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New Responsive grants support the legal rights of people faced with a disability, survivors of violence, and Indigenous peoples

September 27, 2024

In the first half of 2024, The Law Foundation of Ontario has made eight new Responsive grants, totaling close to $1.5M.

Summer law student reflections: an enlightening and fulfilling journey

September 13, 2024
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I had the chance to work alongside a very dedicated and skilled group, dive into diverse practice areas, and support the vital work of the Class Proceedings Fund.

Number of grants for articling positions more than doubling

September 11, 2024
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Beginning in 2025, the Public Interest Articling Fellowship program will expand from 8 to 18 host organizations.

LAWS student reflections: many tasks, roles, and paths make up the Foundation

August 7, 2024
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The Foundation participates in LAWS’ Summer Job Program. This year we were fortunate to host Parihaan. Here are some of her reflections about working with the Foundation.

John Borrows receives 2024 Guthrie Award

August 6, 2024
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The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that the 2024 Guthrie Award recipient is legal scholar, John Borrows.

2023-2024 PIAF articling highlights

July 29, 2024
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We asked our 2023-2024 Public Interest Articling Fellowship participants to share some highlights of their articling experience. Here is some of what they shared.

Celebrating 50 years of advancing access to justice

June 26, 2024
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The Foundation turned the big 5-0 in 2024. It’s a significant milestone in our access to justice journey and a fine opportunity to reflect on our first 50 years.

Picture-perfect Catalyst Day

June 21, 2024
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The room was abuzz with meaningful conversations and connections at the Foundation’s second annual Catalyst Day on May 9, 2024.

Elizabeth Bowker joins Class Proceedings Committee

May 21, 2024
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We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Bowker to the Class Proceedings Committee.

Zahra Taseer appointed, Neha Chugh reappointed as Foundation representatives on OJEN and LCO Boards

May 6, 2024
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We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Zahra Taseer to serve as the Foundation’s representative on the Ontario Justice Education Network Board of Directors and the reappointment of Neha Chugh as the Foundation’s representative on the Law Commission of Ontario Board of Governors.

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New Responsive grants support the legal rights of people faced with a disability, survivors of violence, and Indigenous peoples

By Nathalie Noel | September 27, 2024

In the first half of 2024, The Law Foundation of Ontario has made eight new Responsive grants, totaling close to $1.5M.

Read More
Young man with dark curly hair and closely-trimmed beard
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Summer law student reflections: an enlightening and fulfilling journey

By Nathalie Noel | September 13, 2024

I had the chance to work alongside a very dedicated and skilled group, dive into diverse practice areas, and support the vital work of the Class Proceedings Fund.

Read More
A young Black man in a business suit and an older Black woman in business attire smiling, looking at camera
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Number of grants for articling positions more than doubling

By Nathalie Noel | September 11, 2024

Beginning in 2025, the Public Interest Articling Fellowship program will expand from 8 to 18 host organizations.

Read More
Young woman with long dark curly hair and glasses. She is smiling slightly and wearing a white shirt with a colourful painting in the background.
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LAWS student reflections: many tasks, roles, and paths make up the Foundation

By Nathalie Noel | August 7, 2024

The Foundation participates in LAWS’ Summer Job Program. This year we were fortunate to host Parihaan. Here are some of her reflections about working with the Foundation.

Read More
A man with white hair who is smiling and wearing a grey suit jacket. He is standing outside in front of thick, vivid green bushes
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John Borrows receives 2024 Guthrie Award

By Nathalie Noel | August 6, 2024

The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that the 2024 Guthrie Award recipient is legal scholar, John Borrows.

Read More
Seven photos of people, all smiling: woman with long black hair; woman with brown hair pulled into a low bun; woman with long, curly black hair; woman with shoulder-length auburn hair; woman with black braids pulled back into a bun; woman with long dark brown hair and glasses; woman with chin-length wavy brown hair

2023-2024 PIAF articling highlights

By Nathalie Noel | July 29, 2024

We asked our 2023-2024 Public Interest Articling Fellowship participants to share some highlights of their articling experience. Here is some of what they shared.

Read More