The UBC_Law_code_of_conduct created with loving care by the Law Student Ethics Committee, comprised of volunteers from the student body. We aimed to create an aspirational code of conduct that captures the particular conduct we value as law students.  We will be asking the student body to vote to adopt this code of conduct at the LSS referendum on Tuesday, March 20th, at 12:30-2:00p.m. If you have any questions email ubc.law.ethics@gmail.com.

Many of our courses are taught by dedicated adjunct faculty who donate their minimal free time to teach our classes. In recognition of their work, the LSS annually presents one adjunct faculty member with the Adam Albright Award for Outstanding Teaching by an Adjunct Professor. Recipients of this award are both nominated and selected by students.

Nominations will be open until March 23rd at 4 p.m. and require the signature of two students, as well as a brief explanation of why they feel the nominee deserves the award.

Nominations may be made by filling out the 2011-2012 Adam Albright Award Normination Form and returning it to the LSS Office or by emailing it to bryan.badali@gmail.com

Show your support for our dedicated adjunct faculty and get your nominations in today!

****2012 LSS ELECTION INFORMATION****
NOMINATIONS Nominations for the LSS Executive, Academic Issues Council, Student Affairs Council, Careers Committee and Valedictorian will open on February 27th, 2012. Nomination forms will be available on Monday, February 27th and will be found on the LSS Election Bulletin Board, located by the forum. A legible e-mail address and the signatures of 10 UBC Law students will be required for a nomination to be valid. Completed nomination forms are to be posted on the LSS Bulletin Board. Nomination forms should not be posted before Monday, February 27th. Nominations will close at 5 PM on Friday, March 2nd, 2012.

CAMPAIGNING POSTERING AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED AND/OR ELECTRONIC CAMPAIGN MATERIALS IS NOT PERMITTED. THIS INCLUDES EMAIL, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND ALL OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA. If you are a candidate please advise your friends that they also cannot campaign for you. Any candidate who violates these rules may be disqualified. Each student will have the choice of emailing a poster (black and white) to Eric Gauf at eric.gauf@gmail.com, by 5pm on Friday, March 2nd, which will be posted on the LSS Election bulletin board, or making their own black and white 8.5 x 11 inch poster, which can only be posted once on the LSS Election bulletin board after 5pm on Friday, March 2nd. SPEECHES Election speeches for contested positions will be held at the Rock the Vote event on Tuesday March 6th, 2011. Details will be confirmed. VOTING Voting will begin on Tuesday, March 6th, and will run until Friday, March 9th.
Voting must be done in person at the polling station. The polling station will be open after the speeches on Tuesday and will open between 10am and 3:00pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday beside the central stairwell in Allard Hall.
Only third year students can vote for the Valedictorian. For all other positions, voting is open to all UBC Law students.
Election results will be announced on Friday March 9th, 2012 at the Democracy Bzzr Up.

CHIEF RETURNING OFFICER
The Chief Returning Officer is Eric Gauf, and the Deputy Returning Officer is Sara Hopkins.. Note that any future rules and discipline for any rules broken may be decided by the CRO as necessary in his or her absolute discretion.

POSITIONS

**Executive Positions**

PRESIDENT- The LSS President represents all LSS members, leads the LSS Executive, and sits as a non-voting member on the two main student government bodies- The Student Affairs Council (SAC) and the Academic Issues Council (AIC). The President’s duties include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows: a. serve as the Chair for the LSS Executive, supervise all aspects of its activities and ensure it operates effectively; b. prepare an agenda for LSS Executive meetings; c. call regular meetings of the LSS Executive and book facilities for those meetings; d. cast the deciding vote in the event of a tied result of any LSS Executive vote on any matter; e. oversee the general affairs of the LSS and ensure that each LSS Officer fulfills the duties of his or her job; f. in co-ordination with the LSS Executive, serve as a liaison between the students and the administration, bringing students’ concerns to the attention of the Dean, Associate Dean, or Assistant Dean; g. respond to all formal external lawsuits against the LSS, AIC and SAC; and
h. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive. For further inquiries please contact Martin McGregor at martinlmcgregor@yahoo.ca

