Emily Belbas

Emily obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba in 2025. Prior to her time at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law, she completed her first year of law school at the University of North Dakota School of Law, gaining exposure and education with the laws of the United States of America. In 2023, she transferred to the University of Manitoba to complete her Juris Doctor degree. Prior to law school, Emily received an Advanced Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Business Management.

During her time at the University of North Dakota School of Law, Emily was in the top 10% of her class, and due to her academic excellence, she was honoured with serving as a Commencement Marshall for the UND School of Law, Class of 2022, graduation ceremony. In addition to her studies at the University of North Dakota School of Law, Emily served as the 1L Representative and Deputy Prime Minister of the Canadian Law Students Society.

Thereafter, while attending the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law, Emily received the Leon Mitchell, Q.C. Prize in Labour Relations for achieving the highest grade in Labour Management and Relations for the 2024-2025 school year.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts – Advanced, University of Manitoba (Major in Psychology, Minor in Business Management) (2021)
• Juris Doctor, University of Manitoba (2025)

Achievements:

• Dean’s List (2020, 2021)
• University of North Dakota, School of Law Commencement Marshall (2023)
• Robson Hall Negotiation Competition, Participant (2024)
• Leon Mitchell, Q.C. Prize in Labour Relations (2024-2025)

Involvement:

• Canadian Law Students Society, 1L Representative (2022)
• Canadian Law Students Society, Deputy Prime Minister (2023)
• Business Law Association, Member (2022)
• Law Women’s Caucus, Member (2022)