Osgoode Bursaries

Advocis Education Foundation Bursary

The Advocis Education Foundation has established a bursary to be awarded annually to a student entering the JD Program at Osgoode Hall Law School. The recipient of the bursary will be determined on the basis of past academic performance and financial need. The amount of the bursary will constitute the annual income from a fund of approximately $7,000 donated by the Foundation. While it is intended that this bursary be used primarily as an entrance bursary on the basis outlined above, the Foundation is also prepared to allow it to be awarded in any year as an in-course bursary if a greater need is perceived in that area. In addition, the bursary may not be awarded in any year with the intention of making two awards in a subsequent year or of adding the non-awarded income to the fund to generate higher awards in future years. The bursary may also be split among two or more recipients in any year.

Christina and Diamantis Alexandris Bursary

Gina Alexandris ’91, founder of Osgoode’s Career Services Office, and Assistant Dean Student Services, between 2000 and 2009, created this bursary to honour her parents who immigrated from Greece to build a new life in Canada. Their journey was, at times, challenging but they were dedicated to their daughters and the education they needed to be successful. Hardworking and respectful to all, they believed strongly in paying it forward and helping others. This bursary is given to a JD student in financial need with preference given to a student who is first generation.

Harry W. Arthurs Bursary Fund

Friends and colleagues of Harry W. Arthurs set up this fund in recognition of his commitment to increasing the diversity of and accessibility to the Law School when he stepped down as Dean in 1977. The fund provides bursaries to first-year students in financial need.

Dylan Augruso ’16 Memorial Bursary

This bursary, established by Dickinson Wright LLP, honours the life and legacy of Dylan Augruso, a young, but highly talented and revered, civil litigation associate with the Toronto office. While maintaining a busy practice, Dylan always found ways to combine his passions. Throughout his career, he participated in the Osgoode Mentor Program, volunteered as duty counsel at the Toronto Small Claims Court and the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, and was an accomplished speaker and writer who often appeared in legal publications. Still, he made time for playing (and watching) soccer, spending time with family and friends, and raising his labradoodle with his fiancée. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative that supports JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Carlo Baldassarra Award

The Carlo Baldassarra Award was created by the law firm of Goldman Spring Kichler & Sanders LLP in honour of Greenpark Homes 50th anniversary and as a tribute to Carlo, his talent, vision and dedication to his business, family and community. It will be given annually to a student in the JD program in financial need who has demonstrated achievement in the area of Real Estate Law. Carlo Baldassarra emigrated to Canada from Italy in 1958, at the age of 19. His first job in Canada was as a carpenter. Possessing a keen business sense and an understanding of the value of hard work, he was able to turn those qualities into unrivaled success in the real estate development and construction industry. A decade after arriving on Canadian shores, Carlo created Greenpark Homes, along with partners Jack Wine and Phillip Rechtsman. It would soon grow to become Canada’s largest homebuilder.

John M. Barber Award

In memory of John M. Barber, former Osgoode Hall Law School faculty member, this award is to assist students in the JD Program who have demonstrated financial need.

William and Edward Barrack and John Joseph Radey Bursary

William and Edward Barrack and John Joseph Radey each faced personal and physical challenges with grace and courage. None of them lived to celebrate their 50th birthday. The McCarthy Tetrault Foundation has made a donation, the annual income from which will be made available in the form of a bursary to students in the JD program who are Canadian citizen/permanent residents, Ontario residents and who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are facing personal challenges.

Bastedo Stewart & Smith Bursary

Thomas J. Bastedo (LLB 1969), Joanne Stewart (LLB 1981) and Bryan Smith (LLB 1987) are partners in a family law practice in Toronto. They established this bursary in gratitude of the education they each received at Osgoode Hall Law School and to help students who require some financial assistance to complete their degree. This bursary will be given annually to a student who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, Ontario resident. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and an interest in family law.

Michelle and Guy Berman Bursary

Michelle (Geller) and Guy Berman met in 1998 when they were both students in the LLB program and credit Osgoode as the foundation for much of their future success. They created this annual award on the occasion of their 18th wedding anniversary to assist a current JD student in financial need.

Sandra Birnbaum Bursary

Sandra Birnbaum ’77, LL.M ’99 entered Osgoode Hall Law School as a mature student after working for many years as a teacher.  In 1999, she was appointed a Master of the Superior Court of Justice for Ontario. In appreciation of the opportunities her legal education provided, she wishes to assist other students with their Osgoode experience. This bursary will be given annually to a JD student who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person, an Ontario resident and who demonstrates financial need.

Howard Black ’83 ’01 (LLM) Award

Established in 2010 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Howard Black’s call to the bar by his mother, Beverly Black. Howard began teaching at Osgoode as an Adjunct Faculty member in 1992 and quickly became one of the most popular instructors. He was recognized with the Osgoode Teaching Award for Adjunct Faculty in 2004. His professionalism, sincerity, kindness and generosity have endeared him to students, faculty and staff.  The award will be given annually to a student in the JD program on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person and a resident of Ontario.

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Access Bursary

As part of its continued commitment to diversity in the legal profession, the firm of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP has established two entrance bursaries, each in the amount of $1,500, to be awarded annually to students entering first year and who are in financial need. These bursaries are intended to assist individuals with good academic potential who are from groups which confront or who have themselves confronted identifiable social, educational and/or economic barriers to education.

Jeffrey Blidner Award

In his 25 years at Goodman and Carr LLP, Jeffrey Blidner (LL.B ’72) earned a reputation as an outstanding senior corporate and securities lawyer. The firm established this award to honour their friend and colleague and to celebrate his distinguished career. This award will be given to a student who is enrolled in or has completed a business law related clinical program at Osgoode Hall Law School. Recipients must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

Norman Borins, Stephen Borins and Jennifer Borins Sutton Memorial Bursary

The Norman Borins Memorial Bursary was established in 1992 by the family, former colleagues and friends of Norman Borins, a graduate of the class of 1930 at Osgoode.  Mr. Borins had a long and distinguished career at the criminal bar as both an assistant Crown Attorney and a partner at Croll and Borins, and its successor firms.  Jennifer Sutton Borins, a graduate of the class of 1985, was greatly influenced by her grandfather, Norman, in choosing law as a career.  Jennifer was a devoted wife and mother, a practicing lawyer and skillful legal editor and an accomplished musician.  On her passing in 2003, her family and friends thought it appropriate to rename this bursary in memory of Jennifer and her grandfather.  By establishing the bursary, the Borins family acknowledges the financial difficulties experienced by contemporary law students.  The interest generated by the endowed fund will be used to provide assistance to Osgoode students requiring financial support.  As the Ontario government provides matching funds for a portion of the endowment, some of the bursaries will be limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada who are Ontario residents.

Rudolph P. Bratty Award

Rudolph P. Bratty graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1957 and went on to a distinguished career in real estate law and land development. He has generously given his time and support to numerous charitable organizations. This award will be given to students registered in the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. The Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund has matched a portion of the endowment, therefore, to be eligible some recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents and Ontario residents.

Abe Bresver Award with CFPDP

Abe Bresver greatly respected the study of law and took great pride when his eldest nephew, David Bresver, graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1971. Education was highest on Abe Bresver’s list of values and priorities, having grown up on the prairies as the eldest of five children. Unfortunately, the economic hardships endured by immigrants to Canada meant that only one would eventually attend university. As the oldest boy, another unfortunate sign of the time, he was able to do so. He knew from personal experience how it felt to be the “other” and to be considered lesser than his classmates. Abe Bresver was able to face these obstacles as a member of a minority group and surmount them to become a respected Chartered Accountant and successful businessman. On Abe Bresver’s death in 2007, pursuant to a bequest in his will, the Feiga Bresver Academic Fund was created to honour his late mother. Its mandate is to support those seeking post-secondary education and the possibility of participating in scientific research who might not have the economic means to do so. Combining his regard for the law and his sensitivity to challenges faced by students to fulfill their dreams, supporting an endowment fund at Osgoode Hall Law School that gives preference to students with physical disabilities in partnership with “A Seat at the Table” and the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) is a most appropriate continuation of Abe Bresver’s vision. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers Initiative and will support JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health, racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges. Preference will be given to students with physical disabilities.

Onie Brown Memorial Bursary

Mrs. C.M. Muskat, B.A., Barrister of Toronto, has established a bursary in memory of the late Onie Brown, Q.C., Barrister, of Osgoode Hall, 1928-55. The bursary is to be awarded to those students in need of financial assistance.

Penny Cader Bursary

The family and friends of Penny Cader established this bursary on the occasion of her 60th birthday. Penny came to Osgoode Hall Law School in 1988 as a mature student and then went on to practice law at Gowlings. She was very grateful for the opportunity to study at Osgoode and would like to help other mature students to complete their studies. This bursary will be given annually to an Osgoode student who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, a resident of Ontario, and who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a sole support parent.

Archie Campbell Memorial Bursary

Established by the classmates and friends of Justice Archie Campbell ’67, who was an active member of the Law School, most notably as a columnist for the Obiter Dicta. A beloved teacher and highly respected jurist who embodied the best characteristics of the bench: a deep knowledge and respect of the law, and the wisdom to apply it fairly. Archie lived life to the fullest and made sure those around him enjoyed it too. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. This bursary will be given annually to a JD student who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and a resident of Ontario who demonstrates financial need.

Craig Carter ’86 (LLM) Memorial Award

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP created this award as a tribute to their long-time partner, colleague and friend, Craig Carter. He was a well-known real estate lawyer whose door was always open and was always available to give advice, help or mentorship. He was involved in continuing education for the legal profession and worked as an adjunct professor at Osgoode and Queen’s law schools. In 2015, he was recognized for this outstanding career with the Law Society Medal and the Ontario Bar Association’s Distinguished Service Award in 2017. This award will be given annually to a student in the JD program who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student with an interest in real estate law.

The Honourable Madam Justice Moira Lenore Caswell Award

The family, friends and colleagues of the Honourable Madam Justice Moira Caswell have established this award to honour her distinguished career as a lawyer and a judge.  As one of the 14 women in her class, Madam Justice Caswell graduated from Osgoode with an LLB in 1960 and was called to the Bar in 1962. She practiced commercial and real estate law for 20 years and was appointed as one of Her Majesty’s Council in 1978. From 1968 to 1981 she was an instructor for the Law Society of Upper Canada. She was Program Co-Chairman for the Canadian Bar Association and served on the Ontario Education Relations Commission as a Fact Finder and Mediator. She was appointed as a Judge in the Provincial Court Civil Division in 1982. She was appointed to the Ontario Court Superior Division where she served from 1992-2003. Community service was an essential part of Madam Justice Caswell’s life. She served on the Board of the Women’s College Hospital, the St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation, Victoria Day Care Services and the York Montessori Schools. Madam Justice Caswell was known for her engaging personality and her love of, and dedication to, the law. She was committed to lifelong professional development and community service. She never failed to be impassioned by the judicial system and sought to achieve the highest standards for herself and members of her profession.  This award will be given annually to second-year Osgoode students who have shown an interest in community service and who demonstrate financial need. Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents and residents of Ontario.

Felix and Millie Chan Bursary

This award is given annually to an Osgoode student who is in financial need and has demonstrated an interest in health law or civil litigation. Felix and Mille Chan were international students who met at York University. This award is established as a way for Chan’s to support future graduates in law in pursuing their education.

