At the ELC, we believe that today’s clinic students are tomorrow’s lawyers for the environment. Through our various programming, we guide and support students by: Teaching practical skills to law ...
Each semester, ELC Clinic students take on new projects or continue the work other students have started. Whether it’s representing clients, producing law reform reports, or developing public ...
The ELC has an ever-growing circle of people who believe in and support our mission and vision. From the staff, to the Board, to Clinic students and Associates, the ELC’s people continue to bring ...
Many regional districts in BC already have dedicated acquisition funds to protect green spaces. The BC Government should do its part and step forward with a fund to purchase endangered ecosystems, old-growth forests, drinking watersheds >
More than three years after the ELC took on this file for BC Nature, and after thousands of hours of pro bono work, it all came down to this: six days in front of >
More than three years after the ELC took on this file for BC Nature, and after thousands of hours of pro bono work, it all came down to this: six days in front of three judges at the Federal Court of Appeal in Vancouver. It was the longest case the Court has ever heard >
Last year, Justice Abella of the Supreme Court of Canada gave a lecture at the University of Victoria. Wearing a suit and pink tie, she recounted stories and lessons from her 40 years at the Bar. She was funny, inspirational and made herself available to chat and take pictures with the law students who lined >
