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Chapters
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: Sample Information · Appendix B: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix C: Sample Diversion Letter · 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. Avenues to Address Crime · IV. Crime Victim Assistance Program · 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. Indigenous Complainants · VII. Online Mediations & Hearings · VIII. LSLAP's Role · IX. Rights of the Child
7. Workers' Compensation · I. Introduction · II. Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to 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. Return-To-Work & Re-Employment · XIII. Appeals · XIV. Health and Safety Regulations · XV. Assessments of Employers · XVI. WCB Fair Practices Office · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Claims Process 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. List of Factors to Consider · 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. BPCPA - Consumer Contracts · 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 (Current Model) · IV. Optional Insurance (Current Model) · V. Seeking Legal Counsel · VI. Disputes with ICBC · VII. When You Can Still Sue · VIII. Accidents Before May 2021 · IX. Intro to Autoplan (Prior Model) · X. Limitation on Experts under Autoplan (Prior Model) · XI. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage (Prior Model) · XII. LSLAP Program Information
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. Prohibitions by Superintendent · IX. Alcohol & Drug Driving Offences · X. Federal Driving Offences · XI. Provincial Driving While Prohibited Offences · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles & Motor Assisted Cycles · 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
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. Immigration Players · III. Governing Legislation & Resources · 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. Rights of Entry & Privacy · 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 Judgment · 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 · Appendix M: LSLAP Program Information
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
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Law Students' Legal Advice Manual 49th Edition - 2025

Executive Editor: Jang Hyun (Jerome) Kim

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 Surrey
Alfonso Chen, Taylor Janis Workplace Law

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 2025 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: Arden Jansen
Resource Person: Kyla Lee

Chapter Two: Youth Justice

Editor: David Darbinian
Resource Person: Trevor Martin

Chapter Three: Family Law

Editor: Jang Hyun (Jerome) Kim
Resource Person: Talia Magder

Chapter Four: Victims

Editor: Anders Mirabee
Resource Person: Justine Davidson

Chapter Five: Public Complaints

Editor: Mia Gill
Resource Person: Douglas King

Chapter Six: Human Rights

Editor: Muhammad Salyani
Resource Person: Laura Track

Chapter Seven: Workers’ Compensation

Editor: Sean Deacon
Resource Person: Jessica Johnson

Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance

Editor: Victoria Li
Resource Person: Kevin Love

Chapter Nine: Employment Law

Editor: Emily Zou
Resource Person: Jonas McKay

Chapter Ten: Creditors’ Remedies and Debtors’ Assistance

Editor: Sean Deacon
Resource Person: Aminollah Sabzevari

Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection

Editor: Isaac Waller
Resource Person: Matthew Sveinson

Chapter Twelve: Automobile Insurance (ICBC)

Editor: Emily Ngo
Resource Person: Meghann Bruneau

Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law

Editor: Emily Ngo
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: Molly McVean
Resource Person: Amalia Szilagyi

Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration

Editor: VIctoria Li
Resource Person: Nicco Bautista

Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship

Editor: Mia Gill
Resource Person: Laura Schemitsch

Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law

Editor: Muhammad Salyani
Resource Person: Laura Schemitsch

Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law

Editor: David Darbinian
Resource Person: Zuzana Modrovic

Chapter Twenty: Small Claims

Editor: Annika Thornton
Resource Person: Micah Carmody

Chapter Twenty-One: Welfare (Income Assistance) Law

Editors: Brigham Yang
Resource Person: Alison Ward and Manjeet Chana

Chapter Twenty-Two: Strata Law

Editors: Alan Phuong
Resource Person: Eric Regehr

LSLAP Manual

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapters 1-7
Criminal Law · Youth Justice · Family Law · Victims · Public Complaints · Human Rights · Worker's 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: Sample Information · Appendix B: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix C: Sample Diversion Letter · 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. Avenues to Address Crime · IV. Crime Victim Assistance Program · 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. Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants · VII. Online Mediations & Hearings · VIII. LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings · IX. Rights of the Child

Chapter Seven: Workers' Compensation	I. Introduction · II. Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to 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. Return-To-Work & Re-Employment · XIII. Appeals · XIV. Health and Safety Regulations · XV. Assessments of Employers · XVI. WCB Fair Practices Office · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Claims Process 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. List of Factors to Consider · 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. BPCPA - Consumer Contracts · 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. Accidents Before May 2021 · IX. Intro to Autoplan (Prior Model) · X. Limitation on Experts under Autoplan (Prior Model) · XI. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage (Prior Model) · XII. LSLAP Program Information

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. Prohibitions by Superintendent · 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 · 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

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. Immigration Players · III. Governing Legislation and Resources · 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. Rights of Entry & Privacy · 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 Judgment · 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 · Appendix M: LSLAP Program Information