VP ACADEMIC- The VP Academic is the Chair of the Academic Issues Council and a member of the LSS Executive. His/her duties include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows (note that minor changes to these duties have been proposed): a. serve as the Chair of AIC, supervise all aspects of AIC activities and ensure it operates effectively; b. introduce newly elected representatives to the faculty at the first Faculty Council meeting after an election; c. generally supervise all aspects of AIC’s activities and ensure that it operates effectively; d. prepare an agenda for AIC meetings; e. call regular meetings of AIC and book facilities for those meetings; f. cast the tie-breaking vote at AIC meetings; g. be the official representative of AIC to any body, unless another Officer is specifically designated as a representative to that particular body; and h. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or AIC. For further inquiries please contact Sara Hopkins at hopkins.sara@gmail.com

VP STUDENT AFFAIRS- The VP-Student Affairs is the Chair of the Student Affairs Council and is a member of the LSS Executive. His/her duties include those described in the LSS
Constitution as follows (note that minor changes to these duties have been proposed): a. serve as the Chair of SAC, supervise all aspects of SAC activities and ensure it operates effectively; b. prepare an agenda for SAC meetings; c. call regular meetings of SAC and book facilities for those meetings; d. be the official representative of SAC to any body, unless another Officer is specifically designated as a representative to that particular body; e. organize internal events of SAC including the Trike Race, Orientation Week Salmon BBQ, Boat Cruise, Salmon BBQ and the Semi-formal; and f. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or SAC. For further inquiries please contact Adam Freud at adamfreud@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE- The Executive Director of Finance is a member of the LSS Executive, and his/her duties include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows: a. maintain adequate and correct books of accounts showing the receipts and disbursements of the LSS Executive, AIC and SAC; b. allow any Member access to such books of account; c. establish and chair the Finance Committee, which oversees the budget making process and allocates the LSS’s funds; d. present the budget for approval at the Annual General Meeting; e. disburse funds over one hundred dollars as directed by the LSS Executive, AIC or SAC; f. oversee the financial administration of Candida’s, which includes signing contracts, paying bills, and weekly deposits; g. prepare the budget of the LSS in accordance with the LSS policy by the end of September; h. disburse funds to clubs, event organizers and sports teams; i. liaise with the AMS Business Office; and j. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or SAC. For further inquiries please contact Roni Jones at roni_m_jones@hotmail.com
SENATOR- The Senate is UBC’s highest academic-governing body, chaired by the UBC President Stephen Toope, and includes all faculty deans, several dozen professors, senior UBC administrators, distinguished alumni and 17 students. The Senate approves all academic policy at UBC and hears appeals to academic discipline and admissions decisions. The Senator is a member of the LSS Executive and his/her duties include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows:
a. execute his or her duties in accordance with such rules and procedures as the Senate may impose in accordance with the ‘University Act’; b. attend monthly meetings of the University of British Columbia’s Senate; c. join at least two committees of the Senate; d. call attention to and represent the needs and views of law students at Senate; e. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or AIC. For further inquiries please contact Brendan Craig at brendancraig@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AMS RELATIONS- This Executive Director is the UBC Law representative on the umbrella student government at UBC, the Alma Mater Society (AMS), which represents more than 300,000 UBC students. The Executive Director of AMS Relations is a member of the LSS Executive and his/her duties include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows (note that minor changes to these duties have been proposed): a. serve as the Law representative to the UBC Alma Mater Society as one of its directors; b. attend AMS meetings as required by that body and report on its activities; c. sit on at least two AMS committees; d. inform the student body of AMS activities, services and initiatives, and assist the Association and student body in communicating with the AMS; e. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or AIC. For further inquiries please contact Eric Gauf at eric.gauf@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS- The Executive Director of Communications is a member of the LSS Executive and his/her duties include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows: a. record the minutes of all LSS Executive and SAC meetings and type them for review; b. post such minutes on the LSS bulletin board within three clear days of the meeting for which the minutes were typed; c. be responsible for maintaining the correspondence files of the Executive; d. post on the LSS bulletin board the agenda of: i. LSS Executive and SAC meetings, in advance, and ii. the regularly scheduled LSS Executive and SAC Meetings at least three clear school days in advance; e. ensure that students have notice of upcoming events sponsored by SAC. This includes maintenance, upkeep and use of the electronic mailing list; f. ensure that the office is equipped with adequate supplies; g. ensure that the LSS’s fax machine(s), computer(s) and printer(s) are in good repair; h. pick up and distribute mail for SAC and the student body; i. assign space from, and ensure proper maintenance of, all LSS bulletin boards in the law school. This includes, at least once per week, removing any inappropriate, irrelevant and/or outdated notices; j. maintain and update the LSS website, or in the alternative, appoint, subject to the approval of the LSS, a person who will do so; and k. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or SAC. For further inquiries please contact Shannon Fenrich at s_fenrich@shaw.ca

