Aird & Berlis LLP

Aird & Berlis LLP has a long-standing history of offering guidance, collaboration, and advice to Indigenous stakeholders, clients and legal counsel. For many years, the firm has worked in tandem with Kimberly Thomas in her role as Affiliated Independent Counsel and co-lead of the Indigenous Group.

The Kimberly Thomas Indigenous Law Student Scholarship will be granted to an Indigenous law student in the amount of $10,000 annually, for up to three years. The intention is to provide meaningful financial support for an Indigenous law student’s tuition and other incidental expenses, such as textbooks and administrative fees.

Aird & Berlis LLP is a leading Canadian law firm, serving clients across Canada and around the world. The firm’s lawyers and patent agents provide strategic legal advice on business, administrative, constitutional, regulatory and public policy matters. The firm advises domestic and international clients, including individuals, entrepreneurs, governments, multinational corporations and Indigenous governments and organizations.

Our commitment to serving underrepresented communities is reflected in our workplace culture. At Aird & Berlis, it is imperative that firm members can bring their unique skills, background and identities to their roles, fostering a personal sense of belonging and contributing towards innovative solutions for our clients.

The Kimberley Thomas Indigenous Law Student
Scholarship Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP

Awards Criteria

Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Law
Community/Region: Students must be studying/enrolled in Ontario
Indigenous Affiliation: Any