2017-18 Annual Report
The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission’s 2017-18 Annual Report is now available on our website and can be found here: 2017-18 Annual Report
Entries by Lisa Stokkeskog
Racial Profiling/Street Checks Survey | Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is seeking input from HRM residents on their experiences with the police practice of street checks and racial profiling. Nova Scotia Legal Aid would strongly encourage the public and any HRM staff to participate in this important work. Results from this survey will be incorporated in the report of […]
Staff Lawyer Position – Dartmouth Criminal Office
STAFF LAWYER POSITION NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID DARTMOUTH CRIMINAL OFFICE Position: Staff Lawyer position in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia practicing criminal and social justice law. This is an eighteen month (18) contract position. Qualifications: Successful candidate must be a practicing, insured member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society with a thorough understanding […]
NSLA Indigenous Social Worker at Native Council of Nova Scotia AGM
Pictured is Crystal Hill, Indigenous Social Worker, at the Native Council of Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting in Truro on September 15, 2018. By attending the AGM of the NCNS, Crystal was able to connect with the off-reserve Indigenous population across the Province. This was an opportunity made available to Crystal through developed networks at […]
Staff Lawyer Position – Truro
STAFF LAWYER POSITION NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID TRURO Position: Staff Lawyer position in Truro, Nova Scotia, practicing family and social justice law. This is an eighteen month (18) contract position to cover a secondment. Qualifications: Successful candidate must be a practicing, insured member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society with a […]
Mental Health Court – Dartmouth
Are you wondering how the Mental Health Court Program in Dartmouth works? Here is a great story by CBC The National which aired on September 25, 2018: https://www.cbc.ca/news/thenational/canada-s-mental-health-courts-how-they-work-and-why-they-exist-1.4838785
Staff Lawyer Position – Sydney
STAFF LAWYER POSITION NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID SYDNEY Position: Staff Lawyer position in Sydney, Nova Scotia practicing criminal and social justice law. This is a contract position with the potential of permanency. Qualifications: Successful candidate must be a practicing, insured member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society with a thorough understanding […]
Halifax Connects
Nova Scotia Legal Aid (NSLA) participated again this year in Halifax Connects. The event took place on Sunday, September 9th from 9:00 am-2:00 pm at Halifax Citadel. The event is organized by Shelter NS who brings together more than 200 volunteers and 30 plus community organizations and businesses to offer a day of caring and […]
Robert Currie – Schulich School of Law News Article: “Schulich Law Professor Rob Currie is back in the classroom after a ‘socially useful’ sabbatical”
Below please find a link to a great story about Professor Robert Currie who spent time with Nova Scotia Legal Aid during his sabbatical from Schulich School of Law. Rob spent his time working with Roger Burrill and Lee Seshagiri of our Appeals Division. It was great having him on the team. https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2018/09/06/schulich_law_professor_rob_currie_is_back_in_the_classroom_after_a_successful_sabbatical.html
Staff Lawyer Position – Bridgewater
STAFF LAWYER POSITION NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID BRIDGEWATER Position: Staff Lawyer position in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia practicing criminal and social justice law. This is an eighteen month (18) contract position to cover Maternity Leave. Qualifications: Successful candidate must be a practicing, insured member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society with a thorough […]