Name:

Women General Counsel Canada (WGCC) Scholarship

Type:

Students enrolled in an LLB or JD program at a Canadian university

Year

Entering or in 2^nd year

Amount:

$2,000

Program Load:

Full-Time

General Information:

1 award of $2,000

Applicants must:

1.     Be enrolled and in good standing in an LLB or JD program at a Canadian university;  

2.     Demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of women in the legal profession; and

3.     Consent to the use of their name, educational institution, likeness and submission in WGCC communications relating to the scholarship

Applying for the Scholarship:

An applicant can apply for the scholarship by:

1.     Preparing a letter of request of no more than 500 words describing how the applicant has demonstrated  commitment to the mission of WGCC and advancement of women in the legal profession (see topics below);

2.     Attaching one letter of reference from a faculty member in the law school; and attaching an optional additional letter of reference from a community member if applicable and helpful to demonstrate commitment to women in the legal profession, as described above

3.     Attaching a copy of a transcript demonstrating successful completion of the first year of law school and evidence of current registration. 

Deadline:

October 15 at 5 p.m. EST

Email Address for Submission:

info@womengc.ca attention: President of WGCC

Award Announcement Date:

Annually at WGCC AGM

Scholarship Paid Out:

January 31

About the Donor

Women General Counsel Canada (WGCC) is a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting women lawyers in general counsel and executive legal leadership positions. WGCC’s mission is threefold: we seek to connect women in-house counsels through social events, to help facilitate networking and building support systems; we organize professional development workshops and panels, to promote skill development and create a space for in-house counsels to confidentially ask questions and share experiences; and we provide support to female-oriented organizations in the community through our philanthropic efforts. WGCC currently has over 350 members across Canada, with active chapters in Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada, and British Columbia.