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Partners & Sponsors
Working together to empower internationally trained lawyers in Canada. Collaborating with leading organizations to support FIDI’s mission.
Founding Partner
Osuji & Smith Lawyers
Three Best Rated “Top 3” Employment, Business, Divorce & Family, Civil Litigation and Estate Planning Lawyers in Calgary Founded in 1980, Osuji & Smith is a diverse, fast growing, award winning Calgary full service law firm with focus on Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Family & Divorce, Immigration, Business and Corporate, Wills and Estate. For several years, Osuji & Smith has been voted as one of the best rated Employment and Business Lawyers in Calgary through multiple platforms. Our lawyers have an insatiable thirst for success and know nothing but perfection when it comes to representing our clients. Our team provides representation that is tailored to the specific needs and concerns of each client. We are mindful that the dispute is the client’s, and, therefore, it is the client’s objectives that must be addressed. We value close engagement with the client at an early stage in the dispute process. This gives us an opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the case at hand, as well as the various surrounding factors influencing the dispute. The end result is a cost-effective strategy that is tailored towards our client’s objectives.
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Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC)
The Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) is a dynamic, high-impact non-profit organization dedicated to maximizing global human capital across the Calgary economy. With a mission to be the critical link for internationally trained professionals (ITPs), CRIEC connects talent with meaningful careers through powerful partnerships and impactful strategies. Their core offerings include the flagship structured mentorship program, job readiness workshops, and specialized pathways—such as the Internationally Trained Lawyers Pathway to Employment Program (ITL-PEP)—designed to facilitate successful integration into professional regulated sectors.
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Immigrant Champions of Canada (ICC)
Founded in 2017, the Immigrant Champions of Canada (ICC) is a Calgary-based non-profit dedicated to connecting immigrants to thriving lives. ICC's mission is to inform, empower, mentor, sponsor, support, and facilitate the successful integration of immigrants into Canadian society through focused Career and Settlement Services. The organization serves as a critical collaboration platform, diligently working to address challenges in education, unemployment, settlement, and integration while promoting multiculturalism and raising awareness of immigrants' essential contributions to Canadian life.
Visit Website →NCA Tutor
NCA Tutor is a specialized resource dedicated to helping Internationally Trained Lawyers (ITLs) successfully prepare for their National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) exams, which are a vital step in joining the Canadian legal profession. Their mission is to be the ultimate guide, offering tutoring, study notes, on-demand and live courses, strategic advice, and a supportive community. Additionally, NCA Tutor partners with organizations like Windmill Microlending to offer low-interest microloans, helping students afford the necessary fees and costs associated with their legal licensing pathway in Canada.
Visit Website →Bow Valley College (BVC)
Bow Valley College (BVC) provides comprehensive career services, including dedicated programs like "Directions for Immigrants," to support immigrant professionals in achieving their career goals in Canada. BVC offers high-quality services that help clients navigate their job search and the accreditation process, whether in-person, online, or by telephone. Services include expert career coaching, assistance with matching education and experience to local goals, writing standout resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews, and networking advice.
Visit Website →The ITL Network
The ITL Network is a registered non-profit organization established to respond to the unique and complex challenges faced by internationally trained legal professionals (ITLs) in Canada. Their mission is to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Canadian legal profession by supporting ITLs and Internationally Trained Law Graduates (ITLGs) at every stage of their journey. The organization provides guidance through the rigorous licensing process, mentorship for practicing lawyers, and essential resources to foster career growth, leadership development, and the building of sustainable legal practices.
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