University of Calgary

Events

2011-2012 Events

Event Title Date Time Location Details Poster
PBSC Launch Event Thursday, September 8, 2011 12:00-2:00 MFH 2370

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.

Launch
WestLaw Training Event Thursday, September 29, 2011  12:00-2:00  MFH 2370 

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. 

 None available.
Access to Justice  Friday, October 14, 2011 12:45-3:45  TBD 

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.

Not yet available. 
 PBSC Year End Event

 Thursday, March 15, 2012

(tentative)

 12:00-2:00 MFH 2370 

An event showcasing the PBSC 2011-2012 Program. 

Lunch will be provided.

Further details to come.

Not yet available.