Law Society of BC @LawSocietyofBC
The Law Society of British Columbia regulates the legal profession in BC in the public interest. lawsociety.bc.ca Vancouver, BC Joined February 2011-
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Are you a lawyer who does legal aid work for Legal Aid BC? You may be eligible for our bursary program which can help you complete your CPD credits. legalaid.bc.ca/form/bursary-a…
Join us at @CBA_BC's Northern BC Law Talks to discuss the future of law on May 24. Learn about how technology & AI are shaping the future of law, strategies to help your practice, Truth & Reconciliation initiatives & more. Register: shorturl.at/bfqF9
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What a year! Take three minutes to watch this video of LIF’s Chief Operating Officer, Su Forbes, KC, as she shares the program changes and highlights in 2023 - t.ly/ro1Wt
Join other lawyers to learn more about the Legal Professions Act and discuss perspectives in one of our 60-minute engagement sessions. There are 11 times available and you can register here: bit.ly/4b059Qq
Navigating challenging discussions about finances with loved ones is important as financial pressure continue to rise. LifeSpeak experts provide tools and resources to facilitate those conversations and to minimize the impact of financial stress. Visit: shorturl.at/iovxQ
Hear about the new Legal Professions Act directly from Attorney General Niki Sharma, KC at our virtual Town Hall this Thursday. Register here: bit.ly/3JluU24
We encourage lawyers to attend @CBA_BC's Town Hall with Attorney General @NikiSharma2 to learn more about Bill 21 on April 18, 2024. The Attorney General will discuss the Act and answer questions from Town Hall attendees. Visit t.ly/8TaG0
CBABC does not support the Legal Professions Act, which was introduced today by the B.C. government. Read more about our position on this topic and advocacy here//bit.ly/3UbQJqO
Are you concerned about a lawyer's conduct? Learn about the process and how to file a complaint by visiting our website: tinyurl.com/wbrcts9v
The Law Society of BC strongly opposes the BC government’s Bill 21 – the Legal Professions Act – and is deeply concerned it will have detrimental effects on the ability of lawyers to represent the public. Read our full statement: shorturl.at/pzCG3
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If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with an organization that embraces the core values of integrity and excellence, look no further. View our current job postings here: tinyurl.com/29y2wb8d
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Updates and timeline: Proposed single legal regulator legislation. Read recent update here: shorturl.at/kPX69
Updates and timeline: Proposed single legal regulator legislation. Read recent update here: shorturl.at/kPX69
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Members of the public and the legal profession are invited to provide their feedback on the use of technology in BC courts. The survey can be accessed until April 8, 2024, via the Ministry’s website here: shorturl.at/hlsxH
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility! Let's continue to spread acceptance and support for all members of the LGBTQ+ community #TransDayofVisibility 🏳️⚧️
We would like to wish everyone a Good Friday and Easter! Our office is closed March 29 through April 1 and will reopen April 2 at 8:30 am 💛💐
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Congratulations, Christina!
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