Chaplick Family Parkdale Award

The Chaplick Family Parkdale Award has been established by the Chaplick family in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of Parkdale Community Legal Services. Mr. Elliott Chaplick, who graduated from Osgoode in 1972, was a member of the first Parkdale class in 1971-72, and has taken a continuing interest in Parkdale. An award will be granted annually to a student enrolled in the Intensive Program in Poverty Law at Parkdale. The student will have demonstrated academic excellence, financial need, and an active commitment to the principles of social justice. The funds supporting this award were matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly are available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

Sandra Chapnik Mature Student Bursary Fund

The income from a fund established by The Honourable Madam Justice Sandra Chapnik (Osgoode’ 76) and Dr. Jerry Chapnik is to be used for the annual award of a bursary to a student in any year admitted under the Mature Student applicant category and who is in need of financial assistance. Madam Justice Chapnik was a member of the first group of students admitted to the Law School under the Mature Student applicant category.

Chernos Flaherty Svonkin LLP Bursary

Chernos Flaherty Svonkin LLP is a commercial litigation boutique in downtown Toronto that was founded with the objective of providing clients with strategic and effective legal advice and representation in litigation, arbitration, mediation and other circumstances that call for the benefit of experienced legal counsel. The firm established this bursary, to be awarded annually, to support the next generation of lawyers interested in pursuing a career in litigation. The bursary is available to a student in the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School in financial need and who has demonstrated an interest in litigation.

Larry D. Clarke Bursary

The Larry D. Clarke Bursary was generously endowed by Joan and Larry D. Clarke. Larry Clarke was York University’s Chancellor from 1987 to 1991. He graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1949 and went on to become Chairman of Spar Aerospace Ltd. This bursary is available to students registered at Osgoode Hall Law School who are Canadian citizens/permanent residents, Ontario residents (as defined by the Ontario Student Assistance Program) and who demonstrate financial need.

Class of 1954 50th Reunion Bursary

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of their graduation from Osgoode Hall Law School, the class of 1954 generously donated this bursary. It will be given annually to a student(s) in the JD program who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, an Ontario resident, and who demonstrates financial need.

Class of 1960 BARR Award

This award is given annually to a student in the JD program who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person, an Ontario resident, who has financial need and is in good academic standing. The Class of 1960 BARR was known as Dean Smalley Baker’s 8th Dragoons. This bursary was established on the occasion of their 50th class reunion.

Class of 1960 LLB Bursary

This bursary will be given annually to a student in the JD program who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person, an Ontario resident and who had financial need. The Class of 1960 LLB was the first to graduate from Osgoode with an LLB degree. This bursary was established on the occasion of their 50th class reunion.

Class of 1964 Paul C. Weiler Bursary

Members of the Class of 1964 established this award in 2004 to commemorate their 40th anniversary reunion. It will be given annually to a student enrolled in the JD program who is both an Ontario resident and a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, who demonstrates financial need and, having regard to his/her academic record and/or extracurricular contributions at Osgoode Hall Law School, is particularly deserving of receiving such award.

Class of 1966 Bursary

On the occasion of their 40th class reunion in 2006, the class of 1966 endowed this bursary.   It will be given annually to a student(s) in the JD program. Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents/protected persons/Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need.

Class of 1967 Bursary Fund

The Class of 1967 Bursary Fund was initiated in 1997 to commemorate the lives and achievement of two well known members of the Class of ’67 who died in that year, Mr. David (“Bugsy”) Newman and Mr. Larry Grossman. The fund has been established in the expectation that future donations from members of the Class of ’67 to Osgoode Hall Law School will help make the fund grow. The first portion of the fund has been matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly is available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

Class of 1968 Generation-to-Generation Bursary

The Class of 1968 was the last class to graduate from the old Osgoode Hall Law School. On the occasion of their 35th class reunion they raised funds to endow a bursary to assist students in the JD program. This bursary will be given annually to an Osgoode student who demonstrates financial need, is an Ontario resident and a Canadian citizen/permanent resident.

Class of 1969 Reunion Bursary

This bursary was donated to Osgoode Hall Law School by the Class of 1969 in celebration of their 35th class reunion in 2004. It will be awarded annually to students registered in the JD program who are Ontario residents, Canadian citizens/permanent residents and who demonstrate financial need. Recipients must be in good academic standing.

Class of 1972 Award

Members of the Class of 1972 established this award in celebration of their 30th anniversary reunion. It will be given annually to a student enrolled in the JD program who demonstrates financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular activities, such as athletics, student government or other organized activities at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Class of 1974 Bursary

This bursary was donated to Osgoode Hall Law School by the Class of 1974 in celebration of their 30th class reunion in 2004. It will be awarded annually to a student registered in the JD program who is an Ontario resident, Canadian Citizen/permanent resident and who demonstrates financial need.

Class of 1975 Bursary

The bursary will be given annually to a student in the JD program who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person, an Ontario resident and who has financial need. The Class of 1975 created this bursary on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of their graduation from Osgoode.

Class of 1976 Bursary

On the occasion of their 25th reunion the Class of 1976 dedicated a seminar room at Osgoode. For their 30th reunion they endowed a bursary at the Law School to help future generations of students. This bursary will be given annually to students in the JD program who are Canadian citizens/permanent residents/protected persons, Ontario residents and who demonstrate financial need.

Class of 1977 Bursary

In celebration of their 25th anniversary reunion, members of the Class of 1977 established this bursary. It will be given annually to a student enrolled in the JD program who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student who has a demonstrated interest in social justice issues and/or who intends to pursue a career in the social justice area.

Class of 1978 Bursary

In 2003, the Class of 1978 celebrated their 25th class reunion. They recognized that the Law School played a significant role in their lives, both professionally and personally. To commemorate this special occasion, they decided to establish a bursary with the intention of helping future Osgoode students succeed in their legal education.  This bursary will be awarded to a student entering the first year of study in the JD program. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. The Ontario government, through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund has contributed matching funds to the endowment; therefore, the award is restricted to students who are Canadian citizens/permanent residents and Ontario residents.

Class of 1980 Bursary

This bursary was established in 2005 by the Class of 1980 to commemorate their 25th class reunion. It will be awarded annually to students registered in the JD program who are Ontario residents, Canadian citizens /permanent residents/ protected persons, and who demonstrate financial need. Recipients must be in good academic standing.

Class of 1985 Bursary

In honour of the 25th anniversary of their graduation, the Class of 1985 created this bursary to assist future generations of Osgoode students. It will be given annually to a student in the JD program who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person, an Ontario resident and who has financial need.

Class of 1992 and Family of Michele de Pass Lund Bursary

On the occasion of their 10th anniversary reunion the Class of 1992 established this bursary to honour their friend and classmate. Michele entered Osgoode as a mature student. She became involved in the life of the Law School through her column in the Obiter Dicta. Upon graduation Michele began a successful career in law. She articled and practiced corporate/commercial law at McCarthy Tétrault and then became Director & Solicitor of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. She balanced her busy career with her life as a wife and mother of two boys. She is remembered for her wit, frankness, determination and kindness, and is deeply missed by her family and friends.  This bursary will be awarded annually to a female student registered at Osgoode in the JD program who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a mature student.

Class of 1993 Bursary Fund

The Class of 1993 Bursary Fund was established as a graduation gift by the Class of 1993 to ensure that the commitment, dedication, and vision that characterized the Class will be remembered and honoured. Income from the Fund is used to assist Osgoode JD students in financial need. The Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund matched a portion of the endowment and therefore some of the bursaries will be available only to Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens/Permanent residents.

Class of 1994 Bursary Fund

The Class of 1994 Bursary Fund was established as a graduation gift to the School by the Class of 1994. The gift symbolizes the Class’s gratitude for the friendships made and the education received during the years at Osgoode. Income from the fund is used to assist Osgoode JD students in financial need.

Class of 1995 Bursary Fund

The Class of 1995 Bursary Fund was established as a graduation gift to the School by the Class of 1995 to ensure that the Class will be remembered by the students of today. Income from the fund is used to assist Osgoode JD students in financial need.

Class of 1996 Bursary Fund

The Class of 1996 Bursary Fund was established as a graduation gift to the School by the Class of 1996. The gift acknowledges the gratitude of the Class for the legal education received and is meant to assist future Osgoode students. Income from the Fund is used to assist Osgoode JD students in financial need. The fund supporting this bursary was matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly the bursary is available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

Class of 1997 Bursary Fund

The Class of 1997 Bursary Fund was established as a graduation gift to the School by the Class of 1997. The gift is made to help ensure that legal education remains affordable for everyone. Income from the fund will be used to assist Osgoode JD students in financial need. Recipients must be Ontario residents and Canadian citizens/permanent residents.

Class of 1997 Out of Province Bursary Fund

The Class of 1997 Out of Province Bursary Fund was established as a graduation gift to the School by the Class of 1997. The gift is made to help ensure that legal education remains affordable for everyone. Income from the fund will be used to assist out of province Osgoode JD students in financial need.

Class of 2001 Steven R. Huta Memorial Bursary

This is awarded annually to a JD student in financial need who has completed second year and who has shown outstanding academic and athletic achievement and/or student life involvement. Recipients must be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person and a resident of Ontario.  This award was established in memory by family and friends of Steven Huta who was an exceptional student who died tragically in his second year of study at Osgoode Hall Law School.

John Alexander Cochran Bursary

This bursary was originally established by the Class of 1990 in memory of their classmate John Alexander Cochran. John’s family also contributed to the Bursary. It is to be awarded annually to a student in the second or third year of the JD program who is in financial need and is a Canadian citizen/ permanent resident/ protected person and an Ontario resident.

Patrick and Eithne Condon Award

Mary Condon created this award while serving as Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School in honour of her parents, Patrick and Eithne Condon. They both understood and were strongly supportive of the capacity of a university education to change lives. Recipients must demonstrate academic merit, financial need and be the first member of their family to attend university.

Randa Jean Cook Memorial Bursary Fund

This memorial fund has been established to honour the memory of Randa Jean Cook who graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1989. Randa died in a cycling accident in July 1992. During her time as a student at Osgoode Hall Law School, Randa assumed many leadership roles. In addition, she was a committed student of poverty law, labour law and feminist legal theory. The bursary from this fund will be awarded annually to a second or third year student who is in financial need. The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Intensive Program in Poverty Law at Parkdale Community Legal Services.

Paul Copeland Bursary

Paul Copeland’s career was dedicated to human rights, access to justice, and scrutiny of the exercise of state authority. He was a defender of the disadvantaged who worked tirelessly to seek redress for wrongful actions of the state. Throughout his long career, he was involved with many social justice issues and testified before Parliamentary committees on subjects as diverse as the penitentiary system, immigration and refugee issues, national security legislation and controlled substances legislation. In addition, he served the legal profession as Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario for more than 25 years and as a founding member of the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted. He was a champion of people and their rights, which earned him numerous awards, including the Order of Canada, but none as important as the impact he made on the people he defended. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative, which supports JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

The Honourable Peter deCarteret Cory Award

A graduate of Osgoode in 1950 and appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1989, the Honourable Peter deCarteret Cory has led a distinguished career as a lawyer, bencher, trial and appellate judge, culminating in his elevation to the Supreme Court. Mr. Justice Cory’s contribution to Canada extends beyond the legal profession and includes service as a decorated RCAF Officer. The law clerks and friends of Mr. Justice Cory have made a generous contribution to establish this award. The award will be offered each year to a student enrolled in the JD program who demonstrates financial need, outstanding academic achievement, and involvement in Osgoode’s extracurricular activities or community service. Preference will be given to a student from the Windsor area.

Criminal Lawyers’ Association Award

The Criminal Lawyers’ Association is one of the largest specialty legal associations in Canada. Comprised of more than 1,000 members, the Association is a strong voice for criminal lawyers and anyone who is concerned with the quality of criminal justice in Ontario. This award will be given annually to a student enrolled in the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School on the basis of financial need and academic standing (minimum B average) in an upper year criminal law course or the Criminal Intensive Program.

Tom Curry Family Award

After graduating from Osgoode in 1984, Tom went on to practice as a trial and appellate counsel. This award is a way for his family to support the next generation of lawyers. It will be given annually to a JD student in financial need who has an interest in litigation.

Daviau Family Bursary

The Daviau family began when Dan Daviau (LLB/MBA ’89) and Karine Krieger (LLB/MBA’89) met at Osgoode Hall Law School. They went on to have five wonderful children together. Dan has built a career in the financial industry and became the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canaccord Genuity Group Corporation. This bursary is given annually to a JD student in financial need.

Frederick Homer Alphonso Davis (OHFA) Bursary (2021)

This annual bursary provides support for a self-identified Black JD student in financial need. It is named after Frederick H.A. Davis, who in 1900, was the first Black graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and the third Black lawyer in Ontario. This bursary, along with the Osgoode Hall Faculty Association (OHFA) Bursary (2021), is funded by the OHFA bargaining unit portion of the Employment Insurance rebates granted to York University because our long-term disability plan duplicates some aspects of the government’s Employment Insurance plan.

Jane A. Deighton ’93 Bursary

Law was a mid-life career path for Jane. She had worked successfully in business and the arts for many years but harboured an unrealized ambition to attend law school.  When she reached a juncture in her life when it was the right time to shift her focus to law, she submitted her applications. Ultimately, she selected Osgoode as being the best fit. Legal education transformed her thinking and enriched her life in countless ways and for that she is grateful to the Osgoode community. With this award she hopes to provide that opportunity to others. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will support JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Norman Di Lella Memorial Bursary

Through the generosity of his friends, a fund has been established to provide an annual bursary in memory of the late Norman Joseph Di Lella (Osgoode Hall Law School Class of 1957). The bursary representing the annual income of the fund will be awarded to a student in any year of the JD Program.

Dworkin Bursary

This bursary was established by Professor H. W. Arthurs in memory of his grandparents, Harry and Dorothy Dworkin, both of whom throughout their lives worked hard to improve the situation of immigrant and other disadvantaged groups in our society. The bursary will be awarded to a needy student at Osgoode Hall Law School, preferably one who is already enrolled and who is a member of an immigrant or other disadvantaged group. The fund supporting this bursary was matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly the bursary is available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

Joseph Feldman/Torkin Manes Bursary

Joseph Feldman received his LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2001. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1975 and practiced in the Real Estate Department at Torkin Manes Cohen Arbus LLP (Torkin Manes) as a partner until December 2007. To mark his retirement from the firm, Mr. Feldman and the partners at Torkin Manes wish to assist Osgoode students with the cost of education. This bursary is available to a JD student who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person, and an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial need.

Feldstein Family Law Group Award

The firm established this award to be granted to a student in the JD program who has a minimum cumulative average of 7.00 (B+) and demonstrated interest in family law.   Recipients must be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person and a resident of Ontario, and must demonstrate financial need.  Andrew Feldstein, the principal of the Feldstein Family Law Group, graduated from Osgoode in 1992.

Neil Finkelstein Bursary

The Neil Finkelstein Bursary will be given annually to a student in the second or third year of the JD program who has demonstrated financial need and academic excellence. Students must have a demonstrated interest in advocacy. Neil Finkelstein graduated from the Faculty of Law, McGill (LLB) in 1979, and Harvard (LLM) in 1980, and then went on to clerk for The Right Honourable Bora Laskin, Chief Justice of Canada. He had a long and distinguished legal career as a litigator and government advisor. He was an adjunct faculty member at Osgoode for many years and developed a deep relationship with the law school.

Margaret Fischer ’79 Bursary

Margaret Fischer came to Osgoode Hall Law School from a background in social work. As a law student she was known for her strong intellect and work ethic, but also for her kindness to, support of, and compassion for her classmates. After graduating in 1979, Margaret began her legal career with the Toronto law firm Singer Kwinter, where she articled and practised family law. She then moved to the City of Toronto, and later to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto as a solicitor in the Real Estate Department. She became the Director of Real Estate Law for the City of Toronto upon amalgamation of Toronto’s municipalities in 1998. Margaret’s passion was her family, especially her daughter and infant granddaughter. She also delighted in spending time with her wide circle of friends, tending to her enormous gardens, and travelling. Sadly, her retirement plans were cut short by her death from cancer in November 2022. Margaret supported community engagement and development, along with social equity initiatives. This bursary is established by her law school friends and family, in memory and recognition of her indomitable spirit and her belief that for every life challenge there is a solution. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will be given to JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Forum Asset Management ICLP Bursary

Forum Asset Management has created this bursary to support JD students who are participating in Osgoode’s Income Contingent Loan Program.

Harold G. Fox Education Fund Bursary

The Harold G. Fox Education Fund has donated a sum to the Law School, the income from which is to be used to provide bursaries for students in financial need.

Bill Francis ’60 Bursary

This bursary was created in memory of Bill Francis ’60 to honour his professionalism, kindness and exceptional legal advice. It will be given annually to a first-year student in the JD program who demonstrates financial need.

Annette Friedman Bursary

This award was established by the children of Annette Friedman ’76, who entered Osgoode as a mature student and passed away in 1986. This award will be given annually to an Osgoode student in the JD program who is determined to overcome challenging personal circumstances while in law school. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person, an Ontario resident and must demonstrate financial need.

Friends of Osgoode Bursary Fund

The Friends of Osgoode Bursary Fund has been established at Osgoode Hall Law School as part of the “Friends of Osgoode” campaign. The income from the Fund as established, and from any further contributions to the Fund, will be used to provide bursaries for Osgoode students in financial need.

Friends of The Honourable Ian Scott, Q.C. Award

Ian Scott graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1959 and went on to become a leading advocate, politician and Attorney General of Ontario. He excelled in public interest litigation in which he advanced the development of today’s administrative law principles. He led the way on important reforms, and he had enormous enthusiasm, tremendous integrity and outstanding wit. This award is available to students who attain summer employment at a public interest organization such as a legal aid clinic, advocacy organization or non-governmental organization. Preference will be given to a student who is working unpaid or underpaid. Recipient must demonstrate consistent high academic achievement and financial need. The award is restricted to students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and residents of Ontario.

Lucy Fromowitz Bursary

Lucy Fromowitz credits her long and fulfilling career in higher education to the opportunities and experiences at York University. She is the child of refugees who arrived in Canada following the Holocaust. Her parents supported their daughters through hard work and perseverance in minimum wage jobs while focusing their daughters on education. Lucy completed her undergraduate studies at York and her LLM at Osgoode. Her career began at York University, followed by a Vice Presidency at Centennial College, and then the Assistant Vice President, Student Life at the University of Toronto. She returned to York as the Vice Provost, Students, bringing her career full circle. Access to education was central to her objective throughout her career and she created this bursary to minimize the financial challenges students face to achieving their goals. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will be awarded to JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Aubrey E. Golden QC ’59, ’90 (LLM) Bursary

The Aubrey E. Golden QC ’59, ’90 (LLM) Bursary will be awarded annually to a JD student with financial need who has demonstrated a genuine interest in social justice. Aubrey Edward Golden was called to the Bar of Ontario and given the Gold Key Award in 1959, appointed a Queen’s Counsel in 1980 and practiced as a trial and appellate counsel throughout Canada until his retirement in 2004. His work focused on constitutional, labour, aboriginal and environmental law. He represented many large labour and farm organizations as well as organized teachers’ federations. He was a member of the Ontario, Alberta, Prince Edward Island and Nunavut bars and conducted cases in every province and territory of Canada. His extensive archives are available in the York University Archives.

Samuel N. Goldhar Bursary

The annual income generated by a trust fund, established with a legacy left by the late Samuel N. Goldhar, is to be used to provide bursaries for students enrolled in any year of the JD Program who are in need of financial assistance.

Barbara Rosen Gomberg Bursary

Frank ’77, ’11 (LLM) and Avrom ’86 established this bursary in honour of their mother, Barbara (Bayla) Gomberg.  Bayla, who graduated from McGill University with a BA and BSW, and an MSW at Tulane University, worked for many years as a psychiatric social worker at the Allan Memorial Institute in Montreal (part of the McGill University Health Centre).  But her true gift was as a mediator, a talent she employed with tact, diplomacy and patience on a regular basis as the mother of four sons.  This bursary honours her life, her commitment to her profession, and her devotion to her family.  It will be given annually to a JD student who is a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident/Protected Person, an Ontario resident and who has financial need.  Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in dispute resolution of all kinds.

Heather Gore Liddell ’03 Bursary

Everyone who met Heather immediately loved her. She was truly fun personified. She lived each day to the fullest and ensured people around her knew they mattered and were special. Heather’s relationship with Osgoode began as a law student. She graduated with an LLB in 2003. But legal practice was not for her, instead she built a career at Osgoode Professional Development as the Director of Continuing Legal Education. Her family felt creating a student award at Osgoode would be the perfect way to remember Heather and do what she loved most, help others. She was a champion for inclusion yet celebrated difference. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will support JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Gowlings Award

This award was established in 2005 to celebrate the merger of two highly respected Toronto law firms, Gowling Lafleur Henderson and Smith Lyons. It also pays tribute to The Honourable Ian Scott, a former partner of Gowlings. The award will be given annually to students who have been accepted into The Honourable Ian Scott Public Interest Internship Program where they will undertake summer employment at a public interest organization. Preference will be given to students who are working unpaid or underpaid. Recipients must demonstrate consistent high academic achievement and financial need. The award is restricted to students who are Canadian citizens/permanent residents/protected persons and residents of Ontario.

Alan Grant Bursary

Professor Alan Grant founded the Intensive Program in Criminal Law in 1976.  This bursary was established in his honour by the alumni and friends on the occasion of the program’s 30th Anniversary Reunion.  It will be given annually to students in the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School who are Canadian citizens/permanent residents/protected persons, Ontario residents and who demonstrate financial need.

R.J. Gray Award

This award has been established through the generosity of friends and alumni of Osgoode Hall Law School on the occasion of Professor R. J. Gray’s retirement in 2000. R.J. Gray joined the faculty at Osgoode in 1959, and served the Law School for more than 40 years, many of those as Assistant Dean. He is regarded as one of the most endearing members of the Osgoode community — respected by students, alumni, and faculty alike. The award will be offered each year to a student enrolled in the JD program who demonstrates financial need, outstanding academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular activities, such as participation in York University athletics.

Green and Spiegel Scholarship Fund in Immigration & Refugee Law

The income from the fund is to be used to support students in the Intensive Program in Immigration and Refugee Law who require financial assistance to undertake external placements. The fund supporting the bursaries was matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly is available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

Stacey Halberstadt Memorial Bursary

This bursary has been established by the family and friends of Stacey Halberstadt ’98, whose life was taken too soon by a rare lung disease in December 2006. Stacey, who was called to the bar in 2000, was active in the political and social life of the Law School before articling at Gowlings. Following her sense of adventure Stacey worked in Bosnia before beginning her LLM at Cambridge University. Stacey is remembered for her passion for human rights, courage, strength, drive and determination, and is deeply missed.  This bursary will be given annually to a JD student who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student who displays an interest in legal studies related to international human rights and women’s issues.

