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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: September 29, 2021
Extended family contracts
Due to ongoing COVID-19 impacts, we’re extending active Family Standard Contracts.
October and November bursaries for upcoming webinars
LABC continues to offer bursaries for continuing professional development courses that are relevant to your legal aid practice.
From LAB issue: August 26, 2021
Reminder: Client coverage, eligibility and settlements
Let us know if you have concerns about a client’s eligibility for legal aid, or continuing eligibility, if their financial situation changes.
2020 Client Satisfaction Survey results are in
The majority of Legal Aid BC (LABC) clients feel they are being well-represented, according to the 2020 Client Satisfaction Survey.
Save the date: October 27 is Duty Counsel Day
If you provide duty counsel services, you’ll soon have your day.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Courts in BC will be closed on September 30, 2021, to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September bursaries for upcoming webinars
LABC continues to offer bursaries for continuing professional development courses that are relevant to your legal aid practice.
From LAB issue: June 30, 2021
Trauma-Informed Approach webinar video available
Missed our recent Trauma-Informed Approach webinar, or wish to revisit it? You can watch it on LABC’s YouTube channel and earn one CPD hour.
Lawyer Portal tips
We’ve prepared three Lawyer Portal tips on: How to know if a contract is expiring soon; how to see which tariff items are included in your contracts…
Access available to LAO legal research memos
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) LAW memos can help you prepare your clients’ cases.