September 2026
What’s Inside
- Using AI for Legal Help
- Upcoming “Surprising Stuff” Webinars
- LawCentral Fresh New Look
- Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre Survey
- PLEAC Annual Conference | Sept 23-25, 2026
- CPLEA in the Community
Using AI for Legal Help
Earlier this year, CPLEA worked with Alberta Law Libraries (ALL) to gather frontline insights about how people are using AI tools to find legal help and information. We used our findings to develop a new resource, create two new LawNow articles as part of our Guide to Using AI for Legal Help, and lay the foundation for an upcoming webinar on the same topic.
Read the LawNow articles, check out our Using AI for Legal Help tip sheet, and sign up for the upcoming webinar using the links below!
Using AI for Legal Help Tipsheet
Thinking about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for legal help and information? AI tools can be helpful if used properly. The following six tips can help you avoid common traps when using AI.
Wednesday, January 27, 2027 | 12 pm to 1:00 pm
The surprising stuff you didn’t know about using AI for legal help.
LawNow Article: AI Quick Start Guide for Legal Help: Part I – Know Your Tools
Part I of this article series covers how AI tools work and the different types of AI tools.
LawNow Article: AI Quick Start Guide for Legal Help: Part II – Tips and Best Practices
Part II of this article series covers practical advice on how to use AI for legal help and information.
“Surprising Stuff” Webinar Series
CPLEA is excited to host a variety of new one-hour webinars covering the surprising things you might not know about various legal topics.
Our first two webinars are coming up in October and November, and our Parents & Guardians webinar has a new date in June 2027!
All webinars are FREE and online. Check out what’s coming up and register using the links below!
RESCHEDULED: Wednesday, June 16, 2027 | 12 pm
The surprising stuff you didn’t know about a child’s parents and guardians.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 12 pm
The surprising stuff you didn’t know about the dos and don’ts of job interviews.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | 12 pm
The surprising stuff you didn’t know about your role as a personal representative for an estate.
LawCentral’s New Look
LawCentral has a fresh new look!
We’ve recently redesigned LawCentral to make it easier to find reliable legal information and resources from trusted organizations across Alberta.
Take a look around and explore the new site!
Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre Survey
The Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre wants to hear from you! Their anonymous survey asks what you’ve experienced, seen, or been concerned about in Alberta related to civil liberties and human rights — and what would help.
The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and you can enter a draw for a $50 gift card. Supported by the Calgary Foundation.
PLEAC Annual Conference | Sept 23-25, 2026
CPLEA is a long-time member of the Public Legal Education Association of Canada (PLEAC), a national non-profit organization that serves as an umbrella organization for public legal education and information groups across Canada. PLEAC organizes free webinars and Communities of Practice for anyone interested in public legal information. Membership is inexpensive and open to any individual or organization!
PLEAC’s annual conference, held in conjunction with the New Brunswick Access to Justice Summit, is coming up September 23–25 in Fredericton, New Brunswick! The conference brings together public legal educators, justice sector professionals, academics and others working in fields related to access to justice. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about practical and emerging access to justice issues and explore topics such as AI and technology, multilingual legal information, community justice support, and underserved communities.
CPLEA in the community
University of Alberta LAW589 Low-Income and the Law Orientation | September 3, 2026
CPLEA was lucky enough to welcome students from the University of Alberta’s LAW589 “Low Income Individuals and the Law” experiential learning course as part of their orientation week!
Students took part in two wonderful sessions: the first exploring Preventative Legal Services, followed by a session on Legal Research and Writing in Plain Language.
2026 RAECON TRADESHOW | September 16, 2026
CPLEA attended the 2026 RAECON Tradeshow, where we had the opportunity to meet and chat with REALTORS® from the Edmonton area. We showcased some of our Condo Law and Landlord and Tenant resources, which will help real estate professionals better support their clients.
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