Scholarship

FACL BC scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and are subject to sponsorship and available funding. Each year, our Executives (President, Vice Presidents, Advisory Director, and Treasurer) conduct a blind review of scholarship applications received. 

Available Scholarships 

FACL BC is pleased to announce two FACL BC student scholarships, each worth $1,000 CAD! One of the student scholarships is generously sponsored by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association ("NAPABA"). We thank NAPABA for their continued support. 

The FACL BC student scholarships recognize two current law students enrolled at a law school within British Columbia who demonstrate a keen interest in, and willingness to contribute to the British Columbian pan-Asian Canadian legal community. Consideration will be given to the applicant’s leadership and community involvement, and financial need.

Law students currently enrolled in a law school in British Columbia who self-identify as of persons of pan-Asian descent are eligible to apply. The scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants during the 13th Annual Gala on November 15, 2024. 

To apply, please visit this website. The deadline to apply is November 3, 2024 at 11:59 PM. 

Past Recipients

We are pleased to acknowledge the following scholarship recipients:

• Samrah Mian (2019, Student Scholarship)

• Parm Rai (2020, Student Scholarship, sponsored by Forte Workplace Law)

• Zainab Ahmed (2021, Next 10 Years Scholarship, sponsored by Blakes, Cassels, Harris and Company, Koffman Kalef, and Osler)
  
• Rhythm Jethi (2021, Next 10 Years Scholarship, sponsored by Blakes, Cassels, Harris and Company, Koffman Kalef, and Osler)
  
• Michelle Liu (2021, Next 10 Years Scholarship, sponsored by Blakes, Cassels, Harris and Company, Koffman Kalef, and Osler)
  
• Kaymi Yoon-Maxwell (2021, Next 10 Years Scholarship, sponsored by Blakes, Cassels, Harris and Company, Koffman Kalef, and Osler)
  
• Norman Atakhanov (2021, Next 10 Years Scholarship, sponsored by Blakes, Cassels, Harris and Company, Koffman Kalef, and Osler)

• Jinjae Jeong (2022, Next 10 Years Scholarship, sponsored by Blakes, Cassels, Harris and Company, Koffman Kalef, and Osler)
• Miguel Oreta (2022, TD Scholarship)
  
• Moora Paw (2022, NAPABA Scholarship)

• Dalal Tubeishat (2023, TD Scholarship)
  
• Harmeet Kaur Doad (2023, NAPABA Scholarship)

• Baron Hsueh (2024, FACL BC Scholarship, sponsored by TD)
• Rachel Lee (2024, FACL BC Scholarship, sponsored by TD)
• Rosemary Hu (2024, FACL BC Scholarship, sponsored by TD)
• ⁠Saijal Patel (2024, FACL BC Scholarship, sponsored by TD)

If you or your firm is interested in sponsoring a FACL BC Scholarship, please contact finance@faclbc.ca. 

Scholarship Winners

Learn more about a few of our scholarship winners below!

Samrah Mian (she/her) works in civil litigation/administrative law. She articled with the Community Legal Assistance Society and clerked at the BC Court of Appeal. She sits on the board of the Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture. 

Parm Rai (she/her) is a first generation Canadian lawyer and proud member of FACL. She is committed to promoting equity and diversity and reducing barriers at all levels in the legal profession.

Rhythm Jethi (she/her) is passionate about advocating for inclusivity in the legal field by bridging gaps through education, outreach, and empowerment of underrepresented voices. In her free time, Rhythm enjoys indulging in charcuterie boards. 

Michelle Liu (she/her) is a first-generation Canadian lawyer committed to advocating for underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor sports and gardening. 

Norman Atakhanov (he/him) is currently a third year law student at TRU Law. Norman will be articling in criminal defence with The Myers Law Company. In his spare time, Norman enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants in the city. 

Jinjae Jeong (he/him) is an Articled Student at Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre. He graduated from UVic Law as a McIntyre Medal recipient. He enjoys walking around the city with a film camera in hand, or playing board games with friends.

Miguel Oreta (he/him) has promoted equity and diversity through his extensive involvement at Allard Law, and in the wider community. Miguel has also helped marginalised populations through volunteer work with LSLAP and PBSC. 

Moora Paw hopes to become Canada’s inaugural female Karen refugee lawyer. She is committed to advocating for marginalized individuals and inspiring those with similar backgrounds to reach for new horizons. 

Dalal Tubeishat (she/her) is committed to racial justice. She has volunteered with PBSC, CARL, the ICLC, and is a founder of the Allard BIPOC Alliance, a club that seeks to build solidarity among racialized students.

Harmeet Kaur Doad (she/her) is a first-generation student. Her journey is fueled by a desire to contribute meaningfully to the criminal justice system and address systemic inequities faced by underserved communities.

Rachel Lee (all pronouns) is an LLM CL candidate at the Peter A. Allard School of Law and a practicing artist. They are dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, including but not limited to pan-Asian, 2SLGBTQQIA+, and those with disabilities, to create a more inclusive legal society.

Rosemary 昕禾 (Xinhe) Hu (she/her) is a Chinese immigrant from Dalian 大连, pursuing a joint degree in Common Law and Indigenous Legal Orders from UVic. She is an advocate for the human rights protection of marginalized communities, and for intersectional environmentalism.

Saijal Patel (she/her) is a second-year law student at Thompson Rivers University, and serves as Director of Events for Access to Justice in Kamloops. As the first in her family pursuing law, she is dedicated to supporting the Asian community and equitable access to justice.

Jason Liu (he/him) is a law student at Allard Law. As a second-generation Canadian, Jason’s parents immigrated to Canada and opened a small restaurant. His parents’ perseverance has inspired him to advocate for equal opportunities, particularly for those in the Asian community, to succeed and build successful lives