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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 3, 2023
Lawyer communications – what works for you?
Legal Aid BC is looking for your input on what communication methods work best for you as well as the type of information that you need from us.…
Job opportunities at LABC
LABC is hiring for a Staff Lawyer, Family Duty Counsel term position in Surrey as well as Family Circuit Counsel in Bella Bella (Klemtu). Please see…
Are you a qualified family law mediator?
Mediators: Are you a qualified family law mediator? If so, we want to know! LABC is looking to update it’s experts database with family law mediators…
From LAB issue: February 23, 2023
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments
These reports help the court fashion a fit sentence and identify culturally appropriate resources to support rehabilitation.
Message from CEO: What’s new at LABC?
What’s new at Legal Aid BC? Plenty. Senior management at LABC (CEO and COO) are no longer new. A couple new board members. A new strategic plan for…
Indigenous Travel Bursary
Indigenous legal aid lawyers can receive $500 per year to support travel for work and courses.
Billing tip: Expert Witness – Criminal contracts
A new expert tariff item provides time for various expert witness preparation and/or testimony on Criminal Standard contracts.
Retroactive Tariff and Professional Development Payments
Eligible lawyers received retroactive tariff payments with a rate increase for services provided last year, and LABC will be paying a professional…
Contact us to be part of a Lawyer Portal Focus Group
We would like to gather your suggestions and feedback on proposed improvements and changes.
From LAB issue: February 22, 2023
Reducing the Administrative Burden on LABC Clients
Applying for legal aid will now be a little easier for some clients who have used our services before.