Pro Bono Students Canada
The oath that lawyers take when admitted to the bar compels them to work for greater justice. This does not mean that they work only for justice when they get paid, but perhaps more idealistically, that they work to create a more just society.
–The Honourable Mr. Justice John C. Major
Pro Bono Students Canada is a national organization founded in 1996 at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Since then, PBSC has established local branches in all twenty Canadian law schools, including the local branch that has served the Fredericton community for more than a decade. Over the years, students from the University of New Brunswick program have completed a wide array of projects with local public interest and non-profit organizations, tribunals, government bodies, and lawyers doing pro bono work. The commitment and hard work of our students have made PBSC a key component of the local public interest and legal communities.
We welcome your interest in and support for our program; if you are interested in getting involved with Pro Bono Students Canada, we are currently accepting both student and organization applications for the 2012-2013 academic year.
PBSC is funded by the Law Foundation of New Brunswick, UNB Law, and McCarthy Tetrault.
