Meet our 2024 Summer Students

Hamdi is a second-year law student at Osgoode Hall Law School – York University. Hamdi holds a Master of Biomedical Science & Commerce and a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) degree from McMaster University.

At law school, Hamdi is a member of several student committees and holds senior leadership positions in the Black Law Students’ Association of Osgoode Hall and the Student Ambassador Program. During his time there, Hamdi has been an active member of the Osgoode Hall Law Journal (OHLJ) and recently presented his scholarly paper at the JD Research Symposium.

Outside of work, Hamdi enjoys volunteering in the community, reading, photography and bicycling. Hamdi volunteers on the board of directors and advisory board of a non-profit organization. He is an avid Raptors fan and enjoys exploring the walking trails in Toronto.

Olwen is entering her final year of law school at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree (High Distinction) from U of T, where she double majored in Art History and Ethics, Society and the Law (ES&L), and minored in Psychology. During undergrad, Olwen worked as a Legal Administrative Assistant at an immigration/refugee law firm and acted as an ES&L major and course mentor within Trinity College.

Throughout law school, Olwen has pursued her artistic interests by volunteering for the Artists’ Legal Advice Services clinic, which provides pro bono legal advice to creatives. Olwen loves embodying dramatic roles and enjoyed writing and performing skits for the Law Follies comedy show. In 1L she was thrilled to play the plaintiff as part of a winning team in a mock trial held at the Superior Court before Justice Rita Maxwell. Olwen took Trial Advocacy in 2L and won a motion and another mock trial, this time as counsel. As President of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association U of T Law chapter, Olwen promotes Latin advancement in the legal profession by organizing CHBA career symposiums and networking events and moderating and speaking on panels.

In her free time, Olwen loves to read murder mysteries, play the piano, draw and paint. She also enjoys casual games of tennis and badminton with her friends and family.

Laura Oliveira is a second-year law student at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. She graduated with high distinction from McMaster University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a Minor in Philosophy. Prior to law school, Laura demonstrated a commitment to social impact by volunteering with non-profit organizations such as Start2Finish and Reading Rocks, where she dedicated her efforts to supporting vulnerable children in the community.

At Windsor Law, Laura serves as a student ambassador, extending insights to prospective students, highlighting the program’s offerings and campus resources while navigating them through the admissions process. Laura has also volunteered as a Student Caseworker at the Community Legal Aid Clinic and the PBSC Youth ID Clinic, where she provided essential services to low-income individuals.

Outside of school, Laura enjoys listening to comedy podcasts, reading, and spending as much time as she can marathoning movies and reality-tv with her sisters.

Brannan is entering his final year of law school at Dalhousie University. He previously obtained his Master of Arts degree in law and legal studies from Carleton University in addition to his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Queen’s University. His graduate research focused on enforcement mechanisms and policy employed in international climate governance.

At law school, Brannan is pursuing the Health Law and Policy specialization certificate. He has also volunteered as an advocate for the Dalhousie Student Advocacy Service by preparing students who have been accused of academic integrity offences for hearings and formal appeals. Passionate about community involvement at law school, Brannan has founded the Schulich Law Chess Society and the Schulich Law Billiards Society to bring students together around common interests. During his undergraduate program, he studied East-Asian politics for a semester abroad at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan.

In his free time, Brannan stays active by golfing, rock climbing, and playing basketball. He is a competitive chess player having represented all three of his affiliated universities at the national stage.

Konstantinos is a second-year law student at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. Prior to law school, he attended the University of Toronto where he obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations with High Distinction.

During his time at Windsor Law, Konstantinos has been involved in various communities. Notably, he will serve as president of the Windsor Hellenic Law Students Association after previously acting as vice-president. He is also Windsor Law’s student representative for the Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’ Association. This year, Konstantinos received the Insolvency Institute of Canada Prize in Insolvency Studies for achieving the highest grade in Windsor Law’s Insolvency and Restructuring course. In his previous summer, Konstantinos worked at a boutique business law firm that focused on commercial litigation.

In his spare time, Konstantinos enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as visiting his ancestral home in Greece during the summer. He also finds pleasure in his gym sessions and playing various sports, including hockey and soccer. Konstantinos passionately supports his favourite soccer team, Olympiakos, and the sports teams of his hometown, Toronto.

Luka is a second-year law student at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Ottawa and obtained an Honours Bachelor of Social Science degree. During his time at Windsor Law, Luka has been an avid mooter. He recently competed in the 2023-2024 Bowman National Tax Moot, representing his faculty.

Before joining Blaneys, Luka worked in government as a member of the Prime Minister’s Office, focusing on Public Appointments. Prior to that, Luka acted as a Press Secretary to a Cabinet Minister as well as a Legislative Assistant to a Member of Parliament.

In his free time, Luka likes to run, read, play the piano, and spend time with his friends.