National Canadian Lawyers Initiative

Lawyers giving back during life-changing times

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We are incredibly proud of the achievements made so far. Since launching in April, we have assisted over 145 individuals and small businesses, placed over 200 students with mentors and projects and partnered with passionate lawyers from across the country.

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Dear NCLI volunteers and partners,

Please note that from November 2nd , NCLI will be dialing down its legal services operations. Over the next few months we will be focusing our efforts on streamlining the initiative. We are eager to come back stronger in 2021.

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NCLI volunteer, Meena Ansari, discusses the growing need for access to justice initiatives in The Lawyer's Daily. Read more here: https://t.co/JognK0QqUr #a2jcanada

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Today’s #VolunteerSpotlight is on Fatima Amin. She is a 3L at Windsor Law, and a Fundraiser and Outreach at NCLI.

Fatima’s involvement with NCLI is due to her desire to “help individuals affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic”.

#a2j #a2jcanada #lawyerscanada #volunteercanada

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The #VolunteerSpotlight of today is on Caroline Ross, a 1L Queen’s University law student and a Legal Services at NCLI.
Caroline believes the NCLI initiative embodies the true meaning of being a lawyer.
#a2j #a2jcanada #lawyerscanada #volunteercanada

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The #VolunteerSpotlight of today is on Kyrstin Krainz, who is a current 2L at Queens University and a Client Intake Coordinator at NCLI.
Kyrstin decided to join NCLI to contribute to her community: “To give back to my community during a time when our nation needs it the most.”

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Happy Friday! Today’s #VolunteerSpotlight is on Tiffany M. Sillanpaa, a student at NYU Law and a Client Intake Coordinator at NCLI.
Our thanks to Tiffany for her enthusiasm and expertise during a time which can be stressful for all concerned!

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Today’s #VolunteerSpotlight is on 2L Queen’s Law student, Chris Enright. He is currently a Legal Services Volunteer at NCLI.

Our thanks to Chris for his efforts towards the #a2j mission!

#a2j #a2jcanada #lawyerscanada #volunteercanada

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Today’s #VolunteerSpotlight is on Abby Leung. She is a 2L at Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Fundraiser at NCLI.

Our thanks to Abby for her enthusiasm and expertise during a time which can be stressful for all concerned!
#a2j #a2jcanada #lawyerscanada #volunteercanada

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Tuesday’s #VolunteerSpotlight is on Meghan Albert, a 2L student at @LawMcGill and a member of the Fundraising team at National Canadian Lawyers' Initiative.

Thank you Meghan for your time and dedication to our cause!

#a2j #a2jcanada #lawyerscanada #volunteercanada

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Today's #VolunteerSpotlight is on Michaila Graziani, 2L student at @westernuLaw. As part of the Labour and Employment Law Team, Michaila helped put together a series of FAQs, providing answers to the most commonly asked employment law questions. https://t.co/S3Kx6rrduQ

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#VolunteerSpotlight: Meet Sara Karanxha, 2L student at University of New Brunswick and Legal Services Coordinator at @natcanlaw #a2j

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In response to #COVID19, @UsaskLaw students volunteer @natcanlaw. Lawyers are encouraged to apply to volunteer and mentor law students. https://t.co/8aR5GjDI93 #accesstojustice #A2J

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NCLI Student Ambassador and @UsaskLaw student, Tim Haggstrom, discusses NCLI for the @LawSocietySask publication, Legal Sourcery. NCLI is thrilled to have a proactive group of students and lawyers in Saskatchewan! https://t.co/GxzVSccxYI

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A thoughtful and well-argued op-ed from NCLI legal coordinator, @ridheygill in @lawyersdailyca. Ridhey urges us to leverage innovation and technology in the legal field to create accessibility on all levels. https://t.co/chPQRbzu2O

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Today the #VolunteerSpotlight is on @DanielJEscott, Head of External Affairs at @natcanlaw. Daniel is an integral part of NCLI’s executive team. He coordinates NCLI’s fundraising efforts and plays a leading role in external relations. Thank you Daniel! #a2j #probono

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@TiffAtLaw shares her experiences as an Intake Coordinator at @natcanlaw and discusses how #NCAStudents can benefit from joining the initiative. Thank you for the article! #a2j

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Join us on Wednesday, July 22nd, @ 7pm for a #workshop on professional skills and development with Daniel Lo. The session aims to give practical tips and advice on leveraging online platforms to build networks and improve personal branding. Email or DM for event details! #a2j

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Prof. @IrwinCotler has officially joined @natcanlaw! We’re so proud to work with the former Minister of Justice & Attorney General of #Canada and legal counsel to @NelsonMandela during #apartheid. #MandelaDay #MandelaDay2020 @MinJusticeEn @JustinTrudeau https://t.co/fjMw170l1b

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#VolunteerSpotlight: Meet Tim Haggstrom, L1 student at @UsaskLaw and Student Ambassador and Tech Consultant at NCLI. Tim says he got involved with NCLI to help those impacted by COVID while also setting students up with valuable experience. Thank you for your hard work!