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A Guide to a Successful Interview With a Lawyer

This guidebook will help you prepare for your interview with a lawyer. Topics include Information Sheets, Document Lists, Written Statements and Going to the Interview. A sample information sheet and document list is included. This guidebook is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.

Aboriginal Parenting After Separation

The Aboriginal Parenting After Separation program helps Aboriginal parents through the separation process. The program's resources include a Parent's Handbook, the Aboriginal Parenting After Separation Toolkit, videos, worksheets and checklists.

Accessing Court Documents Online

Accessing Court Documents Online provides instructional videos to help self-representing litigants access court records using Court Services Online (CSO). This popular video series provides basic information to help litigants search and find the documents they need. Topics include Searching for Civil Court Info and Viewing the Case Basics and the Parties Involved.

Administrative Law BC

AdminLawBC.ca helps British Columbians learn about administrative law, search for and prepare for a tribunal by bringing information on the complete range of administrative law resources together under one domain. The website features three videos, the BC Admin Law Directory of 100+ tribunals and a list of experts available to speak about numerous administrative law areas.

Advanced Mock Trials

Our Advanced Mock Trials are based on actual cases that deal with challenging and socially-relevant issues. Ideal for senior students with previous mock trial experience, the Mock Trails provide an excellent introduction to how BC’s court system functions. There are currently seven Mock Trials and a guidebook.

Alternative Measures (Diversion)

This document contains information and the form required to apply for alternative measures, also known as “diversion.” By using alternative measures, if you admit that you committed a crime you may be able to deal with the charges without having to go to trial. The information is available in six languages.

Alternatives to Going to Court

This booklet gives an overview of the alternatives of taking civil, non-family claims in BC’s Supreme Court to trial. These options, including settlement, discontinuance and withdrawal, can save time and money. This guidebook is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.

Applications in Supreme Court

This guidebook provides general information on chambers applications for civil, non-family claims in BC’s Supreme Court. The book describes chambers applications, who hears them and how to prepare for an application. Sample court forms include a Notice of Motion, Affidavit and Notice of Hearing. This guidebook is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.

Bail Orders: No Contact Orders

This document provides information about No Contact Orders – bail orders which determine what you may or may not do while charges are outstanding. The information is available in six languages.

BC Small Claims Court

SmallClaimsBC.ca provides an introduction to the Small Claims Pilot, which aims to ensure faster and earlier solutions to small claims cases. The site’s videos explain summary and simplified trials, mediations, trials and trial conferences. The site also features downloadable forms and provides information in French, Simplified Chinese, Punjabi and Vietnamese.