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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: March 26, 2021
Tariff changes coming April 1
We’re preparing our systems and drafting associated changes to the LABC Tariffs, effective April 1, 2021.
Family Limited Representation Contracts trial period continues — with changes
We’re extending the trial period for Family Limited Representation Contracts into fiscal year 2021/2022 with some changes to clients’ eligibility and…
Gladue report services are moving
Gladue report services are transitioning from LABC to the BC First Nations Justice Council on April 1, 2021.
April 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: February 24, 2021
Navigating the Lawyer News web page
Staying up to date on LABC news and information has never been easier.
March bursaries for upcoming webinars
LABC continues to offer bursaries for continuing professional development courses that are relevant to your legal aid practice.
Family law: DOJ free online training courses
The Department of Justice has been developing free online training courses, professional training materials, and public legal education and…
Legal aid contracts: What clients need to know
Communicating contract details with your clients ensures that everyone is on the same page about expectations.
Courthouse Libraries BC offers free family law resources
Courthouse Libraries BC (CLBC) offers a variety of in-person and remote-access resources for lawyers during the pandemic.
Out-of-custody criminal duty counsel survey results
Feedback gathered through an informal survey of lawyers who provide out-of-custody criminal duty counsel services shows what is working with the new…