The HCLA is always looking for law students of Hellenic descent to join the organization. As a member of the HCLA, you will be connected with Greek lawyers and other fellow law students across the country. The HCLA makes every effort to provide a number of networking and social opportunities for its students. Student memberships are especially discounted and cost only $50.
As a student member of the HCLA you will,
If you’re interested in becoming a student member of the HCLA please click below and sign up!
Considering attending law school? Download our publication: “Τι είπες; You want to be a lawyer – Our Student Guide to Law School”. The HCLA Student Guide was inspired by our experiences mentoring Hellenic undergraduate students, particularly those who were the first in their families to obtain a post-secondary education. The guide is intended to provide prospective students with general information about a law school education. To obtain a copy, please click below.
Application Deadline: **CLOSED**
The Justice Karakatsanis Student Scholarship recognizes students of Hellenic descent who attend law school in Canada and who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, as well as involvement in and commitment to the Hellenic community. The scholarship is awarded to two students annually.
The HCLA awarded two (2) Justice Karakatsanis Student Scholarships, each in the amount of $3,500 CAD, for the 2023-2024 school year. The two scholarships were made possible by the generous support of Blaney McMurtry LLP and the Polydor Foundation, respectively.
Every year the HCLA receives a number of competitive applications for this scholarship. Please be sure to consult the current scholarship flyer for specific information regarding deadlines, eligibility and contact information. We look forward to your application!
The 2024/2025 Justice Karakatsanis Student Scholarships will be announced shortly!
Application Deadline: **CLOSED**
The HCLA is pleased to announce that two (2) Tsiolis Foundation First Year Law Student Scholarships will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year. Each scholarship, generously funded by the Tsiolis Foundation, is valued at $1,750 CAD. We are deeply grateful for the Tsiolis Foundation’s ongoing support, which helps us empower and invest in the next generation of legal professionals. We look forward to your application!
For scholarship criteria and details please click below.
HCLA First Year Scholarship 2024 – 2025
HCLA Scholarship Recipients
2023/2024 Justice Karakatsanis Student Scholarships:
Athanasia Thalia Petsis, Phillip Paschali
2024/2025 Tsiolis Foundation First Year Law Student Scholarships:
Despina Tsamis, Demetre Kanargelidis
Past Scholarship Recipients
| 2022/2023 | – | Catherine Tajmir-Riahi, Sotiri Katsuras |
| 2021/2022 | – | Kaliopi Dimitrakoudis, Theoni Kapetaneas, Alexandra Tsiofas |
| 2020/2021 | – | Kristina Tremonti, Dimitrios Valkanas, Kassidy Doherty |
| 2019/2020 | – | Anastasia Grigoriou, Angelique Merakos, Ellie Minchopoulos |
| 2018/2019 | – | Cassandra Economopoulos, Katerina Maragos, Danielle Tavernese |
| 2017/2018 | – | Zoe Kalakos, Dora Konomi |
| 2016/2017 | – | Christina Coliviras, Sotiri Varlokosta |
| 2015/2016 | – | Sam Presvelos, James Katsuras |
| 2014/2015 | – | Victoria Asikis, Nicholas Bourolias |
| 2013/2014 | – | Alexandra Aliferis, Peter Tzavidas |
| 2012/2013 | – | Georgette Andreopoulos, Stephanie Voudouris |
| 2011/2012 | – | Laura Achoneftos, Gloria Moore |
| 2010/2011 | – | Thomas Mastoras, Jonathan Dickins |
| 2009/2010 | – | Christina Bourikos, Peter Meitanis |
| 2008/2009 | – | Aliki Yiorgiadis, Marie Manikis |
| 2007/2008 | – | Odysseas Papadimitriou, Paul Karvanis |
| 2006/2007 | – | Stella Kyriacou, John Georgakopoulos |
| 2005/2006 | – | Francesca Smirnakis, Voula Kotoulas |
| 2004/2005 | – | Elena Balkos, Maria Mitousis, Nicholas Kotsopoulos |
