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Free online family mediation
Did you know that Access Pro Bono offers free online mediation for families living on low or modest incomes in BC? The program aims to facilitate…
Court Services Branch rough transcripts survey
In support of the Court Digital Transformation Strategy, the Court Services Branch (CSB) is exploring the production of AI-generated voice-to-text…
Phase-out of the word ‘body’ for in-custody accused persons
Further to a discussion held at the Judicial Operations Committee of the Provincial Court of BC, all court users including defence counsel, Crown…
What you need to know about GST numbers
When you first apply for a lawyer vendor number at LABC, Form-A on this Forms web page asks you to provide your GST number. This is essential for us…
Make a difference — become a mentor
Looking for a way to share your knowledge with the next generation of legal aid lawyers? We’re launching a new mentorship program, with generous…
Fee waiver: OurFamilyWizard co-parenting app
Would your family law clients benefit from a co-parenting app? OurFamilyWizard — a secure app and platform for better communication between co-…
Legal aid financial eligibility increase: Standard Family Representation cases
Legal Aid BC has increased financial eligibility for Standard Family Representation cases, effective April 1, 2025. The Net household monthly…
New items and revisions to Criminal and Disbursements tariffs
As communicated in the March 2025 Notice to Counsel #128 (PDF), we’ve revised LABC’s Criminal Tariff (PDF) and Disbursements Tariff (PDF) to include…
Reminder: Free Criminal Law Bootcamp
Are you a junior criminal law lawyer? There’s still time to sign up for a free Criminal Law Bootcamp! Legal Aid BC is pleased to work with the…
Bursary offer: Family law mediation training
We’re pleased to offer bursaries to cover mediation training for family lawyers. If you take on legal aid family cases, you may qualify for LABC to…