Hymey and Lucille Hanson Award

This award has been established through the generosity of Ms. Candice Hanson (LLB ’76) in honour of her father and mother, Mr. Hymey Hanson and Mrs. Lucille Hanson.  The award will be offered each year to two students enrolled in the JD program who have demonstrated financial need, outstanding academic performance (B+ average or higher), and involvement in Osgoode’s extracurricular activities.  As a portion of the funds supporting this bursary were matched by the Ontario Government, one of the awards will be available only to Ontario residents, as defined by the OSOTF guidelines. Hymey & Lucille Hanson valued higher education, striving for excellence, and supporting those less fortunate.  As children of immigrants, they worked hard to make a better life for themselves and their children.  Ms. Hanson felt fortunate to have such loving, dedicated parents, who encouraged her to follow her dreams and aspirations.  This award has been established to assist students to achieve their goals and motivate them to do their best.

Harris Internship Award

These awards will be given to students registered in the Intensive Program in Indigenous Lands, Resources, and Governments at Osgoode Hall Law School. The funds will be used to assist students with the travel costs of their internship and other costs associated with their participation in the program.  The award was donated by Milton E. Harris, Chairman and CEO of Harris Steel Group Inc. Mr. Harris is committed to the principles identified by the Royal Commission of Aboriginal Peoples, which included educational initiatives that benefit Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people.

Reuben Hasson Award

Professor Reuben Hasson was born in Zimbabwe and educated in South Africa, England and the United States. After teaching stints at the University of London and Queen Mary College, London, Professor Hasson joined the faculty at Osgoode Hall Law School in 1975 where he remained until his retirement in 2001. Professor Hasson was dedicated to the advancement of social justice as a teacher, scholar and citizen. He was a much loved instructor whose teaching in the areas of commercial and consumer law insurance and personal income security was infused with his passionate concern for poor and vulnerable members of society. In his scholarship, Professor Hasson brought to light injustice tolerated and perpetuated by the legal system. He was actively involved with community groups advocating for justice on behalf of poor and oppressed groups in Canada and internationally.  The bursary will be given annually to a student who has made a significant contribution to the pursuit of social justice. This contribution may be demonstrated through community activity, personal commitment, academic interest or through a combination of these factors. The award will be given annually to a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, resident of Ontario, on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.

Barbara Hawkins Memorial Bursary

The Barbara Hawkins Memorial Bursary will be awarded to a student in the first year of the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School who is from the greater Hamilton area and who demonstrates financial need. This bursary was established by the partners of Scarfone Hawkins in memory of Barbara, wife of Donald B. Hawkins ’69.

The Honourable Frederick Clair Hayes Memorial Award

Family members of The Honourable Frederick Clair Hayes established this award in 1999 as a result of a generous gift. A graduate of Osgoode in 1953, The Honourable Frederick Clair Hayes enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a lawyer and judge in Ontario. He was a member of the Provincial Bench, Criminal Division, for a total of 29 years, 18 of which were as Chief Justice. This award is to be given annually to a student enrolled in the JD program who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement. The funds supporting this bursary were matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly are available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

William Bruce Henderson Bursary

The late William Bruce Henderson, Solicitor, London, in his will left a legacy to be used for bursaries and scholarships. The fund has been invested and part of the income is to be applied for the establishment of an annual bursary to be awarded to a student in any year of the JD Program of Osgoode Hall Law School.

Adrian Hill LSM Aboriginal/Indigenous Law Bursary

Dr. Adrian Hill, JD, LSM, who graduated from Osgoode in 1974, was a trial lawyer for thirty years before teaching and writing manuals on addictions, mental illness and work life balance. He is an author and the editor of Canada’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy. Adrian worked on Suicide prevention and bereavement support with Native persons and groups across Canada, particularly in Iqaluit and in Yellowknife, gaining a profound empathy and sadness. Adrian was named an Elder of the Yellowknife Dene, an honorary title. This bursary is given to a JD student in financial need who has a deep interest in Aboriginal/Indigenous Law, with preference given to a student who identifies as Indigenous.

Adrian Hill, LSM Bursary

The Adrian Hill, LSM Bursary was created by Dr. Adrian Hill, JD, LSM who graduated from Osgoode in 1974. Adrian was a trial lawyer for thirty years before teaching and writing manuals on addictions, mental illness and work-life balance. He is an author and the editor of Canada’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative, which supports JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Hispanic Ontario Lawyers Association (HOLA) and Carranza Barristers and Solicitors Bursary

A primary objective of HOLA is to bring together Hispanic lawyers and law students across Ontario to form a network that strengthens the Hispanic community. Carranza Barristers & Solicitors is a Toronto-based litigation firm committed to excellence through diversity and inclusions. This award will be given annually to a student registered in the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person, an Ontario resident and who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is fluent in Spanish.

Justice Alexandra Hoy ’78 Bursary

The Justice Alexandra Hoy ’78 Bursary will be given annually to students in the JD program at Osgoode who have financial need. Recipients must also be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and residents of Ontario.

The Honourable David G. Humphrey and the Honourable Hugh R. Locke Bursary

David G. Humphrey (’50) and Hugh R. Locke (’54) established the firm Humphrey Locke in 1954. They were two of Toronto’s leading criminal lawyers until they were called to the bench, Hugh in 1976 and David in 1985. They influenced generations of criminal lawyers and demonstrated an outstanding responsibility to the profession and their colleagues. As distinguished members of the bench, their judgments demonstrated wisdom, clarity and integrity. Their service to criminal law in Ontario spanned more than 40 years. This award was established by their family and friends to honour their many contributions and dedication to service. The award will be given annually to an Osgoode student(s) registered in the JD program who has successfully completed two years of law study. The recipient(s) must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the field of criminal law, as reflected in their selection of law school courses in the criminal law field, their enrollment in the criminal law intensive, the Innocence Project, or other similar intensive or clinical program, their employment activity during law school or their employment plans following the completion of their law degree, or such other indicia which, in the opinion of the Student Awards Committee, reflect a commitment to a pursuit of a career in criminal law. In addition, the recipient(s) must demonstrate financial need, be a resident of the province of Ontario and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The funds for this award were matched by the Ontario government.

Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation Bursary

A bursary in the name of Nelson Arthur Hyland, the founder of the Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation, has been established. The interest on the fund will be awarded annually to students of Osgoode Hall Law School who are in financial need.

Frank Iacobucci Bursary

Through the generosity of the Italian Canadian Benevolent Corporation, the Columbus Centre and members of the Italian community, two bursaries will be awarded annually from the income derived from an endowment established to mark the occasion of the appointment of Frank Iacobucci to the Supreme Court of Canada. The bursaries will be awarded to needy students in the JD, LLM or DJUR degree programs, with preference being given to academically superior candidates.

David and Maureen Jackson Bursary

J. David A. Jackson graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1972, and received the Alumni Gold Key Award in 2012. David and Maureen were married in 1971, and she supported his legal education and practice. David enjoyed a long and distinguished career at Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP, where he served as Chairman from 1995 to 2001. David and Maureen have established this bursary in recognition of the seminal role that Osgoode played in his success. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will be given to JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Abdurahman ‘Hosh’ Jibril ’93 Memorial Bursary

The Abdurahman ‘Hosh’ Jibril ’93 Memorial Bursary was created by his family and friends to honour his memory and many accomplishments. It will be given annually to a student in the JD program in financial need. Abdurahman ‘Hosh” Jibril (1953 – 2019) came to Toronto in the late 1970s, one of the earliest Somali refugees to come to Canada. He was a man of powerful intellect who disdained mediocrity and possessed a strong commitment to progressive agendas, such as equality, justice, women’s rights, protection of minority groups, and fair representation. Throughout his career as a lawyer and later in his community development work, Hosh has always supported the settlement and integration of large number of refugees and immigrants in Canada, and closely worked with some of society’s most vulnerable members on legal matters. He later went back to Somalia to help serve the country faithfully and held a number of important government positions, including the task of leading the drafting and adoption of the Provincial Constitution of Somalia in 2012. Most recently, Hosh was the Minister of Constitutional Affairs, where he led a constitutional review process.

Sydney Reid Johnston Bursary

The annual income from a fund established with the legacy left by the late Sydney Reid Johnston is to be used to provide bursaries for students enrolled in any year of the JD Program who are in need of financial assistance.

The Honourable Russell Juriansz ’72 Bursary

This bursary was established in 2014 through the fundraising efforts of Osgoode Hall Law School’s South Asian Law Association (SALSA) to recognize the achievements of the Honourable Russell G. Juriansz, the first Canadian of South Asian descent appointed to the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario and the first visible minority appointed to the Ontario Court of Appeal. It will be awarded annually to a JD student who demonstrates financial need.

Terence G. Kawaja MBA/JD Award

This award is presented to a fourth-year MBA/JD student. The recipient must have demonstrated achievement of a minimum 5.0 (B) average in each faculty, participation in a senior leadership role in the MBA/JD Student Association, contribution to the quality of student life, and demonstrates financial need. OSOTF guidelines apply.

Kilravey Family Bursary

The Kilravey Family Bursary was established by Lucas Kilravey’18 in gratitude for the invaluable support of his family in completing his legal education and to acknowledge his meaningful connection to Osgoode Hall Law School. Lucas followed an unusual path to law school, attended as a mature student, was active and outspoken in his work with CLASP, PBSC and the OUTLaws and remains a proud and committed Osgoode alumnus. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will be given to JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Paul H. Klewans Memorial Award

In memory of Paul H. Klewans, an award has been established. The recipient of this award will be a disadvantaged or mature student who has entered the first year of the JD Program.

Edith Knopf Bursary

Paula Knopf ’75 established this bursary to celebrate the life of her mother, Edith Knopf who was the daughter of immigrants who came to Canada with no money and no knowledge of English. Edith became a role model of integrity and dedication to family and the community who took great joy in teaching English to new Canadians. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will be given to JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Law Library Bursary

Balfour Halévy served as the Law Librarian from 1967 to 1999. During those years he had the great pleasure of working with a very talented library staff. He has established these bursaries to honour their dedication and to thank them for their tireless efforts to serve the Osgoode community. The bursaries will be awarded to students registered in the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School who demonstrate financial need. As a portion of the endowment was matched by the Ontario government, some of the expendable income will be limited to Canadian citizens/permanent residents and residents of Ontario. The remainder will be awarded without such restrictions.

Law of Work Award

The Law of Work Award is sponsored by Professor David Doorey who graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with an LLB in 1995 and a PhD in 2009. Mr. Doorey is a Professor of Work Law and Industrial Relations at York University and Director of Osgoode’s professional LLM in Labour and Employment Law. The Law of Work Award is awarded annually to a JD student based on financial need and a demonstrated interest in practicing in the area of Labour and Employment Law.

Law Society Education Equity Awards

To encourage diversity and the attainment of equity in legal education and practice, the Law Society of Ontario has established the Education Equity Awards, funded by Lexis Nexis. Each year, two students will be selected from Osgoode Hall Law School to receive these awards. To be eligible a student must be a member of a visible minority group, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, or an LGBTQ student; be enrolled in either the second or third year of the JD Program; and be in good academic standing. The awards will be made primarily on the basis of financial need with due consideration being given to academic achievement and/or devotion and commitment to community and/or university service.

Law Society Foundation Bursary

The annual income generated from trust funds created by various members of the Law Society of Upper Canada is used to provide bursary assistance for students enrolled in any year of the JD Program who are in financial need.

