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2023 Judicial Council of BC Annual Report

  • July 09, 2024

The Judicial Council, who recommends candidates for judicial office, has just released their Annual Report 2023. The number of applications to become a Provincial Court judge doubled from 23 in 2022 to 46 in 2023.

Media Release

Northern B.C. lawyer receives top honour for commitment to Indigenous justice

  • June 24, 2024

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch honoured Linda D. Locke, KC, a Hazelton-based lawyer, with the prestigious Georges A. Goyer, QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service. This accolade, the most esteemed recognition granted by the Branch, was presented during the 38th annual Vancouver Bench & Bar Dinner.

Legal News

Globalaw Foundation supports CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum

  • June 21, 2024

The Globalaw Foundation is proud to support the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Warrior Project, which helps fund articling positions for Indigenous students in British Columbia. As part of its Americas Regional Meeting (GLARM) in Vancouver, Canada, Globalaw donated CAD $10,000 to invest in future legal warriors.