Braiding Diversity into Justice – Durham Region

For many young people, women and gender diverse youth in particular, a career in law may feel out of their reach. Braiding Diversity into Justice and other OJEN career modelling programs help young people of all backgrounds “see themselves in law” by introducing them to legal professionals with whom they share similar experiences. The goal of these programs is to show that there is a place for everyone in the legal profession regardless of socio-economic status, disability, migration, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, or religion.

In the Durham region, OJEN’s Durham Committee presents this program, which showcases a variety of legal professionals, emphasizing the different careers in justice and the non-linear pathways to reach them.

2024 Braiding Diversity into Justice in Durham Region

The Durham region is able to offer two targeted program days to ensure all interested youth are able to participate in Braiding Diversity into Justice. The first event will take place on Wednesday, November 13th, for young women, and the second event will be on Thursday, November 14th and be for young men. Non-binary and gender fluid youth are welcome to attend on either day. Please ensure you click on the appropriate registration link!