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The Frederick Phillips Summer Program is named after ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Law’s first Black graduate and the first Black lawyer in Quebec. It was created to introduce Black youth in Montreal, who are near the end of their High School studies as well as those in CEGEP, to various parts of our legal education and system through interactive activities, field visits, lectures and more.ÌýÌý
The legal field and law schools are institutions that have a long history of excluding Black people and so it can be difficult for young Black students to find a network of people to support their hopes of pursuing a legal education. So, we hope, through the Frederick Phillips Summer Program, to play a small part in bridging said gap by demystifying what it takes to pursue a legal education and welcoming Black students into ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Faculty of Law so they can experience it for themselves.Â
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The program aims to promote access to higher education and mentorship opportunities. Participating students will also work on a personal project, throughout the program, focused on how they envision their path to law school/higher education and build the following skills;Â
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Critical thinkingÂ
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Oral advocacyÂ
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Writing and researchÌýÌý
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How to ApplyÂ
*Deadline extended until April 30th, 2022*Â
We are currently accepting applications for the summer 2022 cohort. To apply follow these steps:Â
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Consult the application package and eligibility requirements EN FPSP Application package French - FPSP Trousse de demande
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Complete the application form in either French or EnglishÌýÌý
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Record and submit your video response to the 3 required questionsÌýÌý
Contact PersonsÂ
For any questions related to the program or submitting the video response please contact Brittany Williams (Dean’s lead, Black and Indigenous Flourishing) Ommu-Kulsoom J. Abdul-Rahman, the lead student coordinator for the Summer Program.ÌýÌý
brittany.williams [at] mcgill.ca (Brittany Williams)
Assistant Dean (Students)
Dean’s lead, Black and Indigenous Flourishing
Student CoordinatorsÂ
ommu-kulsoom.abdul-rahman [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Ommu-Kulsoom J. Abdul-Rahman )
chloe.kemeni [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Chloe Kemeni )