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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: August 26, 2021
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.
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.