BCBA – Brazil Canada Bar Association

Canada’s network of legal professionals of Brazilian origin.

Since 2017, the BCBA Founders have been working to advance networking opportunities and bring multicultural and educational awareness to the growing community of legal professionals of Brazilian origin in Canada. BCBA was born from the initiative of seven Brazilian lawyers who share a vision to develop professional excellence among Brazilian legal practitioners in Canada.

The Association aims to strengthen bonds within the Brazilian Canadian legal community by advancing its members’ well-being and education, bringing awareness to legal professional standards, and promoting equitable opportunities.

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Latest News & Events

Passos para se tornar um(a) advogado(a) licenciado(a) na Califórnia, EUA (December 6, 2023 at 6:30pm EST/8:30pm BRT)

Descubra a incrível jornada de Bruna Scavassa Borges, uma advogada brasileira que trilhou um caminho de sucesso até se tornar licenciada na Califórnia, EUA. Acompanhe nossa live e mergulhe na experiência de Bruna, especializada em direito tributário contencioso e consultivo no Brasil e em imigração estadunidense no exterior. Não perca a oportunidade . Junte-se a nós e desvende os passos que a levaram a conquistar o Bar da Califórnia em Julho de 2023!

Acesse a live pelo Insta da BCBA.

BCBA's Annual Holiday Party (December 1, 2023 at 6:30pm)

Join us for a festive celebration at the Brazil Canada Bar Association’s Holiday Party! Celebrate the season with great company, delicious food, and joyful festivities. Don’t forget to don your most dazzling attire, as we’ll be embracing the sparkle and glamour of the holidays. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect, network, and spread some holiday cheer!

Welcoming Canada’s Ambassador Carlos França (November 22, 2023)

A BCBA agradece o convite da Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) para dar as boas vindas ao novo embaixador do Brasil em Ottawa, Carlos França (também advogado inscrito na Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil, Seccional de São Paulo), que esteve em visita de cortesia a Toronto. O encontro contou com a presença da cônsul-geral do Brasil em Toronto, Wanja Campos da Nóbrega, e outros representantes do consulado brasileiro, além de representantes da BCCC, do Conselho Brasileiro de Cidadania de Ontário (Concid), do Mississauga Board of Trade, do Desenvolvimento Setorial de Toronto e da OTPP.

ITLS & NCAS Networking Session (October 26, 2023)

The Brazil Canada Bar Association, in partnership with the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) and the ITLNCA NetworkS, promoted a networking session in Toronto for internationally trained lawyers and NCA candidates.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the event! It was an incredible evening of connecting, sharing insights, and fostering new relationships in the legal community.

Webinar on Networking & Job Search Skills for the Canadian Marketplace (October 10, 2023)

The Brazil Canada Bar Association had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive webinar with the award-winning mentor Peter Hawkins (Co-chair of BCCC Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce). Thank you Peter for taking the time to teach our members the ins and outs of networking. We are certain that your tips will prove to be very useful.

The recording of the session is available to BCBA members on the member’s exclusive content page.

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Become a BCBA member

What type of membership is right for you?

Licensed Lawyer: $85
Practising Paralegal: $55
Licensed Foreign Legal Consultant: $55
Student: $35
BCBA friend: $35

Benefits

BCBA is where Brazilian legal professionals meet and interact with fellow lawyers, paralegals, educators, articling and law students, and other legal professionals across Canada.

As a BCBA member you will enjoy benefits, including:

BCBA’s Lawyer Referral Network, a directory of participating lawyers who may be referred by the BCBA or other members to prospective clients.
Access to the BCBA’s LinkedIn Group for networking opportunities.
Participation in the BCBA’s Mentorship Program, as a mentor or mentee.
Invitations to a number of Networking and Social Events, such as: (i) Annual General Meeting with a Guest Speaker Presentation and potential CPD, (ii) Christmas Cheer, annual Christmas event for BCBA members to get together and celebrate the holidays, (iii) Annual Professionals’ Gala, (iv) Social events and networking.
Educational Seminars, sometimes held in conjunction with other legal organizations and eligible for CPD credits.

These and other events held by the BCBA provide great networking opportunities to exchange ideas, opinions, knowledge, and expertise with other members and to develop strong personal and professional relationships. For students, the BCBA serves as a valuable forum to meet practising lawyers and other legal professionals who can provide career advice and assistance as they start their journey in the legal profession in Canada.