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1. Criminal Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Etiquette · IV. Criminal Charges · V. Substantive Law · VI. Resolving Prior to Trial · VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial · VIII. Other Issues · IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms · X. LSLAP Policies · XI. Information for LSLAP Students · XII. Etiquette for Law Students · XIII. Practice Recommendations · Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix B: Sample Information · Appendix C: Diversion Application · Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing · Appendix E: Trial Books · Appendix F: Glossary
2. Youth Justice · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Youth Justice Act · Appendix A: Glossary
3. Family Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Marriage · IV. Divorce · V. Uncontested Divorce · VI. Simple Divorce Procedure · VII. Alternatives to Divorce · VIII. Family Violence · IX. Assets · X. Spousal and Child Support · XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact · XII. Children and the Law · XIII. Adoption · XIV. Name Changes · XV. Court Procedures · Appendix A: Glossary
4. Victims · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Crime Victim Assistance Program · IV. Avenues to Address Crime · V. Victims of Sexual Assault · VI. Victims of Relationship Violence · VII. Abuse of the Seniors & Disabled · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions · X. TIP & Restorative Justice · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims · XII. Referrals and Follow-up
5. Public Complaints · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Review of Administrative Decisions · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Police Conduct Complaints · VI. Security Guard Conduct Complaints · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints & Appeals UBC · IX. Complaints & Appeals SFU · X. Complaints against Other Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · XIII. Complaints against other Professionals · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
6. Human Rights · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. BC Human Rights Code · IV. Canadian Human Rights Act · V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act · VI. Rights of the Child · VII. LSLAP's Role · VIII. Indigenous Complainants · IX. Online Mediations & Hearings
7. Workers' Compensation · I. Introduction · II. Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Worker Compensation Claims · IV. LSLAP's Role at Initial Decision · V. Limitation Periods & Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits & Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health and Safety Regulations · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. WCB Fair Practices Office · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Small Claims Flow Chart · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
8. Employment Insurance · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Qualifying for EI · IV. Types of Benefits · V. Benefit Period · VI. Quantifying Benefits · VII. Benefit Entitlement · VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences · IX. Keeping Out of Trouble · X. Timing for Reporting · XI. Overpayment and Collections · XII. Reconsideration · XIII. Social Security Tribunal · XIV. Appeals · XV. Judicial Review · XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter · Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist
9. Employment Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Checklist · IV. Preliminary Matters · V. Employment Issues · VI. Remedies · VII. Strategies and Tips · Appendix A: Glossary
10. Creditors and Debtors · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Creditors' Remedies · IV. Debtors' Options · V. Dealing with Debt · Appendix A: Relevant Forms · Appendix B: Examination Checklist
11. Consumer Protection · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Contracts for Sale of Goods · IV. Consumer Protection · V. Direct Sales · VI. Conditional Sales Contracts & Security Agreements · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Forum of Redress · X. Checklist for Consumer Transactions
12. Auto Insurance (ICBC) I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Enhanced Care System · IV. Optional Insurance · V. Seeking Legal Counsel · VI. Disputes with ICBC · VII. When You Can Still Sue · VIII. ICBC's Previous Autoplan Insurance System · IX. Limitation on Experts · X. Compulsory Coverage
13. Motor Vehicle Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Driving Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent of Motor Vehicle Prohibitions · IX. Alcohol & Drug Driving Offences · X. Federal Driving Offences · XI. Provincial Driving While Prohibited Offences · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles & Motor Assisted Cycles · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines
14. Mental Health Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Consent to Medical Treatment · VII. Involuntarily Admitted Patients · VIII. Mental Health Act and Youth · IX. Criminal Code · X. Complaints · XI. References · XII. LSLAP Program Information
15. Adult Guardianship · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Mental Capacity · IV. Substitute Decision Making · V. Adult Guardianship · VI. Adult Abuse and Neglect · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
16. Wills and Estate Administration · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Making and Executing a Will · IV. Will Mistakes and Alterations · V. Court's Power · VI. Revocation · VII. Wills Variation Claims · VIII. Intestacy · IX. Property · X. Estate Administration · XI. Duties of Personal Representative · XII. Tax: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · XIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire · Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary
17. Citizenship · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Citizenship Advantages & Responsibilities · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship · VIII. Proof of Citizenship · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals
18. Immigration Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Immigration Players · IV. Categories of Persons under IRPA · V. Applying for Permanent Residency · VI. Identification for PR · VII. Immigration and Refugee Board · VIII. Loss of PR Status · IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters · X. Removal Orders · XI. Appeals · XII. Offences · XIII. Immigration Issues at Sentencing · XIV. Contacts
19. Landlord and Tenant Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Residential Tenancy Act & Laws · IV. Tenancy Agreements · V. Moving In & Moving Out · VI. Security Deposits · VII. Repair & Service · VIII. Rent Increase · IX. Tenant's Rights · X. Subletting & Assignment · XI. Termination & Eviction · XII. Dispute Resolution · XIII. Common Law · XIV. Strata & Condos · XV. Assisted Living · XVI. Manufactured Homes · XVII. Guidelines & Resources
20. Small Claims and the CRT · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial Applications · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial & Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · XVIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal
21. Welfare Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments & Fraud · VIII. Rates & Payment Issues · IX. Additional Allowances & Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals
22. Strata Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Strata Concept · IV. Strata Plan · V. Common Property & Assets · VI. Governance · VII. Management · VIII. Finances · IX. Collections · X. Bylaws & Rules · XI. Rentals & Accommodations · XII. Privacy · XIII. Insurance · XIV. Repair & Maintenance · XV. Dispute Resolution · XVI. Recourse to the Courts
23. Referrals · I. General · II. Family Law & Women · III. Residential Tenancy · IV. Human Rights · V. Wills & Estates · VI. Immigration & Refugee · VII. Disability · VIII. Employment · IX. Debt · X. Indigenous · XI. Police Complaints · XII. Chinese Language · XIII. Others
v • d • e

