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Topic: Training & Resources
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New Criminal Duty Counsel Guidelines finalized
Thank you to all counsel who attended information sessions late last year and provided feedback on the Criminal Duty Counsel Guidelines. The…
Topic: Appeals & Judicial Reviews
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Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative reminder
The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (ReVOII) designates specific accused persons to receive dedicated services. If you’re a lawyer…
Topic: Criminal
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Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative reminder
The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (ReVOII) designates specific accused persons to receive dedicated services. If you’re a lawyer…
IRCA coverage expanded
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs) are currently funded for racialized LABC clients who face a jail sentence of two years or more, or in…
Requesting pre-charge contracts for restorative justice
LABC can approve coverage for clients who face potential criminal charges. Our criminal law team approves funding for these pre-charge contracts…
Topic: Reminders
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Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative reminder
The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (ReVOII) designates specific accused persons to receive dedicated services. If you’re a lawyer…
Topic: Did You Know?
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IRCA coverage expanded
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs) are currently funded for racialized LABC clients who face a jail sentence of two years or more, or in…
Requesting pre-charge contracts for restorative justice
LABC can approve coverage for clients who face potential criminal charges. Our criminal law team approves funding for these pre-charge contracts…
Topic: Family
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Using mediation for family law matters
Mediation is a valuable option for many family cases, and we encourage you to use it where appropriate. Mediation may resolve matters faster and…
Topic: Child Protection
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Get UBC Allard School of Law’s free Resume Book
Looking to hire an articling student? The University of British Columbia’s Peter A. Allard School of Law’s Career Services Office (CSO) invites you…