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About Articles The articles below are published by the Young Lawyers Division of the Ontario Bar Association. Members are encouraged to submit articles. 

Editors: Emily OKeefe - Central Region; Caroline Bedard - East Region

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LawHelpOntario - More than Just a Volunteer Position

  • December 09, 2013
  • Meghan O'Halloran

LawHelpOntario not only provides a valuable service to those members of the community who cannot afford to pay for legal services, but also gives volunteers a sense of purpose and a way to hone their legal skills while giving back to their community.

Access to Justice in the Future for Young Lawyers

  • November 15, 2013
  • Omar Ha-Redeye

Access to Justice is an important issue not only for the public at large, but also for many young lawyers with public-facing practices. In October, young lawyers from across Canada gathered to discuss this issue in terms of business structure, ethics, and education, all with an eye on the future.

The "Day of the Dead"

  • November 14, 2013
  • Vivene Salmon

“The Day of the Dead” has an undoubtedly morbid ring about it, despite being a traditional Mexican holiday filled with folkloric dance, food and music. At one recent celebration at the Harbourfront Centre, Vivene Salmon experienced first-hand the tradition's rich expression of music and culture.