Hello 1Ls, 
Welcome to law school!
The UBC Environmental Law Group (ELG) seeks to connect students with environmental law and environmental justice issues. Our events provide opportunities for learning, activism, and fun.
Our main event annually is the Environmental Law Negotiation Competition in November – despite the name, there is no need to know anything about environmental law! Most of the participants are 1Ls, and it is a fun way to try out some advocacy skills early on and practice speaking well before your 1L moot. The event includes lots of food (of course) and a mixer with local environmental lawyers.
We also hold several smaller events throughout the year. Last term we held a clothing swap fundraiser in support of Pull Together. The money we raised will contribute to covering the legal fees of Tsleil-Waututh, Coldwater, and Squamish First Nations as they challenge the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. Also, people got some great clothes out of this! We’re hoping to hold another swap in the fall, so hold onto your old clothes and stay tuned for more information!
We also hosted Elizabeth May this year, who shared her unique perspective on the legal profession and the evolving legal landscape in Canada.
Allard has several great environmental and natural resource law courses as well, which our members will be happy to talk about, but until then, come out to some events and meetings and stay ‘rooted’ through your first year. You can also follow us on Facebook (UBC Environmental Law Group) and Twitter (@EnvLawUBC) to keep up with environmental law news.
We’re looking forward to meeting you soon!
Your 2018 co-chairs,
Jillana & Emma