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Pathways to Law Programs

At CLR, we understand that real change starts with knowledge and connection. That’s why we focus on mentorship, legal education, advocacy, and community-building to equip youth with the tools they need to engage meaningfully with the law. Whether through writing, discussion, or direct action, we support young people in exploring the role of law in their lives and the power they have to change it. By democratizing access to legal literacy and reducing barriers to participation, we’re building a national network of passionate, engaged, and socially conscious future legal professionals. Together, we’re not just studying Canadian law, but we’re reimagining who gets to shape it.

The Canadian Law Review (CLR) is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the legal gap in Canada. We believe that the legal system should be accessible, equitable, and responsive to the voices of future generations. Through our publications, programs, and platforms, we create space for an intergenerational community of legal thinkers, including students, educators, legal professionals, and advocates, all committed to shaping a more informed and just society.

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THE CANADIAN LAW REVIEW

OUR MISSION

The Canadian Law Review’s mission is to empower youth to engage with and shape Canadian law and public policy through advocacy, education, and community.

IMPACT WORK

At the heart of CLR, is a drive to do work that makes positive impact. That's why we launched two equity-centered impact projects: our Access to Justice (A2J) Series and our Pathways to Law (P2L) Pilot Program. 

The Access to Justice Series features conversations with legal professionals, advocates, and community leaders who share their personal stories and speak candidly about barriers in Canada’s legal system. From racial justice to housing rights to mental health, these sessions help young people understand the law in a way that’s relevant, accessible, and rooted in lived experience. The Pathways to Law (P2L) Program offers hands-on programming for underrepresented youth, including legal workshops, mentorship, and small-group advocacy projects in marganlzied communities across Ontario. The three P2L Programs are London, Peel Region, and Thunder Bay. 

PUBLICATIONS

Through our two flagship publications, we create space for a wide range of voices and experiences. The Journal of the Canadian Law Review is our peer-reviewed academic publication, showcasing rigorous legal research and analysis from emerging scholars across the country. The Brief is our more seasonal publication that breaks down legal concepts, spotlights pressing Canadian legal issues, and amplifies author perspectives on emerging legal topics.

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BY THE CANADIAN LAW REVIEW

THE BRIEF

PROGRAMS & TEAMS

The Canadian Law Review offers two programs: The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Program and the Campus Ambassador (CA) program. In addition, CLR hosts volunteers across multiple teams, including our operations team, our editorial teams, and our advisory board. 

Junior Research Fellowship

The JRF Program pairs undergraduate authors with law student editors and legal advisors to offer youth opportunities to get invovled with legal research, writing, and scholarship. All JRF papers are published in The Journal. 

Campus Ambassadorship

The Campus Ambassador Program empowers students to build pre-law communities on their university or college campuses. Ambassadors organize CLR-sponsored events and support pre-law campus initiatives.

Operations Team Roles

The Operations Team plays a key role in driving the organization’s initiatives. From marketing and outreach to events, communications, and finance, team members gain hands-on experience in the legal and nonprofit space.

Editorial Team Roles

Across The Brief and The Journal, CLR hosts two editorial teams, with senior, associate, and copy editors all assisting with the research and writing process for Authors. Editors recieve publishing credit pending article acceptance.

Advisory Board Roles

The Advisory Board is comprised of outstanding legal professionals. The Advisors conduct virtual writing and editorial workshops throughout the year for students, and provide the Board of Directors with administrative guidance. 

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The Canadian Law Review

Bridging the Legal Gap

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