About Level
We give youth, law students and lawyers the resources & community to build equitable access to our justice system.
Access to justice for all.
Mission and Vision
Who: Level is a Canadian justice education charity.
What: We level barriers to justice by building empathy, increasing equity, and advancing social justice.
Where: We deliver programs nationwide.
Why: We envision a justice system that treats everyone with dignity and an informed society where everyone can exercise their rights and has the opportunity to thrive.
How: We deliver programs - to youth, law students, and lawyers - focused on innovative justice education, social justice awareness, legal mentorship, and access to justice training.
Interested in our impact? Check out our 2022-2023 Annual Report →
Why Us Why Now?
Unlike education and health care, inequitable access to justice and its devastating impacts are not well understood by the Canadian public. Access to justice for all is a complex endeavour. It requires more than just the keys to a courtroom. Transforming the justice sector, requires the collective effort of social justice leadership and an empathetic society.
If we support communities to understand, shape, and use the law then they can become active participants in breaking down barriers to justice. And if our legal professionals have empathy and cultural humility, we can disrupt prejudice and create a justice system that serves the people who need it the most.
In 2023, we launched our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan to guide our programs and activities over the next five years.
Our Values
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INTEGRITY
We believe in transparency, accountability, and honouring every stakeholder. We are accountable to the communities we serve and committed to involving our constituents every step of the way.
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DIVERSITY
Fairness requires the input of many. We build bridges and connect a wide range of people and cultures to make a tangible difference and foster innovation and equity in the justice sector.
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DIGNITY
Access to justice is only possible with respect and humility. We listen, respect, and encourage leadership in our communities. When we nurture empathy and understanding, we have the power to create a justice system that dignifies all.
Our Annual Impact
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650+
We engage over 650 Indigenous & Black youth in justice education programs. We also help youth learn about environmental justice.
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2,000+
We provide over 2,000 law students with opportunities to with social justice issues in Canada.
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40+
We connect over 40 law students with bold lawyer mentors.
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200+
We have over 200 lawyers involved in volunteer opportunities to mentor youth and law students.
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300+
Our training & events reach over 300 legal professionals.
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87%
87% of our funding supports our nationwide programming.