Andrew M. Lawson ’55 Award

This award is available to students who attain summer employment at a public interest organization such as a legal aid clinic, advocacy organization or non-governmental organization. Preference will be given to a student who is working unpaid or underpaid. Recipient must demonstrate consistent high academic achievement and financial need. The award is restricted to students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and residents of Ontario.  Andrew Lawson spent his career delivering legal services to the needy. He was the first Director of the Ontario Legal Plan from 1967 until his retirement in 1988.

Lax O’Sullivan Scott LLP Bursary

The founding partners of Lax O’Sullivan Scott donated this bursary to celebrate the first anniversary of their firm. Each partner made a donation to their law school in gratitude for the legal education they received which served as the foundation for their professional careers. Terrence O’Sullivan graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1971 and went on to a successful career in commercial litigation. This bursary will be given annually to a student registered in Osgoode Hall Law School who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, Ontario resident and who demonstrates financial need.

Legal & Literary Society Bursary

The Class of 2009 and the 2008/2009 Legal & Literary Executive established this award as their graduation gift to the Law School. It will be given annually to a JD student who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to Osgoode student life through their participation in clubs, groups or student activities. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons, Ontario residents, and demonstrate financial need.

Glenys and Nathan Lindenberg Bursary

Glenys and Nathan Lindenberg both graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1976 and have established this bursary in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their graduation. The bursary will be given annually to an Osgoode student/students who wish to take courses or other programmes at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.  Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents/protected persons/Ontario residents who demonstrate financial need.

Eric and Edna Lisus Social Justice Award

This award pays tribute to Edna and Eric Lisus’ enduring commitment to and interest in issues of social justice and equality in their country of birth, South Africa, and their adopted home, Canada. It will be awarded to JD students who have demonstrated a commitment to the betterment of the disadvantaged in society, have good academic standing and financial need.

Brian Little Award

This award was established in 2002 to honour the memory of Brian Little. Brian was a brilliant student and a tremendous hockey player who led the Osgoode Owls to many big wins. After graduating from Osgoode in 1974, Brian studied at the London School of Economics and received his Master of Laws. Brian began his law career at McMillan Binch and became a partner of the firm. He then became Vice President and General Counsel of Dome Petroleum and later General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of B.P. Canada Energy Company. He was a great and loyal friend whose ever-present sense of humour and his love of life touched many people. This award was funded through the generosity of the friends, family and colleagues of Brian Little and through generous contributions by BP Canada Energy Company, James B. Love. Q.C. and McMillan Binch. It will be given annually to a student in the JD program who has good academic standing and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is involved in the life of Osgoode Hall Law School through extra-curricular activities such as athletics, student government or other endeavors.

Bob Lush Memorial Bursary

Robert George Lush QC graduated in 1964 from Osgoode Hall Law School. He was in private practice in Oakville from 1966 until his retirement in 2014. Bob was knowledgeable in many areas of law however, his passion was Criminal Law having practiced as both defense counsel as well as having served as Federal Crown. He was known to be an eloquent advocate. To his colleagues in the profession, he was considered to be a mentor on civility in the practice of law. He was highly regarded by his clients, colleagues, the judiciary, and the community he served. This bursary will be given annually to a JD student who has an interest in practicing Criminal Law and demonstrates financial need. This award is funded through the generosity of the friends, family and colleagues of Bob Lush, and with the annual financial support of the Halton County Law Association.

JD/MBA Joint Students’ Association Award

The JD/MBA Joint Students’ Association Award was established by the LLB/MBA Class of 1997, as their graduating gift to the Joint Program and, together with the support of the alumni of the Joint Program, is meant to provide financial assistance for students in this Program. The recipients of this award will be entering the fourth year of the JD/MBA Program, demonstrate involvement in the JD/MBA Joint Students’ Association and in other student organizations at Osgoode, Schulich and York University, demonstrate volunteer involvement in the community, and exhibit academic achievement and financial need. The Award will be administered through the existing bursary program at Osgoode, in consultation with Schulich and the directors of the Joint Program. The funds supporting this award were matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly are available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

F.G. MacKay Bursary

Frederick George (F.G.) MacKay graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1923. He was a respected litigator before being named a judge of the then Supreme Court of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Court of Appeal in 1952. After 20 years of service, he retired in 1972 and passed away in 1992.  This bursary will be given to students in the JD Program at Osgoode Hall Law School who are Canadian citizens, permanent resident or protected persons, residents of Ontario, and who demonstrate financial need. Recipients must have received a minimum grade of B in courses related to criminal and civil litigation.

Mary-Frances Madill Bursary

Established by Dr. Mary-Frances Madill (LLB, 1981) to assist students in the JD program who share her passion for social justice. This award will be granted to students who have demonstrated an interest in the rights of women, children, the elderly, animals, native peoples or the environment. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and residents of Ontario who demonstrate financial need.  Mary-Frances Madill entered Osgoode Hall Law School as a mature student after a lengthy career in business, teaching, clinical and research psychology.

Michael Mandel Peace and Social Justice Award

The Michael Mandel Peace and Social Justice Award honours the memory of Professor Michael Mandel, whose passion for peace and social justice was reflected in his teaching, research and in his fearless commitment to political engagement. The award will be given to a JD student in financial need who has demonstrated a commitment to the pursuit of peace and social justice through their community activity, personal commitment, or academic interest. Professor Michael Mandel graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1972 as the Silver Medalist. After obtaining a Master’s degree from Oxford University’s Wadham College and working for a year as a criminal lawyer, he was, at the age of 26, hired to the full-time faculty. He went on to become a much beloved teacher, who, at the time of his death in 2013, was the school’s longest serving full-time faculty member and taught an estimated 4000 students. Professor Mandel led legal and political campaigns to support the vulnerable or suffering. These campaigns included fighting for prisoners’ rights, improving conditions for workers everywhere, and an end to the occupation of the Palestinian people. He was committed to the pursuit of even-handed justice – both domestic and international. His devotion to truth and logic marked his work. He was best known in his later years for his inspirational anti-war activism against the United States and NATO leaders for committing what he called the supreme international crime, “the waging of aggressive war” in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Bill Martin ’66 Award

This award is given by Bill Martin in appreciation for the opportunity of attending the law school in the last class at Osgoode Hall. This award is for students who have shown an interest in giving back to the community and/or have a history of volunteerism which they plan to continue, using their talents and legal education. Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Dianne Martin Memorial Bursary

Dianne Martin (1945-2004) graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1976 and was one of a handful of women of her generation to enter the practice of criminal law. Throughout her career she was a passionate defender of the rights of the wrongly convicted and was a tireless advocate for those disadvantaged on account of gender, race, class, or sexual orientation. She joined Osgoode Hall Law School as a member of the faculty in 1989, served as Academic Director of Parkdale Community Legal Services and co-founded the Innocence Project. Her friends and colleagues established this bursary as a tribute to her many contributions to the justice system, the Law School and her students.  This bursary will be given annually to an Osgoode student who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, a resident of Ontario and who demonstrates financial need.

Nicola Martin Bursary

Through her position in the Career Development Office at Osgoode, the donor Nicola Martin has the pleasure of working with many outstanding students, but she also sees how many struggle financially.  This bursary is given annually to a student in the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School who has financial need and is a single parent.

Robert Marvin Masters Bursary

The Robert Marvin Masters Bursary will be given to a JD student who demonstrates financial need, outstanding academic achievement and involvement in community service. It was during his years at Osgoode Law where Robert found his passion and his calling in the law, and his thirst for learning was ignited by this passion. The Robert Marvin Masters Bursary was created by his daughter Jennifer and her children, Rachel and Benjamin, as a tribute to Robert’s deep knowledge and respect of the law, vision for its application, and unwavering commitment to his family and community. This is a legacy that will go to support all future generations of bold and passionate lawyers.

Chief Emmanuel Mbulu Family Award

The Chief Emmanuel Mbulu Family Award will be given to a student who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and resident of Ontario, who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students who are involved in the Nigerian and/or the Nigerian-Canadian communities and/or are fluent in any of the Nigerian languages. Established by Chief Emmanuel Mbulu. As an international student from Nigeria, Chief Emmanuel Mbulu attended York University where he held several part-time jobs throughout his university years to support his overseas education and his family in Nigeria. Today he is successful businessman and widely respected community leader in both Toronto and in Nigeria.  An Osgoode student will be selected in the odd years and an undergraduate student from another faculty will be selected in even years. For information regarding this award Osgoode students should visit the Student Handbook.  All other undergraduate students must fill out the current Student Financial Profile at http://sfs.yorku.ca/services/sfp/ to be considered. In addition, applicants will be required to submit a one page statement outlining their involvement in the Nigerian and/or the Nigerian-Canadian communities and/or expressing fluency in Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa or any other Nigerian language.

McCabe Valuations Bursary

Patrick McCabe provides valuation and advisory services to companies and litigation teams across Canada and in the United States. He has created this bursary to recognize the expertise and professionalism of the many lawyers he has worked with when finding fair and equitable valuations in family law, commercial litigation, and civil litigation disputes. This bursary will be given annually to a JD student who demonstrates financial need.

William Thomas McGrenere ’63 Bursary

Tom McGrenere was a profoundly loyal friend and family man, seen by many as the most honourable lawyer they had ever met. He graduated from Osgoode in 1963, was called to the Bar in 1965 and then began a long and distinguished career in Toronto. He started practicing for the firm Bassel Sullivan and subsequently was a co-founder and partner of the firm Lawson, McGrenere, Wesley, Jarvis and Rose. He was a teacher of the Bar Admission course, a Director of the Advocate Society, a Board member of the Ontario Police Commission and the Medical Legal Society, a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and an appointee to the King’s Council. Still, Tom was a humble, gracious and generous man whose focus was always on seeing, celebrating and supporting his family and friends, paying a particular attention to those in need. When Tom first went to law school, he couldn’t afford his $500 fee and fortunately relied on a friend to loan him the money to be able to attend classes that year. The funds for this endowment will be matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will support JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Robert James McLaughlin Memorial Bursary

The late W. W. McLaughlin, Barrister, Toronto, in his will left a legacy, the income from which is to be used for bursaries to be awarded to students at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Vincent Mercier and Kirsten Halpin Bursary

Vincent Mercier (Osgoode Class of ’88) and his wife Kirsten (York ’85, Western Law ’89) are passionate about the power of education and the importance of the rule of law to our way of life. Vince has had a long career as an M & A partner at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP and Vince and Kirsten are grateful for the opportunities their law degrees have given them. They are also passionate about providing students with financial need the opportunity to pursue higher education, having supported (both financially and as volunteers) Pathways to Education Canada, a charitable organization that helps students in low-income communities graduate from high school. They are establishing this bursary to provide financial assistance to Osgoode students with financial need to pursue a career in law. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will support JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Gabrielle Monaghan Bursary

The Gabrielle Monaghan Bursary was established by K. A. Siobhan Monaghan (LLB ’84, LLM ’94) to honour her mother, a lifelong learner who believed in the value and importance of education. Gabrielle completed a Bachelor of Arts degree while working as a nurse and raising four young children. Later, despite the difficult circumstances and financial challenges of being a single mother, she returned to university and earned a master’s degree in Hospital Administration while continuing to work full-time to support her children. For Gabrielle, a university education was the path to personal freedom and fulfilment as well as a way to make a positive contribution to community, beliefs she instilled in her children. With her love, encouragement and unwavering support, all four of her children graduated from university. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will support JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Kenneth Gibson Morden Bursary

Kenneth Morden (1907-1961) graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1931 and was the Gold Medalist for the class.  He had a distinguished career as a lawyer before being appointed to the Court of Appeal for Ontario in 1957.  This award was created by his son, John, also a judge on the Court of Appeal (1978 to 1999), to honour his father’s many achievements. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will be awarded to JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Narcisi Family Bursary

Working in Osgoode’s Student Financial Services Office has given Nadia a unique perspective on students’ financial and personal struggles in law school. She and her husband, Nick, created this award to provide students with financial support but also in gratitude of their connection to Osgoode and York University. This bursary will be given annually to JD students who demonstrate financial need.

