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This section is about finding legal information that is reliable, up to date and understandable. Knowing where to find such information is an important first step. | This section is about finding legal information that is reliable, up to date and understandable. Knowing where to find such information is an important first step. | ||
==Find | ==Find legal information online== | ||
A good starting point is [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/ Clicklaw], a website that helps you find legal information on everyday legal topics. The information found through Clicklaw is produced by trusted organizations such as the [http://www.cbabc.org/Home Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch], [http://www.lss.bc.ca/ Legal Services Society] and [http://www.lss.bc.ca/ TRAC Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre] and is: | A good starting point is [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/ Clicklaw], a website that helps you find legal information on everyday legal topics. The information found through Clicklaw is produced by trusted organizations such as the [http://www.cbabc.org/Home Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch], [http://www.lss.bc.ca/ Legal Services Society] and [http://www.lss.bc.ca/ TRAC Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre] and is: | ||
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==Find | ==Find legal information booklets and other print information== | ||
Most legal information booklets are available electronically on [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/ Clicklaw]. Publications can be printed from the online version, or they can be ordered. For information on how to order print copies of booklets, brochures or pamphlets, check the inside or back cover. Or, check the website of the organization that produces the information. | Most legal information booklets are available electronically on [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/ Clicklaw]. Publications can be printed from the online version, or they can be ordered. For information on how to order print copies of booklets, brochures or pamphlets, check the inside or back cover. Or, check the website of the organization that produces the information. | ||
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==Select | ==Select legal information== | ||
You can help your client select the information that is best suited for them. Print information in other languages, if available, may be helpful as a starting point. Clients need to know the amount of legal information available in other languages is limited. If your client has access to a computer, perhaps an online video would be best, or reading information online. | You can help your client select the information that is best suited for them. Print information in other languages, if available, may be helpful as a starting point. Clients need to know the amount of legal information available in other languages is limited. If your client has access to a computer, perhaps an online video would be best, or reading information online. | ||