BC Access to Justice Centre for Excellence

08/01/2023

Congratulations to Professor Trevor Farrow on being appointed dean of Osgoode Hall Law School.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3pZ5YHD

04/17/2023

To better address the overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in the justice system and Indigenous children and youth in care, the Province has launched a new cross-ministry Indigenous Justice Secretariat, a commitment outlined in the BC First Nations Justice Strategy.

The secretariat will work with all partners to lead the transformative change needed to create the conditions where Indigenous Peoples are no longer disproportionately interacting with, nor being impacted by the justice system.

The BC First Nations Justice Strategy is designed by and for Indigenous Peoples to reform the colonial justice system and revitalize Indigenous legal practices and was endorsed by the Province and the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) in 2020.

To better address the overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in the justice system and Indigenous children and youth in care, the Province has launched a new cross-ministry Indigenous Justice Secretariat, a commitment outlined in the BC First Nations Justice Strategy.

04/10/2023

The Benchers have unanimously agreed to ask the government to bring amendments into force to allow for the licensing of paralegals:

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03/27/2023

The book launch of "Criminal Law: Canadian Law, Indigenous Laws & Critical Perspectives" happens tomorrow at 12:30pm.

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Join us on Zoom for the book launch of "Criminal Law: Canadian Law, Indigenous Laws & Critical Perspectives", edited by UBC law professor Benjamin Perrin, University of Victoria law professors David Milward and Michelle Lawrence, and Métis/Cree lawyer Myrna McCallum (host of the award-winning Traum...

03/20/2023

JOB ALERT! The Justice Data and Design Lab (JD2) is an exciting Access to Justice project led by Kate Gower and supported by ACE, the Law Foundation of BC and MItacs. The JD2 is looking to hire a Data Analysis and Acquisition Lead. Click here for more info:

03/13/2023

Join us on March 28 for the book launch of “Criminal Law: Canadian Law, Indigenous Laws & Critical Perspectives”, edited by University of Victoria law professors David Milward and Michelle Lawrence, UBC law professor Benjamin Perrin, and Métis/Cree lawyer Myrna McCallum.

Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Open Access Criminal Law Book Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

03/06/2023

Join us on Zoom or in person at UVic (Fraser Building room 150) on March 28 from 12:30 - 1:30 PST for the book launch of “Criminal Law: Canadian Law, Indigenous Laws & Critical Perspectives”, edited by UBC law professor Benjamin Perrin, University of Victoria law professors David Milward and Michelle Lawrence, and Métis/Cree lawyer Myrna McCallum (host of the award-winning Trauma Informed Lawyer podcast).

Sign up here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Open Access Criminal Law Book Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

02/27/2023

The CBA's Family Law Section expresses its continued support for Unified Family Courts (UFCs) as they agree with the Federal Government that UFCs increase access to justice

The CBA's Family Law Section expresses it continued support for this program

02/21/2023

Join Peoples Law School on February 28th at 12pm to learn about BC Privacy Rights!

Topics covered include: background checks by employers, bank records requests from landlords, and online data privacy.

Sign up is now open!

Do you have questions about your privacy rights? What can a prospective employer access in running a background check on you? Can a landlord require you to submit your bank records before renting to you? What can you do to protect your data when using apps or buying things online? At our upcoming we...

02/13/2023

We would like to thank everyone who organized, spoke at and attended last week! There were over 14 events, 50 speakers and 100s of attendees!

02/10/2023

ends today!

Join Access to Justice BC and CBABC for a panel discussion on innovating and implementing market-based solutions to meet unmet legal needs in BC and Canada, in a sustainable way. The panellists will share their journeys into the field of development and delivery of such approaches, what they have learned so far and their reflections on clients and system users' feedback in terms of the future possibilities for access to justice.

Zoom Webinar from 12:30pm to 1:30pm (PST).

Register here:

Hersh Perlis, Co-Founder & Director, Legal Innovation Zone Matt Canzer, Lawyer and Founder, Butterfly Legal Marcus M. Sixta, Founder, Crossroads Law & Coach My Case Chyanne Sharma, Family Lawyer and Legal Coach, Coach My Case

02/09/2023

Join us today for “Justice for Everyone: Developing New Lawyers in the Public Interest”!

The Everyone Legal Clinic is a first of its kind virtual public interest legal incubator. Using modern legal technology, the Clinic serves the dual purpose of training the next generation of legal professionals while simultaneously increasing access to justice for British Columbians based in underserved areas across the province.

The presenters will share the methodology behind Clinic planning and ex*****on, as well as the lessons learned and stories from its pilot year.

Speakers:
Jamie Maclaren KC, Executive Director, Access Pro Bono Society of BC
Sheila Goojha, Articling Clinician, Everyone Legal Clinic
Erin Monahan, Project Manager, Access Pro Bono Society of BC

Join here: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/89563766543 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm (PST)

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