34th Annual BLSA Canada Conference / 34ÈME Conférence annuelle AÉND Canada

Schedule

Thu Feb 13 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun Feb 16 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Westin Calgary | Calgary, AB

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This portal is exclusively for current law students who are attending a recognized law school and are registered as members of BLSA Canada. Non-law students can purchase their tickets through the General Portal, which will be available by October 25th, 2024.



34th Annual BLSA Canada Conference / 34ème Conférence annuelle AEND Canada

Our 34th Annual National Conference will be held in Calgary, Alberta, from Thursday, February 13th, 2025, to Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at the Westin Downtown Calgary, located at 3 420 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB T2P 2S6.

This year’s overarching theme, “Innovating Today, Impacting Tomorrow,” drives BLSA Canada’s initiatives and events.

  • Calgary is a place on the fringe—familiar but largely undiscovered. From its bustling downtown to character-filled neighbourhoods, Calgary is full of secrets, surprises, and stories. Renowned for its warm Western hospitality, Calgary prides itself on being the Ultimate Host City.
  • Calgary is widely known for some of the world’s best beef, the 1988 Winter Olympics, its rich petroleum industry, the Calgary Stampede and Banff National Park.
  • Learn more about Calgary here - https://www.visitcalgary.com/BLSA2025.

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Notre 34e conférence nationale annuelle se tiendra à Calgary, Alberta. Du jeudi 13 février 2025 au dimanche 16 février 2025, au Westin Downtown Calgary, situé au 3 420 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB T2P 2S6.

Le thème général de cette année, " Innovating Today, Impacting Tomorrow", est la force motrice des initiatives et des événements de l'AEND Canada.

  • Calgary offre un monde d’experience a vivre et decouvrir. De son centre-ville animé à sa population diverse, Calgary regorge de secrets, de surprise et d'histoires. Aussi, reconnue pour sa challeureuse hospitalité, Calgary est fiere d’etre la ville hôte par excellence!
  • Calgary est largement connue pour son boeuf, figurant parmi les meilleurs au monde, les Jeux olympiques d’hiver de 1988, sa riche industrie pétrolière, le Calgary Stampede et le parc national Banff.
  • Pour plus d’informations sur la ville de Calgary - https://www.visitcalgary.com/BLSA2025.



Highlights | Points forts

Networking opportunities with lawyers, judges, and students from across Canada and internationally including NBLSA members! | Possibilités de réseautage avec des avocat(e)s, des juges et des étudiant(e)s de tout le Canada et de l'étranger, y compris des membres de NBLSA !

Fun-filled GALA - formal attire featuring MC, DJ, AfroBeats, Soca, Mainstream music. |GALA amusant - tenue de soirée avec MC, DJ, AfroBeats, Soca, musique grand public.

Diverse Workshops and Panel discussions on various areas of law and how to utilize and tailor your degree. | Divers ateliers organisés par des entreprises et des cabinets.

Career Fair featuring major law firms, banks, corporations, and public sector representatives. | Salon des carrières mettant en vedette de grands cabinets d'avocats, des entreprises et des représentants du secteur public.

One-on-one Resume & Cover Letter Workshop with legal practitioners. | Atelier individuel sur les CV et les lettres de motivation avec des juristes.

“I attend Conference every year because it is honestly an experience like no other. BLSA Canada is an amazing organization, with amazing people, and being around so much Black excellence, it’s unbeatable. You really can’t find anything like BLSA Canada anywhere else. Looking forward to seeing you all at Conference in February” - Nashara Peart, Miller Canfield | « J'assiste à la conférence chaque année parce que c'est honnêtement une expérience pas comme les autres. L’AÉND Canada est une organisation incroyable, avec des gens incroyables, et étant autour de tant d'excellence noire, c'est imbattable. Vous ne pouvez vraiment rien trouver comme L’AÉND Canada nulle part ailleurs. Au plaisir de vous voir tous à la conférence en février. » - Nashara Peart, Miller Canfield



Travel Discount Codes | Réduction avec le code de réduction

➟ Air Canada: Use discount RGM7Y6N1 for 5-10% off. Travel Period: February 6, 2025 to February 23, 2025. Discount Code: . To book a flight with your promotion code, access www.aircanada.com and enter your promotion code in the Promotion Code Box.

➟ Westjet: Use discount code 9F4A3PI for 5% off Econo and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada. Travel Period: February 6, 2025 to February 23, 2025. To book a flight with your promotion code, please visit www.westjet.com/conventions.

➟ Porter: Use discount code BLSA24 for 10% discount on available base fares. Booking window: September 9, 2024 to February 12, 2025. Travel Period: February 10, 2025 - February February 19, 2025. To book a flight with your promotion code, please visit https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/?promocode=BLSA24 or through your travel agent using the above promo code.



Photography Consent Notice | Avis de consentement à la photographie

By attending our conference, you agree to be photographed or recorded for promotional purposes. Your image may be used in various materials, including our website and social media. If you have concerns about this, please inform our Conference Director. Thank you for your participation and understanding.

En participant à notre conférence, vous acceptez d'être photographié ou enregistré à des fins promotionnelles. Votre image pourra être utilisée dans divers documents, y compris sur notre site web et dans les médias sociaux. Si vous avez des inquiétudes à ce sujet, veuillez en informer notre directeur de conférence. Nous vous remercions de votre participation et de votre compréhension.



COVID Regulation | Règlement Concernant La COVID

There are no COVID-19 restrictions at this time. However, we will continue to monitor the situation and adjust accordingly to be in alignment with public health recommendations and compliant with government mandates and regulations.

Il n'y a pas de restrictions concernant la COVID-19 à l'heure actuelle. Cependant, nous continuerons à surveiller la situation et à nous adapter en conséquence afin d'être en accord avec les recommandations de santé publique et de nous conformer aux mandats et règlements gouvernementaux.



Refund Policy |Politique de remboursement

No refunds or exchanges | Pas de remboursement ni d'échange

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