News

September 30, 2011

Join the CBA
As a law student, CBA membership offers a multitude of benefits that will aid you in both your studies and your burgeoning career as a legal professional. Click here for more info.

CBABC Mentorship Receptions
On October 13th (TRU), 18th (UVic) and 20th (UBC) CBABC will host a reception for both the mentees and mentors participating in this years mentorship program.

Women Lawyers Forum
The CBABC Women Lawyers Forum (WLF) supports women in the practice of law through programs and events focusing on mentoring, education, networking and recognition. To learn more click here.

Professional Development and Events

Labour Law Section
Has Labour Arbitration Gone "Off-Trajectory"?
October 4 - 5:30pm @ Law Courts Inn, Vancouver.

Intellectual Property & Technology Law Section
Intellectual Property and Technology Law Social
October 6 - 5:30pm @ Mahony & Sons Public House, Vancouver.

Civil Litigation-Vancouver Island Section
Litigation and Her Majesty
October 12 - 12:30pm @ McKenzie Lounge, Victoria.

View a list of upcoming CBABC Section meetings.

Nanaimo Battle of the Bar Bands - October 1, 2011

Queens Hotel, 34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo

Doors open at 7:30 pm
Show at 8:00 am

Admission: $20

Law Student Mentorship Program

CBABC, in partnership with the TRU, UBC and UVic law faculties, coordinates an ongoing Student Mentorship Program. This program is designed to match law students with lawyers willing to share their experience and insight into the practice of law. The program is an excellent opportunity for law students to gain an inside perspective on the legal profession.

TRU Faculty of Law
Anne Pappas (Founding Admin.)
Apappas@tru.ca

UBC Faculty of Law
Jennifer Hicks (Student Rep.)
ubc.mentorship@bccba.org

UVic Faculty of Law
Mila Shah (Student Rep.)
uvic.mentorship@bccba.org

Future Legal Career Opportunities

Telus
Assistant Corporate Secretary

WorkSafeBC
Investigations Legal Officer

The Counsel Network
Senior Opportunities, Vancouver

British Columbia Securities Commission
Associate General Counsel

Lesperance Mendes
Litigation Lawyer

BC PIAC
Executive Director and General Legal Counsel

Both ZSA and the The Counsel Network provide recruitment opportunities for new graduates.

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