Advisories Information Session for Internationally Trained Lawyers – Admission in Alberta

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Location: Law Society of Alberta, 700-333 11th Ave SW, Calgary, AB

The Law Society of Alberta, CPLED and the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) invite you to attend an information session for internationally trained lawyers and graduates.

This information session will provide an overview of the steps required to become a lawyer in Alberta, including the role of the NCA, CPLED and the Law Society. Speakers at this information session will include:

  • NCA: Deborah Wolfe, P.Eng., Executive Director
  • CPLED: Lizzie Hayward, Supervisor, PREP Programs, and Alex Walls, Program Coordinator
  • Law Society of Alberta: Grace Ajele, Membership Counsel and Jacqueline Keats, Manager, Membership and Customer Service

There is no cost to attend this event, but pre-registration is required. Please register using this link to confirm your attendance.  Light refreshments will be provided.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/information-session-for-internationally-trained-lawyers-admission-in-ab-tickets-1258639738339?aff=oddtdtcreator

Agenda:

4:00-4:05 p.m.    Introductions    Presenters
4:05-4:35 p.m.    NCA Presentation    Deborah Wolfe
4:35-4:55 p.m.    CPLED Presentation    Lizzie Hayward & Alex Walls
4:55-5:15 p.m.    Law Society of Alberta Presentation   Grace Ajele & Jacqueline Keats
5:15-5:30 p.m.    Q & A Session. All Participants