UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Business Law
Association
Connecting UVic Law students with resources and opportunities to better understand business law at large.
Disclaimer: This website contains information about a student organisation. The information contained within this website is intended for law students. It should be used for information purposes only. Nothing in this website should be construed as legal advice.
Mission
The aim of the Business Law Association (“BLA”) is to connect law students with resources and opportunities to better understand the various facets of business law practice. As a long-established club at UVic Law, the BLA has developed a vast network of corporate law firms that partner with the club to run events throughout the year. These events include informative panels, networking events and more.
Commitment
The BLA at UVic Law is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible platform that empowers all students to explore and excel in business law. By partnering with a diverse network of legal professionals, we create equitable opportunities for students to engage with the profession through educational events, networking, and mentorship, ensuring that the future of business law is reflective of and enriched by diverse perspectives.
Some of our past events include:
Practice Area Panels
- What is Business Law
- Arbitration
- Cannabis
- e-Commerce
- Securities
- Solicitor Practice in Indigenous Law
Networking Events
- pub nights
- pizza lunches
- axe throwing
- wine tasting
Career Advice Panels
- What is Networking?
- How to Prepare for Recruiting Season
- Working in Big Law
- Law Firm Success
- Business Law and Co-op
- First-Year Business Law Fellowship Info Sessions
Scheduled Events
International and Commercial Arbitration: A World of Opportunity
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 | 12:30-1:30PM | ROOM 157 Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is a leader in domestic and international arbitration. They have repeatedly been named Arbitration Firm of the Year by Benchmark Canada, and their lawyers are recognized by...
Involvement Fair – September 13 @12:30 – 1:20 PM
Hi everyone, Make sure to check out our booth at the UVic Involvement Fair on September 13 during the lunch hour. We look forward to meeting you! Sincerley, The BLA Team
Working with Indigenous Business Law Clients
TUESDAY, 15 MARCH 2022 FROM 12:30 PDT-1:20 Join the Indigenous Law Students Association and Business Law Association for a lunchtime talk on advising Indigenous clients in a business law context. Yvan Guy Larocque from Miller Titerle will be visiting to give an...
Get Involved!
We encourage current UVic Law students to sign up for our mailing list.
To do so, reach out to us.
For students who are interested in getting more involved with the club, several event coordinator and social media coordinator positions are available that will give students a chance to work directly with law firms to organize an event.
We typically recruit event coordinators and social media coordinators near the start of the academic year. For more information about these positions and how to get involved, visit us during the LSS Clubs Day or send us an email.
Our Team
President
Anureet Gill
VP Finance
Samantha Allan & Robby Tandrian
VP Events
Jagpreet Mangat & Elisha Zeng
VP Marketing
Aleksandra Macdonald (Partyka) & Rebecca Gasparac