Access to Justice Week BC: February 2 to 6, 2026

Across BC, access to justice is being challenged by economic pressures and social inequities, especially for those who are facing complex or cumulative legal problems. This year’s theme for Access to Justice Week is “From Challenges to Possibilities: Reimagining Access to Justice,” which will examine how these difficulties can offer opportunities to transform what justice looks like. Speakers will explore how research, practice and innovation work together to better understand the outcomes of our legal system and to identify models that can more effectively support those in need.

The five-day event, organized annually by Access to Justice BC, is an opportunity for law students, educators, community advocates and the legal profession to engage in meaningful dialogue about how to improve the justice system and how to integrate access to justice efforts into our daily work. 

There are opportunities to attend in-person or virtual events taking place from February 2 to 6, to engage with the access to justice movement. Topics this year include:

• integrating access to justice work in private practice;
• how courts and tribunals are working with self-represented litigants who use artificial intelligence tools;
• strengthening public legal education;
• restorative routes to justice; and
• the future of justice and access to justice. 

Event listings can be found on the Access to Justice BC website.