Lawyer Yavar Hameed explores the challenges of socially conscious law in Ontario amidst rising education costs and access to justice issues.
Lawyers (F)or Justice? - Challenges of Socially Conscious Law in Ontario
This gripping documentary delves into the evolving landscape of socially conscious law in Ontario through the eyes of lawyer and film director Yavar Hameed. The film examines the complex interplay between law and justice by engaging with social activists, seasoned socially conscious lawyers, and law students.
Amid a crisis of access to justice exacerbated by rising tuition and debt, the documentary questions whether new law graduates can continue to pursue socially responsible legal careers and how the profession might adapt to these challenges.