FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 21, 2005

VANCOUVER–The Canadian Bar Association will host an Open House in downtown Vancouver on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street).

Take a walk through the Open House and come away informed. There will be several ways for people to learn about the law and their rights.

1. Watch a mock trial--Alice has left Wonderland and will be on trial during the Open House. Elementary school students will perform this mock trial between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m.

2. Hear from guest speakers, including the Chief Judges. These dignitaries will step up to the podium at 12:00 p.m.

3. Talk with professionals at “Law and Order” information booths.

4. Take a free law class. New this year, four 90-minute classes are being offered by the People’s Law School. These classes will educate on wills, child custody and support and employment standards. Space is limited, so arrive early.

People’s Law School Classes
Child and Spouse Support (10:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Wills and Estates (10:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Custody, Guardianship & Access (12:30 - 2:00 p.m.)
Employment Standards (12:30 - 2:00 p.m.)
Law Week is funded by the Law Foundation of BC, the Vancouver Bar Association, and the Canadian Bar Association. For information on Law Week activities near you, visit www.cba.org/bc.

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About the Canadian Bar Association: The Canadian Bar Association is the professional organization responsible for representing the interests of lawyers, representing more than 33,000 members across Canada and more than 5,500 lawyers in British Columbia.

For further information: please contact:
Caroline Nevin, CBABC Associate Executive Director
Tel: 604.687.3404
cnevin@bccba.org