Western Pre-Law Society is one of Western University's largest clubs. Whether you are applying for law school, need help with your LSATs, want more information on the legal profession, or just want to connect with other like-minded students, you are in the right place!
WPLS is here for our members all year round and is dedicated to providing unique experiences! From socials, law school info sessions, mock LSATs, mock trials, and leadership opportunities, each school year ensures various opportunities to assist each member with their journey to law school.
WPLS is here for our members all year round and is dedicated to providing unique experiences! From socials, law school info sessions, mock LSATs, mock trials, and leadership opportunities, each school year ensures various opportunities to assist each member with their journey to law school.
president
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Sarah is in her third year studying Political Science. In her first year, she was selected as one of WPLS's First Year Representatives, and later became VP Finance in her second year. In addition to her position on WPLS, she is a Finance Director of CSA and a Corporate Relations Manager for AIESEC Western. She hopes to help provide the Western student community with events and opportunities through WPLS. With a passion for business, politics, and law, she plans to pursue a career in corporate or international law.
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VP EVENTS
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Jonathan (Jon) is in his third year studying Honors Business Administration, but was previously a biology major. In his first year at Western, Jon served as the WPLS Mock Trial Assistant before taking on the role of WPLS VP Competition in his second year. Jon hopes to one day pursue a career in either corporate law or as in-house counsel. In addition to his involvement with WPLS, Jon is also a Section Representative for the Ivey Fashion and Retail Club and a Small Group Leader for the Western Asian Christian Fellowship. In his spare time, you can catch Jon playing basketball or softball, keeping up with the latest fashion trends on @style_before_fashion, and cheering for the Toronto Raptors or Blue Jays!
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VP FINANCE
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Braeden is a second-year student at Huron University studying Management and Organizational Studies. He aspires to obtain a dual degree in Business Administration and Law to pursue a career in Corporate Law. Last year, Braeden was selected as one of WPLS's First Year representatives. In addition to his involvement with WPLS, Braeden serves the Huron BMOS Student Association as VP External and is undergoing a work-study in Socially Responsible Investing. Braeden enjoys the competitive nature that sports provides and loves taking a break from studies by spending time teaching and playing tennis at the University Tennis Centre. He is exceptionally passionate about establishing a greater Pre-Law community in Western and hopes to help members learn more about the process of pursuing a career in law.
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vp communication
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Cassandra is in her fourth year at Western studying Health Sciences. In addition to her position on WPLS she is the Team Leader of Social Media for Off-Campus Housing and the Social Media Coordinator for the Western French Club. Cassandra is hoping to pursue a career in health policy and is passionate about health in a legal context, with a focus on global health. Throughout her undergraduate career, she has always had a passion for law and she loves helping others to develop or strengthen their passion for law. Cassandra is most excited to connect with other like-minded individuals who share a passion for law while also welcoming individuals who are not sure whether or not law is the right path for them by encouraging them to explore the amazing opportunities that the field of law has to offer.
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VP Media
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Nada is in her third year of Health Sciences and Global Development. She hopes to pursue a career at the intersection of these paths. She is passionate about law and meeting new people that share her goals, and she hopes to help other students to find their community at Western too! Nada loves to travel and learn new languages, and she hopes to use these skills to help her to pursue immigration or international law!
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vp marketing
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Angela is a fourth year psychology student currently completing her thesis. Angela fell in love with WPLS as soon as she joined, and this year marks her third as WPLS’ VP Marketing. Outside of WPLS, Angela is involved in psychology research as part of the Lupker and Esses Labs here at Western. Her research has been generously supported by NSERC and SSHRC grants. Angela hopes to move on to law school and eventually become a Crown attorney in the future.
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vp Relations
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Angelie is in her second year at Western studying Political Science. Having been on the council last year as a First Year Representative, Angelie is very excited to be returning as VP of Relations and is eager to meet this year’s members! In addition to her involvement with WPLS, Angelie is also a Researcher for the Ivey Business Review (IBR). Outside of school involvement, she loves taking on any sort of creative project, going on hikes and volunteering with youth groups in her community. Angelie is very passionate about creating real global change and to do so Angelie aspires to pursue international law in the future and travel the world.
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First Year REpresentative
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Audrey is entering her first year at Western studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) and is thrilled to be on Western Pre-Law! This year, she looks forward to gaining leadership experience through serving on the WPLS team and is ecstatic to make significant contributions for the team and club members. In addition to WPLS, she volunteers with Junior Achievement (JA) and will be teaching her first class of elementary students about economics and money management this upcoming month. With an interest in the subjects of politics and law, she aspires to work in the field of corporate or international law in hopes to make a global change. She is passionate about travelling to new places and volunteering in her community. If you ever see Audrey around, don’t be afraid to say hi!
