Press Release Feb 27, 2023
BCF Partners with the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers to Promote Diversity in Québec Law Faculties
Montréal, February 27, 2023 — BCF and the Québec chapter of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) are joining forces for a second year to offer $9,000 in scholarships to Black students enrolled in Québec law faculties.
This three-year partnership with CABL is part of the firm’s commitment to promote diversity and inclusion within the Québec legal community. “With the support of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, we want to promote access to the legal profession for Black students and contribute to increase the diversity in our community. We are really pleased to support the careers of future Black lawyers in Québec.” says Pierre T. Allard, Managing Partner and Chairman of BCF.
Two scholarships of $1,500 each will be offered to two Black students enrolled in a Québec law school every year for two more years. These scholarships will be granted to students who have excelled academically and throughout their involvement in the community. The recipients for this year will be announced in May 2022.
For more details on the scholarship, click here.
About the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
Created in March 1996, the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) is a national network of lawyers and individuals committed to giving back to the community. The primary mission of the CABL is to bring together lawyers and other community resources from across Canada to cultivate and promote the association of Black professionals in Canada.
About BCF Business Law
With more than 520 employees, including 270 professionals, BCF Business Law is the go-to firm for business leaders, entrepreneurs, growing companies, and for global enterprises having chosen Québec and Canada as a springboard for growth and success. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, BCF Business Law has the distinction of being the only law firm to have been named as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies every year since 2007.
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