Our Story
ABOUT US
Mission
Our Mission
Given the lack of resources relating to the legal industry, Future Lawyers was founded to educate, empower and inspire youth about the legal industry through events and conferences. By partaking in our conferences, attendees will learn how to get into law school, network with like-minded peers, receive insights and practice for the LSAT, learn about various fields of law and possible career trajectories, and receive a myriad of useful tips and advice from reputable lawyers, judges, and members of parliament.
Youth on the areas of law that actually matter — from criminal to corporate, and everything in between.
Youth to chase law school with confidence — and know what to expect when they get there.
Youth who've never considered law to see themselves in it — by connecting them with lawyers who were once in their shoes.
Our Story
Our History
Founded
2019
In August 2019, Amy Li and Lauren Koek identified a gap that no one was filling: students had endless pathways into Medicine and STEM, but law remained inaccessible and opaque. Future Lawyers was founded in Toronto to change that — a not-for-profit dedicated to opening doors to the legal world for youth who had no idea where to start.
First Conference
2020
2020 was supposed to be the year Future Lawyers made its mark in person. With high-profile speakers confirmed — including Litigation Lawyer Cory Wanless and Ontario MPP Roman Baber — the team was ready. Then COVID-19 hit. Rather than cancel, they pivoted overnight to a virtual format and drew over 250 registrants from 13 countries. What could have been a setback became proof of concept.
Expansion
2021
When co-founder Amy Li stepped away in August 2021 to pursue her own path, Lauren Koek kept building. FL expanded its global chapter network and, in November 2021, launched a law terminology certification program in partnership with the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) — bringing formal credentials to youth passionate about law for the first time.
Going Global
2023
2023 was a landmark year. Toronto returned with a full in-person conference, and for the first time ever, Future Lawyers touched down in Singapore — marking FL's first in-person event in Asia. Two cities, two conferences, one mission: the gap FL was built to close exists far beyond Canada's borders.
Deeper Roots
2025
FL moved beyond conferences. Both the Toronto and Singapore Chapters began organising law firm visits, industry panels, and structured mentorship programs — connecting students directly with practising lawyers and legal professionals. Future Lawyers was no longer just an event; it was becoming a pipeline.
04 Our Reach
Global Impact
320,000+ people reached. 6,600+ social followers. Students in over 100 cities worldwide.
05 How We Work
Our Structure
A hybrid model — globally connected, locally grounded.
Regional Chapters
Our chapters run in-person events built around what youth in each city actually need — conferences, firm visits, panels, and networking nights.
International HQ
International HQ handles the things that work globally — digital resources, written interviews with lawyers, new chapter development, and international moot competitions.
06 Our Chapters
Where We Are
Four chapters. Three countries. One mission.
07 The Team
Meet the People
The students and young professionals building Future Lawyers from the ground up.
International
Lauren Koek
Co-founder & Chair
Marketing
Susan Lin
Chief Marketing Officer
Shania Winter
Content & Research Specialist
Graphics
Ada Huang
Website Design Lead
Jasmine Chen
Website Designer
Yolanda Yang
Website Designer
Zoie Chow
Graphics Lead
Mehek Gajri
Graphic Designer
Logistics
Elizabeth McGraw
External Outreach Co-Lead
Sarah Gao
External Events Executive
Get Involved
We're always looking for people who want to get involved. Join a chapter, write for the blog, speak at an event, or just reach out — we'd love to hear from you.
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