Did you know that Law Day was introduced by the CBA in 1983 to commemorate the signing of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
This year’s celebrations take place next week on Saturday, April 18.
Together with its various partners, the CBA Alberta branch has organized activities in 10 Alberta communities. Activities vary by city and include exhibits, mock trials, high school mock trial tournaments, courthouse tours, citizenship ceremonies, and more.
As part of Law Day, the Dial-a-Lawyer event is also running on Saturday, April 18. Dial-a-Lawyer is targeted to members of the public who need legal advice and who are unable to get to a courthouse with activities. Volunteer lawyers are taking calls from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, providing free 15-20 minute consultations, and directing callers to additional resources where necessary.
If you are interested in serving as a Dial-a-Lawyer volunteer, contact Pro Bono Law Alberta’s Deputy Executive Director Kendall Moholitny at [email protected]. Make sure you reach out soon, as the list of volunteer lawyers is in the process of being finalized.
