2020 Events
Unbundled Legal Services in Canada: Lawyer and Client Feedback
Date: Monday, October 26, 2020
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT
Cost is a significant factor for people trying to access legal services. Unbundling legal services can be a cost-effective and efficient alternative for people looking for legal help. The goal of this webinar is to encourage lawyers to offer unbundled services, and for the public to learn more about how these services work.
Date: Monday, October 26, 2020
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT
Cost is a significant factor for people trying to access legal services. Unbundling legal services can be a cost-effective and efficient alternative for people looking for legal help. The goal of this webinar is to encourage lawyers to offer unbundled services, and for the public to learn more about how these services work.
A Conversation About Access to Justice and Systemic Racism
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MST
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments, non-profit organizations and other justice sector stakeholders in Canada to innovate. As their focus shifts from short-term survival to rebuilding for a post-COVID world, how can they best contribute to creating a more justice society?
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MST
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments, non-profit organizations and other justice sector stakeholders in Canada to innovate. As their focus shifts from short-term survival to rebuilding for a post-COVID world, how can they best contribute to creating a more justice society?
Exploring Community Justice Help to Advance Community-Based Access to Justice
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. MST
This session will provide an overview of and seek feedback on a recent report, "Community Justice Help: Advancing Community-Based Access to Justice", released by Community Legal Education Ontario. A report presentation will be followed by participant discussion. Before attending this session, participants are encouraged to read the full report, read the summary, and view the framework
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. MST
This session will provide an overview of and seek feedback on a recent report, "Community Justice Help: Advancing Community-Based Access to Justice", released by Community Legal Education Ontario. A report presentation will be followed by participant discussion. Before attending this session, participants are encouraged to read the full report, read the summary, and view the framework
Personal Debt Webinar
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. MST
Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Are your clients dealing with debt issues? This webinar addresses types of debt, resolution options and resources for getting help with personal debt solution.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. MST
Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Are your clients dealing with debt issues? This webinar addresses types of debt, resolution options and resources for getting help with personal debt solution.
Calgary Legal Advice Clinic
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m MST
The 10th annual Calgary Legal Advice Clinic will be delivered remotely over the phone and by videoconferencing, in keeping with the commitment of project partners to maintaining public health and safety while providing pro bono legal services. Hosted by Pro Bono Law Alberta, in partnership with Calgary Legal Guidance, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP and the Calgary Public Library.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m MST
The 10th annual Calgary Legal Advice Clinic will be delivered remotely over the phone and by videoconferencing, in keeping with the commitment of project partners to maintaining public health and safety while providing pro bono legal services. Hosted by Pro Bono Law Alberta, in partnership with Calgary Legal Guidance, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP and the Calgary Public Library.
Dealing with Debt: Information and Options
Date: Postponed - Date TBD
Are you struggling with debt or looking for information on ways to deal with debt? Explore the different types of consumer debts, the processes for enforcing these debts, and the options available to when you are facing debt. Also learn about the resources available to those dealing with consumer debt, including tips on avoiding common scams.
Date: Postponed - Date TBD
Are you struggling with debt or looking for information on ways to deal with debt? Explore the different types of consumer debts, the processes for enforcing these debts, and the options available to when you are facing debt. Also learn about the resources available to those dealing with consumer debt, including tips on avoiding common scams.
We would love for you to get involved! If you would like to volunteer or have an idea for an event or other initiative, please contact us at A2JWeek@cba-alberta.org
Some of Our Partners
Pro Bono Law Alberta (PBLA) was launched as a legacy project in recognition of the centenary of the Law Society of Alberta in 2007, and we are a leader and valued partner in fostering pro bono contributions by the legal community to facilitate access to justice for Albertans. |
Calgary Legal Guidance (CLG) is a non-governmental non-profit organization that provides legal assistance to low-income and disadvantaged people. Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to low-income individuals, provide free legal education presentations and materials to members of the public and take on cases for free (pro bono). |
The Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is a non-profit organization that has been providing legal assistance to individuals living with low income for the past 17 years. Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice and staff lawyers provide free legal representation. |
