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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: June 30, 2021
Federal family law: New online courses and resources
We’ve added a document to the Lawyer Portal with links to resources to help family lawyers navigate recent changes to federal family law legislation…
Criminal lawyers needed for Brydges Line
LABC and Assistance Services Group (ASG) are looking for criminal lawyers to provide legal advice through the Brydges Line service.
July 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: May 6, 2021
Immigration contract stop dates extended
We’ve further extended immigration contracts as a result of ongoing delays related to COVID-19.
Reminder: Billing for articled students
You can bill us for legal services performed by an articled student, depending on certain conditions.
May and June bursaries for upcoming webinars
LABC continues to offer bursaries for continuing professional development courses that are relevant to your legal aid practice.
Northern virtual bail underway
Procedures governing all bail hearings in Northern BC (Region 5) have changed, effective April 19, 2021.
Free webinar: The Trauma-Informed Approach
Join us on June 2, 12 pm – 1 pm, with presenter Dr. Lori Vitale Cox for a one-hour webinar on Zoom about the effects of trauma while you learn…
Mentoring opportunities available
LABC promotes mentoring within the tariff bar to provide lawyers with valuable and practical learning opportunities.
From LAB issue: March 26, 2021
Reminder: Private billing needs LABC consent
Remember that private billing of legal aid clients is not allowed without LABC’s consent for any fees or disbursements.