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From LAB issue: March 19, 2026
We’re looking for mentors
Want to share your knowledge with the next generation of legal aid lawyers? Consider becoming a mentor through LABC’s mentorship program, generously…
Survey: Let us know about your experience working with LABC
Legal Aid BC’s focus remains on improving our services and support for private bar lawyers. This survey allows us to better understand the experience…
Free Criminal Law Bootcamp for articled students and junior lawyers: May 7 – 8
We’re pleased to confirm that the Criminal Law Bootcamp is returning on May 7 – 8, 2026, at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver (1133 W.…
Bursary offer: Mediation training for family law
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…
Meet LABC’s new board member: Nancy Carter, KC
We’re pleased to announce that Nancy Carter, KC has joined Legal Aid BC’s (LABC) board of directors. Nancy has over 31 years of public sector…
From LAB issue: February 19, 2026
Legal Aid Connect 2026
Legal Aid Connect is taking place in Campbell River on March 3, 2026, and Nanaimo on March 4, 2026. If you’re still interested in attending, please…
Join us for an info session on March 18, 2026
We’re pleased to invite lawyers, articling students, and current law students to an upcoming information session for those interested in joining…
Parents’ counsel update: Musk-kosiminiziibing
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of January 28, 2026, Musk-kosiminiziibing has been added to the list of Indigenous…
Family duty counsel recruitment
Legal Aid BC (LABC) is looking for qualified family lawyers to add to its family duty counsel (FDC) roster in the following locations: 100…
Lawyer payments: April 2026 long weekend
Due to the April long weekend, Legal Aid BC’s offices will be closed on: April 3, 2026 (Good Friday) April 6, 2026 (Easter Monday)…