Bencher Voter Guide

Pat Heinsen, KC

District
Calgary
Organization
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Location
Calgary
Call year
2001
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Perspectives

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AI

AI and the Practice of Law

Not addressed in their statement.

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Pathways

Pathways to the Profession

Reports a long history of supporting legal training, illustrated by CPLED teaching and university instruction in practical legal subjects.

Addressed
  • Practical training and qualification
Evidence and limits

Addressed · Stated priority. A relevant principle, priority, issue recognition or reported practice is directly expressed. This does not necessarily mean a specific policy change is proposed.

I have a long history of supporting legal training.  I have taught CPLED courses and assisted instruction at the University of Calgary in subjects including product liability and trial advocacy.

Support for training is expressly stated and connected to entry-related and practical instruction.

What this doesn't show

  • Teaching at an existing institution is not treated as support for a new Alberta law school or expanded post-secondary programs.
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A2J

Access to Justice through Allied Professionals

Not addressed in their statement.

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Candidate statements

Election statement

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Supplemental statement

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