The Honourable Wallace Nesbitt Memorial Bursary

The income from this fund is to be applied for the improvement of legal education, the encouragement of legal research, or the awarding of bursaries or scholarships to students at Osgoode Hall Law School as a memorial to The Honourable Wallace Nesbitt.

Obiter Dicta Bursary

The Obiter Dicta Bursary was established in the 2002/2003 academic year by the staff of Osgoode’s student newspaper. They felt the profit generated by the paper that year should be invested to assist the Osgoode community. It is their hope that future editors will continue to contribute to the fund so more assistance is available. The bursary will be given annually to a student registered in the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School and who demonstrates financial need. A portion of the endowment was matched by the Ontario government through the Ontario Opportunity Trust Fund and is therefore restricted to Canadian citizens/permanent residents who are residents of Ontario.

Patricia L. Olasker ’77 Bursary

After graduating from Osgoode, Patricia Olasker went on to become a senior partner at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP in Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Governance practices. This bursary will be given annually to a JD student who has demonstrated an interest in business law and has financial need.

The Osgoode Centennial Bursary Fund

The Osgoode Centennial Bursary Fund, established through generous donations to the Centennial Campaign 1989-94, provides bursary support for students in the JD Program based on financial need.

Osgoode Centennial Bursary Fund for Students in Special Programs

This fund, established with donations to the Centennial Campaign 1989-94, provides support for students who need financial assistance in order to participate in intensive programs, exchange programs and other special curricular programs established by Osgoode Hall Law School.

Osgoode Classic Bursary

The proceeds from the Osgoode alumni golf tournament were used to establish this bursary. It will be awarded annually to a student in the JD program who is a Canadian citizen/permanent, resident/protected person, an Ontario resident, and who has financial need.

Osgoode Hall C.O.T.C. World War Memorial Bursary

Out of the Osgoode Hall C.O.T.C. World War Memorial Fund, one or more bursaries may be awarded to students in either their second or their final year of attendance at the School. As far as practicable, they will be awarded either to those who have been in active service or to their sons or daughters. Within this class, preference will be given to those who at the time of the awards are actively identified with any unit of the armed forces of Canada.

Osgoode Hall Faculty Association (OHFA) Bursary

This bursary was established in 2004 by members of the faculty of Osgoode Hall Law School in order to reduce financial barriers to the Law School and to assist a diverse body of students to obtain a legal education at Osgoode. One or more bursaries may be awarded each year to a student in any year of the JD program who is in financial need. As the funds for this Bursary were matched by the Ontario government through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund, recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents and residents of Ontario.

Osgoode Hall Faculty Association (OHFA) Bursary (2017)

This Bursary was established in 2017 at the request of the Osgoode Hall Faculty Association with a University contribution of $50,000 to support students with financial need.

Osgoode Hall Faculty Association (OHFA) Bursary (2021)

This annual bursary provides support for a JD student in financial need. This bursary, along with the Frederick Homer Alphonso Davis Bursary (2021), is funded by the OHFA bargaining unit portion of the Employment Insurance rebates granted to York University because our long-term disability plan duplicates some aspects of the government’s Employment Insurance plan.

Osgoode Hall Law School Alumni Association Board Bursary

The Board of Directors of the Osgoode Hall Law School Alumni Association is dedicated to advancing the Law School, its alumni, faculty and students. They recognize that the pursuit of excellence is achieved through a partnership between the Law School and its alumni. To that end, the Board has established this bursary to enable talented students to pursue their studies with as few financial pressures as possible. The Award will be given annually to an Osgoode student who has a good academic standing and demonstrates financial need. As a portion of the endowment of this bursary has been matched by the Ontario government, some recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents/protected persons and Ontario residents.

1998 Osgoode Hall Law School Ontario Bursary Fund

The Osgoode Hall Law School Ontario Bursary Fund was established in 1998 from the undesignated donations of the alumni of Osgoode Hall Law School. The fund supporting this bursary was matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly the bursary is available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

Osgoode Students’ Centennial Bursary

As part of the Centennial celebrations at Osgoode Hall Law School, the student body established a bursary fund through an annual $25 contribution from each student, gathered as part of tuition fees. Matching funds were provided by the Centennial Campaign for the first five years. In 1996, the student body resolved to continue the annual donations to this fund on a permanent basis. Income from the fund is used to assist Osgoode JD students in financial need. A portion of the funds have been matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly some bursaries are available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

Osgoode Students Co-Operative Trust Bursary

When Osgoode Hall Law School moved from its downtown location to the York University campus in 1968, a trust fund was established to hold proceeds generated by student use of the photocopy machines in the old premises. This money was designated for the purpose of providing first year admission awards to deserving Osgoode Hall Law School students. The fund will provide an annual admission bursary. Since the trust grew from the students’ contributions, it is hoped that its co-operative nature will be continued or expanded through the voluntary contributions of recipients and others when in a financial position to make them. It is only through such contributions that the fund will live on.

Murray Bernard Page Q.C. Award

This award will be given to students in the JD Program at Osgoode Hall Law School who are Canadian citizens, permanent resident or protected persons, residents of Ontario, and who demonstrate financial need. Preference given to students with a minimum grade of B in courses related to Insolvency Law and Business Law. Murray Bernard Page Q.C. graduated from Osgoode in 1954 and was awarded the Queen’s Council in 1971. A pioneer in the area of insolvency, Murray took great pride in his practice and mentoring lawyers and trustees in bankruptcy. He practices for over 50 years and was granted a Life Membership in the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP Award

The firm of Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP established this award to honour its friend, Ian Scott, and to assist a student(s) who intends to pursue a career in public law. Ian Scott (LLB 1959) has been a barrister, a politician and a legal educator. In each of his careers, he set high standards of achievement with integrity and commitment. This award is available to students who attain summer employment at a public interest organization such as a legal aid clinic, advocacy organization or nongovernmental organization. Preference will be given to a student who is working unpaid or underpaid. Recipient must demonstrate consistent high academic achievement and financial need. The award is restricted to students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and residents of Ontario.

Parkdale Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Student Bursary

The Parkdale Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Student Bursary has been established by the friends and alumni of Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS) to celebrate the clinic’s 25 years as a pioneer in Canadian legal services and the provision of legal services to the Parkdale community. This fund provides bursaries to the students of Osgoode Hall Law School who came from the Parkdale community and to students from Osgoode Hall Law School who are enrolled and participating on a full-time basis for an academic semester in the Intensive Program in Poverty Law at PCLS. The fund supporting this fund was matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly the bursary is available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

Peacock Bursary

Susan J. Peacock was admitted to Osgoode Hall Law School as a mature student and graduated in 1978. She has always been grateful for the opportunity she was given and for the education she received. This bursary is intended to assist students who, like herself, are admitted to Osgoode without the usual post-secondary education. Recipients must demonstrate financial need, be an Ontario resident and a Canadian citizen/permanent resident.

Robert Peck Award

The Robert Peck Award was created in honour of Robert D. Peck who graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1970. It will be given annually to a student in the JD program who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, Ontario resident and who demonstrates financial need. The recipient must have experience with or interest in a regulatory authority charged with acting in the public interest. This may be demonstrated through either enrolment or completion of a course in the area of regulatory law, for example, Administrative Law, Securities,  Environmental, etc.

Sidney Peck Award

In 2014, Professor Emeritus Sidney Peck wished to create this Award to make a contribution to the University, the Law School and to legal education. He joined the Osgoode faculty in 1966 and has a particular interest in judicial decision-making and constitutional law. He retired in 1995 and continued to have an ongoing relationship with the Law School. The award is available to students in the second or third year of the JD program or second, third or fourth year of a joint program, who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.0 and demonstrate financial need.

The Honourable Lawrence T. Pennell Bursary

The Honourable Lawrence T. Pennell Bursary will be given annually to a student graduating from the Law School who has an articling position in, or expressed desire to practise in a small town or rural community in Canada. Preference will be given to students with financial need and high debt. Lawrence Pennell graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1938 and went on to a distinguished career in government and the judiciary. In 1962 he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Brant-Haldimand. He served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance (1964-1965) then as the Solicitor General of Canada (1965). He left politics in 1968 and was appointed to the Supreme Court of Ontario where he served until 1985. This award was created by his daughter Kerry Pennell as a tribute to her father, his many contributions to the Canadian justice system and his love of small town Canada.

Peter G. Picherack Memorial Bursary

Through the generosity of the Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, a fund has been established to provide two annual bursaries in memory of the late Peter G. Picherack, Osgoode Hall Law School Class of 1975. The bursaries representing the annual income of the fund will be awarded to two students in financial need in any year of the JD Program.

Gerald J. Pickering Memorial Bursary

Through the generosity of his friends at McMaster University and Osgoode Hall Law School, a fund has been established to provide an annual bursary in memory of the late Gerald J. Pickering, Osgoode Hall Law School Class of 1962. The bursary, representing the annual income of the fund, will be awarded to a student in any year of the JD Program with preference being given to a student who has attended McMaster University.

Professor Marilyn L. Pilkington Bursary

Osgoode Hall Law School established this bursary on the occasion of Marilyn Pilkington’s retirement from the Law School (1980-2013) in recognition of her leadership as Dean (1993-1998). It will be given annually to a student in the JD program with financial need. The bursary is funded through Osgoode’s Accessibility Fund, and will be awarded in the years where there are funds from this source available.

Navi Pillay Award

The Navi Pillay Award will be given to a JD student(s) who will participate in experiential education in the area of international and transnational law, including Osgoode’s International and Transnational Law Intensive Program, as well as other international human rights programs. Navanethem ‘Navi’ is a South African jurist who served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014. In 2016, she was invited to Osgoode Hall Law School to deliver York University’s N. Silvalingam Memorial Lecture in Tamil Studies. On this occasion, members of the Tamil community raised funds to endow this award in recognition of her remarkable career.

John Plater ’96 Memorial Bursary

A hemophiliac who was co-infected with HIV and Hepatitis C through blood products in the early 1980’s, John Plater used his tremendous skills to make the world a better place. He was a passionate advocate who, among other important accomplishments, helped to lead the call for the Krever Inquiry, which resulted in the overhaul of the blood system. This bursary is a tribute to him and is an effort to carry on his legacy. It will be given to a JD student who has financial need and has demonstrated a commitment to advocacy and social justice. Preference will be given to someone committed to advocating for health law issues, particularly HIV and Hepatitis C.

Richard W.J. Posluns Memorial Bursary

In memory of their partner, Richard W.J. Posluns, Osgoode Hall Law School, LLM 1977, the firm of Goodman and Carr LLP has established an annual bursary to be awarded to a deserving student in the JD Program at Osgoode Hall Law School.

