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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: February 29, 2024
New offence – Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault has been added to LABC’s list of offences. Services provided in relation to this offence will be compensated at the Indictable…
Legal Aid BC recognized as a BC Top 100 Employer
Legal Aid BC has been recognized as one of BC’s Top 100 Employers, for the first time in our history. Now in its 18th year, this prestigious…
Tips for getting more legal aid contracts
If you want more legal aid contracts, the most important thing you can do is to ensure your profile in the Lawyer Portal is up to date. LABC uses…
Electronic Supervision TSR Request Form reminder
We would like to share a reminder of the importance of completing the Electronic Supervision Technical Suitability Report (TSR) Request Form…
National survey of criminal defence counsel on representation of marginalized clients
Dr. Marianne Quirouette and Dr. Chloe Leclerc at the University of Montreal are conducting a national survey of criminal defence counsel to gain…
Update: Tariff lawyer roster, recruitment, and retention review
As you may be aware from our September and November editions of the Legal Aid Brief, Legal Aid BC (LABC) is reviewing its tariff lawyer roster,…
New $29 million family law clinic expansion
More people in BC will soon have a historic level of access to legal aid services, including legal representation through a new family law clinic…
From LAB issue: November 28, 2023
The Brydges Line is Looking for Lawyers
The Brydges Line provides immediate telephone legal advice, on a 24/7 basis, to individuals who have been arrested. Brydges Line advice lawyers are…
Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (ReVOII) reminder
The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative designates specific accused persons to receive dedicated services. This is a reminder to counsel…
Better Outcomes for Clients of LABC’s Criminal Law Services
Legal Aid BC (LABC) seeks your input on how we can improve criminal law services for clients with complex needs. As part of a year-long research…