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The JBM has established a Startup Grant for Law Firms Program, designed to provide recipients not only with financial support to help them launch their projects but also with high-quality products and services essential to the success of their entrepreneurial ventures. This program was created in response to strong demand from JBM members—young lawyers who frequently turn to the JBM for assistance in finding employment.
Objectives of the Grant
- Promote entrepreneurship and support the next generation of legal professionals;
- Encourage creativity and best practices in the legal field;
- Foster job creation and financial independence.
Program Rules
- Applications must include all required documents by the application deadline; otherwise, they will be automatically deemed ineligible.
- Please consult the JBM Startup Grant Program Rules for more detailed information.
- You can find the Grant Application Form by clicking here.
- To help you design a business plan, Desjardins offers an interactive tool for entrepreneurs. Access it by clicking here.
Application Deadline: TO BE DETERMINED
Next Startup Grant Presentation: JBM Gala “Leaders of Tomorrow” (November 2025)
Discover past recipients by clicking here.
Partners
The JBM is committed to giving back to its members. This is why it has pledged to award $5000* to the recipient.
*The disbursement of this amount is subject to certain conditions. Please refer to the rules for more details.
The JBM would like to thank its long-time partner, the Montreal Bar, for its continued support, which allows it to successfully carry out all of its many projects.
SOQUIJ - Value 500$
A one-year subscription, with no acquisition fees, to the JurisÉvolution Professional Edition for 2 users, offering numerous advantages and benefits, including:
- Reliable case management tailored to various areas of law practiced
- An inexhaustible Virtual Assistant
- Efficient and flexible document management
- Automated and intelligent document production
- A simple-to-use billing and financial management system
- Includes the complementary module: Action Tracking
Office Depot Gift Card
As part of the Startup Grant for Law Firms program, the Financial Services for Lawyers (Financière des avocats) wishes to show its support by offering the grant recipient a $500 gift card to use at Office Depot. The AABC is a versatile information center for all your protection needs. For over a quarter of a century, we have offered a wide range of insurance products tailored to meet the specific needs of legal professionals, law firm employees, and their families.
FORVIS MAZARS - 4 500$
Forvis Mazars is proud to partner with the Young Bar of Montreal for the "Startup Grant for Law Firms."
Forvis Mazars offers a meeting with a group of specialists with diverse experiences in accounting, taxation, certification, and advisory services, for a consultation and mentoring session lasting approximately 3 hours.
Approximate value: $4,500
As a JBM member, take advantage of a $500 cashback plus more than 1% off the value of your renovation project, up to $5,000.
Find full details at this link!
Wilson Lafleur - Gift card - Value 500$
Émilie Pelletier - Photographer - Value 850$
Value: 850$+tx
Emilie Pelletier's offer will provide you with an image bank to enhance your social media and website.
- A one to two-hour session covering photos of your premises, products, portraits, and employees in action.
- A web gallery for you to select your preferred images.
- Delivery of 20 retouched, high-resolution photos of your choice.
- Unlimited commercial rights for the 20 selected photos (across all platforms: print and web).
- The session is done in a "lifestyle" reportage style, in your premises, using natural light, rather than in a studio.
Les Rabat-Joies - Value 250$
A gift card with a value of 250.00$
Paquette & Associés - Value 700$
A personalized 5-hour support, divided into mentoring and training sessions, specifically designed to help a young lawyer optimize their collaboration with bailiffs. The content can be tailored based on the recipient's needs and cover the following topics:
- Enforcement of judgments: Understanding the steps and best practices to ensure effective enforcement of judicial decisions.
- Service of process: Tips on how to ensure services are completed in a compliant and timely manner.
- Debt collection: Strategies and assistance bailiffs can provide to maximize collection success.
- Evidence and statements: Training on using statements as evidence and best practices related to them.
- Use of the bailiffs’ web platform: Introduction to our online platform for simplified case management and improved communication with bailiffs.
- Screening services: Techniques for efficiently locating disappeared debtors, tracking new addresses, and conducting asset searches before executing a judgment.
- Court-ordered sales: Understanding the steps and best practices involved.
- Winning tips and practices: Practical advice for smooth collaboration with bailiffs, including common pitfalls to avoid.
Estimated monetary value: over $700, based on the bailiffs' hourly rates.
Visit the partner’s website here.
Data Next Step, a consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity and digital transformation, shares fundamental values with legal professionals such as confidentiality, data protection for clients, and excellence in professional services. We are proud to contribute to the Startup Grant by offering 15 hours of free consulting services, valued at $2,500, to create an optimal technology strategy and structure digital tools, ensuring secure and efficient management of their activities.
Evaluation criteria
The following evaluation criteria are considered by the selection committee:
- Realistic and solid business plan and financing structure;
- Presentation and overall excellence of track record, including personal and professional achievements;
- Business vision and long-term prospects;
- Originality and creativity of the project;
- Adequate network and support.
Program rules
- An application must be accompanied by all the required documents or the date of the contest closing (September 5, 5 p.m.), otherwise it is automatically declared ineligible.
- Please refer to YBM's Law Firm Start-Up Bursary Program Rules for further information.
- You will find the Application Form by clicking here.
- To help you develop a business plan, Desjardins offers an interactive tool for entrepreneurs. Find it at by clicking here.
Presentation of the next Law Firm Start-Up Bursary : YBM's « Leaders of Tomorrow» Gala (November 30, 2023)
Élizabeth Ménard-Laberge, General Manager
514 954-3498 | emenardlaberge@ajbm.qc.ca