 Law Week 2006
Ambitious program ignites interest in annual event
Law Day celebrates the anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This year’s theme is “The Law: Friend or Foe?” In B.C., Law Day has expanded to a full week of activities. Events are often organized by lawyers in their local communities.
Open House on April 22
The Law Week Open House in Vancouver will be held on Saturday, April 22 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with keynote speakers at midday.
The public is invited to participate in classes on family law, employment law, wills and estates, and landlord and tenant law. There will be displays and an opportunity for the public to ask a panel of judges some questions. Kelowna will also be hosting an Open House at its Law Court that day.
Dial-A-Lawyer
The CBA will hold its province-wide “Dial-A-Lawyer” program on April 22 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the public can call to discuss a legal problem with a lawyer for up to 15 minutes. The Dial-A-Lawyer numbers for English speaking lawyers are 604-687-4680 and 604-687-3221 in the Lower Mainland, and toll-free in B.C. 1-800-663-1919. The numbers for Chinese speaking lawyers are 604-687-3404 in the Lower Mainland, and toll-free in B.C. 1-888-687-3404.
Student Mentor Program
This program provides opportunities for students to spend a half-day in a lawyer’s workplace and lawyers also attend a high school law class, allowing students to explore law as a career option. See www.cba.org/BC, go to Student Mentor Program under Spotlight in the right-hand column for further information on how to participate in this program.
5K Fun Run
The Law Week Committee encourages members of the legal community and their families to participate in the third annual Law Week Fun Run, taking place at Locarno Beach Park on Sunday, April 9th at 10 a.m. It will be a 5 km run from Locarno Beach to the Spanish Banks and back and will be stroller and wheelchair accessible. At the finish line, youngsters may paint their own T-shirt and enjoy clowns, music, and food.
The cost per individual is $25 which includes a T-shirt and refreshments. Children under 14 are free.
This is one of those rare events where the bench, bar, law school students, professors and everyone else in the legal community come together to take part in a fun activity and support the B.C. Branch’s Law Week events.
Student Contests
Public Speaking: The annual Barry Sullivan Law Cup public speaking contest is open to students enrolled in grades 11 and 12 classes throughout B.C. The students will present their speeches at the Vancouver Law Courts on April 20th at 4:30 p.m. Interested parties are welcome to listen to the speeches, which are generally enthusiastically and thoughtfully presented.
Essays: This contest is open to grade 12 students throughout B.C. The winning essays (if possible) will be available on the CBABC website.
Poster Competition: Providing a new outlet to budding artists, the Law Week Committee added a poster competition open to kindergarten to grade 3 students throughout B.C.
The Supreme Court of British Columbia
Three Notices to the Profession Issued by Chief Justice Brenner
Requests to Appear Back Before a Specific Judge/Master
www.cba.org/BC/pdf/courts/sc_12_12_05.pdf
Matters Within the Scope of the Commercial Chambers Mini-Pilot Project
www.cba.org/BC/pdf/courts/sc_mini_pilot_12_12_05.pdf
Procedure for Correspondence With the Court
www.cba.org/BC/pdf/courts/sc_01_16_06.pdf
Section Enrolment BONUS OFFER Winners 2005/2006
There were 1,520 Section members entered in the draw to win the ‘Early Bird Sign Up Bonus Offer’ of two gift certificates towards CLE products and two complimentary one-day CLE courses. CBABC members who enrolled in Sections on or before August 19, 2005 were eligible. The winners are:
- Gift certificate for $700 to be used towards any CLE product(s) of the winner’s choice: Michelle J. Ostrow, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.
- Complimentary registration to a regular, one-day CLE Course (value $375): Thomas M. Boddez, Thorsteinssons LLP.
- Complimentary registration to a regular, one-day CLE course (value $375): Shelley A.Wrean, Director, Legal Services, Fraser Health Authority.
- Gift certificate for $300 to be used towards any CLE product(s) of the winner’s choice: Donald Eng, General Counsel, Overwaitea Food Group-Legal Dept.
The CBABC wishes to thank CLE once again for their generous donations.
Are You Taking the Challenge?
The Canadian Government’s One-Tonne Challenge asks you to reduce your annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by one tonne.
CBABC is looking to recognize members and member firms which are finding innovative and effective ways to use less energy; conserve more water and resources; and reduce waste. Please e-mail your success stories to the BarTalk editor bartalk@bccba.org or by fax at 604-669-9601 and you or your organization could be chosen for special recognition in an upcoming BarTalk. For more information about the One-Tonne Challenge please visit www.climatechange.gc.ca/onetonne.
These articles were published in the February 2006 issue of BarTalk. © 2006 The Canadian Bar Association. All rights reserved. |
