CDE Supports You
The practice of criminal law is not particularly kind to young mothers. We want to change that, to the extent we can. That’s why we will extend free subscriptions to moms taking time off for that important time of life. You might not want to keep in touch with criminal law while you’re away – which is perfectly fine! – but if you want to watch or read a bit for a break from time to time, we’re happy to help. Contact us. We will also extend this to fathers taking time off for this reason.
When this project started, we granted free entry to our seminars to anyone who was struggling to find work. That program is now back in business. If you are between jobs or seriously underemployed – get in touch. We might not be able to hire you, but we’ll provide you with some free skills development. Contact us.
We’ve made creative arrangements with lawyers who are starting out or struggling a bit to build a business. If you’re in that boat, contact us. Our goal is to help people become better lawyers. If you want to learn, we’ll try to come up with an arrangement that works for you.
A few years ago, we launched our program for young lawyers from traditionally underrepresented communities in the defence bar, giving away two free Annual Passes for lawyers who have been in practice for less than five years. One was awarded to an Indigenous lawyer in Ontario, and a second to a visible minority lawyer in Alberta. The year after that, we managed to double that offer (1 Indigenous, 2 Visible minorities, 1 LBGTQ+). We bear the brunt of the cost, but Sponsorships are welcome. If you or your firm would like to contribute, let us know.