The Resilience Bursary

Kofi Barnes grew up in Ghana, West Africa coming to Canada to attend Trent University before enrolling at Osgoode. He graduated in 1991 then went to work at the Department of Justice where he was eventually appointed the Deputy Director of the Federal Prosecution Service. In 2004, he was appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice. He founded the Durham Mental Health and Drug Treatment Court in Oshawa in 2006; the Metro West Community Restoration Court in 2012; and was the co-founder of Canada’s first Drug Treatment Court in Toronto in 1998. He was appointed to the Superior Court of Justice in 2013. In 2002, he found the Canadian Association of Drug Treatment Court Professionals and in 2021, he founded the Association of Justice and Treatment Professionals. Justice Barnes struggled financially throughout his law degree having only enough money for tuition and rent. The lack of proper nutrition eventually affected his health, causing even greater hardship. Instances of racism had left him feeling isolated and the reason he did not reach out for support. He created this bursary to help students who face similar circumstances. It will be given annually to a Black student in the JD program who demonstrates financial need. The donation for this endowment was matched by Osgoode Hall Law School.

Jack Lloyd Richmond Bursary

A bursary has been established by his family in honour of the late Jack Lloyd Richmond, a student at Osgoode Hall Law School at the time of his death in January 1975. The bursary consists of the income from a fund and may be awarded each year to a student entering the first year of Osgoode Hall Law School by application on the basis of financial need.

José and Cecilia Rita Memorial Bursary

In 1964, José and Cecilia Rita immigrated to Canada from Portugal with their daughter Raquel, leaving behind their small village in Portugal. José worked as a carpenter in the downtown core of Toronto, while Cecilia worked in the housekeeping department at one of the major hospitals. Despite José’s grade 4 education and Cecilia’s illiteracy, education was a fundamental value in the family they established together. Cecilia learned how to speak Italian and English without the written word, which was an incredible feat. José and Cecilia made sure that their daughter took advantage of the educational opportunities available to her in Toronto as she grew up, ensuring that she was fluent in English, Portuguese, and French at an early age. Raquel graduated from York University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her son, Ryan, enrolled in the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School in 2018. He graduated in 2021 and was called to the bar in 2022. Throughout their academic lives, Cecilia was a source of strength and empowerment for her daughter and grandson. She always felt fulfilled when they studied alongside her, something she had always longed for. The achievement of higher education by Raquel and Ryan was a source of significant pride for José and Cecilia. Raquel and Ryan are honored to establish this student award at Osgoode to recognize the importance that José and Cecilia placed on the pursuit of learning and the attainment of higher education. Through this award, they hope to assist in providing that opportunity to others. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will support JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Ronald J. Rolls ’58 Q.C. Bursary

Ronald J. Rolls BA, LLB, QC, LSM, practised civil litigation at Fasken Martineu for over 40 years. He co-authored a number of books on civil procedure including “The Law of Civil Procedure and The Conduct of an Action.” This bursary was established by his family to honor his many contributions to the legal profession. It will be given annually to a student in the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School who is in financial need and in their final year of study.

John M. Rosen ’68 Award

The purpose of the John M. Rosen ‘68 Award is to inspire future generations of advocates; it will be given annually to a JD student in financial need who has demonstrated a genuine interest in legal advocacy. John M. Rosen is one of Canada’s most accomplished criminal trial and appellate lawyers, with a career that has spanned almost five decades.  John’s interest in legal advocacy first took root at Osgoode Hall Law School, and it quickly grew into a life-long passion. Following his graduation in 1968, John pursued a career as a barrister, with an exclusive focus on criminal law. The real-life issues presented in criminal cases, which are best resolved in the courtroom, provided John with the opportunity to hone his skills as an advocate. Over the past 50 years, John has defended hundreds of accused persons, including more than 200 people charged with murder. At the centre of his career has always been his love of advocacy, a crucial skill for all lawyers. John has received numerous awards for his leadership in Canadian legal advocacy, including the Law Society Medal and the Osgoode Hall Alumni Gold Key for Achievement. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.  John’s family created this award to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his graduation from Osgoode Hall Law School.

Liane Beth Rosenbaum Bursary

A fund has been established by the family, friends and colleagues of Liane Beth Rosenbaum, a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School ’83, in memory of her distinguished contributions to real estate law. Ms. Rosenbaum practiced with McMillan Binch in Toronto and later served as Director and Assistant City Solicitor with the Real Estate and Commercial Division of the City of Toronto Legal Department. The annual income from this fund will be awarded as a bursary to a student in financial need who has demonstrated proficiency in the study of real estate law and related areas.

Justice Marc Rosenberg ’74 Bursary

The Justice Marc Rosenberg ’74 Bursary will be given annually to up to two students in the JD program who have financial need and have demonstrated a commitment to social justice.  Marc Rosenberg was a gifted student who went on to become one of Canada’s finest criminal appellate lawyers. He was appointed Ontario’s Assistant Deputy Attorney General for Civil Law in 1994 and shortly thereafter appointed directly to the Ontario Court of Appeal. He was a humble man, unfailingly kind and generous to all he encountered. This bursary was established by his friends and family as a tribute to career, humanity and his passion for justice.

Don Ross ’79 Memorial Bursary

Don Ross loved being a lawyer. A partner at Gowlings, he approached legal problems from a practical perspective, partially an outgrowth of his years before law school, when he undertook various adventures, from living in the Canary Islands to driving a cement mixer to pay tuition. His passion for law and litigation was equal to his integrity, commitment and professionalism. Don’s life mantra was ‘strive to be the best that you can be.’  This award is given in his memory to a JD student who has demonstrated an interest in litigation and has financial need.

Gaia Power’s Peter Ruby ’94 ’00 (LLM) Dispute Resolution Award at Osgoode

Gaia Power Inc. founder Samit Sharma has endowed this award in honour and appreciation of its litigation and arbitration counsel Peter Ruby, which recognizes this outstanding Osgoode alum for his advocacy and professionalism in dispute resolution. It is to be given annually to a student in the JD program who demonstrates financial need and a passion in mooting and/or advocacy.

Victor M. Saccucci Bursary

Victor M. Saccucci graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1969. He practiced law for many years before moving into a successful career in real estate development. He was always grateful for his law degree and the opportunities it opened up for him. He endowed this bursary to give current Osgoode students the same chance for success. The bursary will be given annually to a student who is in the final year of study in the JD program and has demonstrated an interest in pursuing graduate work in law. Recipients must have financial need, be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident and a resident of Ontario.

Samiian Family Award

In 2009, Ali Samiian (LLB, 2001) established this award to acknowledge the support he received from his family and to help an Osgoode student as he was helped while at Law School. It will be awarded to a student in the JD program who has contributed to the Osgoode community and who demonstrates financial need. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person and be a resident of Ontario.

Sandler Gordon Bursary Fund

This bursary fund was established in honour of the memories of Lillian Sandler (1908-93) and Sandy Gordon (1914-92) by their families and friends. Lillian Sandler ’31, established a successful practice in real estate and family law despite the Depression and an inhospitable climate for women and Jews in the profession. Her husband Sandy Gordon ’56, graduated under the DVA program for World War II veterans and joined his wife’s firm, practicing litigation law. They practiced together as Sandler, Gordon et al for 25 years. Their generosity and concern for others is reflected in this bursary fund which provides for one or more bursaries annually, in varying amounts, to entering or continuing students at Osgoode Hall Law School who demonstrate financial need and good academic performance.

Jack A. Seed, Q.C. Award

A graduate of Osgoode in 1946, Jack Seed established this award to assist students who demonstrate outstanding leadership ability. Up to two awards are available annually. To be eligible, the recipients must be enrolled in the JD program, demonstrate financial need, and participate in Osgoode extracurricular activities. The funds for this award were matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly are available only to Canadian citizens/permanent residents who reside in Ontario.

Devi Dayal Sharma Bursary

The family of Devi Dayal Sharma (1935-2020), (wife Achla Sharma, daughter Seema Kalia, and sons Rajesh Sharma and Rajeev Sharma, LL.B. ’97) established this bursary in his honour. Devi was Called to the Ontario Bar in 1994 and received his NCA accreditation from Osgoode Hall Law School. He received his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from The Law College Jullundur, Punjab University, India in 1958 and was admitted to the Bar Council of Punjab in 1962. Devi, his wife and three children immigrated to Canada from Amritsar, India in 1975. Devi and his wife Achla ran a successful real estate conveyancing business until he later re-qualified as a lawyer in Ontario. Devi founded the firm Sharma Lawyers and practiced real estate and corporate law for several decades. He was a well-respected member of the community with a stellar reputation. He was loved by his clients and his door was always open to those that needed his help (even without an appointment). Devi believed in the power of helping those who needed it providing pro bono legal services to widowers, the elderly, and students. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative, which supports JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Gertrude and David Sher Bursary Fund

The Sher Bursary Fund was established by Gertrude and David Sher ’29, Barnet Loftus ’54, Vicki Loftus ’86 and Michael Loftus ’84. It was the desire of the Sher and Loftus family that tuition costs should not be a hindrance in pursuit of a legal career. Bursaries will be awarded to students in the JD Program who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, residents of Ontario, and demonstrate financial need.

Nadia Shevchuk-Mancini Bursary

Nadia Shevchuk-Mancini ’06 was an inspiration. Not only for her accomplishments in education, business and the law, but for the intelligent, passionate and courageous way she lived her life. When she came to Osgoode, she had earned two degrees, had a successful career in banking and had been battling cancer for six years. Although she was undergoing aggressive chemotherapy, she excelled in her legal studies, founded the Osgoode Class Actions Society and went on exchange to England.  It was her hope that this award would help future Osgoode students to achieve their full potential.  This Bursary will be given annually to a JD student who has faced adversity in their life. Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents/protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.

David A.L. Smout Memorial Bursary Fund

Friends and former colleagues of David Smout, who died in 1987, generously established this fund in memory of a widely admired teacher at Osgoode Hall Law School in the years 1949-1952, who was held in great affection by students and colleagues. The fund provides one or more bursaries to students enrolled in any year of the JD Program who are in financial need.

Joseph D. Sorbara Bursary in Italian Law

The Joseph D. Sorbara Bursary has been established through the generosity of Joseph D. Sorbara, Osgoode Class of 1968, and a member of the York University Board of Governors. The intent of this bursary is to assist students in the JD program that are participating in international work or study programs for academic credit with their travel costs and living arrangements. These programs shall include, but not be limited to, international exchanges, placements and mooting competitions. Preference will be given to students visiting Italy. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. The funds supporting this bursary were matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly are available only to Canadian citizens/permanent residents and Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF.

Dean Lorne Sossin Bursary

Lorne Sossin ’92 was Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School from 2010 to 2018.  To commemorate the end of his transformative term, alumni and friends inspired by his sincere, tireless commitment to inclusion and access to legal education created this award in his honour.  The bursary will be awarded to a JD student in financial need.

Michael P.S. Spearing ’65 Bursary

This bursary was established in memory of Michael Spearing, a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in the Class of 1965. Michael built a successful career in corporate and commercial law that began in Toronto and continued in Vancouver where he could also pursue his love of sailing. Throughout his 40-year legal career he was respected for his integrity, intelligence, humility, and willingness to lend a helping hand. Coming from modest roots himself, Michael’s wish was to help JD students from similar means complete their law degree. This bursary will be given annually to a student in the 2nd or 3rd year of the JD program who is committed to a career practising law and who demonstrates financial need.

Barry A. Spiegel, QC Award

This award was created in loving memory of Barry Alan Spiegel, a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in 1960. Upon graduation, Barry clerked for Chief Justice Ian McRuer and subsequently went into private practice, as a generalist corporate commercial lawyer and then in health law. Barry was deeply committed to the practice of law. Additionally, he was passionate in his mentoring and teaching of students and associates, many of whom continue to relay anecdotes regarding his candour, sharp mind and humour. This award will be given annually to a JD student in financial need with preference given to a student who demonstrates an interest in health law.

