ARLOAlberta

09/19/2017

Merci à l'AJEFA pour son appui à ce projet pilote. Très belle collaboration!

La tournée inaugurale de l’Autobus de la justice dans l’Alberta rural a démarré par Grande Prairie le 31 août. Le principe : un autocar avec des...

09/18/2017

ÉTUDIANTS EN DROIT - ATTENTION!
Aimeriez-vous promouvoir l’accès à la justice en français dans l’Alberta rurale ?
Désirez-vous acquérir de l’expérience juridique en français ?

La prochaine tournée de l'Autobus de la justice aura lieu à Brooks le dimanche 1er octobre 2017.

Vous êtes chaleureusement invité à remplir et soumettre ce formulaire de candidature en ligne d’ici 09 h 00 le lundi 25 septembre 2017 :

Aimeriez-vous promouvoir l’accès à la justice en français dans l’Alberta rurale ?Désirez-vous acquérir de l’expérience juridique en français ?Si oui, continuez à lire !L’Autobus de la justice dans l’Alberta rurale est un projet pilote mené par l’initiative Occasions en droit dans l’Alberta rurale (O...

09/18/2017

La tournée inaugurale de l'Autobus de la justice est à Grande Prairie aujourd'hui avec 2 étudiants en droit de l'Université de l'Alberta afin d'offrir un atelier d'information juridique. Me Céline Bégin du cabinet McCuaig Desrochers mène une présentation sur le droit de l'immigration. Après, Patrice Brideau du cabinet Stringam sera disponible pour offrir des avis juridiques sommaires en privé aux participants.

09/18/2017

The inaugural Legal Information Justice Bus is in Grande Prairie today with 2 University of Alberta law students for a French-speaking rural legal clinic! Céline Bégin from McCuaig Desrochers LLP is leading a presentation on Canadian Immigration law. Later, Patrice Brideau from Stringam LLP will meet attendees in private to offer summary legal advice.

09/18/2017

On August 29, 2017, four University of Alberta law students traveled on the Rural Alberta Justice Bus to the town of St. Paul. They spent a full day shadowing a lawyer and office staff in a rural law firm to get a first-hand feel of the daily operation of a law firm in a small town setting. This new and unique experiential learning opportunity also included a networking luncheon where all participating lawyers and law students got together to meet and share their morning’s experience before returning to the firm for the afternoon.

This short video tells the story of our Justice Bus tour:

On August 29, 2017, four University of Alberta law students traveled on the Rural Alberta Justice Bus to the town of St. Paul. They spent a full day shadowin...

09/18/2017

On August 2, 2017, seven University of Calgary law students traveled on the Rural Alberta Justice Bus to the town Brooks. They spent a full day shadowing a lawyer and office staff in a rural law firm to get a first-hand feel of the daily operation of a law firm in a small town setting. This new and unique experiential learning opportunity also included a networking luncheon where all participating lawyers and law students got together to meet and share their morning’s experience before returning to the firm for the afternoon.

This short video tells the story of our Justice Bus tour:

On August 2, 2017, seven University of Calgary law students traveled on the Rural Alberta Justice Bus to the town Brooks. They spent a full day shadowing a l...

04/20/2017

LAW DAY: Come and visit ARLO's booth at the Law Day at St. Paul's Court House this Friday or this Saturday at the Edmonton Court House.

Also, if you know anyone who needs legal advice and can't make it out to their local courthouse on Law Day, urge them to call Law Day's toll-free number to speak to a lawyer for a free 15 - 20 minute consultation: 1-888-644-8950 (Saturday, April 22, 2017, 9am - 4pm)

Information: http://lawdayalberta.weebly.com/dial-a-lawyer.html

Do you need legal advice and can't make it out to your local courthouse on Law Day? Call our toll-free number and speak to one of our lawyers for a free 15 - 20 minute consultation. If we cannot...

03/30/2017

Positive Meeting with Alberta Justice Regarding PAS Course in Rural Alberta

ARLO led a Drayton Valley delegation into a meeting with Alberta Justice regarding the delivery of the Parenting after Separation (PAS) course in rural Alberta. The PAS course is mandated by the Court of Queen's Bench for separated and/or divorced parents with children under 16 years of age. The course is intended to help parents make positive choices about how they will continue to parent their children after separation.

The 6-hour course was successfully facilitated by lawyers and therapists across Alberta but has recently been reduced to in-person courses for only Edmonton and Calgary. The rest of the province can only access the course online in the form of an eCourse. Although the eCourse material is quite robust, technical issues with the online platform were brought to the attention of the ministry. But, more worrisome is the fact that online course delivery will never replace in-person interaction on a subject matter that is so delicate and crucial for the well-being and development of young children. May parents going through a relationship breakdown are suffering a form or another of isolation and abandonment. Having these parents sit alone in front of a computer screen for hours denies them of the human and social interaction they need from professional and peer supports. Testifying with real-life accounts at the meeting were a RCMP Sergeant, a Therapist/former PAS facilitator, as well as Drayton Valley’s FCSS (Family and Community Support Services) Program Coordinator.

The next steps involve ARLO, Drayton Valley FCSS, and its provincial association working with Alberta Justice to correct immediate issues with the online eCourse and initiating a conversation to better deliver the PAS course to Albertans living and rural areas and regional centers.

What are your thoughts?

PAS course: https://www.alberta.ca/pas.aspx

03/15/2017

Junior Lawyer Position with Lannan Law in Claresholm (with intention of taking over firm)

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!

Well established full service rural law practice of 10 years in Claresholm, Alberta is looking for a young associate to take over the firm of Lannan Law. The office is fully furnished and equipped with computer hardware and software. Practice is a general practice from Real Estate to Litigation.

The Town of Claresholm (www.townofclaresholm.com) is located in the Municipal District of Willow Creek (www.mdwillowcreek.com), midway between Calgary and Lethbridge on Highway 2. It is 104 km south of Calgary and 90 km northwest of Lethbridge. Claresholm rests on the fringe of the most spectacular part of Alberta’s foothills, providing easy access to an endless number of mountain vistas and recreational opportunities.

Contact L. Patrick Lannan: 403.625.5000 / [email protected]

Information: http://studentplacements.ardn.ca/en/search-jobs/view/140/

02/01/2017

ARLO at the UofC's annual Small and Regional Firm Day this Friday

ARLO will be offering opening remarks at this annual event that focuses on the practice of law in Alberta's regional and rural communities. Thank you to the UofC for putting on this great event!

12/06/2016

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RURAL CONNECT TEAM AT TRU!

On December 2nd, the Rural Connect team won first prize in a "Dragon's Den Style" competition. ARLO is proud to have contributed recommendations and an endorsement to the rural education project: Rural Connect - www.ruralconnect.trubox.ca, developed by students at Thompson Rivers University, Faculty of Law.

Rural Connect is a platform geared towards experienced urban lawyer who are considering a move to a rural practice. The website offers resources and advice on this possible transition.

From L to R: Professor Katie Sykes, Afras Khattak, Sam Tee, Greg von Euw, Anita Gnuf, Scott Duncan, Claire Barclay, and Anoosh Salahshoor

10/05/2016

OUTREACH TOUR: ARLO will be in Lethbridge Thursday & Friday to meet local law firms!

Yes. ARLO will be joining Career Counselors from the UofC & UofA in an Outreach Tour of 8 Lethbridge law firms this Thursday 6 & Friday 7 of October. We will also be participating in the Lethbridge Bar Association's annual Fall Meet & Greet. From these meetings and networking, we will have a better picture of opportunities for students and graduates in the Lethbridge and southern Alberta region. Stay tuned.