A2J Week
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A2J Week 2024
Manitoba’s Access to Justice Week 2024, held from October 28 to November 1, centered on the theme “Increasing Impact: Collaboration, Change, and Capacity Building.” Organized by the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law, the Manitoba Bar Association, and the Law Society of Manitoba, the week featured four virtual events aimed at enhancing the legal system’s accessibility and effectiveness.
Supporting the Work: How New Lawyers Are Being Trained to Overcome A2J Barriers
The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law, along with the Manitoba Bar Association’s Young Lawyers and Internationally Trained Lawyers sections, invite the legal community to a panel discussion on emerging legal supports for clients of diverse cultural, linguistic, and faith backgrounds. The hosts will share how they are training diverse lawyers to meet these evolving needs.
Educating and Advocating in Manitoba Prisons
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 to prison libraries and literature in provincial prisons.
Victim Impact Statements and Community Impact Statements
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 can give voice to both individual victims and affected communities.
Victim Impact Statements and Community Impact Statements
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 can give voice to both individual victims and affected communities.
Family Law Services: Pathways to Healthy Separation
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 stress of a traditional lawyer / court dispute. Join us to learn what is involved in the separation process and what alternatives might suit your particular situation.