Essay contest winners July 10, 2019 A number of CBA Sections have announced winners for their annual essay contests. The winning essays are posted on the Section websites, so if they’re not there yet, they will be soon.
CBA Leadership Conference for Professional Women July 10, 2019 It takes a community to raise a child, the saying goes. And when that child is a full-grown woman looking to make her way in the world, she’ll find it also helps to have a community to network with, help her find her way, and cheer her on.
Spotlight on: #LegalAidMatters letter-writing campaign July 10, 2019 Lawyers, better than anyone, know that when you want to get a message across in a way that makes people pay attention, you write a letter.
Testimonials from the Young Lawyers International Program June 25, 2019 Ever wonder what the interns participating in the Young Lawyers International Program do, and where they do it?
The Section heads to Washington, Talks Diversity and Hits the Gym June 20, 2019 The Section heads to Washington, Talks Diversity and Hits the Gym - June 2019 Blast Email
Call for Nominations – CBA Competition Law Section Committee Chairs & Vice-Chairs June 17, 2019 Now accepting applications for leadership positions on Competition Law Section Committees. Apply by July 15, 2019.
Unequal access to justice is no laughing matter June 13, 2019 OTTAWA – No one ever thinks it will happen to them. But in any given three-year period nearly half the population will experience a legal issue requiring legal advice. And when they do, quite a few will discover that Canada’s vaunted social safety net has unravelled in the places where legal aid should be.
Spotlight on Election 2019 - #LegalAidMatters June 11, 2019 With the federal election coming around the corner, the CBA will be working hard to put one of its key policy issues on the political radar.