Duty Counsel Day in the Classroom - Download Your Kit

Duty Counsel Day in the Classroom Kit

October 27 is Duty Counsel Day. Initiated by Canada’s legal aid associations, this is a day to create awareness of Duty Counsel — legal aid lawyers who give free, on-the-spot legal advice in family, criminal and immigration cases for people living in Canada.

Deliver informative, curriculum-based lessons based on the role of duty counsel in the Canadian justice system. Our free lesson library is full of ideas you can download and use for your classroom or virtual classroom.

How it works

Step 1

Download classroom materials.

Step 2

Check for additional resources
in your province or territory.

Step 3

Learn about legal aid duty counsel and have fun.

Curriculum Resources

Slide deck

Contains videos, basic legal terms, and a feedback survey.

Mock court activity

A sample scenario and complete how-to guide.

Province Specific Resources

Select a tab below to view relevant materials for your province.

Alberta

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British Columbia

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Manitoba

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New Brunswick

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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Northwest Territories

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Nova Scotia

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Nunavut

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Ontario

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Prince Edward Island

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Quebec

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Saskatchewan

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Yukon

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Questions or Issues?

Please contact communications@legalaid.ab.ca for assistance

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