On Thursday, March 10 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PST), you are invited to join a virtual discussion on Legal Aid Work in the 21^st Century. This event will be hosted by three local lawyers with a wealth of experience in this area – Kelly Melnyk, John Gustafson, and Kathy Kendall.

Kelly Melnyk is the supervising lawyer for the Community Legal Clinic at TRU, John Gustafson is a long time criminal legal aid lawyer who practices here in Kamloops, and Kathy Kendall is a well-known family legal aid lawyer in Kamloops as well.

This virtual discussion will be a great opportunity to connect with experienced leaders in this area. Discussion topics will depend on the participants but may include areas like:

• The future in legal aid work
• Advice for new lawyers interested in this field
• The many facets of legal aid work
• Challenges and opportunities
• And any other questions based on your interest. 

If you are a student or community member who is interested in joining this discussion sign up below. After signing up, you will receive more information and a link to join the virtual discussion.