Thank you to everyone who attended the 2017 ACCLE conference, co-sponsored with the Canadian Association of Law Teachers (CALT). Please stay tuned for an announcement regarding next year’s conference.
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Register now for our 2017 Conference
Registration for Educating the Whole Lawyer, our 2017 joint conference with CALT, is now open. The conference will take place at the University of Victoria College of Law from June 8 – 10, 2017. Visit our online registration page for more details about the conference as well as important information about travel and accommodation options…. Read more »
A heartfelt thank you to Professor Daum Shanks and Commissioner Eyolfson….
ACCLE wishes to extend its sincere thanks to Signa Daum Shanks and Brian Eyolfson for their deeply informative and helpful remarks at our recent AGM. Their discussion offers a helpful framework and some practical advice as we begin to consider the implications of the TRC’s Calls to Action for our clinical programs. For our members who missed… Read more »
“Must-read” new Mediation Advocacy text now available
Congratulations to ACCLE Board Member Martha Simmons on the publication of her new text Mediation: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Client Advocacy. Described as a “must-read” for lawyers and law students, the book offers step-by-step guidance in navigating the mediation process, including case and client assessment, how to choose an effective mediator, mediation preparation, ethical considerations, how to… Read more »
2016 Conference a resounding success!
With over 220 attendees from more than 50 law faculties and organisations around the world, The Risks and Rewards of Clinical Legal Education Programs, our 2016 Joint Conference with the IJCLE, was our biggest and most successful conference to date.
2016 Full Conference Program Now Available!
We are delighted to finally be able to share the full program for our upcoming 2016 Joint Conference with the IJCLE. The Risks and Rewards of Clinical Legal Education Programs will take place July 10-12, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario.
2016 Conference Brochure now available
Planning continues in earnest for The Risks & Rewards of Clinical Legal Education Programs, our 2016 joint conference with the IJCLE. Check out our conference brochure for details about the conference schedule, our keynote speakers and numerous optional social events. Remember that early bird pricing ends April 30, 2106. Register now!
Congratulations to Michelle Christopher, ACCLE Board Member!
ACCLE Treasurer Michelle Christopher, Q.C. was recently honoured by the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Beach with a Distinguished Service Award for her exemplary service to the community. Michelle is the Executive Director of Student Legal Assistance, the pro bono legal clinic located at the University of Calgary. Congratulations Michelle… Read more »
New Canadian Clinical Law Text
Clinical Law: Practice, Theory, and Social Justice Advocacy (Sarah Buhler, Sarah Marsden, Gemma Smyth) is now available from Emond Publishing. Clinical Law focuses on the different contexts in which clinical law is practised, discusses approaches to building relationships with clients and communities, and explores the future of clinical legal practice. It also provides instructional guidance… Read more »
ACCLE to co-host 2016 Conference with the IJCLE!
ACCLE is thrilled to announce that it will co-host its 2016 Conference with the IJCLE (International Journal of Clinical Legal Education). The Risks and Rewards of Clinic will take place in Toronto, from July 10 – 13, 2016 at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Registration is now open. Please mark the date on… Read more »