Law Students' Legal Advice Manual 48th Edition - 2024

Executive Editor: Hannah Orlina

The Greater Vancouver Law Students' Legal Advice Society is a non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of public and private entities to maintain its services to the citizens of the Lower Mainland.

We give our thanks to our largest contributors, whose generous support allows us to provide legal services to the community:

Contributing Sponsors

The Law Foundation of British Columbia
Government of Canada
City of Vancouver
City of North Vancouver
City of Richmond
City of Surrey

Acknowledgments

Listed below are the names of the editors and resource persons who were responsible for editing the substantive content of the Manual, and whose efforts made the 2024 edition of the Manual possible. The Greater Vancouver Law Students’ Legal Advice Society wishes to thank all contributors and acknowledge their efforts on the Manual. The Editor would also like to thank the Student Executive, Supervising Lawyers, and summer clinicians for assisting with the production and distribution of the Manual.

Chapter One: Criminal Law

Editor: Hendry Zhang
Resource Person: Trevor Martin

Chapter Two: Youth Justice

Editor: Erik Brueundl
Resource Person: Melanie Heathman

Chapter Three: Family Law

Editor: Erin Chen
Resource Person: Chris Wong

Chapter Four: Victims

Editor: Joseph Chien
Resource Person: Martin Peters

Chapter Five: Public Complaints

Editor: Theo Terry
Resource Person: Douglas King

Chapter Six: Human Rights

Editor: Erik Bruendl
Resource Person: Laura Track

Chapter Seven: Workers’ Compensation

Editor: Connor Hawes
Resource Person: Christina Knight

Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance

Editor: Monty Brillinger
Resource Person: Kevin Love

Chapter Nine: Employment Law

Editor: Hannah Orlina
Resource Person: Jonas McKay

Chapter Ten: Creditors’ Remedies and Debtors’ Assistance

Editor: Cherry Choi
Resource Person: Aminollah Sabzevari

Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection

Editor: Cherry Choi
Resource Person: Matthew Sveinson

Chapter Twelve: Automobile Insurance (ICBC)