OMBUDSPERSON- The ombudsperson is an ex officio member of the LSS Executive and the Academic Issues Council and his/her duties include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows: a. serve as an ex officio member of the LSS Executive; b. be responsible for investigating complaints of any member vis-à-vis: i. the LSS, SAC, AIC, or any other student groups within the school;
ii. the faculty or administration; iii. discrimination and harassment within the law school; iv. the summer article and articling process; v. academic appeals; vi. exam schedule conflicts; vii. grade appeals; and viii. any other matter deemed relevant by the Ombudsperson. c. hold weekly office hours; and d. work with faculty and student groups to improve the law school resources and environment as they pertain to equity. For further inquiries please contact Jeanette O’Sullivan at jeanette.osullivan@yahoo.com

DIRECTOR OF SPORTS, CLUBS AND DEVELOPMENT- The Director of Sports, Clubs and Development is not currently a member of the LSS Executive but changes have been proposed to make this Director an ex-officio member of the LSS Executive. His/her duties include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows (note that minor changes to these duties have been proposed): a. represent the LSS and SAC on the Sports Council of the Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia; b. represent the LSS to the faculty on all fund-raising matters; c. be responsible for the organization of intramural sports activities and social clubs within the LSS; d. plan a recruitment opportunity for all LSS sponsored clubs and sports teams during Orientation Week; e. maintain a list of contact names and email addresses for all LSS sponsored sports and clubs; f. organize the functioning of all bzzr-ups. This includes scheduling and organizing bzzr ups, obtaining the proper liqour licenses, and choosing a bzzr representative to order bzzr for the LSS; g. serve as, or appoint subject to the approval of SAC, the contact person for Canada Law Games, and; h. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or SAC. For further inquiries please contact Claire Haaf claire.haaf@gmail.com

DIRECTOR OF ABORIGINAL AND ACADEMIC ISSUES- Candidates for this position must self-identify as aboriginal. This student serves as the student representative on the First Nations Faculty Council Sub-Committee, as well as performs all the duties of an upper year AIC Director. This Director is not currently a member of the LSS Executive but changes have been proposed to make him/her an ex-officio member of the LSS Executive. His/her duties include those proposed additions to the current LSS Constitution, as follows: a. work in the best interests of the LSS, AIC and all Members especially those that self-identify as Aboriginal; b. liaise between Aboriginal students and the LSS, including attendance of Indigenous LSS meetings; c. attend all Executive meetings as an ex-officio Member; and
d. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or AIC. For further inquiries please contact Anthony Oliver at anthonyo@interchange.ubc.ca

