Access Pro Bono BC
845 Cambie St V6B 4Z9 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Family lawyers and mediators, we are accepting registrations for our Virtual Family Mediation Pilot Project. Be a part of the solution! #A2JBC

FREE 1.5 HOUR CPD ALERT Join us, Access Pro Bono BC and Community Legal Assistance Society for the free webinar, "Free Legal Services in BC: An Overview of... CLAS & APB Programs" taking place NEXT THURSDAY, February 4th from 12:30 - 2:00PM. REGISTER: bit.ly/3qYx3Wf Frontline service providers, advocates and lawyers are invited to attend this 1.5-hour webinar on the free legal services offered by Access Pro Bono (APB) and the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS). Learn about the free legal clinics each of these organizations operate and the extent of legal advice or representation assistance a client can expect. This webinar is designed to raise awareness of the services that APB and CLAS offer, as well as eligibility criteria for clients so that you can make more effective referrals for clients seeking free legal assistance and better manage client expectations. Following an overview of the programs, information on how lawyers can get involved in offering services through these programs will also be provided. Attendees may claim up to 1.5 hours of CPD credit including 1 hour of Practice Management credit with the Law Society of BC. Please join us, and don't forget to SHARE this free professional development opportunity with your networks who may also benefit! #BCLawyer #BCLawyers #BCParalegal #BCParalegals #BCLawStudent #BCLawStudents #BCLawFirm #BCLawFirms #BCLegal #BCLaw #A2J #A2JBC #A2JWeekBC #BCA2J #BCA2JWeek #AccessToJustice #BCAdvocate #BCAdvocates #BCAdvocacy #BCSocialWork #BCSocialWorker #BCSocialWorkers #BCLegalCommunity #BCProBono cc: BWSS Battered Women's Support Services, BC Civil Liberties Association, FIPA, BCAAFC, British Columbia Law Institute, Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch (CBABC), Clicklaw, Consumer Protection BC, Disability Alliance BC, ISSofBC, Justice Education Society, Kinbrace Community Society, Legal Aid BC, Mediate BC, M.O.S.A.I.C., Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia, PACE Society, Pacific Legal Education and Outreach, People's Law School - BC, Pivot Legal Society, Plan Institute, PovNet, Qmunity, Rise Women's Legal Centre, Seniors First BC, Society for Children and Youth of BC S.U.C.C.E.S.S., TRAC Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre, Vancouver Public Library, West Coast LEAF, YWCA Metro Vancouver, Peter A. Allard School of Law, Peter A. Allard School of Law Student Services, Law Library at Allard Hall, UBC, University of Victoria Faculty of Law, UVic Law Library, Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law, Thompson Rivers University, School of Law

Front line service providers, advocates, and lawyers are invited to attend this 1.5-hour webinar on the free legal services offered by Access Pro Bono (APB) and the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) on Thursday, February 4. https://blog.clicklaw.bc.ca//webinar-an-overview-of-clas-/

* Friday Volunteer Feature * Supreet began volunteering with APB as a Client Call Volunteer in 2019 and she has been a great addition to the intake team. We are extremely lucky to have such a dedicated and committed volunteer like Supreet. "A friend from UBC had briefly mentioned about her experience at Access Pro Bono and recommended this organization to me. The most rewarding part of my involvement is contributing to APB’s vision towards increasing access to justice by pro...viding assistance to the residents of BC to receive free legal advice. It’s a great starting point to familiarize yourself with the areas of law, especially for those who are planning a future career in the legal field. I am immensely grateful to volunteer with an organization where I’m able to connect with a team that has similar values and goals. I would encourage more students who are interested in a legal profession to volunteer with Access Pro Bono in order to gain valuable experience. Thank you Supreet for all the amazing work you do for APB. #clientcallvolunteer #justice #socialjustice #law #volunteering #accessprobono #summaryadvice #legaladvice #client #Vancouver #BC #legaladvice #legal #advice #lawyers #law #assistance #freelegalhelp #freelaw #freelawyers #lawaid #Canada #lawbc #advice #consultation #freeconsultation #feature #volunteerfeature

It's not too late to receive your 2020 tax receipt! Make a donation to Access Pro Bono before the end of the year and help us continue to provide urgent legal help to people and non-profit organizations across BC. Thank you! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/56679

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season. Thank you for supporting Access Pro Bono this year. Here’s to a brighter 2021.

