BarTalk February 2005
Volume 17, Number 1

Ambitious program ignites interest in annual event

Law Day celebrates the anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, each year with a different theme – the 2005 theme is “TV Lawyers: Fact or Fiction.” In B.C., Law Day has expanded to a full week of activities. Events are often organized by lawyers in their local communities.

5k/10k Fun Run/Walk

Join us for the CBA’s second annual Law Week Fun Run/ Walk. This event will take place on the UBC grounds on April 10 at 10:00 a.m. The entry fee is $25 per adult (children 14 and under enter for free). The route will be stroller and wheelchair accessible. Please see the related insert and register today!

Open House on April 30

The Law Week Open House in Vancouver will be held at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street) on Saturday, April 30 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with keynote speakers stepping up to the podium at midday.

Members of the public are invited to participate in one-hour classes on topical areas of law and a “You Be the Judge” session. There will be displays by partners in the justice system, and likely a panel discussion on how the justice system works.

Student Mentor Program

This program has been successful for many years due to strong support from CBA members. The program matches students with lawyers for a half-day in the lawyer’s workplace. Students in Nanaimo and the Lower Mainland will have the opportunity to explore law as a career option.

Student Contests

Public Speaking: The annual Barry Sullivan Law Cup public speaking contest is open to students enrolled in Law 12 classes throughout B.C. The students will present their speeches at the Vancouver Law Courts on April 28 at 4:30 p.m. Interested parties are welcome to listen to the speeches, which are generally enthusiastically and thoughtfully presented.

Video and Essay: These two contests are open to senior students throughout B.C. The winning essays and video (if possible) will be available on the CBABC website. Providing a new outlet to aspiring directors, the Law Week Committee added a video contest this year to replace the photo contest.

Volunteers are needed for the Open House, Run/Walk, and Dial-A-Lawyer Program. To lend a hand, please call Rose at 604-687-3404, ext. 313 (committees@bccba.org).

This article was published in the February 2005 issue of BarTalk and is subject to the copyright by the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, 2005, all rights reserved.