Editor: Nina Bradley
Resource Person: Meghann Bruneau

Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law

Editor: Anders Mirabee
Resource Person: Kyla Lee

Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law

Editor: Anders Mirabee
Resource Person: Dante Abbey and Midhath Mahir

Chapter Fifteen: Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making

Editor: Connor Hawes
Resource Person: Amalia Szilagyi

Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration

Editor: Valeriia Laut
Resource Person: Nicco Bautista

Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship

Editor: Kirika Blaine
Resource Person: Laura Schemitsch

Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law

Editor: Kirika Blaine
Resource Person: Laura Schemitsch

Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law

Editor: Joseph Chien
Resource Person: Zuzana Modrovic and Robert Patterson

Chapter Twenty: Small Claims

Editor: Michael Xu
Resource Person: Micah Carmody

Chapter Twenty-One: Welfare (Income Assistance) Law

Editors: Selina Fu
Resource Person: Alison Ward

Chapter Twenty-Two: Strata Law

Editors: Dylan Nouri
Resource Person: Eric Regehr

LSLAP Manual

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapters 1-7
Criminal Law · Youth Justice · Family Law · Victims · Public Complaints · Human Rights · Workers Compensation

Chapter One: Criminal Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Etiquette · IV. Criminal Charges · V. Substantive Law · VI. Resolving Prior to Trial · VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial · VIII. Other Issues · IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms · X. LSLAP Policies · XI. Information for LSLAP Students · XII. Etiquette for Law Students · XIII. Practice Recommendations · Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix B: Sample Information · Appendix C: Diversion Application · Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing · Appendix E: Trial Books · Appendix F: Glossary

Chapter Two: Youth Justice	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Provincial Offences: Youth Justice Act · Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Three: Family Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Marriage · IV. Divorce · V. Uncontested Divorce · VI. Simple Divorce Procedure · VII. Alternatives to Divorce · VIII. Family Violence · IX. Assets · X. Spousal and Child Support · XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact · XII. Children and the Law · XIII. Adoption · XIV. Name Changes · XV. Court Procedures · Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Four: Victims	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Crime Victim Assistance Program · IV. Avenues to Address Crime · V. Victims of Sexual Assault · VI. Victims of Relationship Violence · VII. Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions · X. Trauma Informed Practice and Restorative Justice · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims · XII. Referrals and Follow-up

Chapter Five: Public Complaints	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Review of Administrative Decisions · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints Concerning Police Conduct · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints and Appeals UBC · IX. Complaints and Appeals SFU · X. Complaints Against Other Colleges and Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · XIII. Complaints against other Professionals · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter

Chapter Six: Human Rights	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. BC Human Rights Code · IV. Canadian Human Rights Act · V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act · VI. Rights of the Child · VII. LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings · VIII. Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants · IX. Online Mediations & Hearings

Chapter Seven: Workers' Compensation	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers · IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level · V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits and Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health and Safety Regulations · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. The WCB Fair Practices Office · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Small Claims Flow Chart · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form

Chapters 8-14
Employment Insurance · Employment Law · Creditors and Debtors · Consumer Protection · Auto Insurance (ICBC) · Motor Vehicle Law · Mental Health Law

Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Qualifying for EI · IV. Types of Benefits · V. Benefit Period · VI. Quantifying Benefits · VII. Benefit Entitlement · VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences · IX. Keeping Out of Trouble · X. Timing for Reporting · XI. Overpayment and Collections · XII. Reconsideration · XIII. Social Security Tribunal · XIV. Appeals · XV. Judicial Review · XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter · Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist

Chapter Nine: Employment Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Checklist · IV. Preliminary Matters · V. Employment Issues · VI. Remedies · VII. Strategies and Tips · Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Ten: Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Creditors' Remedies · IV. Debtors' Options · V. Dealing with Debt · Appendix A: Relevant Forms · Appendix B: Examination Checklist

Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Contracts for Sale of Goods · IV. Consumer Protection · V. Direct Sales · VI. Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Forum of Redress · X. Checklist for Consumer Transactions

Chapter Twelve: Auto Insurance (ICBC)	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model) · IV. ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance · V. Seeking Legal Counsel · VI. Disputes with ICBC · VII. When You Can Still Sue · VIII. ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior System) · IX. Limitation on Experts · X. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage

Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Driving Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent of Motor Vehicle Prohibitions · IX. Alcohol and Drug Driving Offences · X. Federal Driving Offences · XI. Provincial Offence of Driving While Prohibited · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines

Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Consent to Medical Treatment · VII. Involuntarily Admitted Patients · VIII. Mental Health Act and Youth · IX. Criminal Code · X. Complaints · XI. References · XII. LSLAP Program Information

