Megan (She/Her) is an incoming 3L English Common Law student and she initially decided to pursue law in hopes of catalyzing structural reforms towards more equitable outcomes, particularly in health equity and environmental justice spheres. Megan has come to appreciate just how fundamentally the law shapes and touches every aspect of our lives and communities. Megan is passionate about public interest lawyering that seeks to meet the traditionally neglected legal needs of under-represented and dispossessed groups. Megan admires PBSC’s emphasis on impact, over intentions, and she am excited to engage in this meaningful work with students and organizations.

Anna is a Professional Development Counsellor at the University of Ottawa - Faculty of Law.

Mackenzie (she/her) is a 1L English Common Law student. She was driven to pursue law by a passion for contributing to better access to the legal system and fighting for human rights. Mackenzie believes that access to justice is a right, not a privilege, and that our society becomes stronger and more equitable when the legal system is accessible to everyone. Outside of her studies, Mackenzie enjoys playing sports and traveling, which allows her to stay active, explore new cultures, and broaden her perspectives.

Mia Tran (she/her) is a 2nd year student in the English Common Law program. She completed her undergraduate degree at Mount Allison University in Environmental Studies and Political Science. After completing her pro bono placement last year, she recognized the importance of Pro Bono Students Canada in improving access to justice for all Canadians.

Darina (she/her) is a 1L English Common Law student. Her interest in law was born out of a Philosophy of Law class, where ethical considerations in criminal law have piqued her interest. That is also where she was introduced in depth to the possible barriers to justice that exist in our society. With her involvement with PBSC, Darina aims to inform fellow students about the benefits of volunteering with PBSC on local communities. In her spare time, Darina enjoys reading and playing board games.

Colin Lam (He/ Him) is an incoming 1L English Common Law student with a passion in improving the access to justice. Colin obtained his Honours Bachelor of Social Science in Political Science at the University of Ottawa and his Paralegal Graduate Certificate at Algonquin College. Colin is currently an intern at one of the leading criminal defence firms in Ottawa. He is also a longtime supporter of various environmental and social justice causes and has worked for various advocacy groups and progressive political candidates. Colin strongly believes in the importance of making legal information free and accessible to all. He is ready to leverage is experience and background to help empower marginalized communities through the legal system. In his free time, Colin is an avid musician and a fan of tabletop games.

Janey (she/her) is an incoming 1L in the English Common Law student, and she is excited to be one of the 1L representatives for the Ottawa chapter of PBSC. She decided to pursue law during her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences where she had the opportunity to explore the intersection between health and law, and the importance of access to justice. Understanding the impacts of justice on the individual and macro level , Janey is excited to positively impact the field. Janey admires PBSC's mission and values and believes that organizations like PBSC are pertinent for the legal profession. During her free time, Janey likes to stay physically active by playing tennis and running and keeping her mind sharp by reading. 

Joshua (He/Him) is an incoming 1L English Common Law student at the University of Ottawa. He is hoping to use law school to continue a career in service and advocacy after leaving the Canadian Armed Forces. His specific interests are in international and labour law. He is passionate about serving his local community and is excited to ingratiate himself in Ottawa. Joshua was drawn to PBSC for their community outreach with pro bono work and their approach to connecting low-income individuals with access to justice. In his free time, he enjoys playing his instruments and drawing while listening to audiobooks.