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“Lost Canadians” | Changes in Citizenship Law and Implications for Lawyers

Business Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate / June 7, 2022

Changes in citizenship law over the past decade have led to many people discovering that they are, in fact, Canadian citizens. The implications of these changes are far-reaching and have broad-based implications for lawyers – and not just for those who practice immigration law. Have you ever heard of the “Lost Canadians” in the context …

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Criminal Inadmissibility: Double-Punishment Sentences and Punishment without Charge

Business Law, Criminal Law / June 3, 2022

Criminal convictions can have dire consequences for temporary or permanent residents of Canada. LESA is pleased to announce a new webinar for criminal lawyers and for business immigration lawyers (or lawyers whose clients have business immigration issues), coming this fall. Topics This webinar will address: What criminal convictions make a temporary resident inadmissible from Canada …

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LESA’s Practice Manual Series Available Electronically on the LESA Library

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate, Wills and Estates / March 29, 2022 /

You may have already heard…  we recently launched an all-new LESA Library. This online, comprehensive, and searchable resource provides valuable legal information to Alberta’s lawyers, articling students, and legal support staff.  With the launch of the new LESA Library, and the features and benefits it offers our valued customers, we have decided to transition away …

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Job Posting: Part-Time Law Student at LESA

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, LESA Update, Real Estate, Wills and Estates / April 14, 2022

Update April 14, 2022: Thank you to all who applied. This position has been filled. Become part of an innovative and dynamic organization and help us make a meaningful contribution to the legal profession. The Legal Education Society of Alberta’s (LESA) mission is to serve the spectrum of educational and professional development needs of Alberta’s …

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Job Posting: Staff Lawyer at LESA

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, LESA Update, Real Estate, Wills and Estates / March 25, 2022

Update: Thank you to all who applied for this job posting. The position has now been filled.  Become part of an innovative and dynamic organization and help us make a meaningful contribution to the legal profession. The Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) was founded in 1975 to serve the Alberta legal community. As the primary …

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Kene Ilochonwu – A Mentor and Leader in the Alberta Legal Profession

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Practice Management, Real Estate, Wills and Estates / February 25, 2022

As a mentor and leader in the Alberta legal profession, Kene Ilochonwu is dedicated to making a difference. Born and raised in Nigeria, Kene obtained his law degree from Nigeria and was called to the Nigerian Bar. He subsequently obtained a Master of Laws degree (LL.M) from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, before moving to …

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Principal Training Course

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, LESA Update, Real Estate, Wills and Estates / February 4, 2022

              LESA has been working with the Law Society of Alberta on the development of a mandatory Principal Training Course. This course is now available for all Alberta lawyers. While this course is mandatory for lawyers who wish to take on the role of principal, those who are working …

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Strategies to Guide Your Commercial Litigation Practice

Business Law, Civil Litigation / January 28, 2022

If you are new to the area of commercial litigation, or if you are wanting to revisit the basics to develop strategies to guide your commercial litigation practice, this program is for you. Knowing how to navigate commercial disputes requires that you consider more than just the legal issues in a case. In our upcoming full-day …

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How to Navigate the LESA Library

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Practice Management, Real Estate, Specialized Areas of Law, Wills and Estates / November 29, 2022 /

Learn to navigate the LESA Library with ease. If you are new to the LESA Library, or if you are a seasoned subscriber and wish to learn a little more about how you can effectively search and find materials on the LESA Library, this post is for you. Scroll below for tips and pointers to …

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