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Ottawa, ON

Jenny Bangoub

I am an Honours Political Science (minoring in criminology) student at the University of Ottawa, with a strong interest in law, human rights, international affairs, and social justice. I am also the Founder and President of Black Women in Law (BWiL), a student organization dedicated to empowering and supporting Black women pursuing legal careers through mentorship, professional development, and community. I am also passionate about leadership and advocacy, and hope to pursue a career in law where I can contribute to meaningful change and help shape a more equitable legal system.

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Diversifying the Bar

The purpose of this project is to address the barriers that prevent marginalized students from fully accessing legal education opportunities, not because of a lack of ability, but because of financial constraints, limited access to information, and a lack of structured support. The project aims to make the pathway to law school more accessible by providing students with the resources, guidance, and support needed to navigate the process. Ultimately, it seeks to ensure that law is viewed as a realistic and achievable path rather than one that is inaccessible due to cost or a lack of support.

About this Project

Communities Served

My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.

      How the project works

      Over the project period, students will receive accessible LSAT preparation resources, study sessions, mentorship, and guidance on the law school application process. The project will also aim to develop partnerships with universities, law schools, and community organizations to expand outreach, provide resources, and connect students with additional support.

      Project Impact

      This project will make legal education pathways more accessible to marginalized students by addressing financial, informational, and support barriers. By providing accessible resources, guidance, and structured support, it will help students better understand and navigate the law school process, build confidence in pursuing legal education, and view law as a realistic and achievable career path.

      Project Mission

      The mission of this project is to make the pathway to legal education more accessible for marginalized students by reducing financial, informational, and support barriers. Its goals are to provide accessible resources, practical guidance, and structured support that help students navigate the law school process, prepare effectively, and confidently pursue legal education.

      Project Team

      Working on (potentially) recruiting a team with expertise in LSAT preparation, mentorship, project coordination, outreach, partnerships, marketing, and resource development.