About Street Law
Street Law is a global initiative for free public legal education. It is usually delivered to schools and/or community groups by legal professionals or law students. It is meant to empower people by informing them about the law, legal systems and human rights through engaging sessions. TCAS is holding a series of Street Law Workshops to support older and younger adults in intergenerational venues to better understand the law in important areas of life (e.g. estate planning and powers of attorney).
Upcoming Workshops
Past Workshops
Street Law Workshop: Creating a Lasting Legacy Through Estates Planning
The Trent Centre for Aging & Society, led by Elenor Marano, hosted a Street Law Workshop on estate planning on June 7th at Traill College that covered wills and powers of attorney (POA), stressing their importance in managing assets and care. With only about 30% of Canadians having a comprehensive plan, the workshop highlighted that without a will, provincial laws dictate estate distribution, and without a POA, individuals can be vulnerable if incapacitated. The event used collage-making, humour, and a musical performance by singer-songwriter Missy Knott (Curve Lake) to engage participants in legal knowledge to secure their futures
Watch the Global News story here:
Read more about the first Street Law Workshop on page 12 of the Spring/Summer Newsletter!