***SAC Positions***

DIRECTOR OF LSS SERVICES- The duties of the Director of LSS Services include those described in the proposed amendments to the LSS Constitution, pending approval at the LSS AGM on February 29th.
a. liaise with UBC Food Services and Faculty-appointed liaison(s) with regard to
the Food Services outlet in Allard Hall;
b. represent Members concerns and comments regarding the operation, stocking and
maintenance of the Food Services outlet in Allard Hall to Food Services; and
c. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or SAC.
For further inquiries please contact Anthony Toljanich at anthonytoljanich@gmail.com

UPPER YEAR DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AFFAIRS:- PROPOSED NEW POSITION – The duties of the Upper Year Director of Student Affairs will include those described in the proposed amendments to the LSS Constitution, pending approval at the LSS AGM on February 29th.
a. liaise between upper year law students and SAC;
b. inform upper year students of all activities and services offered by SAC;
c. assist in the co-ordination, promotion and functioning of LSS events and Bzzr-Ups as
directed by the VP Student Affairs and/or the Director of Clubs, Sports and
Development; and
d. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or SAC.
For further inquiries please contact Martin McGregor at martinlmcgregor@yahoo.ca

CO-DIRECTORS OF THE GRADUATION COMMITTEE (2 POSITIONS)- The duties of these Directors include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows (note that minor changes to these duties have been proposed): a. select the members of the Graduation Committee from a diverse cross-section of graduating students; b. generally be responsible for the organization of all graduation activities, including fundraising; c. be primarily responsible for booking a venue for the Graduation Banquet in the month of March and for organizing the event; d. appoint editors for the Graduation Yearbook and ensure its production; e. arrange graduation photography services for the graduating class; f. organize the Law Wear sale; g. appoint, subject to the approval of the LSS Executive, an editor for the Legal Who; h. organize the used book sale; i. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the LSS Executive or SAC. For further inquiries please contact Britanny Weikum at weikumb@interchange.ubc.ca or Laura Hawes at mlkhawes@gmail.com,

***AIC Positions***

DIRECTORS OF ACADEMIC ISSUES (4 POSITIONS)- Students may simultaneously run for VP Academic and Academic Issue director, but if a candidate wins both positions they will be deemed to have automatically declined their position as Director. The duties of these Directors include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows (note that some changes have been proposed for these duties): a. work in the best interests of the LSS and AIC; b. attend all Faculty Council meetings; c. attend all Faculty Council Committee meetings of which AIC Officer is a member; d. attend all AIC meetings; e. be responsible for acting as chairpersons on AIC student committees f. keep students informed of issues arising from AIC duties, consulting with students on issues before AIC, and encouraging students to approach AIC with issues of concern to them g. have the power, subject to the approval of AIC, to delegate duties. Where an Officer has delegated duties or has appointed another to a position in accordance with powers conferred upon him/her under this Constitution, he/she shall be responsible for overseeing the activities of those delegates or appointees, and for reporting to AIC concerning those duties; h. upon completing his/her term in office, meet with next year’s representative to discuss with him/her the duties of the position, and be available to answer any questions or concerns raised by the incoming representative in regards to the position. i. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by AIC, unless stated otherwise in this Article. For further inquiries please contact Eric Gauf eric.gauf@gmail.com
Incumbents: Bryan Badali, Emily Mackinnon, Erin Kizell, Angela Crimeni

***Valedictorian (3rd year only)***

The Valedictorian must be a member of the third year class who will be attending the Graduation Dinner Dance on March 31st. The Valedictorian will be the representative of the UBC Law 2012 graduating class responsible for addressing the students and faculty at the Graduation Dinner Dance. This student should be well-regarded among students and staff, and must be prepared to speak on for no longer than 10 minutes. The speech should be a well-rounded and inclusive address, representative of the class as a whole. No minimum GPA is required.

