Flora Juma

Flora Juma

Flora is a student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to law school,  she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Concordia University in Montreal. While completing her bachelor’s degree, she worked full time as an in-home care provider and also completed a journalism internship with the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network.

Since joining law school, Flora has worked as a research assistant for Associate Dean (Students) Professor Karen Drake and as a first year property law Dean’s Fellow. Outside her studies, Flora continued her role as a retail supervisor for Rexall Pharmacy Group and works as a research assistant for the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers. Beginning in Fall of 2021, Flora will be volunteering as a caseworker at the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic as part of the Feminist Advocacy: Ending Violence Against Women clinical program.

While at Osler, Flora will work in the Litigation, Corporate, and Insolvency & Restructuring groups.


Awards and Recognition

  • Dean’s Fellow – Property Law (2021)
  • Top Team – Julius Alexander Isaac Moot (2021)
  • Samiian Family Award for Community Contribution (2021)
  • Charles Edward Woodrow Award for Academic Excellence (2020)
  • Distinguished Oralist – Lerners Cup (2019)

Community Involvement

  • Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, Caseworker
  • Osgoode Women’s Network, President
  • Black Business Law Clinic, Caseworker
  • Law in Action Within Schools, Workshop Facilitator

Credentials

Education

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D.
  • Concordia University, B.A. Hons.

Languages

  • English

Professional Affiliations

  • Canadian Association of Black Lawyers