Community Resources

Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)

“Promoting Black Legal Excellence”

The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL), formed in March 1996, is a national network of law professionals and individuals committed to reinvesting in the community.

CABL’s continuing goal is to bring together law professionals and other interested members of the community from across Canada to cultivate and maintain The Association of Black professionals in Canada.

Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC)

The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) is a not-for-profit corporation set up under the laws of Ontario in 2017. BLAC delivers legal aid services to low and no income Black Ontarians.

They work to combat individual and systemic anti-Black racism by providing legal representation, legal advice and brief services. Additionally, they engage in law reform and community development and give public information sessions.

Black Female Lawyers Network (BFLN)

The Black Female Lawyers Network (BFLN) is a registered not-for-profit organization, established in 2006. BFLN provides a forum for students and practitioners in the field to convene, share and learn from one another. The BFLN strategically advocates for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, promotes the retention and advancement of black female legal professionals in the private and public sectors, lends their expertise and resources to empower marginalized youth, celebrates and showcases the achievements of black female legal professionals, and provides a safe forum for robust dialogue.

Check out their annual event the Sistahs-in-Law Retreat and Fundraiser.

Black Law Students’ Association of Canada (BLSA Canada)

The Black Law Students’ Association of Canada (BLSA Canada) is a national student-run non-profit organization founded in 1991. BLSA Canada supports and enhances academic and professional opportunities for Black law students in both official languages. This commitment extends to Black high school and undergraduate students and the community generally through our mentorship initiatives.

BLSA Canada and its chapters at law schools nationwide are concerned with challenges faced by the black community as they relate to the legal system. Launching various initiatives to promote increased representation of black students in law schools and assist in facilitating their success are a priority.