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In response to the health and travel concerns related to COVID-19, the CBA International Initiatives team mobilized quickly. As of March 20, 2020, all 30 Young Lawyers International Program interns placed overseas, and needing to return to Canada, have been repatriated.

I first heard of the Young Lawyers International Program through a friend back in 2015, when she excitedly told me about a program through the Canadian Bar Association. It matched young lawyers with overseas organizations to gain effective skills in the areas of law reform, human rights and access to justice. Ever since that initial interaction, I knew YLIP was something I wanted to be part of. I just didn't know when.

We hope you and your families are well and managing to keep a positive attitude despite the daily challenges you face in the pandemic crisis. The CBA is doing its part to support you at this time.

The voice of the legal profession in Canada is looking for members to get involved in the work of the CBA, by joining National Board Committees and Subcommittees for 2020-21.

As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic unfolds, you may wish to consult the CBA’s pandemic resources.

As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic unfolds, we know you are worried about your health and that of your family, colleagues, clients and businesses.

For law students and new lawyers hoping to make an impression in their respective areas of practice, the CBA’s essay contests offer the chance to build their profile within the legal community, connect with senior members of the bar, and address complex and challenging legal issues.

The voice of the legal profession in Canada is seeking new voices to join the CBA Board of Directors for 2020-21.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada promoted his priorities for the justice system at the President’s Dinner in Ottawa on February 19.

Since 1984, the Law for the Future Fund has provided financial support for legal research that shapes a better future for lawyers and the law. In recent years, between $150,000 and $200,000 annually has been distributed to fund innovative research projects.