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 two sessions, running from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST, with a short break in between. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore key themes in public legal education, engage with professionals, and gain valuable insights to inform their own work.
Event Schedule
Day 1 – Tuesday, February 25
Digital First or People First? How the Digital Divide Affects Public Legal Education Work
- 12:00 PM–1:15 PM EST: Reflections on Engaging with the Digital Divide – Register here
- 1:45 PM–3:00 PM EST: Reaching People on Both Sides of the Divide – Register here
Day 2 – Wednesday, February 26
Community Justice Help: Keeping Community Front and Centre
- 12:00 PM–1:15 PM EST: Learning from Initiatives in Other Jurisdictions – Register here
- 1:45 PM–3:00 PM EST: Community Justice Work on the Ground – Register here
Day 3 – Thursday, February 27
Learning as We Go: What Makes for Effective PLEI Evaluation
- 12:00 PM–1:15 PM EST: Learning as We Go: What Makes for Effective PLEI Evaluation – Register here
- 1:45 PM–3:00 PM EST: Building an Evaluation Catalogue: Starting with What We Know – Register here
Register Now
Registration is free, and attendees are welcome to join any or all sessions. If you can’t attend live, all sessions will be recorded and made available on the PLEAC website.
For full details, speaker information, and registration links, please visit PLEAC’s website. PLEAC encourages access to justice advocates, legal educators, and community organizations to participate and share this opportunity with colleagues.
We hope to see you there!