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 that it has set up official and recurring scholarships at the University of Victoria Faculty of Law and Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law commencing September 2024. These scholarships will be awarded by the schools annually until 2027.

Please refer to the respective schools’ official scholarship websites for more information on how to apply.

FACL BC will self administer a scholarship to UBC Peter A. Allard School of Law students on the same timeline.

Applications are now closed but will reopen in September 2025.

University of Victoria Faculty of Law

The award will be granted to an Asian Canadian undergraduate student entering or continuing in the Faculty of Law at UVic. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and further preference is for students who are the first in their immediate family to attend a law school. Approval of the recipients is made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Law.

Amount

$1,000 per year, over 3 years, will be awarded to 1 successful candidate for an expected total value of $3,000.

Eligibility Requirements

• A student currently enrolled at the University of Victoria Faculty of Law; and

• Asian Canadian (defined as a Canadian student of some Asian descent).

Application

The Award will be administered by the UVic Student Awards and Financial Aid Office, in accordance with the policies and procedures for undergraduate awards.

View the Award by visiting this page here and navigating to the “Scholarships: F-L” tab.

Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law

The award will be intended for a TRU student enrolled in the JD program, who self-identifies as “Asian Canadian”. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and who are the first in their immediate family to attend a law school. The purpose of the gift is to support Asian Canadian law students.

Amount

$1,000 per year, over 3 years, will be awarded to 1 successful candidate for an expected total value of $3,000.

Eligibility Requirements

• A student currently enrolled at Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law; and

• Self-identify as Asian Canadian (defined as a Canadian student of some Asian descent).

Application

Faculty Adjudicated - Apply Directly.

View the Award by visiting here and filtering the award results specific to the Faculty of Law.

UBC Peter A. Allard School of Law

The FACL BC UBC Scholarship recognizes one current Juris Doctor law student enrolled at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia who demonstrates 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.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a FACL BC Scholarship, students must:

• be an incoming 1L, 2L, or 3L law student enrolled in the Juris Doctor program at the Peter A. Allard School of Law (UBC);
• self-identify as of pan-Asian descent (South Asian, Southeast Asian, East Asian, Central/West Asian);
• demonstrate past, current and/or future involvement in promoting equity, justice and opportunity for pan-Asian Canadian legal professionals and/or the wider community in British Columbia, with previous involvement with FACL BC preferred;
• be a current student member of FACL BC (note: Student Membership is complimentary, sign up at faclbc.ca/join); and
• consent to having their name (photo and short bio optional) displayed on our webpage at faclbc.ca/scholarship.

Please note that LLM Common Law candidates, past scholarship recipients, FACL BC Student Directors, and student contractors including Executive Coordinators and Associate Director (both current and former) are not eligible to apply.

Selection Process

• Each application that meets the requirements set out above will be reviewed by current FACL BC Executive board members on a “blind resume review” basis, with all identifying personal information redacted and anonymized prior to consideration.
  
• FACL BC exercises sole and absolute discretion to determine scholarship eligibility and scholarship recipients.
  
• FACL BC’s decisions are final. Application materials will not be returned to applicants.

If you have any questions regarding the above scholarships, contact finance@faclbc.ca.

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)
• Jason Liu (2024, FACL BC UBC Scholarship)

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