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“Your commitment to engaging law students from early on in the pro bono tradition helps to ensure that, just as no person is above the law, so, too, is no one below the law. In so doing, you play an invaluable role in ensuring that your country remains a beacon of justice, freedom, and equality.”
~ Bill Clinton, on the 10th anniversary of Pro Bono Students Canada, November 2006
JUNE 2010
Following the annual PBSC training conference, which was held in Toronto from May 28th-31st, Alison and I have been working hard to refine the pro bono program at UBC for 2010-11.
Beyond organizing rewarding placements that our students, community partners and supervising lawyers value, we have several projects in the works for September:
Executive Board
The PBSC UBC Executive Board will be staffed by UBC students who have worked on pro bono projects in the past or who are looking for a more flexible way to become involved in the program. We are in the process of drafting position descriptions and welcome any ideas you can offer.
PBSC UBC Launch Event
Each year during Orientation week PBSC UBC welcomes a prestigious speaker to address the incoming first year class, current PBSC UBC volunteers, and the wider UBC community. This September will be one to remember - stay tuned for the details!
Welcome Back Night at Chivana
Once again, Chivana will be the place to be on Tuesday evening - the perfect place to reconnect with friends or to get to know your new classmates . . . and what better way to celebrate the first day of classes than with a cocktail?! With fabulous food and our special guest DJ, be sure to get your tickets early - this event always sells out!
Volunteer Training Session
In late September our PBSC UBC volunteers will be treated to a training session focusing on the fundamentals of legal research, client communication skills and building relationships within your pro bono projects. Look for the schedule of topics and presenters soon.
. . . as always, Alison and I welcome your comments and suggestions for improving the pro bono program. Contact us by phone, email or through our twitter account @PBSCUBC.
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Thanks to our national firm partner:
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