Projects and Initiatives

FCLN-RAPC runs a mentorship program for young lawyers and law students. To get matched with a mentor or to become a mentor, please contact Alicia Natividad.

Many Filipino Canadians in law were international students or internationally trained lawyers. NCAs undergo a tremendous and stressful process to become qualified in Canada. We created this program to specifically address NCA and licensing issues for international candidates.

In 2017, Toronto City Council declared the month of June as Filipino Heritage Month. This had a cascading effect and Ontario and Canada both followed suit. In 2018, Montreal and Edmonton also launched Filipino Heritage Month in June in each city.

Since its inception, FCLN-RAPC has provided a legal series open to both the legal community and the public on issues of interest. The sessions highlight our members’ expertise and practice areas.

In 2021, we sought to compile a list of the first Filipino Canadian lawyers in each province and territory. This is what we found.

FCLN-RAPC members interview Filipino Canadian lawyers in an effort to assist the Osgoode Society to chronicle the experiences of Filipino Canadians in law and justice.