Criminal Defence Attorney Talk with Amy Lind

Criminal Defence Attorney Talk with Amy Lind

Amy Lind is a criminal defence attorney practicing with Liberty Law in Edmonton Alberta. For 10 years she has focused on ensuring that all persons, regardless of wealth or status, are given a fair trial. With a background in Fine Arts and Sociology, she sees the value in a strong community connection and seeks to bring her love of theatre together with justice work. Amy has represented individuals at all levels of Court and all levels of charges from theft unders to homicides. Amy taught at the University of Alberta Law school for a number of years and is often brought back as a guest speaker.

Description

Lawyers and Quebec notaries advise clients on legal matters, represent clients before administration boards and draw up legal documents such as contracts and wills. Lawyers also plead cases, represent clients before tribunals and conduct prosecutions in courts of law. Lawyers are employed in law firms and prosecutor's offices. Quebec notaries are employed in notary offices. Both lawyers and Quebec notaries are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments and various business establishments or they may be self-employed. Articling students are included in this unit group.

Job Forecast

As job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2019-2028 period, the balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue over the projection period.

Employment Requirements

Two to three years of undergraduate studies or, in Quebec, completion of a college program and a bachelor's degree from a recognized law school and successful completion of the bar examination and completion of articling are required. Licensing by the provincial or terr torial law society is required.

Notaries (Quebec) A bachelor's degree from a recognized law school and a Diploma of Notarial Law (D.D.N.) or A master's degree of law with specialization in notarial law and A 32-week vocational training program are required.

Registration with the Corporation of Notaries is required.

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