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Connecting law students with community organizations supporting access to justice for groups facing barriers reaching legal services

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Our Imprint Trans ID clinic is now accepting appointments

Please share and help us reach as many people as possible!

You can book an appointment here:
https://t.co/Q9MhWlX6mw

#transIDclinic
#transrightsarehumanrights

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@NickiLymac This is awful :( we were there Sunday and it was such a great time with our kids.

This is so upsetting.

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Are you a lawyer interested in being part of the solution to the access to justice issues in Canada?

UNB PBSC is looking for lawyer supervisors for our upcoming year. If you are interested in learning more, contact Julia Belanger, our program coordinator, at [email protected]

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Congratulations to Elise Hamill for being the 2023-24 recipient of the PBSC Chief Justice Richard Wagner Award for her work with the Madhu Verma Migrant Justice Centre.

Read more about Elise's work here: https://t.co/fIK1gxRTKb

#A2J #PBSC

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Why volunteer with PBSC?

This student volunteer testimonial says it all.

Keep an eye out for updates on this year's upcoming projects!

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#a2j #accesstojustice #pbsc #probonostudentscanada

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🎙️ Interested in #accesstojustice in New Brunswick and beyond? Check out the @CIAJ_ICAJ's latest podcast examining the 7 changes identified at the 2023 #A2J Summit.

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Keep up to date on project development and launch, volunteer testimonials, and upcoming events by following us on our socials! For more information on what PBSC is, and how you might get involved, check out our website or send us an email!

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🏆 Prof. @hilaryanyoung was named a University Research Scholar at the 2024 President’s Awards. Prof. Young was recognized for her exceptional scholarship and internationally acclaimed research in the areas of defamation, tort, and health law.
Learn more: https://t.co/5O4eoGoJKv

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Happy International Women's Day.

For all the women working to promote access to justice.

To every woman facing barriers to access to justice because of their gender.

Today reminds us of the strength we have in the work we do. And reminds us why.

#InternationalWomensDay #A2J

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Registration is now open for the Imprint Trans ID Clinic through UNB PBSC, Imprint Youth Association, and McInnes Cooper!

The English clinic is open to those in NL, NB, NS, and PEI! Our French clinic services NB!

Register today at: https://t.co/Q9MhWlX6mw

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Nominations are open for the 5th annual Chief Justice Richard Wagner Awards! If you feel that one of our volunteers has demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to PBSC’s mission, we want to hear from you! Hurry - nominations close February 23!

https://t.co/BZvTM629sw

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We are excited to announce the 5th annual Chief Justice Richard Wagner Awards!

This national #probono award recognizes outstanding PBSC student volunteers, their exemplary leadership, and their commitment to closing the justice gap in Canada.

Nominations open January 22!

#A2J

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Registration is now open for the Imprint Trans ID Clinic,

The clinic is open to those in Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island!

Register today at: https://t.co/Q9MhWlX6mw

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Welcome 1Ls & upper year law students! Interested in access to justice issues? Want to help people in our community and gain valuable legal skills and connections? Visit https://t.co/9fjcAtnyt5 to get involved!

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Migrant workers in Canada face increased risk of abuse and exploitation in Canada. The resources created and offered through this partnership will help migrant workers learn of their rights and provide tools for their self-advocacy.

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Canada's growing elderly population face multiple barriers to justice due to issues such as ageism and poverty. This clinic seeks to help those who otherwise could not afford the cost of a will or POA, while providing students with practical experience in writing these documents.

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The intersection between freedom of expression claims and access to reproductive health services is a significant legal issue.

The research in this project will shine a light on the legal discourse related to conflicting rights and its impact on access to reproductive justice.

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Our PBSC chapter at UNB's Faculty of Law partners with Imprint Youth Association to offer the Trans ID clinic, which helps clients by providing information and support in updating their documents so that their documents reflect their true selves.

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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom is now available in Mi'kmaw, Ojibwe, Oji-Cree, and Swampy Cree. #LanguageRevitalization #IndigenousPeoplesDay 1/2