Events

Open to faculty, all law students, and PBSC partner organizations.

Keynote Speaker:

• The Honourable Chief Justice N. Wittmann of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta

Guest Speakers:

• Gillian Marriott Q.C. - Executive Director, Pro Bono Law Alberta
• Doug Yoshida - Partner, McCarthy Tétrault Calgary

Lunch will be provided.

An opportunity to learn about the Calgary Chapter of Pro Bono Students Canada and the projects that have been developed for the 2011-2012.  The importance of  pro bono legal services in promoting access to justice will also be addressed.

Open to all confirmed PBSC students.  Mandatory for 1L PBSC volunteers.

Lunch will be provided.

An introduction to legal research overseen by staff from WestLaw Canada. 

An event sponsored by PBLA, Career Services, and PBSC.

Open to all law students and Faculty, though applications may be required as space is limited.

Lunch and drinks will be provided.

An opportunity to learn about the need for legal public interest careers and an chance to network with practioners in the public interest realm in Calgary and the surrounding area.  An effort is currently being made to secure prominent keynote speakers.

 Thursday, March 15, 2012

(tentative)

An event showcasing the PBSC 2011-2012 Program. 

Lunch will be provided.

Further details to come.