Our webinar on the Court’s information for litigants attracted 200+ participants - get the resources we shared, watch the webinar & sign up for the April 5 follow-up on Legal Aid BC's info & advice resources for #SRLs! bit.ly/36xfIiB

Incredibly excited to be a part of this. Having grown up in rural British Columbia and having had very non-traditional articles (also in rural BC), this Clinic will help serve so many humans #a2j #doinglawdifferently

Just launched: the Child Support Recalculation Service for helping families keep their child support amounts updated. Access this free program via the website: childsupportrecalc.gov.bc.ca Answer a very quick, user-friendly questionnaire to see if the service is right for you.

Judges G. Brown & D. Jahani join experienced lawyers in this webinar - particularly useful after last year's Rules changes introduced new procedures ...

FREE affidavit swearing TODAY and on May 11! #A2J #Access2Justice

Great plain language article on #MentalHealth law in BC. When can a person be involuntarily committed? What rights do people have when this happens? What kind of advance planning can you do to express preferences about care?

We are seeking a lawyer for our Community Law Program for 1 year, interested in systemic law reform & practicing poverty law, providing free legal information, advocacy, & representation to low-income people in BC. Apply by Monday 13 June by 4 pm. Details ow.ly/s9i450JqNLB

I am so pleased to contribute to this learning series. Great work by Sonali Sharma in helping to make sure this cohort of BC articling students gets a solid foundation in #ElderLaw & #Wills & #Estates 😊 Canadian Centre for Elder Law

Our ED Kim Hawkins & @pamelacross541 have authored an article in Lawyers Weekly about the flaws of B.C.’s informal court process pilot. "The litigants most likely to be adversely impacted are, once again, survivors of family violence.” Read & share! thelawyersdaily.ca/family/article…

This topic is so important to lawyers working with older clients. Older people get divorced too! #ElderLaw, #Pensions, Canadian Centre for Elder Law

2 yrs into the Canadian Centre for Elder Law engaging people living with #Dementia in #DecisionMaking project, we are starting phase 3 with a community feedback event to help us understand & leverage consultation data. #Qualititative methods, Community engaged #Research bit.ly/3djPFia

Thank you @EveryoneLegalBC for this brilliant opportunity to help advance the quest in #doinglawdifferently and offering alternatives to #affordablelaw in a decolonized context. #everydaylaw #unbundledlegalservices

Spotted @EveryoneLegalBC supporter Spencer Schmidt at the Clio #cliocon in Nashville:)

Got a real dose of inspiration and a key reminder that being a child of immigrants is not weakness…but a strength, from Neal Katyal. So wonderful hearing you speak today🙏🏽

We loved having you with us! Can’t wait to continue this journey of learning and unlearning.

Access to Justice Week in BC happens from February 4 to 10, 2023, and has its own Twitter handle - Access to Justice Week BC. This year we ask, "Access to Justice - Whose job is it anyway?" Look for activities and events to be posted in the weeks ahead!

No surprises here but this important report confirms the connection between pressure to meet billable hour targets and mental health of legal professionals - higher psychological distress, depressive symptoms, and burnout. flsc.ca/wp-content/upl…

The vicious, unjustified beating of Tyre Nichols and his ultimate death at the hands of five Memphis police officers is just the latest, painful reminder of how far America still has to go in fixing how we police our streets.

Our hearts are heavy as we watch the devastating impact of the #TurkeySyriaEarthquake. HGC is closely monitoring the situation while supporting & coordinating with innovation partners on the ground who are responding to the crisis. humanitariangrandchallenge.org/how-to-support… Grand Challenges Canada