Volunteer Feature Friday Mandie has been a volunteer with APB since 2018 and is always willing to offer her time and energy as both a Client Call Volunteer and a volunteer with the Roster Program. "The most rewarding part of being involved in APB is knowing that I have the ability to give back, to not only my local community, but to other communities across British Columbia. Navigating the legal system without the know-how is difficult in itself, but add the emotiona...l and mental stressors of whatever an individual's situation is and people feel like they're drowning. Helping people move forward through a tough time, with the resources available, can create a positive impact in their lives in an otherwise bleak situation." Thank you Mandie for all your amazing work and commitment to APB. #clientcallvolunteer #justice #socialjustice #law #volunteering #accessprobono #summaryadvice #legaladvice #client #Vancouver #BC #legaladvice #legal #advice #lawyers #law #assistance #freelegalhelp #freelaw #freelawyers #lawaid #Canada #lawbc #advice #consultation #freeconsultation #feature #volunteerfeature

Did you know that APB is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year? A global pandemic may have slightly overshadowed it, but we are so excited to share how much we've accomplished over the past 10 years. Thank you for following along on our journey towards increasing access to justice for all British Columbians. Help celebrate with us by supporting our goal of raising $10,000/month for the remainder of our 10th year (December 2020 - March 2021).

After a long hiatus, we are back with APB’s Friday Volunteer Feature - We are extremely grateful to all our volunteers who continue to give their time selflessly and virtually in support of our programs during this time. Today we celebrate Asha. Asha has been a dedicated Client Call volunteer for the Summary Advice Program since January 2020. Here is what she has to say about her experience with APB. "The most rewarding part of my involvement with APB has been being part of... a team that creates a space for individuals to get access to justice. As a student who studies inequalities in access to justice, this position has given me first-hand experience in the resources, tools, and community initiatives that are trying to fill this gap - It has been gratifying knowing that I work with an ethical organization that is filling a big gap in the legal system. . Thank you, Asha, for your commitment to APB, we sincerely appreciate all your hard work! #clientcallvolunteer #justice #socialjustice #law #volunteering #accessprobono #summaryadvice #legaladvice #client #Vancouver #BC #legaladvice #legal #advice #lawyers #law #assistance #freelegalhelp #freelaw #freelawyers #lawaid #Canada #lawbc #advice #consultation #freeconsultation #feature #volunteerfeature

Volunteer Feature Friday Today we celebrate Nicola. Nicola has been a dedicated Client Call Volunteer with the Summary Advice Program for the past 10 months. Here is what she had to say about her experience at APB. "The most rewarding part of working with Access Pro Bono is feeling as if I'm truly making a difference in my community. It's extremely valuable to learn about the various aspects of law, as I plan to apply to law school. However, the most rewarding aspect of... my work is helping others. Each shift provides me with a new insight and perspective on various stressors. I know that I will remember some of my calls with clients for many years to come. Thank you for all your hard work Nicola! #clientcallvolunteer #justice #socialjustice #law #volunteering #accessprobono #summaryadvice #legaladvice #client #Vancouver #BC #legaladvice #legal #advice #lawyers #law #assistance #freelegalhelp #freelaw #freelawyers #lawaid #Canada #lawbc #advice #consultation #freeconsultation #feature #volunteerfeature

We are hiring! APB is looking for an experienced and tech-savvy Project Manager to coordinate its Online Family Mediation Pilot Project in collaboration with Qase and the Province of British Columbia. 6-8 month full-time contract starting in January 2021. Position details linked below. #A2J #BClegal #hiring #tech #share https://accessprobono.ca//apb-job-posting-ft-project-manag

APB’s Summary Advice Program is urgently in need of more volunteer lawyers, particularly those who specialize in the listed practice areas. . If you are a lawyer practising in BC, please consider getting involved. Register online at: https://accessprobono.ca/volunteers/volunteer-as-a-lawyer . .... . #volunteer #volunteerbc #probono #legal #freelegaladvice #accessprobono #bclawyers #calltoaction #nonprofit #a2j See more

Free webinar available to BC lawyers.

A great upcoming webinar for journalists in BC.