If you’re interested in creating a new club at Windsor Law, the SLS ratification process is straightforward.

Step 1: Check Existing Clubs

Before submitting a proposal, review the current list of SLS clubs and committees to ensure your idea does not already exist and cannot be incorporated into an existing group.

Step 2: Submit a Club Proposal

Once you’ve confirmed your club is new, submit a written proposal (club constitution) to the SLS Vice President, Operations.

What to Include in Your Proposal

In accordance with SLS By-Law II, & Section XII of the Constitution, proposals for club ratification must include the following information:

• Name of the club

• Aims and objectives (include the club designation as a Interest-Based or Equity-Seeking Member Group)

• Eligibility for membership

• Membership fees (if any)

• Executive structure

• Election procedures

• Executives’ term(s) in office

• Provisions for amending the constitution

• Frequency of regular meetings

• Quorum requirements

• Procedures for hiring, termination, resignation, and removal of Club Executives & Members (Right of Reply Provision)

SLS Council may waive any of these requirements where they are not applicable. If you are requesting a waiver, please clearly indicate this in your proposal.

If clarification is needed, please consult with the SLS Vice President Events (slsvpe@uwindsor.ca).

Council Review & Ratification

Your proposal will be reviewed and voted on at the next scheduled SLS Council meeting. You or a representative from your proposed club may be asked to attend the meeting to answer questions before a vote is taken.

Once approved, your club is officially ratified and ready to begin operating.

All club and committee funds must be held and managed through the Students’ Law Society (SLS).

Budget proposals must be completed using the Budget Proposal Document and submitted to the Vice President, Finance for review.

Clubs and committees are not permitted to maintain separate bank accounts under any circumstances. This includes third-party platforms such as CheddarUp. All clubs are required to use the official SLS CheddarUp account for fundraising and collections.

Any funds raised are held in trust by the SLS on behalf of each individual club or committee and are subject to UWSA policies governing the use of student funds.

If you have questions or would like guidance while preparing your budget, members of the SLS Executive are happy to assist. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.

When planning events, clubs and committees are expected to consider the following:

• Accessibility: Events should be accessible to all students. This includes physical accessibility (e.g., ramps, elevators, stairs, washroom access) as well as accessibility for individuals with visual and hearing impairments.

• Religious Observances: Be mindful of religious holidays and observances that may fall on or near your proposed event date.

• Inclusivity & Respect: Events should be welcoming and respectful of the diverse identities within the Windsor Law community, including (but not limited to) cultural identity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Clubs should also review the University of Windsor Accessibility Policy and complete the required Planning Accessible Events Checklist for each event.

If you or your club require additional guidance or resources, please contact the Vice President, Equity & Diversity or the Disability Student Law Society of Windsor (DSLSW).

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Student Study Spaces & Meeting Rooms

Rooms for group meetings or study sessions are available in both the main law building and the law library.

• Main Law Building:
  To book a meeting or study space, please contact the General Office at UWLAW@uwindsor.ca

• Windsor Law Library:
  A full list of available study rooms can be found on the Law Library Study Space Booking page.
  To book a library study room, contact the Library Circulation Desk at LAWCIRC@uwindsor.ca

Student Event Bookings

To host student group events, gatherings, or special events in the law building, please complete the Student Event Request Form:

https://uwindsor.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0weAseEAM3RUGmq

Be sure to complete the form with as much detail as possible to allow for timely approvals and coordination with maintenance services, building access, and other required service providers.

Clubs within the University of Windsor Faculty of Law must complete this form when inviting an external guest speaker to an event. Submissions are reviewed by the SLS Executive to ensure proposed speakers align with SLS values and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) standards.

If a proposed speaker does not meet these standards, approval may not be granted.

External Guest Speaker Form https://forms.gle/GUCRiG5oWHt7G9Tw7

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