BarTalk April 2005
Volume 17, Number 2

Kamloops: Thursday, April 14
The Kamloops Bar Association is assisting with a local revival of Law Day. An open house at the Courthouse is planned from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a mock trial, tours, scavenger hunt, a “Meet a Judge” session, and information booths by numerous community agencies. The RCMP dog and ident team, always a crowd favourite, are also expected. Contact: Rachel Lammers, 250.374.3344

Victoria: Saturday, April 16
Victoria will host Law Day activities at the Courthouse. Law Day in Victoria will be jointly sponsored by the CBABC and the Victoria Bar Association, and activities will include public tours, displays by justice related organizations, and a mock trial of Sneezy the Wolf for mischief and break & enter against the houses of the Three Little Pigs. At the same time, Glenlyon Norfolk School will hold its provincial mock trial competition. Contact: Sarah Klinger, 250-385-4311

Comox Valley: Saturday, April 16
Law Day plans include an open house at the Courthouse with a mock trial, information seminars, cell tours and displays entries for the high school poster competition. Contact: Bonnie Day, 250-334-4461

Cowichan Valley: Wednesday, April 27
The Cowichan Valley Bar Association will hold an open house and legal seminars at the Duncan Law Courts. Contact: Rowan Davison, 250-746-5899

Nanaimo City: Thursday, April 28
The Nanaimo Bar Association will hold two mock trials for elementary school students. Contact: Sandra Dick, 250-753-2202

Vancouver: Saturday, April 30
The CBA will host an open house at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street) between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There will be a mock trial and displays by justice-related organizations. Speakers step up to the podium at midday. New this year are four People’s Law School classes: Child and Spouse Support; Wills and Estates; Custody, Guardianship & Access; and Employment Standards. Members of the public who wish to participate in a class are asked to complete a registration form (posted at www.cba.org/bc, under Public & Media). Contact: CBABC, 604-687-3404, ext. 313

Prince George: May or June
The Prince George Law Week Committee is planning an open house in late May or June at the Courthouse with a mock trial, tours by the Sheriffs, displays and presentations. Contact: Susan Grattan, 250-564-9717

Dial-A-Lawyer: Saturday, April 30
The CBA will hold its “Dial-A-Lawyer” program on April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During that time, members of the public can call in to speak with a lawyer about a legal problem (15 minute maximum).

Dial-A-Lawyer Numbers
604-687-3221
1-800-663-1919

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