***Careers Committee (CC)***

CHAIRPERSON- The Careers Committee Chairperson is an ex-officio member of the LSS Executive, whose duties include those described in the LSS Constitution as follows (note that some changes have been proposed for these duties): a. be responsible for chairing meetings of the Careers Committee; b. ensure the organization of, and oversee, all Careers Committee events; c. attend any meetings of the LSS Executive, SAC or AIC in a non-voting capacity; d. represent the Careers Committee to the student body, faculty, alumni, and the professional community; e. liaise regularly with UBC Law’s Career Services Office; f. solicit student input in developing and implementing new career-related activities, and
communicate student input to the LSS Executive, Career Services, and Careers Committee; g. maintain adequate and correct books of accounts showing the receipts and disbursements of the Careers Committee, and allow any Member access to such books of account; and h. be responsible for such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive For further inquiries about this position OR any of the following Careers Committee positions, please contact Laura Smith at laurajsmith86@hotmail.com

SECRETARY/TREASURER- Responsible for ensuring that meeting minutes are taken and emailed promptly and that all CC members understand their responsibilities. The Secretary/Treasurer also oversees the budget and CC account.

FIRM REPRESENTATIVES (2 POSITIONS)- Liaise with law firms and Bar Associations with regard to promoting articling positions.

SOLO AND SMALL FIRM REPRESENTATIVE – Liaise with law firms, sole practitioners, and Bar Associations with regard to promoting articling positions.

SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC INTEREST REPRESENTATIVE- Responsible for developing and implementing events/forums respecting careers in social justice and public interest law.

NON-TRADITIONAL CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE- Responsible for developing and implementing events/forums on non-traditional careers and professional development (networking, etiquette, professional responsibility, etc.).

CANADIAN BAR ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE- Responsible for promoting the CBA mentorship program to the student body. Serves on the CBA Membership Committee and maintains the CBA bulletin board. Other universities do several CBA events throughout the year, and we are looking to also expand this position.

HEAD HANDBOOK EDITOR – Oversees the organization and publication of the UBC Legal Careers Guide. Responsible for chairing Handbook Editor meetings and ensuring that all the Editors understand their responsibilities. Oversees the budget of the articling handbook and reports to the Treasurer.

HANDBOOK EDITORS (3)- Responsible for contacting law firms to update firm profiles and deadlines and editing the Handbook as necessary. Responsible for the Handbook in its entirety: preparing a final draft, sending it to print, and selling the publication

The Social Justice Forum is taking place February 2nd, 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Law Courts Inn

When: Friday Jan 20th, 2012
Where: Electric Owl (928 Main Street)
Tickets: $20 for the first 150

Buy your tickets from your 1L Reps or other members of the Social Affairs Committee

The Indigenous Law Students Association is partnering with Canadian Lawyers Abroad to present a must-attent event!

On Tuesday, November 22nd at 12:30 pm in Allard Hall, room 122, Professor Darlene Johnston will provide a special lecture titled “Crossing Borders: Indian Reserves as Canada’s Third World?”

We hope you attend the lecture so as to further your knowledge on a subject that is rarely approached at law school.

A light sushi lunch will be provided.

“The Indigenous Law Students’ Association (ILSA), with support from Mandell Pinder LLP, have purchased a commercial grade foosball table for student use in the LSS Student Lounge. ILSA hopes that game play will foster fun, friendship and acceptance of all students. Get ready for a prize loaded foos-tourney coming your way in the near future! If table maintenance is required, please email ILSA at ilsa.ubc@gmail.com”

Want to show off your UBC Law spirit AND scare SNAILS away from you in the lawbrary? Come on out to the LAW WEAR sale!

We will be taking orders Mon Nov 7th (12:30-2),Tues Nov 8th (12:30-3), Wed Nov 9th (10:30- 2) and Thurs Nov 10th (12:30-2) in the meeting room beside the LSS office (room 249). Sample sizes and colours will be available. We accept CASH or CHEQUE ONLY! All orders will be delivered before Christmas (who wouldn’t love the gift of law wear?)

For more details on what’s available and prices, see our facebook event:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134043016698990