GEN 05: Non-Lawyers Appearing for Clients in Court

  • November 17, 2023

Effective date: 17 November 2023
GEN 05

Purpose
The objective of this practice direction is to outline the limitations and process for designated paralegals, non-lawyer agents, and proponents in the Law Society of British Columbia’s (the “Law Society”) Innovation Sandbox (“non-lawyers”) to make a request to appear for clients in Provincial Court.

Application
This practice direction applies to all court locations in the Province.

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