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Ankish Chawla

Summer Student Fasken
I approach every challenge with hard work, humility, and a clear head. Combining critical thinking and people skills to contribute wherever I can and keep growing in the process.
Language(s) English, Punjabi, Hindi
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Ankish joined Fasken’s Vancouver office as a student in 2025, after completing his second year at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia.

While at Allard, Ankish serves as Vice President Treasurer for the South Asian Law Students’ Association (SALSA), where he also supports fellow students as a peer tutor. He participated in the Corporate Counsel Externship in Spring 2025, gaining practical in-house legal experience. He also plays on Allard’s intramural basketball team, The Dead Precedents.

Ankish previously earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UBC, graduating with High Distinction in 2023.

Outside of law, Ankish is a competitive powerlifter who represented Team Canada at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in South Africa. He also enjoys playing and watching basketball and hockey, and spending time with friends and family.

Career & Education

Education

  • JD, Doctor of Law Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia
  • BA, Political Science University of British Columbia

Accreditations

  • KSW Lawyers Award in Law University of British Columbia
  • Accreditation, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist & CPR/AED
  • Program, Life Licence Qualification Program

Community involvement

  • Vice President Treasurer University of British Columbia 2023 to 2025