Chapters 15-23
Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making · Wills and Estates · Citizenship · Immigration · Landlord and Tenant Rights · Small Claims · Welfare Law · Strata Law · Referrals

Chapter Fifteen: Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Mental Capacity · IV. Substitute Decision Making · V. Adult Guardianship · VI. Adult Abuse and Neglect · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect

Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Making and Executing a Will · IV. Will Mistakes and Alterations · V. Court's Power · VI. Revocation · VII. Wills Variation Claims · VIII. Intestacy · IX. Property · X. Estate Administration · XI. Duties of a Personal Representative · XII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · XIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire · Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary

Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Advantages & Responsibilities of Citizenship · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship · VIII. Proof of Citizenship · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals

Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Immigration Players · IV. Categories of Persons under IRPA · V. Applying for Permanent Residency · VI. Identification for PR · VII. Immigration and Refugee Board · VIII. Loss of PR Status · IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters · X. Removal Orders · XI. Appeals · XII. Offences · XIII. Immigration Issues at Sentencing · XIV. Contacts

Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Residential Tenancy Act & Laws · IV. Tenancy Agreements · V. Moving In & Moving Out · VI. Security Deposits · VII. Repair & Service · VIII. Rent Increase · IX. Tenant's Rights · X. Subletting & Assignment · XI. Termination & Eviction · XII. Dispute Resolution · XIII. Common Law · XIV. Strata & Condos · XV. Assisted Living · XVI. Manufactured Homes · XVII. Guidelines & Resources

Chapter Twenty: Small Claims and the CRT	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial Applications · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · XVIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal

Chapter Twenty One: Welfare Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments and Fraud · VIII. Rates and Payment Issues · IX. Additional Allowances and Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals

Chapter Twenty Two: Strata Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Strata Concept · IV. Strata Plan · V. Common Property and Assets · VI. Governance · VII. Management · VIII. Finances · IX. Collections · X. Bylaws and Rules · XI. Rentals and Accommodations · XII. Privacy · XIII. Insurance · XIV. Repair and Maintenance · XV. Dispute Resolution · XVI. Recourse to the Courts

Chapter Twenty Three: Referrals	I. General · II. Family Law & Women · III. Residential Tenancy · IV. Human Rights · V. Wills & Estates · VI. Immigration & Refugee · VII. Disability · VIII. Employment · IX. Debt · X. Indigenous · XI. Police Complaints · XII. Chinese Language · XIII. Others

