Articling Student
Sara J. Finnegan
Office
Vancouver
Education
University of British Columbia (J.D., 2024)
University of British Columbia (B.A, 2021)
Sara obtained her JD from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
During law school, Sara was actively involved in her community. She served as a founder and President of the UBC Oral Advocacy Society and as an executive member of UBC’s Indigenous Law Students’ Association. Sara also participated in UBC’s Innocence Project, Pro Bono Students Canada, Law Students’ Society, Law Review, and has experience working as a law student at an administrative tribunal. Sara is a recipient of the Jack Giles, QC Award in Advocacy and the Harold and Anne Bedner Uphill Scholarship in Law.
Prior to law school, Sara obtained her Bachelor of Arts with distinction from UBC, completing a double major in History and English (Language and Literature) and the cooperative learning program.
Outside of work, Sara is passionate about community, history, music, and every pet she encounters.
- ILS Academic Leadership Certificate (development of academic & leadership ability, 2022)
- Jack Giles, QC Award in Advocacy (recognition of academics & advocacy work, 2021)
- Harold and Anne Bedner Uphill Scholarship, Law (academic achievement, 2021)
- ILS Spirit Award in Torts (dedication to fostering community & inclusivity, 2021)
- Katherine & Hugh Keenleyside Prize, History (outstanding graduate in Canadian history, 2021)
- John Alexander McDonald Scholarship (2x) (outstanding humanities double major, 2021)
- Trek Excellence Scholarship (4x) (top 10% GPA of Indigenous UBC students, 2020)