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We bridge your path to law school through funding and mentorship

Eliminating the biggest barrier to entry for black students who are pursuing an education and a career in the legal profession.

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Meet the 2024 Bursary Recipients
Welcome to the JD Bridges Foundation

We exist to promote the pursuit of legal education for Black students in Canada.

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No one should be deterred from pursuing a legal education due to an inability to afford the law school application process. The JD Bridges Foundation aims to bridge the gap for prospective Black applicants who have an interest in law but may be uncertain about applying to law school due to financial need.

Financial Support

The JD Bridges Bursary is a program that will fund critical aspects of the law school application process.

Mentorship

Recipients will be paired with a mentor who will guide them in their preparation, and answers any questions.

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Financial Support

The JD Bridges Bursary is a program that will fund critical aspects of the law school application process.

Mentorship

Recipients will be paired with a mentor who will guide them in their preparation, and answers any questions.

The JD Bridges Foundation is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Upper Canada LSAT Prep!

Dedicated to accessible, diverse, and inclusive LSAT preparation, Upper Canada LSAT Prep offers numerous resources to ensure your success, including personalized instruction from experienced professionals and comprehensive study materials.

Together, we aim to bridge the gap for prospective Black law students and foster inclusive change in Canada’s legal community. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to becoming a lawyer in Canada.

JD Bridges Bursary Program

We won’t let the high cost of applying stop you!

The 2025 JD Bridges Bursary is valued at approximately $2,500.00

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2025 JD Bridges Bursary recipients are awarded the following:

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1

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

2

LSAT prep course (Upper Canada LSAT Prep):

Eight-Week Online LSAT Foundations Course with Live Instructor to include:
• 30 hours of online instruction taught by experienced Canadian lawyers, graduate students, and university professors.
• Real-world experience with all sections of the LSAT: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games), Reading Comprehension, Writing Sample, Timing and Strategy.
• Personal feedback on coursework and LSAT review journals.
• Self-proctored full diagnostic tests that are integrated with our education platform.

One-year access to course materials and support
• Guided online 1500-point study system with full explanations for all content.
• PDF lesson notebooks, including over 500-pages of detailed lesson exercises with full explanations.
• Live recordings of all lessons posted on our LSAT education platform.

One-year subscription to LSAC's LSAT Prep Plus® in LawHub
• Access to 70+ full official past LSAT tests using the official test day online LSAC system.
3

LSAT study materials (PowerScore 2023 LSAT Trilogy Practice Pack)

4

Ontario Law School Application Service voucher

5

Cheque to pay for 3 university application fees and 3 official transcript fees

6

Personal statement mentor

JD Bridges Bursary Program

We won’t let the high cost of applying stop you!

The 2025 JD Bridges Bursary is valued at approximately $2,500.00

Apply Now
Download The 2025 Flyer

2025 JD Bridges Bursary recipients are awarded the following:

1

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

2

LSAT prep course (Upper Canada LSAT Prep):

Eight-Week Online LSAT Foundations Course with Live Instructor to include:
• 30 hours of online instruction taught by experienced Canadian lawyers, graduate students, and university professors.
• Real-world experience with all sections of the LSAT: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games), Reading Comprehension, Writing Sample, Timing and Strategy.
• Personal feedback on coursework and LSAT review journals.
• Self-proctored full diagnostic tests that are integrated with our education platform.

One-year access to course materials and support
• Guided online 1500-point study system with full explanations for all content.
• PDF lesson notebooks, including over 500-pages of detailed lesson exercises with full explanations.
• Live recordings of all lessons posted on our LSAT education platform.

One-year subscription to LSAC's LSAT Prep Plus® in LawHub
• Access to 70+ full official past LSAT tests using the official test day online LSAC system.
3

LSAT study materials (PowerScore 2023 LSAT Trilogy Practice Pack)

4

Ontario Law School Application Service voucher

5

Cheque to pay for 3 university application fees and 3 official transcript fees

6

Personal statement mentor

Successful Recipiants

John Mweemba - 2022 Bursary Recipient

As a black student who has engaged with this process and has found success with multiple law schools, I cannot state enough how instrumental the opportunity JD Bridges has granted me has shaped my career. My location compounded the majority of my difficulties as a black student as a student from Newfoundland. In my province, there are no law schools, nor is there a black presence in the legal community. Thus, I was unable to find inspiration or potential guidance throughout my journey within my province. Fortunately, JD Bridges came to fruition at the perfect time, and I was able to avail of their guidance as one of their inaugural beneficiaries. In essence, JD Bridges was able to remove many of the barriers, including networking, LSAT preparation, and application costs…
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Building A Bridge for John Mweemba

Obtaining a law degree in Canada is a tremendous privilege. To be successful in this process requires resilience from all of the people fortunate enough to receive an opportunity regardless of their potential strengths and advantages. One of the many significant hindrances in this journey is the application process. Navigating this process in the absence of guidance is nothing short of an uphill battle. These barriers place black law students at a substantial disadvantage; therefore, the occupancy of black students in legal institutions across Canada is sizeably lower than expected. Unfortunately, these statistics are not a product of the minority black population in Canada but rather an indication of how the barriers to obtaining a law degree in Canada impact the current landscape.

As a black student who has engaged with this process and has found success with multiple law schools, I cannot state enough how instrumental the opportunity JD Bridges has granted me has shaped my career. My location compounded the majority of my difficulties as a black student as a student from Newfoundland. In my province, there are no law schools, nor is there a black presence in the legal community. Thus, I was unable to find inspiration or potential guidance throughout my journey within my province. Fortunately, JD Bridges came to fruition at the perfect time, and I was able to avail of their guidance as one of their inaugural beneficiaries. In essence, JD Bridges was able to remove many of the barriers, including networking, LSAT preparation, and application costs. These factors impact many black students across Canada as they do not know where to start, who to reach or how to access the necessary tools. As a result, what once appeared as an improbable outcome soon became a realistic chance at acceptance with JD Bridges.

The services offered by JD Bridges instilled hope and confidence in my journey, but more importantly, they offered me invaluable mentorship every step of the way. I consider myself to be an incredibly fortunate person to receive this bursary because there are many students who are worthy to become future lawyers but do not get opportunities such as these. I am of the opinion that the progression of the legal community in Canada for black Canadians is predicated upon the ability of black law students such as myself to get an opportunity. For many black applicants JD Bridges will be that opportunity. As long as this organization continues to expand and uplift students in my position, I am certain that the black legal community will see many success stories from the JD Bridges.