The Law Society of BC worked together with the law societies of Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan to identify, validate and update the competencies needed for entry to legal practice.
These initiatives include the development of the Western Canada Competency Profile (WCCP), a framework of competencies for individuals to demonstrate at entry to legal practice, and conducting a survey of articling students and new lawyers under five years of call, as well as principals, recruiters and those who mentor articling students and new lawyers.
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A foundational document that will inform lawyer training and education in the coming years.
Survey results will inform next steps in addressing ongoing issues with lawyer competence and equity, diversity and inclusion.
The cross-jurisdictional report offers valuable insights and identifies themes across the jurisdictions.