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New Wills and Estates Programs and Resources
If you are an Alberta lawyer or support staff working on Wills and Estates matters, be sure to check out LESA’s newly available on-demand programs. Plus, mark your calendars with our upcoming programs! We are pleased to offer a wide variety of topics, program formats, and learning levels (with some ...
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New Program Alert | Family Maintenance and Support Claims: Testamentary Intentions vs. Moral Obligations (Webinar)
It is important for lawyers to understand the nuances of family maintenance and support (FMS) claims to effectively advise their clients on how to structure their affairs, and to ensure they are providing comprehensive and accurate advice to protect the interests of their clients. This webinar will explore some of ...
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New Program Alert | Alberta Litigation Institute (Calgary)
Whether you work on civil, commercial, criminal, family, or estate litigation matters, all litigators have common skills they need to develop throughout their careers. Join us at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park in Calgary for a two-day learning and networking event focused on these essential skills. Additional information will ...
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2024 Articling Student Survey
The Law Societies of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society are seeking feedback via survey on the training and mentorship that articling students are receiving. The survey will seek feedback on issues related to discrimination and/or harassment, and how to best prepare articling students for ...
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New Program Alert | LESA’s Refresher 2025: Wills and Estates (Victoria)
Join us at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, BC for a multi-day networking and learning event for wills and estates practitioners. Additional information, including topics and faculty, will be added when available. Program Details Date: April 10-12, 2025 Location: Victoria Conference Centre (Victoria, BC) Early Bird Price: $1,495.00 Early ...
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New On-Demand Wills and Estates Programs
Did you know that most live LESA webinar broadcasts are recorded and made available after the fact as an on-demand program? Recent titles are now available as On-Demand Programs so you can watch and learn at your convenience. Scroll below for a list of our our most recent additions for Wills ...
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Just Announced: Fall 2024 Programs
LESA is pleased to announce several upcoming fall programs! Click here to sign up to the LESA Elist and emails by practice area and stay notified as new programs are added. New titles include: Practical Tips for a Successful Civil Litigation Practice (July 24) Family Maintenance and Support Claims: Testamentary ...
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Notice to Articled Students – Requests for Bar Admission Ceremonies at the Court of King’s Bench (2024)
On May 1, 2024, the Court of King’s Bench will begin accepting 2024 bar admission requests. Requests for bar admissions for June, July, and August will not be processed until May 20, 2024 due to limited resources. Bar admission requests must be made by submitting the Bar Admission Booking Request ...
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