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 Easier to Access, Easier to Use
by Patricia Jordan
You are invited to visit the redesigned CBABC website at cba.org/bc. We are working to bring members better online access to services, tools and resources. Our new design features seven main categories: Membership, CBA Initiatives, Professional Development, CBA Publications, Practice Resources, Public/Media and About. Here is a brief introduction to each category.
Membership
Discover the many benefits of CBA membership and learn about the CBA Preferred Supplier Network and “Special Programs” such as the Birth/Adoption Benefit Program, Waiver of Dues Program, Members’ Special Circumstances Fund and monthly payments. This area provides fees and eligibility information with links to join the CBA, membership renewal and how to update your member profile online.
CBA Initiatives
The CBA promotes the interests of its members on a number of fronts within the legal community and at large. Visit this area to learn about the CBA’s advocacy role and its submissions to government. Information on public awareness campaigns, the volunteer registry, Lawyer Referral Service and agreements with international bar associations is available online.
Professional Development
The CBABC offers its members a full range of professional development opportunities that provide a valuable skills-improvement forum and an opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues and Bar leaders from across Canada. CBA National CLE Conferences are now even more convenient thanks to our live, online CLE sessions. Find information on Sections, the Women Lawyers Forum and the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association here.
Practice Resources
Visit this section for information on the Articles Registry, Practice Advisory Panel listings, the Member Dispute Resolution Service, information kits and standard forms, legal careers and more.
CBA Publications
Search our archives for BarTalk, Branch Annual Reports, minutes of Executive Committee and Provincial Council meetings, Legislative Update and current issues in legislation and law reform. Members have free access to Section Papers and the lawyers’ portion of the online directory at bccbadirectory.org.
Public/Media
This section provides information on CBABC programs, including Dial-A-Law, the Lawyer Referral Service and Law Week. The Media Contact Guide, an archive of CBABC news releases and a list of CBA and CBABC awards are available in Public/Media.
About
In About you will find Branch contact information, CBABC bylaws, a list of CBABC committees, the CBA privacy policy and frequently asked questions.
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Site du Jour
CBA Law Week: bclawweek.org
Visit the site for information about Law Week 2008 events that were held throughout British Columbia.
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Patricia Jordan is the CBABC Web Manager. She welcomes your comments, questions and suggestions. Tel: 604-646-7861; E-mail: pjordan@bccba.org
This article was published in the August 2008 issue of BarTalk. © 2008 The Canadian Bar Association. All rights reserved.
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