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Join Us for an Inspiring Lunch and Learn Presentation on Elder Law! Are you passionate about helping older adults? Curious about what elder law entails? Or do you already know this is the path for you? If so, this presentation is perfect for you! The CBA National Elder Law Section is thrilled to host a special presenta , ...

The Faculty of Law will cohost with the Faculty of Education, this evening keynote event. The authors of the multiple award-winning Manitoba-based book “Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, A White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation” will speak. , ...

Best practices for corporate meetings are constantly evolving. The session will cover current thinking on the basics (e.g. use of resolutions, taking minutes, virtual meetings, etc.) as well as practical tips to put you in the best position to ensure that your meetings proceed as planned. Attendance at this MBA Section , ...

Our next bencher of the Law Society of Manitoba will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Agendas are published the week before a meeting. To view these public materials and a complete schedule of upcoming dates for 2025, see bencher meetings.   , ...

Melissa Serbin and Stacey Soldier are back with another edition of the Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System seminar. Learn about Indigenous Legislative History and Gladue Sentencing principles to help transform the criminal justice system for the better. This seminar is excellent training for law students , ...

Melissa Serbin and Stacey Soldier are back with another edition of the Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System seminar. Learn about Indigenous Legislative History and Gladue Sentencing principles to help transform the criminal justice system for the better. This seminar is excellent training for law students , ...

A will is an important document for everyone to have. This presentation will discuss essential information to gather and questions to consider before having a will made. Learn what your will should include, the formal requirements for making a will, whom you should name as your executor, and what happens if you die and , ...

Location: Moot Courtroom and Common Room, Robson Hall, 224 Dysart Road, University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus Details: The Manitoba Indigenous Law Students’ Association (MILSA) will host an educational and community-building event in celebration of Louis Riel Day (Feb 17, 2025). The Manitoba Indigenous Law Students , ...

Need help with the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench forms for divorce or petition for Divorce matters? Join our workshop to simplify the process!  Dates & Times:  In-Person: February 19, 2025, 12:00–1:00 PM  Virtual: February 21, 2025, 12:00–1:00 PM  Registration is required!  To register:  Email: info@legalhelpcentr , ...

Are you interested in access to information or freedom of information? This session will review the basics of using freedom of information for research and journalism in Canada. Kevin Walby, associate professor at the University of Winnipeg, will provide an introduction to requesting information from government agencie , ...

Without administrative assistants, the justice system would fall apart.  We constantly rely on them yet they have few opportunities to become familiar with so many aspects of legal work, except by trial and error.  This session is geared towards legal assistants who are interested in learning the ins and outs of filing , ...

RSVP (PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) to the Manitoba Bar Association online (link above). The link to join the Zoom meeting will be sent out at 9:30am on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Attendance at this MBA Section meeting can be applied towards your Law Society of Manitoba’s Continuing Professional Development re , ...

Need help with Manitoba Court of King’s Bench forms to administer an estate when there’s no will? This workshop will guide you step-by-step!  Who Should Attend: Anyone looking to administer the estate of someone who has passed away without a will.  What You’ll Learn:  Page-by-page guidance through the forms  Practical , ...

The Distinguished Visitors Lecture Series welcomes Suzie Dunn, Assistant Professor of Law and Acting Director of the Law and Technology Institute at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. She will share insights to her area of research for which she was awarded the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Schol , ...

The CCCA Manitoba and Young Lawyers Sections are excited to host a joint networking event at the Richardson Centre’s Tenant Lounge (Richardson Centre Concourse, 375 Main Street, Units L11 and L12). Join us to connect with fellow MBA members, ask any questions about the role of in-house counsel, and enjoy complimentary , ...

Do you dream of cross-examining witnesses and conducting jury trials? Does evidence law fill your head and keep you up all night? Are you curious about what it takes to be a crown or defence lawyer? Come find out the answers to these questions and more at the common room, Robson Hall on Thursday, February 27th from 5:0 , ...

Need help with Manitoba Court of King’s Bench forms to administer an estate when there’s no will? This workshop will guide you step-by-step!  Who Should Attend: Anyone looking to administer the estate of someone who has passed away without a will.  What You’ll Learn:  Page-by-page guidance through the forms  Practical , ...