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Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Zoom 

Registration is open to FACL BC members only. To become a member, please visit faclbc.ca/join. 

Event Description: 

At the FACL BC NCA/LLM Committee, we understand the various struggles that NCA/ LLM CL candidates face in the articling recruitment process. Compared to Canadian law school graduates, who might otherwise have more Canadian work experience, more access and opportunities to networking and career opportunities such as structured recruits, NCA and LLM CL candidates often need to rely on other methods to secure articling positions. 

We are grateful to be joined by Jennifer Lau, current Graduate advisor at UBC’s Allard School of Law, Karen Joy Bation (NCA), founder and lawyer at KJB Law, and Amal Qattan (LLM CL), articling student at Lesperance Mendes Lawyers, to hear about their experiences and advice on job searching strategies, securing articles, and sharing their unique experiences.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm and connect with us on Zoom for an insightful session.

Registration is open to FACL BC members only. To become a member, please visit faclbc.ca/join. 

Panelists:

Jenn Lau

Jenn is the current Graduate Studies Career Advisor at Peter A. Allard School of Law, providing individualized career coaching for Allard’s graduate law students, including those who are internationally trained lawyers or international law school graduates who are completing the National Committee on Accreditation process. Jenn holds a BA (’03) and an LLB (’08) from UBC and was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 2010. Her career includes practice as a litigator and serving as a judicial law clerk at the British Columbia Supreme Court. Jenn is also a founding board member of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers BC. Prior to her current role, Jenn has served in various student services roles at Allard Law for 11 years, including as Director of Career Services, and as Acting Assistant Dean of Students during the spring and summer of 2020. Jenn also spent a number of years as Director of Professional Resources at a national business law firm, where she was involved in all aspects of the recruitment, training, and performance management of the firm’s summer and articling students and associates.

Karen Joy Bation

Karen is currently a lawyer at the Hospital Employees’ Union and the founder of KJB Law Firm, where she specializes in Immigration and Family Law, delivering compassionate and accessible legal services. Raised in Zamboanga del Norte, Karen began her career in government, serving as Municipal Councillor and later as Vice Mayor, where she championed social change and community empowerment. After immigrating to Canada, Karen undertook the NCA exams independently, successfully completing her National Committee on Accreditation process and articled with a downtown Vancouver law firm. Karen is also deeply committed to community building. In 2017, she founded the first Filipino Rotary Club in Canada, fostering leadership and connection within the Filipino community. 

Amal Qattan

Amal is a current articling student at Lesperance Mendes Lawyers and a recent LLM (Common Law) graduate at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Prior to obtaining this graduate masters degree, she established a career as a litigator in the United Arab Emirates with over a decade of experience. She has developed her expertise in commercial litigation with a focus on construction arbitration and is now looking forward to continuing her career path in Vancouver.

Moderated by Tiffany Ng, FACL BC NCA/LLM Committee Member

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.

Join us for a snowshoe stroll at Cypress Mountain Resort on Sunday, January 12 at 12:30 PM.  All are welcome, so feel free to bring your partner, friends and/or family along with you.

Details

• Meeting Point: Snowshoe rental building, Nordic Area | map
  
• Registration: Sign up here on our website 
  
• Tickets: Purchase a snowshoe trail ticket ($22) or a ticket with a rental ($41) directly from Cypress here and complete any required waivers. Note: First-time bookings require a $5 RFID card in addition to your ticket. The RFID is a reloadable card that allows you to load lift tickets or passes straight onto the card. This is a one-time fee and can be re-activated in future seasons. For more information, click here.
  

Notes

• Tickets sell out quickly. If you are interested in this event, we recommend purchasing a ticket directly through Cypress here and registering as soon as possible.  
  
• Information about carpools will be sent out separately
  
• This event is rain or shine, so dress appropriately

Post-Snowshoe Happy Hour / Social

Attendees will also be invited to join a post-snowshoe happy hour.  Open to all FACL BC members, even if you can’t make the snowshoe.

• The Village Taphouse, Park Royal
  
• 4:30 - 6:00 PM (reservation under Akash)
  

This event is hosted by Akash Ray, Baron Hsueh, Catherine Wong, Daniel Liu, Steven Ngo, and Xue Zhang.

See you there!

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.

FACL BC’s Victoria Committee warmly invites law students and lawyers in Greater Victoria to meet and mingle over delicious Indian dishes. Join us for dinner at Kinu on Wednesday, January 15, from 6:30-8:30pm.

The cost includes tax and gratuity and will include a selection of some of the best dishes (with vegan and gluten-free options). Any additional food or drinks will be on your own tab.

Cost: $15 for students, $25 for lawyers

This event has an attendance cap, so make sure you secure your ticket earlier than later. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing an evening of great food and great conversation!

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.
If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.

Welcome to our second in-person Writing Cafe membership event and the first journaling session for 2025 ! This event is designed to help legal professionals explore their heritage, identity, and professional lives through guided writing and reflection. Whether you’re an experienced journaller or trying it out for the first time, this session will offer a supportive space for personal growth, setting goals, and connecting with like-minded individuals.

Event Details:

Join us in person on January 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hanlin Tea House (8328 Capstan Wy Unit 1121, Richmond, BC V6X 4B6) for an inspiring session of reflective journaling. We will be sipping on bubble tea while journaling together. Please note that a minimum purchase of one drink is required to attend the event. 

What to Bring:

A journal, or any writing materials (pen, paper, or laptop). 

Moderators:

• Janice Jua Fujikawa, FACL BC Membership Vice-Chair, Owen Bird Law Corporation

• Jenny Huang, FACL BC President, Blakes

This event has limited capacity, we kindly request that you inform us of any changes to your RSVP as a courtesy to others who may wish to have attended the event. Timely notification of any changes ensures efficient planning and helps us maintain the quality of our events. Please note that unexplained absences or repeated no-shows to FACL BC events may affect your ability to attend future events.

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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.