Equity

The Equity portfolio is committed to ensuring that law students of all backgrounds, identities and experiences are represented and included within the law school. The team is responsible for various events and initiatives throughout the year to celebrate diversity and raise awareness about issues affecting law students. These include:

  • The Women in Law Mentoring Scheme;

  • IDAHOBIT Day; and

  • Ignite Journal.

The Equity team is also available to address the concerns of students. Contact the Equity VP, Liz Offer.

Women’s Portfolio

The Equity team is committed to empowering women in the legal profession through our mentoring program.

Volunteering

Blackstone provides volunteering opportunities to law students.

Queer Portfolio

The Queer Portfolio aims to provide support and guidance to queer-identifying (LGBTIQA+) students.

Alternative Pathways

The Alternative Pathways Officer brings together a community of students who have come to law from different careers.

Indigenous Students

The Blackstone Society aims to empower Indigenous law students and promote greater awareness of Indigenous issues.

Ignite Journal

The Ignite Journal provides students with a platform to write about social justice issues.