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AVP Marketing & Communications
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Grace is a passionate and hard-working student in second year studying Honours Specialization in Criminology. She hopes to use this role to create promotional content and effectively communicate with Western’s student body to share WPLS’s platforms and help any students who wish to pursue a career in law. In addition to her position in WPLS, Grace is the Promotions Coordinator of HanVoice Western and an Intern at Western University’s Propel Entrepreneurship Center. Outside of school involvement, Grace dedicates her time in volunteering at PetSmart with her love for animals. She hopes one day to pursue a career in Criminal Law or International Law.
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AVP Events
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Jake is a second year student studying Management and Organizational Studies. He has a strong passion for personal finance (investing), reading and hockey. On a daily basis, Jake aspires to pursue new learning opportunities through reading personal financial novels and listening to daily news podcasts. Jake enjoys playing sports in his free time including hockey, tennis, and volleyball. In addition to his involvement as the AVP of events on the Pre Law Society, Jake is also a member of the Outdoors Club, Pre Business Society and the Investment Club as a REHG researcher. In the future, Jake plans to apply to law school and continue his studies in business. His ideal dream job would comprise both aspects of sports and business. In his role as the AVP of events this year, Jake hopes to plan, organize and facilitate enlightening events for all attendees.
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First Year Rep
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Maclaren is in her first year at Western studying economics, and she is thrilled to join the Pre-Law Society team. Maclaren hopes to use this role to inform other students, especially first and second years, about the opportunities provided by studying law. In addition to her role in WPLS, Maclaren is the Director of Grants for Western Women in Leadership, as well as Director of Outreach for Western Capital Markets. She also volunteers as a non-voting member on the Board of Directors of Heart-Links Lazos de Corazón, a London-based nonprofit organization. In her spare time, Maclaren enjoys listening to podcasts and doing yoga. Maclaren hopes to use law in a corporate setting, as well as through humanitarian efforts.
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AVP EVENTS
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Sara-Emilie is in her first year studying International Relations, though she plans to pursue a double degree with Business. From high school, she knew that Pre-Law was going to be the first club she joined in university: she has harboured a great passion for law and politics for years.
In addition to her role as Assistant Vice President of Events with Pre-Law, Sara-Emilie is a volunteer with the Young Liberals of Canada, and a member of the Transitional Justice Club, the Association of International Relations, and the History Society. Sara-Emilie is also greatly interested in athletics, and works as a swim coach at Excel Swim School at Robarts Pool in London. In her down time, she enjoys reading, a good Netflix show, and creative writing. While on Pre-Law, Sara-Emilie hopes to facilitate relationships between club members and legal professionals through the careful planning and presentation of events, and increase charitable involvement by way of volunteering with local organizations. |
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FIRST YEAR REP
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Tristan is a first year student with a passion for business and law. He plans on pursuing a degree in business and going on to law school. He finds joy in helping others reach their academic goals. In his spare time, Tristan can be found playing volleyball with the Junior Varsity team. During the summer, he plays on the Ontario Beach Volleyball Tour.
In addition to his role with the Pre-Law Society, Tristan runs and operates his own baseball glove business which can be found at www.torontoglovecare.ca. He has a passion for entrepreneurship and acquiring new skill sets. He hopes to raise awareness about the legal profession for first year students and provide them with meaningful insight and knowledge into the wonderful world of law and justice. If you see him on campus, say hello! Tristan loves meeting new people! |
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VP OUTREACH
MAYA GANDHI |
Maya is a second year International Relations student with a passion for human rights law! She joined WPLS in order to help provide Western students with the chance to volunteer within their community and learn more about the people that they share a city with. In addition to WPLS, Maya is a VP for AIESEC and Western Management Club. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, having deep conversations with her friends, and eating good food! Feel free to reach out to her anytime as she is always looking for additional volunteers.
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VP COMPETITIONS
Lauren Elayas |
Lauren is in her second year and has chosen to major in Economics because of her fascination with how interactions between individuals, businesses and governments shape the world. In addition to being VP Competition for WPLS, Lauren is a peer-mentor for Western’s Leadership and Academic Mentorship Program (LAMP), a member of the Western Women in Leadership club, the Climbing Club, etc. In her personal life, Lauren enjoys learning about her latest growing interests, finance and healthy foods. She also has a great appreciation for reading and learning random fun-facts! Lauren has had a passion for law ever since she was 10 years old, and currently aims to pursue International or Constitutional law.
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