Women’s Legal Mentorship Team (WLMP /PMDF) is taking its Summer Break!
As a 100% non-funded volunteer program the Women’s Legal Mentorship Program (WLMP) takes a break during the summer months.
We willbe back August 26th when we will start processing newe memberships and opening up the annual WLMP Mentor Matching.
Wishing everyone a happy, safe and fun summer!
–XOXO Team WLMP
It’s not criminal to ask questions.
Got questions about working in Canadian criminal defence law? Wondering what the life of a criminal defence lawyer looks like?
Then sign up for the Women’s Legal Mentorship Program’s (WLMP) and Women in Canadian Criminal Defence’s (WiCCD) Virtual Speed Mentoring on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Women’s Legal Mentorship Program’s (WLMP) is hosting a skills based panel event focused on effectively summarizing information is a critical legal skill for law students, articling students and lawyers.WLMP’s Successful Summaries 101 for Law Students panel event is happening on Tuesday October 18, 2022 at 3:30PM PST/6:30PM EST.
Women’s Legal Mentorship Program (WLMP) understands that not everyone has the same access to student leadership opportunities. Plus, it can be hard to balance your desire to make a difference and your busy law school life.
That’s why the WLMP offers national student leadership opportunities that allow you to lead the change from where you are. Whether at home or in your law school. Then consider applying for our two new WLMP’s National Student Leadership positions.
Are You a WLMP Local Legal Leader?
Interested in creating a positive braver national space for self-identifying Canadian women in law through integrative mentorship, equity and leadership in your region?
Then check out the WLMP’s Local Legal Leaders Committee Opportunities.
Balancing your desire to make a difference and your busy law school life can be hard. That’s why the Women’s Legal Mentorship Program (WLMP) offers Volunteer From Home student committee opportunities.
Join the WLMP for an information session on our WLMP Peer Leadership Certificate™ Program. Learn more about the WLMP, the programs we offer and how to attain your certificate through this specialized program.
The event is held twice on September 28th to accommodate different time zones. One session will be held at 3:00PM PST/6:00PM EST and another will be held at 6:00PM PST/9:00PM EST.
The Women’s Legal Mentorship Program (WLMP) stands in solidarity with and extends our support to American women, non-binary and gender nonconforming individuals who have lost and/or are at risk of losing their right to access safe abortion services in the United States. The WLMP unequivocally supports and demands access to safe reproductive healthcare options, which includes abortion care, both in Canada and abroad. Every person has the right to make decisions regarding their reproductive health. No one should be deprived of their right to choice and to make decisions regarding their body.
Now you’re setting out on the next phase of your legal career — Bar Prep.
Looking at the Ontario Bar Prep materials can be overwhelming.
Get into the Bar Prep mindset through the WLMP’s Ontario Bar Prep Webinar with Piper Riley Thompson.
The Annual Women’s Legal Mentorship Program (WLMP) Speed Mentoring event with Justice Canada was a great success! WLMP Student Members from all across Ontario connected with legal counsel from Justice Canada practicing in various legal areas. WLMP Student Members representing number of law schools such as Windsor Law, uOttawa Faculty of Law and Queen’s Law left with important takeaways and memorable connections.