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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 26, 2024
New family law clinic model locations
We’re pleased to announce that Surrey and Victoria will be home to a new, expanded, and multidisciplinary family law clinic model in BC aimed at…
Legal Aid Connect 2024: Vancouver and Victoria
Watch for an invitation to join us at Legal Aid Connect in Vancouver on November 19 (5:00 pm – 8:30 pm) and in Victoria on November 20…
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments expansion
In early 2023, Legal Aid BC began funding Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs). We’re pleased to advise that our funders are open to…
Parents’ counsel update: Kitasoo Xai’xais
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of September 13, 2024, Kitasoo Xai’xais Chief and Council have been added to the…
From LAB issue: August 30, 2024
Free workshop: Navigating the First Five Years of Practice
If you’re a newer lawyer looking for professional development opportunities, the Lawyers Assistance Program of BC (LAPBC) offers a free, online multi…
Family Legal Aid Expansion Hours Certification form update
In March 2024, LABC announced enhancements to family legal aid services which are aimed at providing improved support for eligible clients who are…
Billing tips for travel
With many of us back from vacations, we’d like to remind you about a popular billing topic: travel. Here are some helpful tips to remember when…
Parents’ counsel update: Lhtako Dene Nation
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, as of August 23, 2024, Lhtako Dene Nation has been added to the list of Indigenous…
Have your say: Federal Child Support Guidelines survey
The Department of Justice Canada invites family law professionals and parents to participate in its survey to gather views on possible changes to the…
Publication bans: varying or revoking
The BC Prosecution Service has published an information sheet called Publication Bans – Varying or Revoking (PDF) on its website to provide…