IN-PERSON MEETING | Behind the Bench: Associate Judge Shadowing - Vancouver
This meeting is being hosted by the Young Lawyers Section.
| Speakers: |
Associate Judge Lawrence Robinson, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Associate Judge Sandra L. Dick, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Associate Judge Terry C. Vos, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Associate Judge Amy Peck, Supreme Court of British Columbia |
| Agenda: |
Pre-Session Dinner with the Associate Judges
Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:00pm (PT)
Choose One:
Associate Judge Shadowing - Day 1
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:30am-4:30pm
Shadow Debrief - Day 1
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30-5:30pm
Associate Judge Shadowing - Day 2
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:30am-4:30pm
Shadow Debrief - Day 2
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30-5:30pm
Associate Judge Shadowing - Day 3
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30am-4:30pm
Shadow Debrief - Day 3
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30-5:30pm
Associate Judge Shadowing - Day 4
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:30am-4:30pm
Shadow Debrief - Day 4
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:30-5:30pm
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| Dinner Location: |
Steamworks, Harbour View Room, 375 Water St. Vancouver BC, V6B 5C6 |
| Associate Judge Shadowing Location: |
Supreme Court of British Columbia, 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver BC, V6Z 2E1 |
| Registration Fee: |
CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $95 (+ GST)
Don't have a CBA account? Create a non-member account to register! |
| Meal Fee: |
$65 (+ GST)
Pre-Session Dinner: Plated Meal
Drinks: À la carte
Session Day Lunch: Brown Bag |
| CPD Hours: |
1.50 hour |
You are invited to join Associate Judge Shadowing Sessions in Kelowna, Vancouver, and New Westminster. All new lawyers, articling students, and law students are welcome.
Attend an informal dinner Associate Judge Lawrence Robinson, Associate Judge Sandra L. Dick, Associate Judge Terry C. Vos, and Associate Judge Amy Peck, to connect and discuss next steps for the days ahead. During the shadow day, you will have the opportunity to observe chambers proceedings as a "fly on the wall" and gain insight into the do’s and don’ts of attending Chambers. This valuable experience offers a chance to expand your professional toolkit and strengthen your litigation skills for future applications.
The Associate Judges will lead a debrief at the end of the day, giving attendees the space to ask questions and gain deeper understanding of decisions made throughout the session.
Registration is limited. Registrants are required to be available for the dinner, along with the selected Shadowing Session date.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event is being hosted from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This meeting is for lawyers, judges, articling students & law students only.
If you are a non-lawyer working in a field related to this meeting, please contact sections@cbabc.org to request attendance. Attendance is granted to non-lawyers on a case by case basis.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please add any accommodation requests you have to the notes of your registration. Wheelchair accessibility, gender-neutral washrooms, and allergies will be accommodated based on venue availability.
We welcome suggestions for enhancing the inclusiveness of our activities. Please contact if you have any questions or recommendations.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Remote attendance is available for this event. Please see the registration page here.
