Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) is the world’s only national pro bono student organization. Each year, under the direction of law student leaders at every law school in Canada and with support from lawyers at the National Office, PBSC programs engage approximately 2,000 law students across the country who combine education with public service by developing their legal skills while providing critical legal services to hundreds of public interest organizations, community groups, government agencies, legal clinics and lawyers working pro bono, as well as unrepresented individuals at courthouses and administrative tribunals.
Law students help First Nations decode residential schools agreement
A dozen law students from the University of Manitoba are travelling to First Nations across the province to help former residential school students understand the details of a financial agreement over compensation for their treatment.
Read MorePro Bono Students Canada hosts human rights workshop
Pro Bono Students Canada conducted a workshop Tuesday in the Faculty of Law building to teach concerned students about filing human rights complaints with the Ontario Human Rights Commission.~
Read MoreReconnaissance du groupe Pro Bono UQAM
Finissante au baccalauréat en droit, Andrée-Anne Bouchard-Desbiens dit avoir choisi ce programme parce qu'il est axé sur la défense des droits des citoyens, en particulier ceux des plus démunis.
Read MorePBSC National Newsletter, Fall 2008
The 2008-2009 school year got off to a strong start for PBSC chapters across Canada. Read all about exciting new placements and events, PBSC's participation in the 2008 National Pro Bono Conference in Vancouver and our spotlight on PBSC long distance programs!
PBSC National Newsletter, Spring 2009
Students combine business and legal expertise
Initiated by Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) at Western Law and Ivey Connects (a student-run group at The Richard Ivey School of Business) the PINSS Project (Pro Bono/Ivey NPO Support Service) will tackle problems with both legal and business components.
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