The Honourable Paul I. B. and Mrs. Tevis Staniszewski Award

This award has been established through the generosity of The Honourable Paul I.B. and Mrs. Tevis Staniszewski. A graduate of Osgoode in 1954, the Honourable Paul I.B. Staniszewski practiced law for 13 years before he was appointed a Federal Canadian Judge in 1967. Up to two awards are available annually to JD students who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement (B average or higher). One of the two awards will be given to an Osgoode student who has enrolled in a course in ethics. The funds supporting this bursary were matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly are available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

Eleftheria and Dimitrios Stribopoulos Award

Justice James Stribopoulos, formerly an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School, established this award in honour of his parents who were instrumental in supporting his education.  This award will go to a JD student who demonstrates financial need and has an interest in pursuing a career in criminal law.

Student Research Foundation Bursary

The Student Research Foundation of Osgoode Hall law School has established a bursary, funded by monies earned for legal research projects completed by members of the Foundation. The income from this fund will be used to provide bursaries for Osgoode students in financial need.

Louella M. Sturdy Bursary

In celebration of Osgoode’s Centenary and to honour Louella M. Sturdy on the occasion of her retirement in 1991, the staff, students and faculty of Osgoode Hall Law School established a bursary in appreciation of Miss Sturdy’s forty-three years of service to the Law School. As Registrar since 1957, Miss Sturdy faithfully and selflessly dedicated herself to the School. The income from this fund will be awarded to law students annually on the basis of financial need.

B. James Thomson ’31 Bursary

B. James Thomson had a long and distinguished career in the legal profession first as a lawyer then, while a Lieutenant during World War II, as a Legal Officer with the Assistant Judge Advocate General’s Branch and finally as a founding member of Haines, Thomson & Rogers (later Thomson Rogers). He died in 1970 while arguing a case in the Court of Appeal for Ontario. This bursary will be given annually to a student in the JD program who is in good academic standing and has financial need.  Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated a commitment in working in an underserved community.

Torys LLP Mooting Bursary

Torys LLP generously donated the funds, matched by the Ontario government, to endow this bursary. Torys is a leader in advocacy and dispute resolution and is pleased to assist Osgoode students who have demonstrated an interest in this area of practice through their participation in mooting. The bursary is available to Canadian citizens/permanent residents who are residents of Ontario and have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must have been selected to represent Osgoode in a competitive moot in the school year in which the bursary is paid.

Bonnie Tough ’76 Bursary

In her 30-year career as a litigator, Bonnie Tough developed a reputation for being brilliant, independent, compassionate, wise and collegial.  She continued to serve Osgoode teaching as an Adjunct Faculty and as a member of the Alumni Board.  This bursary was created in her memory by her classmates, friends, and colleagues. The bursary will be given annually to a JD student who is a Canadian citizen/ Permanent Resident/Protected Person, an Ontario Resident, and who has financial need.

Walter M. Traub Bursary

Walter Traub graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with an LLB in 1971 and a LLM in 1997. In celebration of his 60th birthday and to honour his many professional achievements, his friends and family established this bursary. It will be given annually to a student in the JD program who is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident/protected person, an Ontario resident, and who demonstrates financial need.

Trieu and Cho Family Bursary Fund

Thang Trieu, BA (Hons) ‘04 (York) and JD ‘07 (Osgoode), and Donna Cho established the Trieu and Cho Family Bursary Fund in gratitude for the support that they received from their families, the opportunities that they had to obtain higher education, and all that Osgoode Hall Law School and York University have given to them. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will be awarded to JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

Susan Vella Social Justice Award

While a student at Osgoode, Susan Vella ’86 was a student leader at Community and Legal Services Program (CLASP). This award was created to mark a milestone birthday. The award’s intent is to recognize a law student’s demonstrated commitment to advocacy in the areas of sexualized misconduct and/or domestic violence, including representing the interests of survivors of sexualized misconduct and/or domestic violence, and defending the rights of those alleged to have committed those forms of abuse. As a lawyer, Susan was a pioneer in developing the area of civil liability for sexual abuse in Canada. She was counsel on several landmark civil cases, authored many articles and co-authored a textbook (Civil Liability for Sexual abuse and Violence in Canada, 2000), and served as counsel to various public inquiries and a provincial Task Force involving issues of sexual and other forms of violence. The Susan Vella Social Justice Award will be awarded to a second or third year J.D. student who (i) demonstrates an interest in the delivery of legal services to low and/or marginalized populations in the areas of sexualized misconduct and/or domestic violence, such as by participation in Osgoode clinics such as CLASP, the Feminist Advocacy: Ending Violence Against Women Clinical Program, or Parkdale Community Legal Services, (ii) high academic achievement (minimum of B average), and (iii) demonstrates financial need.

Verrico Family Bursary

Professor Janet Walker (LLB ’93) donated her stipend as Associate Dean 2003-2005 to establish a bursary in honour of the members of her family who provided her with support and encouragement throughout her education. This bursary will be given annually to an Osgoode student who demonstrates financial need, is an Ontario resident and a Canadian citizen/permanent resident. Preference will be given to a student who is a member of a mooting team and who requires assistance to travel to a competition.

Art Vertlieb, Q.C. Award

Art Vertlieb graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1972 and went on to a distinguished career as a trial lawyer in British Columbia. He has demonstrated a tremendous commitment to both the legal profession and Osgoode Hall Law School. He has been awarded numerous distinctions including past President of the Law Society of British Columbia and was selected as a recipient of the Alumni Gold Key Award in 2002. He has generously donated this award to assist an individual who has the ability and commitment for a career in law but lacks financial resources. The award will be given to assist a student from British Columbia who has demonstrated leadership through extra-curricular activities, has financial need and good academic standing.

Friends of the Vis Moot Bursary

In 2003 the Osgoode Hall Law School Vis Moot Team became the first Canadian team to win the Moot in its 11-year history.  This bursary was established in honour of this important event.  It will be given to students who are participating in a moot, with preference given to those in the Vis Moot.  Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents and demonstrate financial need.

Glen T. Wakabayashi Memorial Fund

This Fund has been established by classmates and friends in memory of Glen Wakabayashi, Osgoode Hall Law School Class of 1975. The bursary will be awarded to a student entering third year at Osgoode Hall Law School on the basis of both academic and personal qualifications.

David Anthony Ward ’58 Bursary

This bursary will be given to a student(s) in the JD program who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and is an Ontario resident who demonstrates financial need.  This bursary was established in memory of David A. Ward ’58, a founder of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, a pre-eminent tax lawyer and a highly respected legal scholar. David believed strongly in the importance and value of higher education and providing financial assistance to enable students to continue pursuing their studies.

Albert Weisbrot, Q.C. Bursary

A first generation Canadian, Al loved the law as a student and as Counsel. He excelled at Osgoode Hall, graduating in 1959, a member of Dean Smalley-Baker’s ‘York Volunteers’. Specializing in Family Law, the Judiciary knew Al as a compassionate advocate. This bursary has been established to assist a JD student in financial need.

Wildeboer Dellelce LLP Award

This award has been established by the law firm of Wildeboer Dellelce LLP, one of Canada’s premier corporate, securities and business transactional law firms. The award will be given annually to a student in the JD program who has completed at least one year of the program and who has demonstrated the highest degree of interest in business law through courses and activities or other initiatives. The recipient will also have demonstrated good academic standing and financial need.

Simon and Elsie Wildeboer Award

Rob Wildeboer created this award in memory of his parents, who were both immigrants from the Netherlands, who came to Canada in part to honour Canada’s role in the liberation of the country in World War II. His parents loved this country and were fully supportive of their children becoming strong citizens, working to making lives better in whatever they did. They were supportive of the law and human rights, understanding the value of the freedom that Canada provided. Their three sons were all involved with the law, two as policemen. Rob Wildeboer graduated from the LLB/MBA program at Osgoode in 1985, as gold medalist for the class. In his legal career he worked for the Ontario Securities Commission, as a lawyer at Stikeman Elliott, and co-founded Wildeboer Dellelce LLP. In 2018 he was awarded the Hennick Centre Award for Career Achievement. For several years he taught courses at Osgoode in law and business. The award will be offered to a student enrolled in the JD program who has demonstrated financial need and maintained good academic standing with preference given to a new immigrant to Canada or first-generation Canadian.

Willoughby Family Bursary

The Willoughby Family Bursary was established by Jim and Karen Willoughby in gratitude for the support of their families and to acknowledge the meaningful connection of both Osgoode Hall Law School and York University to their lives. The bursary will be given to a JD student in financial need with preference given to a mature student.

The Honorable Warren K. Winkler Award

On the occasion of his 60th birthday, friends in the legal profession of The Honorable Warren K. Winkler have generously donated funds to establish The Honourable Warren K. Winkler Award. One award will be made available annually to a student enrolled in the JD program who demonstrates academic achievement (B average or higher) and financial need. To be eligible, the recipient must be enrolled in a labour law course at Osgoode. The fund was matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly the bursary is available only to Ontario residents as defined by the OSOTF guidelines.

David R. Wolfish Memorial Bursary Fund

The David R. Wolfish Memorial Bursary Fund has been established by his many friends and his partners at Harris, Sheaffer, the firm which he founded with his partners in 1992. The Fund was created in lasting memory of David Wolfish as a tribute to a valued and respected friend, colleague and partner. David Wolfish graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1983 and thereafter was instrumental in the development of the business of film and television financing in Canada and the legal services relating thereto. A bursary will be awarded annually to a student entering the second or third year of the JD Program who is in need of financial aid and who has expressed an interest in entertainment and sports law. The funds supporting this bursary were matched by the Ontario Government and accordingly are available only to Ontario Residents as defined by OSOTF guidelines.

Mavin Wong ’84 Bursary

Mavin Wong (LLB 1984) graduated from Osgoode and practised as a criminal defence lawyer before her appointment to the Ontario Court of Justice in 2000. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Justice Wong arrived at Osgoode Hall hoping to make “one friend” and to learn more about criminal law. At Osgoode, she made lifelong friends and colleagues through her involvement in Faculty Council, Mock Trial, CLASP, and in her last year, as President of Legal & Lit. She has served as Vice-President of the Osgoode Alumni Board. The funds for this endowment were matched by Osgoode Hall Law School through the No Barriers initiative and will be awarded to JD students in financial need who face visible and invisible obstacles like income; mental health; racial, cultural and gender inequalities; or physical and learning challenges.

James D. Young Q.C. Memorial Bursary

This bursary was established in memory of James D. Young, Q.C. (LLB ’69) by his sons, Harley and Michael, and his daughter Erica (LLB ’00). After graduation from Osgoode, Jim returned to Thunder Bay, Ontario where he practiced as a barrister for over 25 years. He delighted in representing the “underdog” and is remembered by family, friends and colleagues for his unique combination of fearlessness, generosity, intellect, charm, wit and compassion.  This bursary will be awarded annually to a student entering the first year of the JD program who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given first to a student from Northwestern Ontario and then to a student from out of province.

YUFA Foundation Bursary Fund

The YUFA Foundation has established a sizable endowment that is used for undergraduate bursaries.

Frederick H. Zemans Bursary

This bursary has been established by the friends and family of Professor Frederick H. Zemans to honour his retirement from Osgoode Hall Law School. Fred was the founding Director of the Parkdale Community Legal Services in Toronto and the first academic director of Osgoode’s Intensive Program in Poverty Law. The bursary is presented annually to a student in the Intensive Program in Poverty Law at Parkdale Community Legal Services who demonstrates financial need, is an Ontario resident and a Canadian citizen/permanent resident.