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The Legal Aid Brief (LAB) is a newsletter for the tariff bar. See all the latest articles by issue below.
From LAB issue: April 30, 2026
Supporting articling students at law firms
Legal Aid BC continues to offer a Law Foundation-funded articling program in collaboration with the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers.This initiative…
2026 legal aid financial eligibility increase: Standard Family Representation cases
Legal Aid BC has increased financial eligibility for Standard Family Representation cases, effective April 1, 2026. The Net household monthly…
Legal Aid Connect Campbell River and Nanaimo: Thanks for attending
Legal Aid BC (LABC) recently hosted four successful Connect events in Campbell River on March 3 and Nanaimo on March 4-5. Local private bar lawyers,…
BCFNJC modernizes Gladue referrals with new portal
The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) recently shared an update about the Gladue Information Management System (GIMS) and upcoming…
Legal Aid Connect: Prince George
We’re pleased to invite you to the upcoming Legal Aid Connect event we’re hosting in Prince George on June 17, 2026 (4:30 – 8:30 pm).Join us for this…
LABC publishes new accessibility progress report
In 2023, LABC’s first Accessibility Committee developed the 2023-2025 Accessibility Plan reflective of the Accessible British Columbia Act to…
Temporary intake pause: Drug Treatment Court of Vancouver
The Office of the Chief Judge at the Drug Treatment Court of Vancouver (DTCV) recently issued a notice of temporary pause for new intakes at the…
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.…