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On November 28, 2016 BC's new ''[[Societies Act]]'' came into effect. Thousands of BC non-profits and member-run societies need to transition to the new Act, and be in compliance. Clicklaw Wikibooks has two new resources to assist:
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A special 40th edition of the ''[[LSLAP Manual|Law Students' Legal Advice Manual]]'' was printed and shipped to public libraries this summer with the aid of Courthouse Libraries BC's [http://www.bclawmatters.ca LawMatters program]. The ''[[LSLAP Manual]]'' features detailed information direct from the internal manual that UBC law students consult when helping people through their [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/organization/helpmap/1010 legal clinics]. Students and supervising lawyers review the ''[[LSLAP Manual]]'' annually. At nearly 1,000 printed pages, the ''[[LSLAP Manual]]'' is the largest Clicklaw Wikibook yet!</div>
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Revision as of 17:57, 22 September 2017

Clicklaw Wikibooks

LSLAP Manual
⭐ The reference manual used by law students giving legal advice in British Columbia.


JP Boyd on Family Law
A practical, in-depth, plain-language manual of family law and divorce law in British Columbia.


Dial-A-Law
Scripts from the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch written by lawyers and covering over 130 legal topics.


Legal Help for British Columbians
Quick answers and BC legal referral information for common legal troubles.


Scams to Avoid
From People's Law School, a resource for British Columbians on how to spot and guard against scams that try to trick you out of your money.


Legal Issues in Residential Care
From Seniors First BC, an in-depth legal handbook for seniors & their advocates.


Tenant Survival Guide
From TRAC, a legal resource on residential tenancy law for tenants.


A Death in Your Family
From People's Law School, a resource on what to do when a loved one dies.


Consumer Law Essentials
From People's Law School, a resource for consumers on how to protect yourself when you buy something or hire someone to perform a service.


Transitioning an Existing Society
From Drew Jackson, a resource for non-profits transitioning under the new Act.


Societies Act FAQs
From Law for Non Profits, Q&A about compliance, key documents and transitioning under the new Act.


Driving in BC
From People's Law School, a legal resource for new drivers.


Learning about the Law Wikibook
From People's Law School, a general resource to help readers understand their legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law.


Human Trafficking in Canada
From People's Law School, general information for anyone who wants to learn more about the crime of human trafficking.


Paying Taxes in BC
From People's Law School, a guide for newcomers and new taxpayers who want to know about their tax obligations.


Workplace Bullying and Harassment
From People's Law School, information on what workers, employers, and supervisors need to know and do, and where you can get help or more information around workplace bullying and harassment.


Being an Executor
From People's Law School, practical information about acting as an executor under BC's new Wills, Estates and Succession Act.


Family Violence and Abuse
From People's Law School, information on forms of abuse, legal protection options and the criminal court process.


Writing Your Will
From People's Law School, information for people who want to know more about wills under BC's new Wills, Estates and Succession Act.


Power of Attorney
From People's Law School, information for people who want to know what a power of attorney is, who can act as one, and what their powers and duties are in BC.


Child Support in BC
From People's Law School, basic information about child support in BC.


Child Protection in BC
From People's Law School, a resource about what parents are legally required to do to care for their children and where to go for help if you are unable to care for your children.


Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information
From Courthouse Libraries BC, a how-to for legal research and representing yourself in court in British Columbia.


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Featured on Clicklaw Wikibooks

LSLAP Manual
A special 40th edition of the Law Students' Legal Advice Manual was printed and shipped to public libraries this summer with the aid of Courthouse Libraries BC's LawMatters program. The LSLAP Manual features detailed information direct from the internal manual that UBC law students consult when helping people through their legal clinics. Students and supervising lawyers review the LSLAP Manual annually. At nearly 1,000 printed pages, the LSLAP Manual is the largest Clicklaw Wikibook yet!

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