing fields of real estate and infrastructure law. Our mission is to provide students with the opportunity to learn more about these practice areas through a network composed of students and lawyers. If you are interested in learning more about these practice areas, or simply wish to connect with students who have an interest in real estate and infrastructure law, this club is for you.

The Runnymede Society is a non-partisan organization of Canadian law students, legal scholars, and jurists committed to the principles of constitutionalism, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. Through on-campus lectures, panels, and debates, Runnymede seeks to promote intellectual diversity in the Canadian legal academy and profession on these core principles and other timely legal debates. We invite speakers and attendees from across the legal spectrum to attend our events, and offer meaningful academic and professional development opportunities for students who join our chapters as members.

Osgoode Hall's South Asian Law Students' Association (SALSA) is an organization that strives to build a supportive space for members of the South Asian community at Osgoode. We offer social events, resources, mentorship, career development, and an inclusive community for all members. We also offer opportunities to connect with other South Asian organizations and South Asian members of the bar. Please check us out online on Instagram (@osgoodesalsa), Facebook (\Osgoode South Asian Law Students Association SALSA\") and Twitter (@SalsaOsgoode) or email us at salsa@osgoode.yorku.ca to learn more and get involved!"""

Visit our counterpart in student government here: http://studentcaucus.legalandlit.ca.

The Tamil Law Students' Association (TLSA) of Osgoode Hall Law School is a student-run organization dedicated to fostering a supportive network of law students of Tamil heritage which empowers them to pursue their interests and objectives, both during and after their law school careers. In addition to bringing Tamil culture to the Osgoode Hall community and raising awareness regarding issues of importance to the Tamil community in Canada, TLSA is dedicated to working collaboratively with individuals and organizations in the Canadian Tamil community and other marginalized and racialized communities to address issues of importance to its members.

The Eastern and Central European Society of Osgoode (ECEO) is a student-run organization working to bring together Osgoode students with a connection to Eastern or Central Europe. Building on our shared cultural background of the former Eastern Bloc and our unique history in Canada, ECEO aims to facilitate professional and personal growth of its members.

The JD/MBA Students' Association's mission is to represent the interest of students in the joint program and further the study of business, law, and the intersection thereof at Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business, at York University. The JD/MBA Students' Association strives to provide students with opportunities to network with their peers, faculty and members of the business & legal community. Connect with us on Instagram @the_jdmba or by emailing jdmba@osgoode.yorku.ca,

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