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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
JULY 2010
Only one month until classes begin!
PBSC UBC recruiting begins this month - stay tuned for the exciting and challenging placements we'll be advertising near the end of August.
Project updates:
PBSC UBC Launch and Lunch With David Matas
On Friday, September 3rd , we're providing lunch outside Buchanan A, and hosting Nobel Peace Prize nominee David Matas, who will speak about his extraordinary career and the importance of providing pro bono legal services.
For more on David Matas, check out his bio at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Matas.
Welcome Back Bash
The details are changing, but rest assured, we've lined up our special guest DJ, so stay tuned for the final info - coming soon!!
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.
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.
. . . 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.
Thanks to our principal funder:
Thanks to our national firm partner:
