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About FIDI

About FIDI

Our Foundation

Partnered with Excellence

FIDI is powered by Osuji & Smith, a law firm renowned for its expertise in employment, family, and business law. The firm has been recognized as Calgary’s top law firm multiple times, bringing credibility and excellence to every aspect of the program.

This partnership ensures that FIDI participants work alongside experienced lawyers who are leaders in their field, gaining valuable knowledge and expertise that will launch their own legal careers.

The program allows participants to build and expand their professional network within Calgary’s legal community, creating connections that last long after the program concludes.

“Working with Osuji & Smith provides participants with unparalleled access to legal excellence and professional development.”
Partnered with Excellence

What FIDI Provides

Hands-on
Legal Experience

Networking
Opportunities

Community
Engagement

Our Values

01

Mission Driven

Bridging the gap for internationally trained lawyers seeking to establish themselves in the Canadian legal market.

02

Collaborative

Creating win-win situations where participants gain experience while firms benefit from diverse perspectives.

03

Excellence

Partnering with Osuji & Smith, Calgary’s top-rated law firm, to provide world-class training.

04

Empathetic

Founded on personal experience, we understand the challenges internationally trained lawyers face.

Who Can Apply

  • FIDI is open to internationally trained lawyers that have applied to be assessed by the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA).
  • We also welcome law students and graduates who are interested in pursuing a legal career in Canada.