PBSC SUMMER
LEARNING INSTITUTE
June - August 2025
ABOUT THE
SUMMER LEARNING INSTITUTE
In 2023, PBSC launched the Summer Learning Institute (SLI) to equip the legal profession, particularly emerging lawyers, with the skills and capacity to challenge systemic inequities and promote inclusion. Through a series of virtual sessions delivered by knowledgeable facilitators in both English and French, the SLI brings together PBSC’s extended network to engage in critical learning and reflection.
AGENDA
June 4, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
Indigenous Worldviews & Cultural Humility
(English with live French interpretation)
June 18, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
Authentic Allyship
(English)
June 18, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
L'alliance inclusive authentique
(French)
Presented by Asia Kotasinka
Facilitator, Curated Leadership
July 2, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
Gender Expression and Identity
(English)
July 3, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
Formation portant sur le langage inclusif
(French)
Presented by Michaël Lessard
Professor, Faculty of Law, Université de Sherbrooke
July 16, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
Clear Legal Language
(English)
Presented by Éducaloi
Charitable organization whose mission is to make law accessible through clear communication and legal education.
July 16, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
Langage juridique clair
(French)
Presented by Éducaloi
Charitable organization whose mission is to make law accessible through clear communication and legal education.
July 30, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
Trauma-Informed Lawyering
(English)
Presented by Yukimi Henry
Associate Vice President, Student Experience
Sheridan College
July 30, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
La pratique du droit tenant compte des traumatismes
(French)
Presented by Dr. Katia Germain
Psychiatrist and lawyer
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August 13, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
Legal Practice, Self Care, & Stress Management
(English)
Presented by Yukimi Henry
Associate Vice President, Student Experience
Sheridan College
August 13, 2025 | 12-1:30pm EDT
Pratique juridique, bien-être et gestion du stress
(French)
Presented by Nathalie Parent
Psychologist, nathalieparentpsychologue.com
NATIONAL FUNDERS
Leaders in the industry, our national funders and partners make PBSC's mission possible.
Principal Funder
Founding Partner
National Law Firm Partner
National Research Partner