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 49th Edition - 2025==
-==Law Students' Legal Advice Manual 40th Edition - 2016==
+'''Executive Editor: Jang Hyun (Jerome) Kim'''
-'''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===
-===Contributors===
+* The Law Foundation of British Columbia
-[[File:LSLAP sponsor logos.jpg|LSLAP's sponsors]]
+* Government of Canada
+* City of Vancouver
+* City of North Vancouver
+* City of Surrey
+* Alfonso Chen, Taylor Janis Workplace Law
 ==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 2025 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:''' Arden Jansen <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Kyla Lee
 ===Chapter Two: Youth Justice===
-'''Editor:''' Jodie Hartman, 3L
-'''Resource Person:''' Linda L. Selbie MacDonald, Administrative Crown Counsel, Robson Square Youth Court
+'''Editor:''' David Darbinian <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Trevor Martin
 ===Chapter Three: Family Law===
-'''Editor:''' Emma Wilson, 3L
-'''Resource Person:''' Fanda Wu, Barrister & Solicitor, Lindsay Kenney, LLP
+'''Editor:''' Jang Hyun (Jerome) Kim <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Talia Magder
 === Chapter Four: Victims ===
-'''Editor:''' Ming Lin, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Anders Mirabee <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Justine Davidson
-'''Resource Persons:''' Rosalind Currie, Director, Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch, Ministry of Justice
-=== Chapter Five: Public Complaint Procedures ===
-'''Editor:''' Ming Lin, 2L
+=== Chapter Five: Public Complaints ===
-'''Resource Person:''' Douglas King, Pivot Legal Society
+'''Editor:''' Mia Gill <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Douglas King
 === Chapter Six: Human Rights ===
-'''Editor:''' Alisyn Burns, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Muhammad Salyani <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Laura Track
-'''Resource Person:''' Dan Soiseth, Community Legal Assistance Society
 === Chapter Seven: Workers’ Compensation ===
-'''Editor:''' Carl da Luz, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Sean Deacon <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Jessica Johnson
-'''Resource Person:''' Janet Patterson, Barrister & Solicitor
 === Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance ===
-'''Editor:''' Andrew Peng, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Victoria Li <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Kevin Love
-'''Resource Person:''' Kevin Love, Community Legal Assistance Society
 === Chapter Nine: Employment Law ===
-'''Editor:''' Isaac Won, 3L
+'''Editor:''' Emily Zou <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Jonas McKay
-'''Resource Person:''' Jonas McKay, Hamilton Howell Bain & Gould
 === Chapter Ten: Creditors’ Remedies and Debtors’ Assistance ===
-'''Editor:''' Erica Chow, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Sean Deacon <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Aminollah Sabzevari
-'''Resource Persons:''' Monica Loeppky, Improvement Officer, Credit Counselling Society; Debora Kwasnicky, D. Kwasnicky and Associates Inc.
 === Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection ===
-'''Editor:''' Jessica Qiu, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Isaac Waller <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Matthew Sveinson
-'''Resource Person:''' Mitch Dermer, Stevens Virgin
 === Chapter Twelve: Automobile Insurance (ICBC) ===
-'''Editor:''' Jordan Schroeder, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Emily Ngo <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Meghann Bruneau
-'''Resource Person:''' Derek Mah, Murphy Battista LLP
 === Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law ===
-'''Editor:''' Matthew Scott, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Emily Ngo <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Kyla Lee
-'''Resource Person:''' Cathryn Waker, Mickelson & Whysall
 === Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law ===
-'''Editor:''' Derrick Murphy, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Anders Mirabee <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Dante Abbey and Midhath Mahir
-'''Resource Person:''' Diane Nielsen, Community Legal Assistance Society
 === Chapter Fifteen: Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making ===
-'''Editor:''' Kenneth Soe, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Molly McVean <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Amalia Szilagyi
-'''Resource Person:''' Kathleen Cunningham, Executive Director, BC Law Institute
-=== Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estates ===
-'''Editor:''' Graeme Pugh, LLM CL
+=== Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration ===
-'''Resource Person:''' Mark Dorner, Barrister & Solicitor, Boyle & Company; Richard Wenner, Barrister & Solicitor
+'''Editor:''' VIctoria Li <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Nicco Bautista
 === Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship ===
-'''Editor:''' Alexei Paish, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Mia Gill <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Laura Schemitsch
-'''Resource Person:''' Tim Bailey, Elgin, Cannon & Associates
 === Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law ===
-'''Editor:''' Alexei Paish, 2L
+'''Editor:''' Muhammad Salyani <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Laura Schemitsch
-'''Resource Person:''' Tim Bailey, Elgin, Cannon & Associates
 === Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law ===
-'''Editor:''' Matthew Scott, 2L
+'''Editor:''' David Darbinian <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Zuzana Modrovic
-'''Resource Person:''' Joshua Prowse, Community Legal Assistance Society; Juliana Dalley, Community Legal Assistance Society
+=== Chapter Twenty: Small Claims===
-=== Chapter Twenty: Small Claims ===
+'''Editor:''' Annika Thornton <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Micah Carmody
-'''Editor:''' Jon del Castillo, 2L
+=== Chapter Twenty-One: Welfare (Income Assistance) Law ===
-'''Resource Person:''' Paul Mendes, Lesperance Mendes Law
+'''Editors:''' Brigham Yang <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Alison Ward and Manjeet Chana
-=== Chapter Twenty-One: Welfare (Income Assistance) Law ===
+=== Chapter Twenty-Two: Strata Law ===
-'''Editors:''' Nicholas Grabe, 2L
+'''Editors:''' Alan Phuong <br/>
+'''Resource Person:''' Eric Regehr
-'''Resource Person:''' Alison Ward, Community Legal Assistance Society
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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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LSLAP Manual Introduction Acknowledgements: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 20:42, 10 November 2025

Law Students' Legal Advice Manual 49th Edition - 2025

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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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