The Public Legal Education Association of Canada (PLEAC) is hosting a three-day Virtual Fair on February 25, 26, and 27, 2025. This free online event will bring together experts and practitioners from Canada, the US, and the UK to discuss innovative public legal education (PLE) initiatives and access to justice strategies. Each day will feature […]
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By Lou Lamari, Articling Student-at-Law, University of Manitoba Faculty of Law From October 28 to November 1, 2024, National Access to Justice Week brought together legal professionals, students, and community members for virtual sessions on access-to-justice (A2J) issues. Presented in partnership by the Law Society of Manitoba, Manitoba Bar Association and the University of Manitoba’s
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By Lou Lamari, Articling Student-at-Law, University of Manitoba On October 24-25, 2024, the University of Manitoba’s Queer and Trans Graduate Student Group and the Centre for Human Rights Research hosted the “Pride in Health” conference. The event brought together academics, healthcare providers and community members to examine barriers and disparities faced by 2SLGBTQ+ individuals within
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The Public Legal Education Association of Canada (PLEAC) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 2 PM EST (1 PM in Manitoba), focusing on strategies for clear and accurate translation of legal information. Providing legal information in multiple languages can help organizations reach marginalized communities and increase access to justice. However, translating
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Thursday, October 31, 2024 The panel members represent three different provisions of family legal services. Our three presenters from the Community Legal Education Association, Family Resolution Services and Legal Aid Manitoba will provide an explanation of the different pathways through the separation process and options available to avoid or at least reduce the conflict and
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Join our webinar on Victim Impact Statements and Community Impact Statements, featuring insights from both Crown and Defense perspectives. This session will explore the powerful role these statements play in the justice system, highlighting some examples of how they can be used at sentencing hearings in Manitoba. Learn how these statements
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Event Information: Join us for a 90-minute seminar on Prison Law in Manitoba. Geared to practicing lawyers and students, this session will present an overview as to what different organizations are doing, parole and record suspensions, resources for clients who are, or may be, incarcerated, and an overview of issues related
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Monday, October 28, 2024 The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law and the Manitoba Bar Association’s Young Lawyers and Internationally Trained Lawyers sections welcome the legal community to attend this panel discussion to learn about what legal supports are now becoming available for clients of diverse backgrounds including cultures, languages and faiths. The three host
Registration is now open! October 23 – 25, 2024 At Osgoode Professional DevelopmentDowntown Toronto, Canada (Hybrid)yorku.ca/ia2j/ REGISTER The Program will bring together a group of scholars, practitioners, and policy makers from around the world. You can look forward to: Day 1Community Legal EducationJustice DigitizationLegal Advantage/VulnerabilityPerson-Centred Justice Day 2AI in Legal TechLegal Needs SurveysGender-Based ViolenceLegal Services MarketYouth &
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Application Deadline – September 16, 2024 “There is no justice without access to justice.” – The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin Funding call: The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin Access to Justice Fund (“McLachlin Fund”) was established in 2019 to provide financial support for innovative projects and programs to improve access to civil and family justice. The
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