LawCast BC
LawCast BC examines emerging priorities impacting the legal profession, regulation and the Law Society of BC’s work to protect the public.
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How public legal education supports access to justice and the rule of law
For our justice system to work effectively, everyone needs to understand their rights, responsibilities and what to do when they face a legal issue. Public legal education is an essential part of improving access to justice, and it supports a f...
How AI is powering legal research at CanLII
CanLII is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to help simplify and optimize legal research with its new AI research tool, Search+. The tool is designed to convert plain language questions into a structured Boolean query and to analy...
How threats from the US highlight our history of colonization in Canada
When US President Donald Trump began threatening to make Canada the country’s 51st state, Canadians reacted with anger, outrage and a renewed sense of patriotism.But as one Indigenous organization is pointing out in a
Helping families navigate divorce and separation
Divorce and separation can be one of life’s most stressful events, especially for families with children. It not only has legal implications, but can impact the physical, mental and financial health of those involved. For this episode of LawCas...
Meet Gigi Chen-Kuo, the Law Society’s new CEO/Executive Director
In this episode of LawCast BC, we are pleased to introduce you to the Law Society’s new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director Gigi Chen-Kuo. We invite you to get to know Chen-Kuo as she shares insights into her experience in leadership rol...