University of Calgary

Law Links

Here is a listing of law-related links that you may find useful:

ABlawg - UofC Faculty of Law's blog on developments in Alberta Law

Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre - Canadian non-governmental, non-profit organization that works to promote awareness among Albertans about civil liberties and human rights through research and education.

Alberta Courts - Information on the Alberta court system

Alberta Justice - Information on the justice system in Alberta

Alberta Law Reform Institute - Delivers law reform proposals through specific projects

Alberta Law Society Library - Dedicated to facilitating access to legal information for Albertans

Bennett Jones Law Library - Dedicated to supporting the teaching and research needs of the Faculty of Law, and fulfills the legal information needs of other campus users, the legal profession, and the general public

Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch - Alberta branch of the CBA.

Canadian Bar Association - Dedicated to improving the law, administration of justice, promoting access to justice, equality in the profession and justice system, and representing the legal profession nationally and internationally

Canadian Forum of Civil Justice - Dedicated to bringing people together in order to promote a civil justice system that is accessible, fair and efficient

Canadian Institute of Resources Law - The leading national centre of expertise on legal and policy issues relating to Canada's natural resources

Canadian Legal Information Institute - Dedicated to making Canadian law accessible for free over the interenet

Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family - Dedicated to undertaking and promoting interdisciplinary research, education, and publication on issues related to law and the family.

Career Services, Faculty of Law - Acts as a liaison between students and the legal community

Department of Justice Canada - Responsible for providing policy and program advice and direction through the development of the legal content of bills, regulations and guidelines, and for litigating civil cases by or on behalf of the federal Crown and for providing legal advice to federal law enforcement agencies and other government departments

Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy - Provides leadership and coordination for developing and implementing energy- and environment-related initiatices at the UofC; the law school is a partner Faculty of ISEEE

Law Society of Alberta - Dedicated to serving and protecting the public interest

Legal Education Society of Alberta - Learning tools, resources and opportunities for lawyers

Pro Bono Law Alberta - Creating and promoting pro bono opportunitites for Alberta lawyers  

School of Policy Studies - The school at the Uof C is a hub of ideas, innovations and advice for leaders and policy makers around the world; the law school is a partner faculty of the School of Policy Studies

Supreme Court of Canada - The highest court in Canada, and the final court of appeal in the Canadian justice system