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+==Law Students' Legal Advice Manual 48th Edition - 2024==
-[[image:LSLAP_Manual_cover_image.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Cover image for ''LSLAP Manual'']]
+'''Executive Editor: Hannah Orlina'''
-==Law Students' Legal Advice Manual 40TH Edition - 2016==
-'''Executive Editor: Derrick Murphy, 2L'''
+The Greater Vancouver Law Students' Legal Advice Society is a non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of public and private entities to maintain its services to the citizens of the Lower Mainland.
-The Greater Vancouver Law Students' Legal Advice Society is a non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of public and private entities to maintain its services to the
+We give our thanks to our largest contributors, whose generous support allows us to provide legal services to the community:
-citizens of the Lower Mainland.
-We give our thanks to our largest contributors, whose generous support allows us to provide legal services to the community:
+===Contributing Sponsors===
-[[File:LSLAP sponsor logos.jpg|thumbnail|LSLAP's sponsors]]
+* The Law Foundation of British Columbia
+* Government of Canada
+* City of Vancouver
+* City of North Vancouver
+* City of Richmond
+* City of Surrey
 ==Acknowledgments==
-Listed below are the names of the editors and resource persons who were responsible for editing the substantive content of the Manual, and whose efforts made the 2016 edition of the Manual
+Listed below are the names of the editors and resource persons who were responsible for editing the substantive content of the Manual, and whose efforts made the 2024 edition of the Manual possible. The Greater Vancouver Law Students’ Legal Advice Society wishes to thank all contributors and acknowledge their efforts on the Manual. The Editor would also like to thank the Student Executive, Supervising Lawyers, and summer clinicians for assisting with the production and distribution of the Manual.
-possible. The Greater Vancouver Law Students’ Legal Advice Society wishes to thank all contributors and acknowledge their efforts on the Manual. The Editor would also like to thank
-the Student Executive, Supervising Lawyers, and summer clinicians for assisting with the production and distribution of the Manual.
 ===Chapter One: Criminal Law===
-'''Editor:''' Ilhoon Ezra Park, 3L
-'''Resource Person:''' Clinton Bauman, Barrister & Solicitor
+'''Editor:''' Hendry Zhang <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Trevor Martin
 ===Chapter Two: Youth Justice===
-'''Editor:''' Jodie Hartman, 3L
-'''Resource Person:''' Linda L. Selbie MacDonald, Administrative Crown Counsel, Robson Square Youth Court
+'''Editor:''' Erik Brueundl <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Melanie Heathman
 ===Chapter Three: Family Law===
-'''Editor:''' Emma Wilson, 3L
-'''Resource Person:''' Fanda Wu, Barrister & Solicitor, Lindsay Kenney, LLP
+'''Editor:''' Erin Chen <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Chris Wong
+=== Chapter Four: Victims ===
+'''Editor:''' Joseph Chien <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Martin Peters
+=== Chapter Five: Public Complaints ===
+'''Editor:''' Theo Terry <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Douglas King
+=== Chapter Six: Human Rights ===
+'''Editor:''' Erik Bruendl <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Laura Track
+=== Chapter Seven: Workers’ Compensation ===
+'''Editor:''' Connor Hawes <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Christina Knight
+=== Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance ===
+'''Editor:''' Monty Brillinger <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Kevin Love
+=== Chapter Nine: Employment Law ===
+'''Editor:''' Hannah Orlina <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Jonas McKay
+=== Chapter Ten: Creditors’ Remedies and Debtors’ Assistance ===
+'''Editor:''' Cherry Choi <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Aminollah Sabzevari
+=== Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection ===
+'''Editor:''' Cherry Choi <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Matthew Sveinson
+=== Chapter Twelve: Automobile Insurance (ICBC) ===
+'''Editor:''' Nina Bradley <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Meghann Bruneau
+=== Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law ===
+'''Editor:''' Anders Mirabee <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Kyla Lee
+=== Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law ===
+'''Editor:''' Anders Mirabee <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Dante Abbey and Midhath Mahir
+=== Chapter Fifteen: Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making ===
+'''Editor:''' Connor Hawes <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Amalia Szilagyi
+=== Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration ===
+'''Editor:''' Valeriia Laut <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Nicco Bautista
+=== Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship ===
+'''Editor:''' Kirika Blaine <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Laura Schemitsch
+=== Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law ===
+'''Editor:''' Kirika Blaine <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Laura Schemitsch
+=== Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law ===
+'''Editor:''' Joseph Chien <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Zuzana Modrovic and Robert Patterson
+=== Chapter Twenty: Small Claims===
+'''Editor:''' Michael Xu <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Micah Carmody
+=== Chapter Twenty-One: Welfare (Income Assistance) Law ===
+'''Editors:''' Selina Fu <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Alison Ward
+=== Chapter Twenty-Two: Strata Law ===
+'''Editors:''' Dylan Nouri <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Eric Regehr
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Acknowledgments

Chapter One: Criminal Law

Chapter Two: Youth Justice

Chapter Three: Family Law

Chapter Four: Victims

Chapter Five: Public Complaints

Chapter Six: Human Rights

Chapter Seven: Workers’ Compensation

Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance

Chapter Nine: Employment Law

Chapter Ten: Creditors’ Remedies and Debtors’ Assistance

Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection

Chapter Twelve: Automobile Insurance (ICBC)

Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law

Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law

Chapter Fifteen: Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making

Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration

Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship

Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law

Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law

Chapter Twenty: Small Claims

Chapter Twenty-One: Welfare (Income Assistance) Law

Chapter Twenty-Two: Strata Law

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Chapter Two: Youth Justice

Chapter Three: Family Law

Chapter Four: Victims

Chapter Five: Public Complaints

Chapter Six: Human Rights

Chapter Seven: Workers’ Compensation

Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance

Chapter Nine: Employment Law

Chapter Ten: Creditors’ Remedies and Debtors’ Assistance

Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection

Chapter Twelve: Automobile Insurance (ICBC)

Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law

Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law

Chapter Fifteen: Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making

Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration

Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship

Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law

Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law

Chapter Twenty: Small Claims

Chapter Twenty-One: Welfare (Income Assistance) Law

Chapter Twenty-Two: Strata Law

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