About Us
PBSC Western Chapter offers practical hands-on experience to student volunteers and quality professional legal help to organizations. Our students will have the opportunity to develop important legal skills in a supervised setting, promote the value of pro bono service and increase access to justice within the London community and across Canada.
As of May 2019, more than 300 organizations have been involved in PBSC’s Western Chapter with law students working together to complete pro bono projects for organizations in London and the surrounding community.
We are excited to welcome back our returning upper year students and incoming first years! Applications for 2025-2026 PBSC Western Chapter projects will be open in September. We look forward to your applications! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions and keep in touch with us via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Executive Team
Anjali Kupchand
Program Coordinator
Anjali recently completed her first year at Western Law, where she’s been actively involved in student advocacy and access-to-justice initiatives. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Forensic Science from the University of Toronto. Prior to law school, Anjali gained hands-on experience in both legal and community settings, including working at a refugee-focused immigration firm, coordinating student volunteers, and working at the Canada Border Services Agency. With a strong interest in family law, social justice, and public service, Anjali is excited to continue building on her passion for law and community engagement through PBSC this upcoming school year.
Angelica McManus
Program Coordinator
Angelica has just completed her 1L studies at Western University. Before attending law school, she attended York University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She has also completed a Master of Arts in Socio-Legal Studies, and a Master of Public Policy, Administration, and Law, also from York University. She has experience working in legal clinics and cannot wait to bring awareness of access to justice issues to the Western community.
Khushi Mittal
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Khushi Mittal is entering her second-year of studies at the University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law, transferring from Windsor Law. Before law school, Khushi completed her Master’s of Business Administration at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics.
Khushi is passionate about being involved with her community, meeting new people, and learning more about the world around her. During her first year at Windsor law, Khushi volunteered with Pro-Bono Students Canada - Windsor Chapter, volunteered as a Caseworker at the Community Legal Aid Clinic, and formed the First-Generation Law Students’ Network. She is motivated to helping those who may need aid most.
Khushi enjoys exploring new places, foods, and cultures. She is an avid coffee drinker and enjoys going on nature-trail walks.
Simerjot Aulakh
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Simerjot is a second-year law student at Western University. Prior to attending law school, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph. During his 1L summer, Simerjot gained hands-on legal experience as a Summer Student at the Community Legal Assistance Society of BC. Through this experience, Simerjot actively worked alongside roster lawyers and assisted them with legal research, drafting memoranda, and preparing materials to support litigation and policy initiatives. He now brings this foundation to his role with Pro Bono Students Canada, where he continues to grow as an advocate while supporting community-based legal services.
Shannon Stone
Events Coordinator
Shannon is beginning her second year at Western Law and is very excited to join the PBSC community. Prior to law school Shannon received her dual honours degree in Legal Studies and Anthropology from the University of Waterloo. She also has a diploma in Sound Engineering and Production. Using these skills Shannon is excited to work on organizing and planning various events this year to help the dedicated PBSC volunteers continue to provide excellent legal education and services to the London community.
