Queen's Asian Law Students' Association

04/03/2024

🎓 Attention all law students! 🎓

Exciting news! SALSA, QALSA, and SSA are joining forces to present "Navigating the Legal Field as a Person of Colour" an insightful panel discussion exploring diversity in the legal profession! 🌟

🗓️ Date: March 5th
🕕 Time: 5:00 PM

Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to explore the legal landscape from a unique perspective, and learn what EDII means in the legal field.

Fill out the sign up sheet below to receive the link. See you there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdox-_H-D1UXlPfnUO3r2Lm5RsK5-K0L02u73h-_O7ZDCFbsQ/viewform

16/09/2023

Hello Queen's Law!

As we all start easing into an exciting year of law school, the Queen's Asian Law Students' Association (QALSA) is recruiting new exec positions!

QALSA aims to foster connections among law students and lawyers who self-identify as Asian, or those who wish to be an ally to the Asian legal community. We welcome law students wishing to engage in the Asian lawyers' community to join us. We are dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion at Queen's Law and the future legal market by hosting EDII, professional, and social events throughout the year. You are also strongly encouraged to join if you are interested in promoting equity and inclusion at law school!

‼️Applications can be found by scanning the QR code or checking the link below. They are due September 22, 2023 @11:59pm.‼️

If you have any questions of if you would like to join the team in another capacity not listed in the application form, please let Co-Presidents, Aoxiang Chang and Filbert Yung know, and we'll try to find a position for you in the club!

APPLICATIONS: https://forms.gle/TD73gbNTTZX6S6iU6

20/11/2022

Hey Everyone!
We are excited to share that we will be having a major collaborative event next Tuesday, November 22 with Professor Imseis! We are extremely excited to host and look forward to seeing everyone there for this important discussion on Canadian foreign policy, international legal principles and their hypocrisy.
Please fill out this google form to sign up! There will be coffee and snacks provided ☕️ 🍪
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_1TUfYcIy0KVXHyhANTWJFETGg1VQdXKVcwGzc_9TJQ/edit

16/11/2022

Hey QL,

Need a break from school? Want to immerse yourself in a Studio Ghibli world? Just want to feel something again? Join QALSA in watching Kiki’s Delivery Service at The Screening Room on Wednesday, November 23 at 5:30pm. Tickets are limited so check out the link below to secure your spot. All are welcome!

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/qalsa-movie-night-kikis-delivery-service-tickets-468933080467?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

17/09/2022

Hey Queen’s Law!

As you all start easing into an exciting semester of law school, the Queen’s Asian Law Students’ Association (QALSA) hopes that you will consider joining us during the 2022-2023 academic year.

We are looking for students who want a meaningful role building a club, who are passionate about advancing diversity & inclusion in the legal profession, and who are interested in promoting professional and social opportunities for the Asian Law Student community to join our team.

Please see below for the 2022/23 application form and please feel free to reach out to our co-presidents Filbert Yung and Manahil Jawad if you have any questions about the application process. Applications are due September 28, 2022 at 11:59PM EST. We hope to hear from you!

Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/MRBbuu7gBVwum36a6

27/05/2022

Recruitment While Racialized: A Discussion About Best Practices and Diversity Initiative

As we continue to see greater inclusion and diversity in the legal profession, we also want to ensure that continuous steps are made to foster even greater inclusivity. Join us for a conversation with racialized lawyers and candidates who have navigated the legal recruitment process to discuss tips for success, confidence in discussing one's background with respect to diversity, and best interview practice tips.

May 28, 2022 from 11-12
Sign up with the link below

https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flive.remo.co%2Fe%2Ffacl-room-a-may-28-2022%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjennifer.jeong%40queensu.ca%7Ce31a0117bcf7424d926608da3f56d4f0%7Cd61ecb3b38b142d582c4efb2838b925c%7C1%7C0%7C637891939429504016%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BOFsy6Ne%2F6nszh3x30KXqPNYOx3H5HJBfg%2BaBE9hJUo%3D&reserved=0

03/03/2022

Tired of having to stick to Wii Sports bowling? Feel the urge to socialize with your friends and colleagues? Your fingers itching for the smooth feeling of a bowling ball? We have the solution to all those problems.

Join QALSA as we take a breather before exams and have some fun bowling! It's only five dollars, and that will get you two whole games. The bowling alley is about a half hour walk from the Law Building. We will be heading out as a group but you are more than welcome to simply meet us there.

Space is limited, so sign up quickly! We will send out an email later on to all those who secure a spot with information on choosing groups for the lanes and for e-transfer details.

WHEN: Thursday, March 17, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
WHERE: Cloverleaf Lanes, 10 Bath Road, Kingston Ontario, K7L 1H4
PRICE: $5/person

Sign-up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceOYBOf-qITrwEVWtkId0lphiTtNOX07O10s0_uI1LBgwyuA/viewform

18/11/2021

Hey QL!
QALSA (Queen's Asian Law Students' Association) will be hosting a virtual movie night.

We will be watching "Love Hard" using Netflix Party on Friday, November 26, at 7 PM!

We will hold a raffle for some UberEats gift cards and QALSA merch afterward for everyone who attends.

Please fill this short form (https://b.link/3fzjdz) so we can send you the Zoom link the day of, and so we can contact you if you win! :)

See you there!

09/11/2021

Join FACL’s Mentorship Committee for an evening of speed networking and mentorship in an intimate virtual small group setting via Zoom. Learn from leaders in their practice areas, get their law school survival tips, and connect (in a socially distanced way)!

Mentors and mentees can register online at https://on.facl.ca/tc-events/facl-fall-mentorship-kickoff/

21/10/2021

Hey Queen's Law,

Just a reminder from the Queen's Asian Law Student's Association that TODAY is the last day to sign up for the QALSA mentorship program. You'll get a chance to network 1-on-1 with several of our mentors, plus you'll get matched with a mentor of your own for the rest of the year!
https://forms.gle/UmixRVkEzPWX5jkeA

Also, be sure to come out for the program launch TOMORROW Oct 22 from 5-6:30 pm! See you all there!

Queen's Asian Law Students' Association (QALSA) was established in the 2019/2020 school year. Since then, we've hosted social events, conferences, and run mentorship programs to help connect students with more members of the Queen's Law community! Thanks in advance for signing up - we'll be sending....